About this Location

Facility Overview

The LAZ Parking facility at 1435 Lafayette Street is an open-air surface parking lot centrally located in Denver\'s historic Capitol Hill / Cheesman Park neighborhood, situated just half a block south of the bustling East Colfax Avenue entertainment corridor. Due to its outdoor, ground-level layout, the lot offers unobstructed vertical clearance with no ceiling height limits, making it exceptionally accommodating for oversized vehicles, high-roof conversion vans, lifted trucks, and full-size SUVs that often cannot clear tight subterranean or multi-story parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking destination provides unbeatable access to some of Denver’s most iconic live music halls, historic landmarks, and neighborhood amenities:

The Ogden Theatre: Located merely one block northwest (approx. 2-minute walk), making this one of the premier concert parking choices in town.
The Fillmore Auditorium: Situated roughly three blocks west on Colfax (approx. 5-minute walk) for major live performances and events.
Cheesman Park: An easy stroll 4 blocks south (approx. 7–8 minute walk) to expansive green lawns, walking loops, and the Denver Botanic Gardens slightly beyond.
Colfax Avenue Dining & Nightlife: Direct steps to famed neighborhood eateries, bars, coffee shops, and late-night spots including Pete\'s Kitchen, Voodoo Doughnut, and local lounges.
Colorado State Capitol & Civic Center Park: Located just over one mile directly west along Colfax Avenue (approx. 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access is straightforward via Lafayette Street, a two-way neighborhood corridor accessible directly from East Colfax Avenue or East 14th Avenue. Its open configuration allows for simple head-in maneuvering and swift departure following major concert crowds, avoiding the multi-level traffic jams common to enclosed garages. Public transportation is readily accessible, with RTD Bus Route 15 (East Colfax) stopping less than two minutes away, providing frequent rapid connection to Downtown Denver and Union Station. Drivers commuting from across the Denver metro area can quickly reach the lot via I-25 (via Colfax Ave or 6th Ave) and I-70 (via Colorado Blvd or York/Josephine Streets).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Uncovered, open-air surface parking with wide turnaround radius
No overhead height restrictions, catering to high-clearance trucks and SUVs
Contactless mobile payment options via QR code signage and parking apps (such as ParkMobile or PayByPhone)
Automated on-site pay machine accepting major credit/debit cards
Clearly demarcated parking bays and designated accessible (ADA) spaces
Well-lit perimeter lighting for late-night event egress

Ideal For

Concertgoers & Nightclub Attendees: Fast walking access to the Ogden Theatre, Fillmore Auditorium, and Colfax live venues.
Cheesman Park Visitors: Convenient perimeter parking when neighborhood residential street spaces are congested.
Local Diners & Shoppers: Hassle-free short-term parking while patronizing local Capitol Hill businesses.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: An effortless alternative to restrictive downtown parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because of this facility\'s proximity to the Ogden Theatre and Fillmore Auditorium, the lot experiences peak demand during Friday and Saturday night concerts and special events. On show nights, flat-rate event parking fees may apply and the lot can fill up quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of event doors is highly recommended. Always verify your vehicle license plate accurately when paying at the automated kiosk or via your mobile app to prevent parking citations.