About this Location

Facility Overview

The Folsom Parking Garage (also recognized on the University of Colorado Boulder campus as Lot 360) is a premier multi-level covered parking structure located directly at the corner of Folsom Street and Stadium Drive. Situated adjacent to the iconic Folsom Field and the Champions Center, this centrally positioned facility provides critical sheltered parking for university visitors, students, faculty, and eventgoers alike. The garage features clearly demarcated bays, wide drive aisles, modern lighting, and elevator/stairwell cores serving every level. While the facility easily accommodates compact cars, sedans, crossovers, and standard SUVs, drivers of oversized pickup trucks, lifted utility vehicles, or high-roof commercial vans should pay close attention to posted height clearance restrictions (typically standard 7-foot clearance throughout the covered tiers).

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Few parking options in Boulder offer closer proximity to major academic, athletic, and cultural venues than the Folsom Parking Garage. Key destinations located just steps or a short stroll away include:

Folsom Field: Direct, immediate access to the historic home of Colorado Buffaloes football, outdoor summer concerts, and university commencement ceremonies.
Champions Center & Dal Ward Athletic Center: Located within a 2-minute walk, serving athletics departments, sports medicine clinics, and training facilities.
University Memorial Center (UMC) & Norlin Library: Less than a 7-to-10-minute walk through the heart of the central CU Boulder campus.
CU Events Center: Located approximately a 10-to-12-minute walk south across Regent Drive for NCAA basketball, volleyball games, and arena events.
The Hill & Pearl Street Mall: A quick 5-minute drive or scenic bike/transit ride delivers visitors to vibrant collegiate dining along University Hill or the historic brick-paved shopping and restaurant district on Pearl Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry is accessible via Folsom Street and Stadium Drive, strategically connecting to major arterial thoroughfares such as Colorado Avenue, Regent Drive, and Arapahoe Avenue. Motorists coming from the Denver metro area can seamlessly transition onto campus from US-36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) via the Baseline Road or Colorado Avenue exits. During major stadium events or sellout game days, traffic control personnel actively direct ingress and egress to minimize congestion. For visitors relying on public transportation, RTD bus stops line Colorado Avenue and Broadway, providing rapid access to the HOP shuttle, Buff Bus campus loops, and regional routes like the Flatiron Flyer (FF1).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-story covered parking structure providing all-weather protection against winter snow and summer heat.
Designated ADA-accessible parking spaces located adjacent to elevators and ground-floor pedestrian portals.
Multiple convenient payment methods, including digital pay stations and mobile app integration via ParkMobile.
Well-illuminated interiors, emergency blue-light call boxes, and routine campus safety patrols.
Direct indoor and outdoor pedestrian paths leading straight toward campus walkways and stadium gates.

Ideal For

College Football & Concert Attendees: The premier parking hub for major stadium events and commencement exercises at Folsom Field.
CU Boulder Visitors & Prospective Students: Perfect base for campus tours, departmental meetings, and family weekend visits.
Athletics & Sports Medicine Visitors: Direct convenience for appointments at the Champions Center and CU Sports Medicine.
Daily Campus Commuters: Reliable covered daily parking for researchers, staff, and graduate students needing central campus access.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning a trip to the Folsom Parking Garage, remember that university parking regulations are strictly enforced. Pay-by-plate rates apply during regular operating hours, and visitors should immediately pay for parking via ParkMobile or the on-site kiosks upon arrival. During CU Buffaloes football game days and major stadium concerts, this garage transitions to permit-only or special event flat-rate parking, which frequently sells out weeks in advance. If attending a major campus event, arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes early to beat traffic, and note your parking level and stall number before heading out.