About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 470 is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) campus, positioned immediately adjacent to the Wolf Law Building along Kittredge Loop Drive. Designed to serve university faculty, staff, law students, and visitors, this asphalt lot provides direct and level ground access. Because it is completely open-air without overhead decking, Lot 470 has no low clearance restrictions, making it suitable for standard passenger sedans, oversized SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the southeastern edge of the CU Boulder Main Campus, Lot 470 offers a strategic foothold for academic events, guest lectures, and campus life:

Wolf Law Building: Directly adjacent, offering immediate access to the Schaden Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom, and the William A. Wise Law Library.
Center for Community (C4C): Less than a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles), housing multicultural student services, academic advising, and a renowned multi-concept dining hall.
Kittredge Neighborhood: Steps away from Kittredge Central, Kittredge West, Andrews Hall, and Buckingham Hall, ideal for visiting student residents.
Folsom Field & CU Events Center: Located within a 12-to-15 minute walk north, making this lot a convenient alternative during major Buffaloes athletics fixtures and commencement events.
Kittredge Pond & Natural Area: Directly adjacent walking trails, open lawns, and outdoor green space surrounding the campus wetlands.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are serviced via Kittredge Loop Drive, easily reached from Regent Drive and Baseline Road. Motorists arriving via US-36 (Denver-Boulder Turnpike) can take the Baseline Road exit heading west, turn onto Regent Drive, and quickly reach the lot without navigating dense campus interior roads. Several transit options connect directly to the facility:

CU Buff Bus: Regular campus shuttle stops along Kittredge Loop and Regent Drive connect passengers seamlessly to the central and north campus hubs.
RTD Bus Routes: Multiple regional routes (including the Flatiron Flyer FF1 and FF2, Route 204, and the Skip) stop at Regent Drive and Broadway, within comfortable walking distance.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clear bay striping and wide driving aisles.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near the primary pedestrian walkway to the Wolf Law Building.
Pay-by-cell parking management powered by the ParkMobile mobile application.
Nighttime lighting and regular campus safety patrols managed by the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD).
Adjacent university bike racks and multi-use pedestrian pathway connections.

Ideal For

Students, faculty, and visiting attorneys attending legal symposiums, clinics, or courtroom proceedings at Wolf Law.
Parents and family members visiting students housed in the Kittredge residence hall complex.
Visitors attending meetings or dining at the Center for Community (C4C).
Commuters seeking convenient parking close to the US-36 entrance corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on the CU Boulder campus are enforced year-round. Check on-site signage upon arrival, as select bays may be restricted to designated campus permit holders during weekday business hours, while visitor sections require immediate payment via the ParkMobile app or terminal. On home football game days or large stadium concert evenings, campus parking lots often switch to special event rates or require pre-issued athletics parking passes. Arrive early to ensure availability during peak class changeover times.