Facility Overview
The North Garage is an expansive, multi-level covered parking structure located at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah (84101). Positioned conveniently along the 400 West corridor, this subterranean and sheltered parking facility directly serves the northern end of The Gateway\'s bustling mixed-use retail, dining, and cultural district. Designed to accommodate high visitor volumes, the garage features wide travel lanes, clear interior wayfinding signage, elevator and stair tower connections to street and plaza levels, and marked stall layouts. The facility easily accommodates standard compacts, sedans, crossovers, and standard full-size passenger SUVs. However, as an enclosed structured parking garage, vehicle clearance is restricted to a standard maximum of approximately 7 feet (84 inches). Drivers operating oversized commercial vehicles, high-roof conversion vans, or trucks with lifted suspensions or roof racks should verify clearance signage at entrance portals or seek open-air surface parking nearby.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated on the western edge of downtown Salt Lake City, the North Garage places motorists within minutes of the region’s premier entertainment, dining, and family attractions:
- Delta Center: Home of the NBA Utah Jazz and a premier concert venue, located directly across 400 West (a 3 to 5-minute walk).
- Discovery Gateway Children\'s Museum & Clark Planetarium: Both major family destinations are located directly above or adjacent to the garage footprint within The Gateway.
- Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway: Directly accessible via the facility elevators and plaza escalators.
- Olympic Legacy Plaza & The Depot: Renowned live music and event venues situated just footsteps to the south.
- Salt Palace Convention Center & Temple Square: Positioned within a convenient 10 to 15-minute walk or a quick ride on public transit.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are engineered for streamlined access from 400 West and surrounding access roads between 100 South and North Temple. Multiple entry and exit lanes facilitate steady vehicle movement, though patrons should anticipate heavier congestion immediately following Delta Center games or major evening concerts. The facility offers outstanding public transportation connectivity: the Planetarium Station on the UTA TRAX Blue Line and the Arena Station (serving both Blue and Green lines) are located within a short 2 to 4-minute walk, placing the garage within the downtown Free Fare Zone. Regional commuters enjoy direct highway access via I-15 and I-80 exits off 400 South or 600 South, ensuring rapid freeway dispersal.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Weather-Sheltered Parking: Complete protection from winter snow, summer heat, and mountain storms.
- ADA Accessible Stalls: Placed conveniently near elevator lobbies and pedestrian pathways.
- Convenient Automated Payment: Fully automated ticket dispensers and pay stations supporting credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile pay.
- Merchant Validations: Available through participating Gateway tenants, including the Megaplex Theatres, restaurants, and museums.
- Safety & Monitoring: Outfitted with bright LED illumination, emergency call boxes, and routine security patrols.
Ideal For
- Utah Jazz Fans & Concertgoers: An ideal alternative to congested arena-adjacent surface lots.
- Families & Tourists: Direct, sheltered elevator access to the Clark Planetarium, IMAX theatre, and Discovery Gateway.
- Downtown Diners & Shoppers: Convenient parking for Gateway dining, bars, and seasonal community markets.
- Business Professionals: Dependable, sheltered daytime parking for downtown office tenants and convention visitors.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a smooth parking experience, drivers attending sellout Delta Center events should plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes prior to tip-off or showtime to secure spots on upper levels and avoid queues at the 400 West entry gates. If you are visiting a Gateway restaurant, museum, or movie theater, be sure to ask staff about parking validation before returning to your vehicle to take advantage of reduced or complimentary parking hours. Remember to take note of your level and section letter or color upon parking, and consider paying at the walk-up payment kiosks inside the elevator lobbies prior to returning to your car to streamline your departure.
