About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 418 is a dedicated open-air university surface parking facility situated on the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) campus in Boulder, Colorado. Positioned strategically along Regent Drive near main academic and residential corridors, this paved outdoor lot provides convenient access to university facilities, student services, and athletic venues. Because Lot 418 is a wide-open surface lot with no overhead barriers or parking deck structures, it offers unlimited vertical clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and service vans that cannot easily navigate covered parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the bustling CU Boulder campus, Lot 418 offers seamless pedestrian access to major campus hubs and regional attractions:

Center for Community (C4C): Located within a short 5-minute walk, featuring diverse campus dining and student services.
CU Events Center: Home to Colorado Buffaloes basketball and volleyball, reachable within an 8- to 10-minute stroll.
Folsom Field: The iconic home of CU Buffaloes football and stadium concerts, located roughly 12 to 15 minutes away on foot.
Engineering Center & Koelbel Building (Leeds School of Business): Easily reachable within a 5- to 10-minute walk for classes, symposiums, and university business.
Kittredge Central & Ponderosa Commons: Moments away for visitors touring campus dormitories, residential neighborhoods, and Kittredge Pond.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 418 is readily accessible via Regent Drive, connecting quickly to Colorado Avenue, 28th Street (US Route 36), and Broadway. Ingress and egress are straightforward through marked entrances directly off the campus ring road. Regional travelers arriving via US-36 will appreciate the fast transit-to-campus link without winding through dense residential neighborhoods. For public transit connections, the RTD bus network services stops along Regent Drive and Broadway, including the Stampede and Buff Bus campus routes, as well as the Flatiron Flyer (FF1/FF2) offering rapid connections to Denver and surrounding Front Range communities.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with clear line-of-sight and ample turning radiuses.
No vertical clearance restrictions, accommodating high-profile trucks, roof racks, and oversized utility vehicles.
Well-illuminated paved grounds with regular patrols by CU Boulder Campus Police and Parking & Transportation Services.
Convenient mobile payment integration powered by ParkMobile for hourly and daily visitor sessions.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near pedestrian walkways and curb cuts.

Ideal For

Campus visitors touring CU Boulder, visiting residence halls, or attending departmental conferences.
Faculty, staff, and commuter students with authorized CU Boulder parking permits.
Buffs fans and event attendees heading to CU Events Center or Folsom Field athletic competitions.
Drivers operating lifted trucks, commercial vans, or vehicles with rooftop ski/bike racks needing unobstructed clearance.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During standard academic terms (Monday through Friday), university parking enforcement is actively maintained. Always check posted signage at the lot entrance for specific permit requirements, enforcement hours, and pay-by-cell zone codes. If you are visiting for football game days, arena concerts, or commencement ceremonies, be prepared for special-event pricing, road closures on Regent Drive, and permit-only restrictions. Utilizing the ParkMobile app allows you to easily track time remaining and extend parking remotely without returning to your vehicle.