About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 402 is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, positioned along the Kittredge residential and academic corridor off Regent Drive and Kittredge Loop Road. Managed by CU Boulder Parking and Transportation Services, this lot provides well-organized surface spaces serving university students, faculty, staff permit holders, and campus visitors. Because it is a flat, uncovered lot with no overhead barriers or low-clearance ceilings, Lot 402 offers unobstructed vertical clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile passenger vans equipped with roof cargo boxes or bicycle racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on the southeastern perimeter of CU Boulder\'s central campus, Lot 402 offers prime walkability to essential university facilities, student living communities, and performance venues:

Kittredge Neighborhood & Halls: Just a 1 to 3-minute walk to Kittredge Central Hall, Andrews Hall, Arnett Hall, Buckingham Hall, and Smith Hall.
Wolf Law Building: Home to the CU School of Law, situated approximately 4 to 6 minutes away on foot.
Leeds School of Business (Koelbel Building): Accessible within a scenic 6 to 8-minute walk across campus.
CU Events Center (Coors Events Center): Located less than a 10-minute walk northeast, making it a viable staging point for NCAA Division I Buffaloes men\'s and women\'s basketball games and major university events.
Folsom Field: Approximately a 12 to 15-minute walk north across campus for collegiate football games and stadium concerts.
Kittredge Ponds & Open Space: Directly adjacent to scenic walking paths, green belts, and outdoor recreation areas.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing Lot 402 is straightforward via Regent Drive, which connects directly to Colorado Avenue and 28th Street (US Route 36), providing rapid arterial access to downtown Boulder, Denver, and the surrounding Front Range metro area. Drivers enter via Kittredge Loop Road, which features gentle curves and clear campus directional signage. Ingress and egress are smooth under normal daily university conditions, though traffic along Regent Drive can slow during weekday class transition periods and major campus athletic events.

For regional and campus transit, the location is served closely by the CU Buff Bus system connecting the Kittredge area to main campus and Williams Village. Regional bus transit is readily accessible along Broadway and Regent Drive via RTD routes (including the Flatiron Flyer FF1/FF2 lines connecting to Union Station in Denver, as well as the HOP and SKIP local loops).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-in access with unobstructed vertical headroom across the entire footprint.
Digital Payment Integration: Frictionless visitor payments through mobile parking apps such as ParkMobile and on-site pay stations using credit or debit cards.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-compliant spaces featuring level grading and curb ramps connecting directly to campus sidewalks.
Safety & Campus Security: Well-lit with campus standard high-pressure light stanchions, blue light emergency phones nearby, and regular patrols by the University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD).
Bicycle Infrastructure: Multiple outdoor bike racks located immediately adjacent to surrounding residence halls and campus walkways.

Ideal For

Campus Visitors & Prospective Students: Families touring the Kittredge residential campus and southeastern academic quadrant.
CU Law & Business Visitors: Guests attending guest lectures, symposia, or conferences at the Wolf Law Building or Leeds School of Business.
CU Buffaloes Fans: Attendees heading to basketball games, volleyball matches, or campus rallies at the nearby CU Events Center.
University Residents & Commuters: Permit holders requiring dependable parking close to student dormitories and study centers.

Visitor & Driver Tips

CU Boulder parking regulations are strictly enforced year-round, typically from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, with some zones enforced 24/7 or during special events. Always verify posted regulatory signs at the entrance of Lot 402 to confirm whether the lot is currently open to visitor pay-by-plate parking or restricted exclusively to specific permit types. On football game days and arena concert nights, campus lots frequently transition to special event flat-rate parking or permit-only access. Utilizing the ParkMobile app simplifies paying for extra time without returning to your vehicle.