About this Location

Facility Overview

LAZ Parking - Elk Lot is an open-air surface parking facility situated in the vibrant heart of Denver\'s historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district at 1637 Blake Street. Occupying a prime mid-block footprint between 16th Street and 17th Street, the lot offers paved, clearly striped parking stalls designed for seamless pull-in access. Because it is an unobstructed surface lot with open-sky headroom, the Elk Lot features zero vertical overhead clearance limits. This makes it an exceptional choice not only for standard sedans, crossovers, and passenger vehicles, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large commercial vans, lifted SUVs, and vehicles carrying roof-mounted ski or bike racks that cannot navigate traditional downtown subterranean or multi-story parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right along one of LoDo\'s liveliest corridors, the Elk Lot serves as an enviable basecamp for exploring downtown Denver\'s premier sports, culinary, and cultural destinations on foot:

Coors Field: Home of Major League Baseball\'s Colorado Rockies, situated just four blocks northeast (roughly an 8-minute walk), making this lot a favored gameday parking destination.
Denver Union Station: Located less than three blocks away (a 4-minute walk), offering award-winning dining, craft cocktail lounges, boutique shopping, and historic architecture.
16th Street Mall: Situated directly adjacent to the block, providing immediate pedestrian access to Denver\'s central pedestrian corridor filled with shopping, street performers, and eateries.
McGregor Square & Dairy Block: Modern micro-districts loaded with curated food halls, rooftop lounges, and artisan retailers, located within a 5-to-7-minute stroll.
Larimer Square: Denver\'s iconic historic block featuring Victorian facades, twinkling canopy lights, and chef-driven dining, approximately 4 blocks away (6 minutes on foot).
Ball Arena: Located just over half a mile away (a 12-to-15-minute walk across Cherry Creek), ideal for attending Denver Nuggets basketball games, Colorado Avalanche hockey matches, and major arena concerts.
Colorado Convention Center: Situated about a 12-to-15-minute walk to the south for conventions, exhibitions, and trade shows.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot features a direct entry apron from Blake Street, a one-way street carrying traffic northeast through LoDo toward Coors Field. Drivers approaching from Interstate 25 can exit via Speer Boulevard, 20th Street, or Park Avenue West, transitioning effortlessly onto Blake Street in just a few minutes. Due to its position on Blake Street, exiting after Rockies home games or weekend late nights may experience brief queueing as foot traffic and rideshares peak, but secondary routes via 17th Street and Market Street allow quick redirection toward regional highways. Public transit integration is unmatched: the Denver Union Station transit pavilion is only a brief stroll away, connecting drivers to the RTD Commuter Rail (including the University of Colorado A-Line directly to Denver International Airport), RTD Light Rail lines (E and W lines), regional flatiron flyer buses, and the RTD Free MallRide shuttle.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air ground-level surface parking with wide drive aisles and unobstructed overhead clearance.
Accommodates high-clearance pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and rooftop gear carriers.
Automated self-pay walk-up payment stations accepting all major credit and debit cards.
Mobile app integration supporting convenient payment and time extensions via ParkMobile, SpotHero, or LAZ Parking app.
High-visibility perimeter illumination for improved evening and late-night safety.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces located adjacent to the pedestrian exit point.
24/7 operating schedule, enabling flexible overnight, commuter, and event parking.

Ideal For

Baseball & Sports Enthusiasts: Avoiding congested stadium garages when heading to Coors Field or Ball Arena.
LoDo Diners & Nightlife Guests: Fast, accessible evening parking for Blake Street, Market Street, and Larimer Square restaurants and bars.
Downtown Commuters: Convenient daily or early-bird work parking close to Denver financial and creative office buildings along 17th Street.
Regional Travelers: Drivers seeking an easy park-and-ride launching point for the Union Station A-Line train to Denver International Airport (DEN).
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, mountain travelers, and truck owners who exceed standard parking garage height restrictions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Event Day Dynamic Rates: Parking rates regularly adjust based on Rockies games, downtown block parties, and arena concerts; reserving a space in advance via mobile apps like SpotHero can secure a guaranteed rate and spot.
Know Your License Plate: The Elk Lot operates on a pay-by-plate system. Take a quick photo of your license plate before stepping to the pay kiosk or entering it into your smartphone.
Watch One-Way Traffic: Blake Street runs one-way northeast; if you miss the entrance driveway between 16th and 17th, loop around via 17th Street to Market Street and back around 16th Street.
Peak Departure Times: Right at the end of Rockies games, Blake Street sees dense pedestrian volume; plan a post-game meal or drink at a nearby establishment to let foot and vehicle traffic clear before heading home.