About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 45 at 1683 N Canyon Rd is an open-air surface parking facility situated in the athletic and collegiate district of north Provo, Utah, directly serving the Brigham Young University (BYU) campus corridor. Designed to handle significant daily academic traffic and peak game-day surges, the lot features wide asphalt drive aisles, clear striping, and expansive open bays. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface facility, Lot 45 has no vertical clearance restrictions or overhead clearance bars, making it effortlessly accessible for standard sedans, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, sports utility vans, and oversized passenger vehicles alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 45 holds an exceptionally strategic location adjacent to BYU’s flagship athletic complexes, cultural venues, and academic halls:

LaVell Edwards Stadium: Located just a 5 to 7-minute walk northeast, making it a premier staging area for BYU Cougars football game days.
Marriott Center: Situated less than a 10-minute walk east, providing seamless access for collegiate basketball games, commencement ceremonies, and university devotionals.
Miller Park (Larry H. Miller Field & Gail Miller Field): Merely steps away for BYU Cougars baseball and softball matchups.
Smith Fieldhouse & Student Athlete Building: Within a 5-minute stroll for volleyball events, track meets, and university athletic departments.
Provo Utah Temple & Rock Canyon: Located a brief 5-minute drive eastward into the picturesque Wasatch foothills.
Canyon Road Dining & University Avenue: Immediate walking access to neighborhood eateries, coffee shops, and student-focused dining along Canyon Road and nearby Bulldog Blvd.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access is smooth via North Canyon Road, a central north-south arterial that links directly to University Parkway (Utah State Route 265) to the north and 1230 North / Bulldog Boulevard to the south. This positioning provides quick access to Interstate 15 via the University Parkway interchange (Exit 269). For public transit users, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) UVX (Utah Valley Express) bus rapid transit line runs nearby along University Parkway and 900 East, connecting riders directly to Provo Central FrontRunner Station, Utah Valley University (UVU), and Orem Central Station with rapid, frequent service.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious open-air surface parking with excellent visibility and clear row markings.
No height limitations, easily accommodating oversized trucks, roof racks, and tall utility vehicles.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking stalls located near primary pedestrian crosswalks.
Overhead high-mast dusk-to-dawn lighting throughout the facility for nighttime security.
Convenient multi-lane ingress and egress points designed to streamline post-game vehicular outflow.
Proximity to campus shuttle loops and UVX rapid transit stops.

Ideal For

Cougar Sports Fans: Attending football games at LaVell Edwards Stadium or basketball games at the Marriott Center.
BYU Students & Staff: Commuting to classes, athletic facilities, and North Campus departments during standard academic sessions.
Event & Concert Attendees: Visiting campus for arena concerts, performing arts events, or university conferences.
Local Visitors: Seeking easy, walkable surface parking near North Canyon Road recreational spaces.

Visitor & Driver Tips

On BYU football and basketball game days, regional traffic on Canyon Road and University Parkway becomes intensely congested. Drivers are strongly advised to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes prior to kickoff or tip-off to secure a convenient space and avoid localized road closures. Review posted BYU Parking Services signage upon arrival: while open parking or public event parking may be permitted on weekends and weekday evenings, standard university permit restrictions apply during regular business and class hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM).