Facility Overview
Faculty Parking at 7230 S 900 E is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated on the campus grounds of Hillcrest High School in Midvale, Utah. Designed primarily to accommodate school personnel, instructional staff, and campus visitors during academic hours, the facility serves as an essential staging area for high school athletic meets, performing arts productions, and neighborhood community events during evenings and weekends. The lot features wide, standard-dimension parking bays laid out across clean asphalt pavement, allowing effortless maneuverability for standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, and large SUVs. Because it is an open-air grade-level lot with no overhead structure, there are zero vertical clearance restrictions, making it easily accessible for high-profile vehicles, roof-rack-equipped vans, and accessible transport vehicles.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically positioned near the bustling intersection of 900 East and 7200 South, this lot sits at the heart of Midvale’s eastern community corridor bordering Cottonwood Heights. Key local destinations and activity hubs include:
- Husky Stadium & Hillcrest Athletic Complexes: Located immediately adjacent on campus, providing direct pedestrian access for varsity football games, track invitationals, soccer matches, and outdoor community sports.
- Hillcrest High Performing Arts Center: Steps away within the campus footprint, making this lot prime parking for theatrical performances, choir showcases, and regional dance recitals.
- The Shops at Fort Union: Located just under 1 mile northeast, featuring extensive retail anchors, supermarkets, personal services, and diverse eateries along Fort Union Boulevard.
- Union Square & Midvale Dining: Situated within a 3 to 5-minute drive, offering a wide array of local cafes, casual sit-down dining, and fast-casual restaurants.
- Big Cottonwood Canyon Access: Approximately 10 minutes east, serving as a convenient meeting point or park-and-carpool coordinate for recreationists heading into the Wasatch Mountains.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The lot provides straightforward vehicle access directly from 900 East, a primary multi-lane north-south arterial that connects Midvale directly with Murray to the north and Sandy to the south. East-west regional travel is anchored by the nearby 7200 South / Fort Union Boulevard corridor. Regional freeway access is fast and convenient: Interstate 215 (Belt Route) interchanges at 900 East and Union Park Avenue are located roughly 1.5 miles away, while Interstate 15 is accessible within a 7-minute drive via the 7200 South corridor. Commuters utilizing public transit can connect with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus routes running along 900 East and 7200 South, offering connections to the Midvale Fort Union TRAX light rail station (Blue Line) just two miles to the west.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample headroom without height clearances, supporting tall trucks, roof cargo carriers, and full-size vans.
- Dedicated ADA Accessible Spaces: Marked accessible stalls situated close to campus entry points with dropped-curb sidewalk ramps.
- Nighttime Illumination: High-mast pole lighting installed throughout the lot for driver visibility and personal safety after sunset.
- Direct Campus Walkways: Paved, well-maintained sidewalks providing smooth, obstacle-free access to athletic facilities, gymnasiums, and school entrances.
- Clear Signage & Markings: Crisp painted lines and directional signage indicating reserved faculty zones, visitor spots, and bus lanes.
Ideal For
- School Staff & Official Visitors: Convenient, on-site daily parking during official school business hours.
- High School Athletics & Spectators: Visiting fans and families attending evening football games, track meets, wrestling tournaments, and basketball matches.
- Arts & Cultural Event Attendees: Convenient parking for audiences attending high school musicals, concerts, and regional community presentations.
- Local Community Gatherings: Straightforward parking for weekend tournaments, scholastic competitions, and neighborhood events.
Visitor & Driver Tips
During standard academic days (Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM), spaces in this lot are strictly designated for school faculty, staff, and authorized permit holders; unauthorized vehicles risk citation by campus security or Midvale code enforcement. For high-attendance Friday night football games or auditorium productions, arrive 20 to 30 minutes before start time to avoid congestion along 900 East. When entering from 900 East, be mindful of designated 20 MPH active school zone flashers and high-volume student pedestrian crosswalks during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal periods.