About this Location

Facility Overview

The LAZ Parking Lot at 1542 18th Street provides convenient, open-air surface parking in the vibrant heart of Downtown Denver, right at the intersection of the Central Business District (CBD) and Lower Downtown (LoDo). Being an uncovered, open-grade surface parking facility, it eliminates the low-clearance ceiling anxieties common to downtown multi-level parking structures. It easily accommodates full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, high-roof conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with ski, bike, or rooftop cargo boxes. The spacious open bays and clearly painted stall markings allow for effortless maneuvering and prompt turnaround.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along 18th Street between Blake and Wazee Streets, this location puts motorists within effortless walking distance of Denver\'s most famous sports, dining, and cultural destinations:

Coors Field: Located just three blocks away (approximately a 5-minute walk), making it a prime destination for Colorado Rockies baseball games and summer stadium concerts.
The Dairy Block & Alley: Just steps away, offering artisan eateries, cocktail bars, craft coffee, and boutique shopping.
McGregor Square: A 5-minute walk to outdoor plaza events, the food hall, and game-day watch parties.
Denver Union Station: Roughly 6 to 8 minutes on foot (0.4 miles), providing easy access to historic dining, Great Hall lounges, and transit connections.
16th Street Mall: A brief 5-minute stroll to the city\'s pedestrian promenade, corporate towers, and shopping corridors.
Ball Arena & Larimer Square: Both accessible within a 15-to-20-minute walk or a quick rideshare ride.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering the lot is smooth and direct from 18th Street, which operates with predictable traffic flows outside of baseball start times. Exiting onto 18th Street offers immediate connections toward major arterials like 20th Street and Park Avenue West, granting fast access to Interstate 25 (I-25) and Interstate 70 (I-70) without getting trapped in downtown core gridlock. For regional travelers, Denver Union Station is nearby, connecting to RTD commuter rail (including the University of Colorado A Line train to Denver International Airport), RTD light rail lines, and the Free MallRide shuttle.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance
Contactless mobile payments via ParkMobile, pay-by-cell QR codes, and automated on-site pay stations
Standard credit and debit cards accepted
Well-illuminated paved lot providing clear night visibility
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near lot entrance/exit points
24/7 continuous access for daily, evening, and overnight parkers

Ideal For

Baseball Fans & Concertgoers: An easy walk to Coors Field turnstiles while bypassing direct stadium exit bottlenecks.
LoDo Diners & Nightlife Guests: Hassle-free parking for reservations at popular restaurants along Blake, Market, and Wazee Streets.
Downtown Commuters: Direct access for corporate professionals working in nearby high-rises and LoDo creative offices.
High-Profile & Tall Vehicles: Tradespeople and outdoor enthusiasts driving lifted trucks or camper vans that cannot enter low parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Event Day Pricing: Parking rates shift to flat-rate event tariffs during Rockies home games, concerts, and major LoDo festivities; planning arrival ahead of pre-game rush hours ensures better rates and stall availability.
Pre-Pay by Plate: Remember your vehicle license plate number before walking toward the payment kiosk or setting up payment through your smartphone app.
Exit Planning: Following major sporting events, traffic along Blake and 18th can back up briefly; exiting towards Wazee or using 20th Street toward I-25 will save travel time.