About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 2 - Law is an essential open-air surface parking facility situated directly on the western edge of the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah (84112). Positioned immediately adjacent to the prestigious S.J. Quinney College of Law, this lot provides premier parking for university faculty, law students, campus visitors, and eventgoers alike. Being an open-air surface lot, Lot 2 features open-sky headroom with no vertical overhead clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, oversized pickup trucks, and taller passenger vans that cannot fit into standard covered parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 2 boasts one of the most strategic locations on the entire university campus, serving as a gateway to academic halls, medical research facilities, and major athletic venues:

S.J. Quinney College of Law: Located steps away (under a 1-minute walk), providing unmatched convenience for students, visiting scholars, guest lecturers, and legal clinic attendees.
Rice-Eccles Stadium: Situated directly west across South Campus Drive and University Street (approximately a 2- to 4-minute walk), making Lot 2 a prime parking area for Utah Utes football games, supercross events, concerts, and major community gatherings.
Jon M. Huntsman Center: Located a short walk to the southeast (approximately 8 to 10 minutes), ideal for university basketball games, gymnastics meets, and commencement ceremonies.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) & Kingsbury Hall: Reachable within a 7- to 10-minute stroll through the historic Presidents Circle and campus arts corridor.
University Guest House & Conference Center: Less than a 15-minute walk or a brief ride via campus shuttles.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 2 is accessed smoothly via University Street and South Campus Drive. During typical academic days, traffic in and out of the lot flows efficiently. On major football game days and high-capacity arena concerts, traffic along 400 South and University Street increases significantly; however, multiple egress paths facilitate manageable post-event departures. The lot also features premier public transit connectivity: the Stadium Station on the UTA TRAX Red Line is situated just across the intersection, offering direct light-rail access to Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Central Station, and connections to the Green and Blue Lines. Major east-west thoroughfares such as 400 South and Foothill Drive provide swift transit toward Interstate 80 and Interstate 15.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Lot: Wide driving lanes and straightforward surface stalls accommodate both compact cars and large utility trucks.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces conveniently positioned close to accessible pedestrian ramps leading directly into the law building.
Payment Methods: Managed by University of Utah Commuter Services, supporting mobile payment via the ParkMobile app, text-to-pay kiosks, and university permit validation.
Safety & Illumination: High-mast pole lighting provides comprehensive night illumination, backed by routine University of Utah Police Department patrols and emergency campus call boxes nearby.
Campus Shuttle Access: Convenient proximity to University of Utah campus shuttle stops connecting to the Health Sciences complex and Upper Campus.

Ideal For

Law Students, Faculty & Staff: Immediate, door-to-door access to the S.J. Quinney College of Law library, classrooms, and conference facilities.
Rice-Eccles Stadium Eventgoers: Football fans, concert attendees, and stadium visitors seeking parking steps away from the stadium gates.
Campus Visitors & Prospective Students: Guests attending university seminars, moot court competitions, or official campus admissions tours.
Commuters Utilizing UTA TRAX: Drivers looking to park near the Stadium transit hub before riding light rail into downtown Salt Lake City.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on campus are strictly enforced by University of Utah Commuter Services, typically from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays. Always check posted signage at the stall or lot entrance to verify permit requirements (\'A\', \'U\', or visitor pay-by-phone stalls). On home football game days, special athletic parking restrictions and game-day permit rules supersede everyday regulations, and general public parking may require special event permits or early arrival. Download the ParkMobile app ahead of time to initiate your session quickly without queuing at payment stations.