Facility Overview

Lot C is an open-air surface parking facility situated at 1600 Jackson Street in Golden, Colorado, operating primarily under the management of Colorado School of Mines Parking & Fleet Services. Positioned at the eastern edge of the university campus where the academic grounds interface with the historic downtown Golden core, this paved parking lot provides essential parking for university staff, students living in adjacent campus residences (such as 1600 Jackson and 1750 Jackson Hall), and campus visitors. Because it is configured as an outdoor surface lot, Lot C has no overhead clearance restrictions, making it easily accessible for high-profile vehicles, lifted trucks, roof-racked SUVs, and oversized passenger vans that cannot fit into standard multi-level parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within convenient walking distance of both collegiate facilities and downtown cultural highlights, Lot C serves as an adaptable launch point for exploring Golden:

• Colorado School of Mines Academic & Innovation Campus: Steps away from 1600 Jackson and 1750 Jackson Hall, and a 3- to 6-minute stroll (0.2–0.3 miles) to the Beck Venture Center, Starzer Welcome Center, Green Center, and Arthur Lakes Library.
• Downtown Golden & Washington Avenue: A short 4- to 7-minute walk (0.3 miles north) delivers visitors straight to Golden’s lively commercial heart, brimming with dining establishments, boutique shops, taprooms, and cafes such as Woody's Wood Fired Pizza, Table Mountain Inn, and Miners Saloon.
• Coors Brewery Tour Experience: Located approximately 0.4 miles northeast (under a 10-minute walk), providing a convenient staging area near the local tour assembly zones on 14th Street.
• Mines Athletics & Clear Creek Corridor: Marv Kay Stadium, Lockridge Arena, and the scenic trails along Clear Creek (including the Clear Creek Whitewater Park) are all reachable within a 10- to 15-minute walk.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Jackson Street between 16th and 17th Streets, offering smooth two-way access and direct connections to major local arterials including 19th Street, Washington Avenue, and 14th Street. This location allows motorists to quickly reach US Highway 6 (6th Avenue Freeway), Colorado State Highway 93, Colorado Highway 58, and nearby Interstate 70 without navigating congested pedestrian paths through the core campus. For public transportation users, the free municipal and university 'Ore Cart' shuttle system stops nearby to ferry passengers between campus complexes, downtown Golden, and regional RTD transit points, while regional RTD bus routes connect travelers to the RTD W-Line light rail terminal at the Jefferson County Government Center.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor footprint with no height clearance limitations, comfortably fitting high-profile pickup trucks and larger vehicles.
• Digital Payment Convenience: Seamless pay-by-plate mobile payment integration through ParkMobile, alongside nearby automated campus pay kiosks accepting major credit and debit cards.
• Safety & Visibility: Outfitted with high-output perimeter pole lighting, designated crosswalk connections, and routine monitoring by the Colorado School of Mines Police Department and Parking Services.
• ADA Compliant Accessibility: Marked accessible stalls positioned near pedestrian ramps and surrounding facility entry points.

Ideal For

• University Commuters & Visitors: Faculty, administrative visitors, graduate researchers, and conference delegates heading to the 1600 Jackson facilities or main academic quadrangles.
• Downtown Shoppers & Diners: Visitors seeking a quieter parking option within an easy walking distance to downtown Washington Avenue restaurants and breweries.
• Campus Eventgoers: Attendees of university symposiums, lectures at Green Center, or athletic competitions at nearby Mines sporting grounds.

Visitor & Driver Tips

University parking permits or paid visitor sessions are strictly enforced during business hours—typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Parking is generally free on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and on weekday evenings after 5:00 PM, except during designated special campus events or athletics home games. To avoid citations, download the ParkMobile application before arrival and confirm the active campus zone code displayed on lot signage. If you are visiting during weekday mornings when classes are in session, consider arriving 15 to 20 minutes early as student and faculty demand peaks between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.