About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 327, also widely recognized across the University of Colorado Boulder campus as the Center for Community (C4C) Underground Garage, is a subterranean, climate-sheltered parking facility situated directly beneath the landmark C4C building. Located off Regent Drive in South Central Boulder (CO 80305), the facility features an organized, single-level underground layout that keeps vehicles shielded year-round from Colorado winter blizzards and intense summer sun. Access corridors and bay aisles are clearly marked with directional pavement arrows and overhead illumination.

Because Lot 327 is an enclosed underground deck beneath a major institutional complex, it is subject to a vertical height clearance restriction (approximately 7 feet / 84 inches). It is ideally configured for standard passenger cars, crossovers, sedans, compacts, and standard-height SUVs. However, full-size lifted trucks, commercial high-roof vans, vehicles with raised ski boxes or bike roof-racks, and oversized camper vans exceed the vertical threshold and should instead utilize CU Boulder’s open-air surface lots (such as Lot 308 or Lot 436 along Regent Drive).

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 327 enjoys one of the most central and strategic locations on the entire CU Boulder Main Campus, placing drivers steps away from academic, administrative, and recreational hubs:

Center for Community (C4C): Located directly overhead, housing campus student support services, Career Services, and the famous C4C Dining Center featuring nine diverse micro-restaurants.
Farrand Field & Central Residential Quad: Just a 2- to 3-minute walk north, adjacent to Baker Hall, Farrand Hall, and Willard Hall.
Wardenburg Health Center: Situated roughly a 3-minute walk northwest of the garage entrance.
CU Events Center (CU Arena): An 8-minute walk east along Regent Drive, hosting Colorado Buffaloes men’s and women’s basketball games, volleyball matches, and headline concerts.
Folsom Field: Approximately a 10- to 12-minute walk north, making the surrounding area a vibrant focal point during Pac-12/Big 12 football game days and campus graduation ceremonies.
University Memorial Center (UMC) & The Hill: A 10- to 15-minute walk to the UMC student union, bowling alley, and the bustling dining, coffee, and live music scene on 13th Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting Lot 327 is straightforward via Regent Drive, which connects directly to Broadway (CO-93) to the west and provides swift ingress from US-36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) via the Baseline Road or Colorado Avenue exits. Motorists turn off Regent Drive onto the C4C service loop (Willard Loop Drive) to reach the clearly signed underground garage portal.

Transit connectivity is exceptional. The facility sits adjacent to primary stops for the CU Buff Bus campus shuttle network (including the Regent and Williams Village routes), allowing swift connections between East Campus, Williams Village, and Main Campus. Additionally, regional RTD bus lines—including the Skip, Dash, Bound, and the Flatiron Flyer (FF1/FF2) express routes to Denver and the AB1 to Denver International Airport—board nearby along Broadway and Regent Drive.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Subterranean Parking: Complete protection from snow, ice, hail, and high-altitude UV rays.
Mobile & Digital Payments: Integrated with the ParkMobile app as well as pay-by-plate digital stations on-site.
License Plate Recognition (LPR): Seamless automated permit validation with no physical hangtags required.
ADA Accessible Parking: Designated accessible parking stalls conveniently placed adjacent to internal elevator banks and stairwells leading directly into the C4C atrium.
Security & Safety: Well-illuminated bays, round-the-clock CU Police Department patrols, and proximity to campus Blue Light emergency call stations.

Ideal For

Campus Visitors & Prospective Students: Families attending admissions tours, orientation sessions, or meetings inside the Center for Community.
Event & Conference Attendees: Guests attending university symposiums, lectures, and law or business conferences on campus.
CU Faculty, Staff & Commuters: Permit holders requiring fast, weather-protected parking in the heart of central campus.
Sports Fans & Buffaloes Supporters: Permitted game-day workers, campus residents, and pre-paid visitors heading to CU Events Center or Folsom Field.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Before planning your visit to Lot 327, keep these operational pointers in mind:

Check License Plate Entries: CU Boulder enforces parking via License Plate Recognition (LPR). Double-check that your license plate state and number are typed accurately into ParkMobile or the pay station kiosk to avoid automated ticketing.
Watch Roof Clearance: If your vehicle is equipped with a roof-mounted cargo box, ski carrier, or mountain bike rack, measure your total height prior to entering the descent ramp.
Game Day & Event Restrictions: During home football game days, graduation, and major campus events, access to Lot 327 is strictly controlled and often reserved exclusively for essential staff, campus residents, or special permit holders. Always consult the CU Boulder Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) event calendar beforehand.
Peak Arrival Hours: Parking turnover peaks between 8:45 AM and 11:30 AM on weekdays during the fall and spring semesters. Arrive early or target midday class transition times for the best availability.