About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 140 is an open-air surface parking facility situated at 1245 19th Street in Boulder, Colorado, positioned right along the northern perimeter of the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) campus near the Grandview and University Hill neighborhoods. The lot provides straightforward, ground-level vehicle access configured with clearly delineated asphalt bays. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor lot without overhead structures or clearance bars, Lot 140 can comfortably accommodate standard passenger sedans, crossovers, full-size SUVs, and pickup trucks, as well as high-roof vans or utility vehicles that typically cannot enter multi-level parking garages. Its strategic position makes it a vital parking hub for academic staff, university visitors, students, and attendees heading to campus lectures and community events.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located immediately adjacent to the CU Boulder main campus, Lot 140 provides rapid foot access to some of the university’s most prominent facilities and nearby Boulder landmarks:

CU Boulder Main Campus & Academic Halls: Minutes from major academic buildings, including the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Muenzinger Psychology, and the Ramaley Biology buildings.
University Memorial Center (UMC) & Norlin Quad: Approximately an 8- to 10-minute walk through campus paths to Norlin Library and the student center hub.
Folsom Field & CU Events Center: Located within a 12- to 15-minute walk, making it a viable parking option for Buffaloes football games, athletic matches, and commencement ceremonies.
University Hill (\'The Hill\'): A 10-minute walk to the lively commercial strip on 13th Street, renowned for student dining, coffee shops, and live music at The Fox Theatre.
Boulder Creek Path: Situated just a few blocks north, providing immediate connection to Boulder’s premier multi-use trail for walking, jogging, and biking along Canyon Boulevard.
Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall: Roughly 0.8 miles away (a 15- to 18-minute walk or a brief 4-minute bus/rideshare trip) to Pearl Street’s premier shopping, dining, and street performances.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot 140 are handled directly from 19th Street, nestled comfortably between University Avenue and Canyon Boulevard. Drivers arriving from outside Boulder can take US-36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) directly into town as it transitions into 28th Street, then head west along Colorado Avenue or Canyon Boulevard to reach 19th Street. Exiting following university events or rush hour is generally smooth due to multiple secondary residential avenues that allow drivers to bypass primary traffic bottlenecks along Broadway and 28th Street.

Public transit options in the surrounding area are robust. The regional RTD bus network services the immediate perimeter, with nearby stops on Broadway and Colorado Avenue connecting to routes such as the SKIP, HOP, and Flatiron Flyer (FF1/FF2) express buses to and from Denver and surrounding RTD park-n-rides. The Downtown Boulder Station is also within an easy 15-minute walk or quick connector bus ride.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor footprint with no low-clearance restrictions, offering ample headroom for roof racks, cargo boxes, and tall passenger vehicles.
Contactless Mobile Payment: Integrated with pay-by-cell smartphone applications (such as ParkMobile) alongside on-site automated pay kiosks accepting credit and debit cards.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking stalls positioned on level pavement near primary pedestrian walkways.
Illuminated Facility: Outfitted with high-efficiency overhead pole lighting for driver visibility and personal safety during late evening hours.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Direct sidewalk access connecting directly into campus footpaths and 19th Street pedestrian corridors.

Ideal For

University Students, Faculty & Staff: Convenient staging ground for daily lectures, administrative business, and campus library visits.
CU Boulder Game-Day & Event Attendees: Practical staging area for Folsom Field athletic fixtures, concerts at Macky Auditorium, and University Hill evening outings.
Boulder Commuters & Remote Workers: Affordable alternative parking for those spending the day navigating between the university district and central Boulder.
Visitors Exploring The Hill & Boulder Creek: Convenient, walk-up parking point for enjoying local cafes, cultural sights, and outdoor recreation.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Lot 140 is frequently regulated by university parking permits during core academic hours on weekdays (typically 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), with pay-by-plate visitor parking commonly authorized during specific hours or off-peak periods. Always examine posted regulatory signage and the ParkMobile zone instructions upon arrival to verify permit enforcement rules and rate tiers. On CU Buffaloes football game days or major campus events, lot access may be restricted to special athletic permit holders or subject to special event flat-rate parking fees. Arrive early on weekends and event evenings to secure a space.