About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 306 is an outdoor surface parking lot operated by University of Colorado Boulder Parking and Transportation Services (PTS). Situated strategically on the CU Boulder main campus near Regent Drive and Kittredge Loop, this well-maintained lot provides direct, ground-level vehicle access without the height restrictions of multi-level parking decks. Because of its open-air design, Lot 306 comfortably accommodates standard sedans, compact vehicles, crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and rooftop gear-equipped vehicles commonly seen in Colorado, such as those with ski racks, cargo boxes, or mountain bike carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the southern edge of CU Boulder\'s central campus, Lot 306 serves as a prime access point for academic buildings, cultural centers, and athletic complexes. Key nearby destinations within a brief walk include:

Wolf Law Building (Colorado Law): Just a 3 to 5-minute walk, making this location ideal for law school lectures, courtroom events, and legal symposiums.
Center for Community (C4C): Less than a 5-minute stroll, providing direct access to the campus dining center, multicultural lounge, and student services.
Fiske Planetarium & Sommers-Bausch Observatory: Around a 5 to 7-minute walk, perfect for evening star shows and public science lectures.
CU Events Center (Coors Events Center): Roughly 7 to 10 minutes on foot, making this lot a strategic parking alternative on basketball game nights and for arena concerts.
Folsom Field: Approximately a 12 to 15-minute scenic campus walk to the north, offering a less congested vehicle escape route following Buffaloes home football games.
Chautauqua Park & Flatirons Trailheads: A 5 to 7-minute drive southwest for hiking, dining at the Chautauqua Dining Hall, and outdoor recreation.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 306 is easily accessed via Regent Drive from either Broadway or Colorado Avenue. Drivers coming from Denver or neighboring towns can take US-36 West into Boulder, exit directly onto Baseline Road or Colorado Avenue, and reach Regent Drive within minutes. Ingress and egress are straightforward via clearly marked curb cuts designed to facilitate steady vehicle turnaround. For transit users, the CU Buff Bus campus shuttle stops nearby along Regent Drive, and major RTD bus lines (including the Flatiron Flyer, SKIP, and Route 204) stop at Broadway and Regent, connecting passengers seamlessly to downtown Boulder, Denver Union Station, and DIA.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air, ground-level surface parking with unobstructed vertical clearance for tall vehicles.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls marked clearly with curb-cut sidewalk ramp transitions.
Digital payment and zone management powered by ParkMobile, enabling remote session extensions.
Well-illuminated paved bays with standard painted striping and regulatory signage.
Monitored periodically by CU Boulder Parking Services and the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD).
Direct access to campus pedestrian paths, bicycle corridors, and Buff Bus transit shelters.

Ideal For

CU Boulder faculty, staff, and students with appropriate campus permits or hourly visitor sessions.
Visitors attending academic conferences, moot court sessions, or events at the Wolf Law Building.
Basketball and volleyball attendees heading to the CU Events Center looking to avoid arena garage gridlock.
Families and prospective students visiting the Center for Community and southern campus residence halls.
Evening stargazers attending public programs at the Fiske Planetarium.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on the CU Boulder campus are strictly enforced from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, with specific evening and weekend restrictions depending on active campus events. Drivers are strongly advised to note their space or license plate number and immediately start a session using the ParkMobile app (Zone details posted on-site). On CU Buffaloes football game days and major CU Events Center dates, special event rates or permit restrictions may override standard visitor parking, so arriving at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled events is highly recommended.