About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated along 500 West on the western edge of Downtown Salt Lake City, the Metropolis parking facility at 50 N 500 W provides convenient, reliable, and technology-driven surface parking. Positioned in the dynamic Gateway and Depot District, this open-air parking lot features an expansive paved layout designed for seamless ingress and egress. Because the facility is an outdoor surface lot without low-clearance parking garage ceilings or restrictive overhead bars, it is universally accommodating for standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, commercial work vans, and high-roof adventure rigs that typically struggle in downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot boasts immediate proximity to several of Salt Lake City\'s premier sports, entertainment, and cultural destinations:

Delta Center: Home of the NBA\'s Utah Jazz and the NHL\'s Utah Hockey Club, located just a 5 to 7-minute walk (approx. 0.3 miles) to the east, making this lot a top-tier choice for game-night and concert parking.
The Gateway & Olympic Legacy Plaza: Only 2 blocks away, featuring open-air shopping, vibrant dining, the Clark Planetarium, Megaplex Theatres, and the Discovery Gateway Children\'s Museum.
The Depot: Salt Lake City’s premier live music club located at the historic Union Pacific Depot, reachable within a 4-minute walk.
Salt Palace Convention Center: Situated within an easy 12 to 15-minute walk or a brief ride on the free downtown TRAX light rail zone.
Utah State Fairpark & North Temple District: Located just moments northwest, offering quick accessibility during seasonal festivities and expos.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can smoothly access the lot directly from North 500 West, which connects easily to major east-west arteries such as North Temple and 400 South. The lot provides exceptional regional connectivity, positioned just minutes from Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 via the 600 South and 400 South on/off ramps. For multimodal travelers, public transit connections are unmatched: the North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe TRAX Green Line station and FrontRunner commuter rail hub are within short walking distance, providing direct transit lines to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and surrounding counties.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Metropolis Computer Vision Technology: Frictionless, drive-in/drive-out parking utilizing automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and mobile checkout without paper tickets or gates.
Unrestricted Overhead Headroom: Fully open-air surface parking capable of accommodating oversized vehicles, trucks, and vans.
Accessible Spaces: Designated ADA-compliant parking stalls situated near primary pedestrian walkways.
24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock access suited for early-morning commuters, late-night concert attendees, and overnight visitors.
Surrounding Urban Lighting: Street-level visibility and illumination along 500 West for nighttime security and pedestrian comfort.

Ideal For

Sports and Arena Concertgoers: Visitors attending Utah Jazz games, NHL matches, or major arena concerts at the nearby Delta Center seeking to avoid congested arena garages.
Live Music Enthusiasts: Patrons visiting The Depot and surrounding nightspots in the Gateway District.
Gateway Shoppers and Diners: Diners and families heading to Clark Planetarium, restaurants, or seasonal community events.
Commuters and FrontRunner Passengers: Transit users parking near North Temple and Salt Lake Central transfer points.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a flawless parking visit, set up your vehicle\'s license plate and payment profile in advance on the Metropolis platform or scan the QR codes posted on lot signage as soon as you park. During high-profile Delta Center sporting events or sold-out weekend concerts at The Depot, spaces can fill up rapidly—arrive 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled event start times to secure a prime stall and enjoy a relaxed stroll to the venue. When exiting after major arena events, heading north toward North Temple often provides faster routing to the freeways than heading south toward downtown traffic.