About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated at 1963 Sherman Street, the DPS 1 parking lot offers straightforward and dependable open-air parking in Denver\'s vibrant North Capitol Hill / Uptown neighborhood, bordering the Downtown Central Business District (CBD). Because this is an open-air surface facility, drivers do not have to worry about the tight low-clearance ceiling limits typical of downtown multi-level parking decks. It provides unobstructed vertical clearance, making it an excellent parking choice for standard passenger cars, large four-wheel-drive trucks, full-size SUVs, and high-roof conversion vans that exceed standard garage height barriers. The lot is paved with clearly painted bays and wide driving aisles that allow for comfortable maneuvering and stress-free parking.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility\'s prime placement puts visitors within comfortable walking distance of several major downtown Denver cultural, entertainment, and civic landmarks:

Paramount Theatre & Glenarm Place: Located just a 6- to 8-minute walk away, making it ideal for concertgoers and comedy show attendees.
Historic Brown Palace Hotel & Spa: Situated roughly 5 blocks southwest, perfect for afternoon tea guests, diners, and conference attendees.
16th Street Mall: A brief 7-minute stroll places you right at the transit-friendly pedestrian corridor with countless shops, bistros, and restaurants.
Colorado State Capitol & Civic Center Park: Located about 6 to 8 blocks to the south, providing easy pedestrian access for legislative visits, public rallies, and community festivals.
Uptown Dining & Restaurant Row: Positioned adjacent to 17th Avenue’s lively culinary scene featuring renowned local eateries, craft breweries, and cocktail lounges.
Wells Fargo Center (Cash Register Building): Situated 4 blocks away, offering convenient daily commuter parking for CBD professionals.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to 1963 Sherman St is seamless via Sherman Street, a northbound one-way street positioned between East 19th Avenue and East 20th Avenue. Exiting the facility is straightforward, directing drivers immediately toward major arterial streets like Broadway, Lincoln Street, and Colfax Avenue. For regional commuters, quick connections to Interstate 25 (via Park Avenue West or Colfax) and Interstate 70 are easily reachable within 8 to 10 minutes of driving. Public transit connections are exceptional, with frequent RTD bus lines operating on Lincoln, Broadway, and Colfax, alongside quick access to the Free MallRide and RTD Light Rail stations at 18th & California and 18th & Stout.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with open overhead clearance for high-profile vehicles and trucks.
Well-illuminated premises offering night-time visibility for evening diners and theatergoers.
Touchless mobile payment integration supporting leading parking apps (such as ParkMobile or on-site pay-by-plate QR stations).
Clearly delineated regular bays and designated ADA accessible parking spaces.
Centrally located along pedestrian-friendly sidewalks with bright streetlights.

Ideal For

Daily downtown commuters and professionals working within the Central Business District and Uptown office corridors.
Theater and live entertainment attendees visiting the Paramount Theatre or nearby nightlife venues.
Tourists and weekend visitors exploring 16th Street Mall, Capitol Hill, and Civic Center Park.
Owners of oversized pickup trucks, tall roof-racked SUVs, and utility vans seeking hassle-free surface parking without height clearance worries.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Sherman Street runs one-way northbound, so plan your vehicular approach from East 19th Avenue or further south. Peak downtown rush hours (around 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) can bring moderate cross-traffic along 20th and Lincoln, so allow an extra 5 to 10 minutes when traveling during weekday peak times. During high-profile evening performances at the Paramount Theatre or major events at Civic Center Park, lot spaces can fill rapidly; early arrival or pre-paying via mobile parking platforms is highly recommended. Always record your vehicle license plate accurately upon parking to avoid parking compliance citations.