About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the beating heart of Downtown Denver at 1385 Larimer St, this parking facility managed by Nationwide Parking Services offers ultra-convenient vehicle access right on the doorstep of the iconic Larimer Square historic district. The facility provides an organized, centrally positioned parking solution within walking distance of Lower Downtown (LoDo), the Central Business District, and the Auraria Higher Education Center. Designed to cater to a diverse array of motor vehicles, the location accommodates standard compacts, mid-size sedans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs. Because the location operates with open-air lot and wide-lane surface configurations, high-profile pickup trucks, conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks can maneuver and park without the ceiling clearance restrictions commonly encountered in older subterranean or multi-story downtown parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Drivers choose 1385 Larimer St for its unbeatable proximity to Denver’s premier shopping, dining, sports, and cultural landmarks:

Larimer Square: Steps away (1-minute walk), offering Denver’s most famous canopy of string lights, award-winning chef-driven restaurants, boutique shopping, and lively cocktail lounges.
Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC): Located only 3 blocks away (approx. 5 to 7-minute walk), providing hassle-free parking for attendees heading to the Buell Theatre, Boettcher Concert Hall, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, or the Bellco Theatre.
Colorado Convention Center: Roughly 8 to 10 minutes on foot (approx. 0.4 miles), perfect for trade show attendees, conference guests, and expo exhibitors seeking convenient off-site parking away from massive garage departure queues.
Ball Arena: Approximately an 8 to 12-minute walk across Speer Boulevard, making this lot a strategic destination for Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and Colorado Mammoth (NLL) games, as well as premier stadium concert tours.
16th Street Mall & LoDo: Only two blocks away, granting seamless access to free downtown transit shuttles, historic Union Station, and the vibrant nightlife along Market and Blake streets.
Auraria Campus (CU Denver, MSU Denver, CCD): Just across the Cherry Creek trail, reachable within a brief 5-minute stroll.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility features direct vehicular ingress and egress along Larimer Street, with easy routing onto major cross-arterials including 14th Street, 15th Street, and Speer Boulevard. Exiting after high-attendance evening shows or sports fixtures is straightforward, with fast connections to Interstate 25 via Auraria Parkway or Speer Boulevard, as well as easy navigation to Colfax Avenue (US-40). For multimodal travelers, the RTD Light Rail stations at Theatre District/Convention Center and Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens are both within a 7 to 10-minute walk, while local RTD bus lines and the Free MallRide run along adjacent corridors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open Headroom Clearance: Ground-level surface parking with unobstructed vertical space, ideal for oversized vehicles, trucks, and cargo rack setups.
Flexible Payment Infrastructure: Automated touchless pay-by-phone and digital payment kiosks accepting all major credit and debit cards.
ADA Accessible Parking: Designated accessible stalls positioned near pedestrian egress pathways.
Well-Lit & Maintained: High-visibility night lighting across driving aisles and parking stalls for pedestrian safety and evening comfort.
Paved & Lined Surface: Clear directional striping and well-defined stalls ensuring smooth traffic flow.

Ideal For

Theater & Arts Patrons: Enjoy a stress-free walk to performances at the Denver Performing Arts Complex without getting trapped in crowded post-show garage lines.
Fine Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Perfect for dinner reservations, romantic evenings, and patio drinks across Larimer Square and LoDo.
Sports Enthusiasts & Arena Concertgoers: An easy walk to Ball Arena events that avoids the intense game-day gridlock closer to the arena gates.
Business Professionals & Event Attendees: A reliable staging base for conventions, downtown meetings, and university visits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Larimer Street and surrounding blocks can experience heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic during Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as prior to major DPAC performances and Ball Arena matchups. Visitors are encouraged to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before showtime or game start to ensure smooth parking and avoid rush-hour delays. Check posted rate signs on arrival, as daily tariffs and special event flat rates apply during peak arena fixtures and major downtown festivals. Keep your parking session receipt or confirm your digital license-plate registration before walking away from your stall.