Facility Overview
Empower Field at Mile High - Lot F is a premier open-air surface parking lot situated at 2978 W 19th Ave in Denver\'s vibrant Sun Valley/West Colfax district, immediately adjacent to the northwest perimeter of Empower Field at Mile High. Designed to accommodate high-volume vehicular traffic for NFL games, massive stadium concerts, and outdoor civic events, Lot F features an expansive asphalt layout with clearly painted stalls and wide navigational drive aisles. Because it is a ground-level open surface lot, there are zero overhead height clearance restrictions, making it an ideal destination not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and luxury coupes, but also for full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, high-roof conversion vans, and ADA-accessible mobility vehicles with exterior roof racks or wheelchair lifts.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned just steps from the turnstiles of Empower Field at Mile High, Lot F offers unmatched convenience for sports enthusiasts and concertgoers. Key nearby destinations include:
- Empower Field at Mile High: Located directly across Mile High Stadium Circle (under a 3-minute walk, approximately 300 feet to Gates 4 and 5), placing you at the heart of Denver Broncos game days and major arena tours.
- Denver Colorado Sports Hall of Fame: Located inside Gate 1 on the west side of the stadium, within a quick 5-minute stroll.
- Sloan\'s Lake Park: Situated approximately 1.2 miles to the west, offering scenic lakefront trails, green spaces, and neighborhood dining along West 17th Avenue.
- Meow Wolf Denver (Convergence Station): Located roughly 0.8 miles south, offering a world-renowned immersive art experience accessible via a brisk 15-minute walk or 3-minute rideshare.
- Ball Arena & Downtown Denver: Positioned roughly 1.5 miles to the east across the South Platte River and Interstate 25, easily reachable within a 5-minute drive or light rail journey.
- Downtown Aquarium & Children\'s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus: Situated just 1 mile north along the South Platte River Trail corridor.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Lot F provides streamlined arterial ingress and egress via West 19th Avenue, Mile High Stadium Circle, and North Federal Boulevard. Drivers arriving from Interstate 25 (I-25) can utilize the Colfax Avenue (US-40/US-287) or 17th Avenue exits, while motorists coming from the west can easily approach directly from Federal Boulevard onto 19th or 20th Avenue. Following major events, traffic management personnel and local police direct outbound vehicles toward dedicated arterial corridors to expedite dispersal onto I-25 North and South or westbound 6th Avenue Freeway (US-6). For multimodal travelers, the RTD Light Rail Empower Field at Mile High Station (servicing the C, E, and W Lines) is located within a 10-minute walk south of the stadium grounds, providing stress-free transit across the Denver metropolitan area.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Sky Surface Stalls: Unrestricted vertical clearance suitable for tall vehicles, rooftop luggage boxes, and high-profile work trucks.
- ADA Accessible Parking: Dedicated, clearly marked accessible stalls located along prime access routes near pedestrian walkways.
- Tailgating Accommodation: Designated space allocations adhere to Empower Field tailgating guidelines during select Broncos home games and stadium events.
- Event Day Security: On-site stadium parking staff, traffic control officers, perimeter fencing, and bright floodlighting during night games and post-event egress.
- Digital & Pre-Paid Ticketing: Integration with official NFL ticket platforms, ParkMobile, and Ticketmaster digital parking passes for seamless smartphone-based entry.
Ideal For
- Denver Broncos Fans: Tailgaters and season-ticket holders demanding minimal walking distance to stadium entry gates.
- Concert & Stadium Event Attendees: Visitors attending blockbuster summer tours, international soccer matches, and motor sports exhibitions.
- High-Profile Vehicle Drivers: Owners of lifted pickup trucks, commercial vans, and vehicles with rooftop cargo carriers that cannot enter standard multi-story parking structures.
- Sun Valley & West Colfax Visitors: Travelers seeking reliable event-day staging within minutes of the South Platte River Trail and central Denver cultural hubs.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Due to intense traffic before stadium events, it is strongly recommended that drivers arrive at least 90 minutes to two hours prior to scheduled kickoff or showtime. Stadium parking lots frequently sell out well in advance; purchasing a guaranteed Lot F digital parking permit ahead of your event date is vital. When programming your GPS, use the intersection of West 19th Avenue and Mile High Stadium Circle to ensure routing onto the correct approach lanes. Have your digital mobile pass open and brightness turned up on your mobile screen before reaching the entry gate attendant to maintain efficient gate check-in.