About this Location

Facility Overview

The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Parking facility serves the state-of-the-art educational facility operated by the Cherry Creek School District at 7960 S Chambers Rd in Englewood/Centennial, Colorado. Designed as an expansive, open-air surface lot, this parking area provides generous parking bays, broad driving lanes, and intuitive circulation channels. Because the facility is entirely ground-level and unobstructed by garage roofs or low overhangs, there are no overhead clearance height restrictions. This open layout readily accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, full-sized pickup trucks, high-roof utility vans, and authorized district school transport vehicles with ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the rapidly expanding south Denver metro corridor along South Chambers Road, the parking facility primarily supports students, faculty, industry partners, and community visitors attending the innovative career and technical education center. In addition to campus facilities, the site sits in close proximity to major regional business and recreation centers:

Denver Broncos Training Center at Dove Valley: Located approximately 2 miles northwest along Broncos Parkway, hosting training facilities and seasonal public fan experiences.
Centennial Airport (APA): Situated less than 10 minutes west, one of the nation\'s premier general aviation centers.
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center: Located just a 5-minute drive east, hosting major regional festivals, equestrian shows, and trade expos.
Arapahoe County Justice Center: Conveniently located less than 4 miles northwest via S Potomac Street.
Cherry Creek State Park: Positioned roughly 15 minutes northwest, offering extensive reservoir recreation, trails, and open space.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via dedicated entrance turn lanes on South Chambers Road between E Broncos Parkway and E Orchard Road. Internal ring drives direct vehicles smoothly into marked parking bays while maintaining clear, separated paths for emergency responders and district bus transit. Motorists benefit from rapid regional highway connectivity, with direct access to the E-470 tollway just moments away, facilitating seamless connections to I-25, Denver International Airport (DEN), and Parker. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus services operate routes in the broader Centennial/Englewood region, with connecting feeder options reachable near major transit corridors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Ample open-air surface parking with clear bay striping and wide access lanes.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces located adjacent to primary administrative and visitor entrances.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, ensuring trouble-free parking for lifted trucks, SUVs, and high-top commercial vehicles.
High-efficiency LED campus safety lighting paired with district security patrols and camera surveillance.
Designated short-term visitor parking zones for guests checking into the administrative offices.
Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports integrated with campus sustainability and automotive educational initiatives.

Ideal For

CCIC high school students, faculty members, and visiting career-technical instructors.
Prospective students, parents, and community members attending campus open houses, CTE showcases, and lab tours.
Industry partners, guest lecturers, and corporate sponsors attending vocational seminars, advisory board sessions, and training workshops.
District event attendees participating in regional robotics competitions, career expos, and educational symposia.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Campus security standards require all non-student visitors to register upon arrival at the main entrance administration office during school hours. Mornings between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, as well as mid-afternoons between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, experience peak traffic flows tied to student class shift rotations and district bus traffic; arriving outside these peak intervals ensures the smoothest entry and exit. When navigating in winter months, exercise caution as south metro Colorado freeze-thaw cycles can lead to isolated icy patches in shadowed driving lanes. Note that overnight and unpermitted commercial parking is prohibited on campus property.