Facility Overview
Lot 1 at Regis University is a primary surface parking facility situated on the historic Northwest Denver campus at 3333 Regis Boulevard. Located within Denver's charming Regis and Berkeley neighborhoods, this expansive, open-air lot serves as the welcoming front door for prospective students, campus guests, university staff, and visitors. Because Lot 1 is configured entirely as a grade-level surface car park, it features completely open vertical clearance with no overhead garage ceilings or low hanging beams to navigate. This generous layout makes it exceptionally accommodating not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and electric vehicles, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large passenger vans, roof-rack-equipped SUVs, and commercial service vehicles. Paved asphalt, well-demarcated bays, wide two-way driving aisles, and clear campus wayfinding signage ensure straightforward maneuvering even during busy morning hours.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Lot 1 boasts an optimal location on the south perimeter of the campus, placing parkers within steps of essential academic, administrative, and recreational facilities. Directly adjacent to the lot is David M. Clarke Hall, home to the university admissions center and the Anderson College of Business and Computing. Across the manicured quads lie the Coors Life Directions Center, Carroll Hall, Main Hall, and the Regis Field House, all accessible within a comfortable 2 to 5-minute walk. For athletic events, the university's soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and the Regis Ranger Field House are easily reachable on foot. Beyond academic life, Lot 1 provides a convenient base to explore Northwest Denver: the vibrant Tennyson Street Cultural District—renowned for artisanal coffee shops, local craft breweries, art galleries, and acclaimed bistros—is just over a mile to the southwest. Additionally, scenic neighborhood green spaces including Rocky Mountain Lake Park and Berkeley Lake Park are less than five minutes away by car or rideshare.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Entering and exiting Lot 1 is remarkably straightforward. Vehicles enter directly via Ranger Way from Regis Boulevard (West 50th Avenue) at Julian Street (Entrance 1). The roadway offers dedicated turning lanes, ensuring smooth ingress during peak lecture times and post-event departures. Strategically situated just blocks west of Federal Boulevard and immediately south of Interstate 70 (Exit 272), drivers enjoy seamless connectivity to Interstate 76, Interstate 25, and downtown Denver. For public transit users, Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus lines serve the campus perimeter, including Route 31 along Federal Boulevard and Route 52 along Regis Boulevard. Commuters connecting to the RTD Commuter Rail network can access the G Line at the nearby Clear Creek/Federal Station, just two miles north.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, paved, open-air surface parking layout with clear stall striping.
- Zero height clearance limitations, offering effortless access for lifted 4x4s, work vans, and high-clearance SUVs.
- Designated ADA accessible parking bays conveniently located close to building pedestrian paths.
- Designated "Future Ranger" parking stalls reserved specifically for scheduled campus tours and admissions appointments.
- Pay-by-plate digital convenience supporting mobile payments via ParkMobile (campus zone codes) alongside on-site automated pay kiosks.
- Comprehensive campus security coverage, including high-output night lighting, emergency call boxes, and routine Regis University Campus Safety patrols.
Ideal For
- Prospective students and families attending official admissions tours, campus open houses, and orientations.
- College sports fans, visiting athletic teams, and spectators attending NCAA Division II Regis Rangers basketball, volleyball, or campus athletic matches.
- Commuter students, adjunct professors, guest lecturers, and visiting academic conference delegates.
- Contractors, vendors, and community attendees participating in campus arts, business symposia, and library public programming.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Regis University actively enforces parking rules during standard business and instructional hours; visitors should always check posted signage and immediately register their license plate via the on-site kiosk or the ParkMobile mobile application upon arrival. If you have registered in advance for an official Admissions Weekday Campus Visit, look for your event confirmation email, which frequently provides a complimentary daily parking validation code. Parking regulations are typically relaxed during weekend non-event hours, but stalls reserved for university residential permit holders or service maintenance vehicles remain restricted 24/7. When using GPS navigation, setting your destination to the intersection of Regis Boulevard and Julian Street will lead you directly into the Ranger Way entrance for Lot 1.