Facility Overview

The Lodestone Park North Parking Lot serves as the primary northern access point for the expansive 60-acre Lodestone Regional Park, situated along the municipal boundary of Kearns Metro Township and West Valley City at 6170 Lodestone Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84118. This modern, well-maintained open-air surface lot is thoughtfully planned with wide drive aisles, standard 90-degree parking bays, and direct step-free connections to the regional park’s paved pedestrian trail network. Because the facility is entirely outdoor with no overhead barriers or height restrictors, drivers enjoy unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the north lot ideal for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, large SUVs, and recreational vehicles transporting tailgate equipment or high-clearance mountain bike racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Directly adjacent to the parking stalls lies one of western Salt Lake County’s premier recreational hubs. Within steps of your vehicle, park visitors can explore:

• Lodestone Mining-Themed Playground: Located less than a 2-minute stroll south of the parking stalls, this signature destination playground pays homage to the local Bingham Canyon heritage with custom climbing walls, an 80-foot zip line, towering double water slides, and an authentic 12.5-foot copper mine haul-truck tire.
• Lodestone Mountain Bike Skills Course: Directly accessed from the lot’s trailhead connections, featuring 6 miles of looping, adaptive-friendly cross-country mountain bike trails and technical skills obstacles such as rock drop gardens and bermed switchbacks.
• Sports Courts & Athletic Fields: A dedicated Utah Jazz-branded outdoor basketball court, permanent pickleball courts, tennis courts, and expansive multi-purpose turf fields hosting regional soccer, lacrosse, and community leagues.
• Utah Olympic Oval & Oquirrh Park: Located just 5 minutes east (under 2 miles), home to the historic 2002 Olympic speed skating track, indoor running tracks, and the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center.
• Utah First Amphitheatre (formerly USANA Amphitheatre): Located approximately 7 minutes southwest via Mountain View Corridor, making the area a familiar landmark for regional concertgoers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the Lodestone Park North Parking Lot is straightforward for commuters throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Drivers generally approach via 6200 South (Bennion Boulevard) or 5400 South, turning directly onto Lodestone Avenue. The lot provides wide-radius curb cuts designed to facilitate effortless two-way traffic ingress and egress, eliminating gridlock even during weekend youth sports tournaments and community gatherings.

For highway commuters, the facility sits convenient to major regional arteries, located just 2 minutes east of the Mountain View Corridor (SR-85) and roughly 6 minutes west of Bangerter Highway (SR-154). Public transit riders can connect via Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus routes serving Kearns and West Valley City along 6200 South, with pedestrian pathways delivering riders right to the park’s main trail loop.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Free Public Parking: Generous free daytime parking provided and maintained by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation.
• Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, accommodating lifted trucks, cargo roof boxes, and mountain bike racks.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated, clearly striped disability parking bays with paved ramps connecting straight to ADA-compliant sidewalks and restroom facilities.
• Trailhead Integration: Direct paved trailhead links into the paved 3 km Lodestone perimeter loop and unpaved singletrack cross-country mountain biking circuits.
• Night Illumination: High-efficiency overhead pole lighting illuminating the lot during early morning hours and evening athletic court matches.
• Park Facilities Nearby: Permanent modern restrooms, drinking water stations, picnic tables, and reservable covered pavilions within short walking distance.

Ideal For

• Families & Youth Playgroups: Parents and caregivers bringing children to enjoy the mining playground, swings, and splash-and-sand play features.
• Mountain Bikers & Cyclists: Riders unloading mountain bikes and adaptive off-road cycles to train on the specialized XC course and skills progression lines.
• Pickleball, Tennis & Basketball Players: Athletes heading to the Utah Jazz court or dedicated pickleball courts for pickup matches and league play.
• Joggers & Dog Walkers: Daily fitness enthusiasts seeking convenient staging for morning laps along the park's scenic paved loop trails.
• Youth Sports Leagues: Families attending weekend soccer, baseball, or flag football competitions on the adjacent multi-sport turf fields.

Visitor & Driver Tips

The lot operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not require reservations or parking fees. However, during peak Saturday morning soccer matches and sunny Sunday afternoons, parking stalls fill rapidly; arriving before 9:30 AM or visiting during early evening hours offers the easiest parking experience. Because the park sits on an open bench near the Oquirrh Mountains, wind gusts can be frequent, so ensure vehicle doors and loose gear are secured when exiting. Always remember to lock your vehicle, stow personal valuables out of plain view, and note that the park and lot close to the public at 10:00 PM nightly in compliance with Salt Lake County park regulations.