About this Location

Facility Overview

The G.S.B.S. Lot is an open-air surface parking facility centrally positioned at 205 S 400 W in the vibrant Downtown and Depot District of Salt Lake City. Situated adjacent to the GSBS Architects building, this well-maintained lot provides convenient, paved ground-level parking for commuters, event attendees, and visitors exploring downtown attractions. Because it is a completely uncovered surface lot, there are zero overhead height clearance limits, making it uniquely accommodating for oversized vehicles, high-roof conversion vans, full-size pickup trucks, commercial utility vehicles, and passenger SUVs equipped with ski racks or cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on 400 West between 200 South and 300 South, the G.S.B.S. Lot offers an exceptional base for accessing top-tier sports, entertainment, and shopping venues in Salt Lake City:

Delta Center: Home of the Utah Jazz (NBA) and Utah Hockey Club (NHL), as well as marquee arena concerts, located just two blocks northeast (approximately a 5-minute walk).
The Gateway: A premier open-air shopping, dining, and cultural complex featuring the Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway Children\'s Museum, Megaplex Theatres, and upscale brewpubs, situated directly across 400 West (a 2- to 4-minute walk).
Salt Palace Convention Center: Utah\'s flagship meeting and exhibition facility is roughly a 7- to 9-minute walk (0.4 miles) to the east.
Wiseguys Comedy Club & Urban Arts Gallery: Located right inside The Gateway district, just steps from the lot.
Downtown Dining & Nightlife: Direct walking proximity to popular dining establishments, including Red Rock Brewing, Crown Burgers, and vibrant local eateries lining 200 South and 300 South.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the G.S.B.S. Lot are simple and direct via 400 West, a wide multi-lane downtown corridor designed to manage urban traffic volumes. Exiting the lot following high-capacity events at the Delta Center is generally much quicker than leaving multi-level arena garages, with rapid access southward to the 400 South or 600 South ramps connecting to Interstate 15 and Interstate 80. Transit users will also find unmatched accessibility: the UTA TRAX light rail Planetarium Station and Arena Station (Blue and Green Lines) are within a 4-minute walk, while Salt Lake Central Station (FrontRunner commuter rail, Amtrak, and regional bus routes) is situated just four blocks to the southwest.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface parking layout with clear navigational drive aisles.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, ideally suited for high-profile vehicles, lifted trucks, and roof accessories.
Clearly striped standard stalls along with designated ADA-accessible parking spaces.
Efficient digital payment options via on-site pay signage and mobile parking payment platforms.
Well-illuminated premises offering nighttime visibility and pedestrian comfort.
Quick exit paths that bypass the worst gridlock associated with arena and convention parking garages.

Ideal For

Sports & Concert Fans: Delta Center attendees seeking convenient, quick-exit event parking without lengthy garage queues.
The Gateway Shoppers & Diners: Visitors spending an afternoon or evening exploring dining, retail, and entertainment options.
Convention Attendees: Delegates visiting the Salt Palace Convention Center who prefer open-air parking close to transit lines.
Downtown Professionals: Daily commuters working in nearby architectural, design, tech, and corporate offices across the Depot District.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to major events such as Utah Jazz games or touring arena concerts, plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to game time to claim a space easily. Check posted signage upon arrival for current pay-by-plate digital parking instructions, and enter your license plate accurately into the mobile checkout application. If attending multi-day exhibitions at the Salt Palace or visiting during winter storms, keep in mind that this is an open-air lot, so seasonal weather precautions apply.