About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 416 is an official University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) surface parking facility located on the eastern edge of the main campus, just off Regent Drive and Colorado Avenue. Positioned right in the heart of CU Boulder\'s research and residential corridor, Lot 416 provides open-air, ground-level parking spaces designed to serve students, university faculty and staff, event attendees, and visitors. Because this is an open surface lot without overhead beams or low ceilings, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an excellent choice for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and passenger vans equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 416 is ideally situated for anyone visiting the southern and eastern sectors of the CU Boulder campus. Key destinations within easy walking distance include:

CU Events Center (Coors Events Center): Home of Colorado Buffaloes basketball and volleyball, located approximately a 5 to 7-minute walk to the southwest.
Folsom Field: The university\'s premier football stadium and major outdoor concert venue, located roughly 10 to 12 minutes north on foot.
Williams Village & Kittredge Complex: Kittredge residential halls, Kittredge Central, and the surrounding athletic fields are just a short walk across Regent Drive.
Engineering Center & Discovery Learning Center: Accessible in approximately 7 to 10 minutes along Colorado Avenue.
CU Museum of Natural History & UMC (University Memorial Center): Located about a 12 to 15-minute scenic stroll through the campus quad.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting Lot 416 is straightforward via Regent Drive and Colorado Avenue, both of which connect directly to US-36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) via the Baseline Road or Foothills Parkway / Colorado Avenue exits. This makes driving into Boulder from Denver, Broomfield, or Longmont exceptionally convenient. For public transportation, the RTD bus network provides extensive service along Colorado Avenue and Regent Drive (including the Stampede, Buff Bus, and regional routes like the Flatiron Flyer FF1/FF2 at the nearby Broadway or Baseline transit stops).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving lanes and no vertical clearance restrictions.
Designated ADA Accessible Spaces: Located near pedestrian walkways for seamless campus mobility.
Mobile Payment Enabled: Pay-by-plate options through ParkMobile app or automated university pay stations.
Campus Security: Regular patrols conducted by the University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD) and emergency call boxes (Blue Light system) nearby.
Well-Lit Grounds: Dusk-to-dawn exterior campus lighting illuminating pedestrian paths and parking stalls.

Ideal For

Buffaloes Fans: Perfect for basketball and volleyball games at the CU Events Center, and an easy option for football games at Folsom Field.
Campus Visitors & Prospective Students: Conveniently located for admissions visits, campus tours, and guest lectures.
Commuters & Faculty: Efficient daytime parking with fast road access back out onto US-36.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Drivers with lifted trucks, camper shells, or tall SUV roof boxes seeking obstacle-free open parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on the CU Boulder campus are strictly enforced. Standard visitor rates and permit enforcement hours typically run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, though special event restrictions apply during home football games, basketball matchups, and major university ceremonies. Be sure to check the ParkMobile zone number posted on lot signs upon arrival or purchase your permit in advance via the CU Boulder Parking and Transportation Services website. During major athletics events, early arrival is strongly advised as lots along Regent Drive fill rapidly.