Facility Overview
Situated in the vibrant core of Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver, the LAZ Parking facility at 1816 19th Street offers an exceptionally convenient and accessible open-air surface parking solution. Positioned along 19th Street between Blake Street and Wazee Street, this spacious ground-level lot caters to both daily commuters and eventgoers visiting the surrounding entertainment corridor. Because it is an open-air surface lot without the low-ceiling restrictions common in urban garages, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes the lot well-suited for a full range of vehicles, including standard sedans, compact crossovers, lifted 4x4s, full-size pickup trucks (such as Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverados), and passenger vans equipped with roof racks, bike carriers, or cargo boxes.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
The lot boasts one of the most advantageous locations in downtown Denver for sports enthusiasts, culture seekers, and food lovers:
- Coors Field: Home of the MLB Colorado Rockies, the stadium is just one block away (a 2 to 3-minute stroll), making this facility an absolute favorite for baseball games and stadium concerts.
- McGregor Square: Directly adjacent across the block, offering a massive outdoor plaza, LED stadium screen, boutique dining, curated cocktail bars, and year-round community events.
- Dairy Block & LoDo Historic District: Located just one block west along 18th and Wazee, featuring artisan micro-eateries, the Milk Market food hall, and craft cocktail lounges.
- Denver Union Station: Approximately a 6-minute walk (0.3 miles), providing premier transit connections, historic architecture, upscale retail, and transit hub amenities.
- Ball Arena: Located about 1 mile southwest, easily accessible on foot via the Cherry Creek Trail or a short 5-minute rideshare for Colorado Avalanche hockey, Denver Nuggets basketball, or headline concerts.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via 19th Street, a major one-way corridor leading northwest through downtown directly toward Park Avenue West and the Interstate 25 / Interstate 70 connector ramps. Drivers exiting after major events can quickly merge onto Park Avenue to reach I-25 North and South without navigating tangled city center gridlock. For public transit users, the facility is within easy walking distance of the RTD Light Rail and commuter rail lines at Denver Union Station (including the A-Line direct to Denver International Airport), as well as the Free MallRide shuttles traversing 16th Street.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open Headroom: Zero overhead clearance constraints, making parking hassle-free for taller and oversized vehicles.
- Seamless Mobile Payments: Quick touchless payments via QR code signs and leading digital parking platforms such as ParkMobile and SpotHero.
- On-Site Automated Pay Stations: Multilingual kiosks accepting major credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
- Visible Lot Lighting: Perimeter and overhead illumination for driver visibility and peace of mind during nighttime events and late-night returns.
- Designated Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA-compliant parking stalls located close to street access points.
Ideal For
- Baseball & Stadium Eventgoers: Beat the heavy post-game stadium garage exits by parking just a single block from the turnstiles.
- LoDo Nightlife & Diners: Convenient parking for visitors exploring the culinary hotspots of Wazee, Blake, and Wynkoop streets.
- Downtown Business Travelers: Reliable central day parking close to Lower Downtown office towers and creative co-working spaces.
- Union Station Commuters: Fast surface parking within easy walking distance to regional rail lines and interstate connections.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Due to its proximity to Coors Field, dynamic event pricing is frequently active during Rockies home games, opening weekends, and major outdoor celebrations. Drivers are encouraged to pre-reserve a space through mobile parking aggregators during game days to lock in a spot and secure the best available rate. When arriving during peak downtown traffic hours, approach 19th Street via Lawrence or Arapahoe Street to streamline your turn into the lot entrance.