Facility Overview

The Northwest Parking Garage at University Place is a modern, multi-level covered parking facility serving the premier mixed-use shopping, dining, residential, and corporate district in Orem, Utah. Situated on the northwest quadrant of the 120-acre University Place campus, this garage provides hundreds of clean, well-lit, and sheltered parking spaces protected from Utah’s summer sun and harsh winter snowstorms. The structure features broad drive aisles, clear navigational signage, dedicated accessible bays, and a convenient open-air rooftop deck. Standard passenger cars, crossovers, minivans, and full-size SUVs can comfortably navigate the interior decks, which have a typical vertical clearance of 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters). Oversized commercial vans, lifted pickup trucks, or vehicles carrying high-profile cargo boxes should use the uncovered top level or adjacent ground surface lots to avoid clearance issues.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned in the heart of Orem’s commercial district, the Northwest Parking Garage offers immediate, pedestrian-friendly access to a wide array of retail, entertainment, and business venues:

• The Orchard at University Place: A vibrant outdoor community green space and performance venue located just steps away, hosting seasonal festivals, outdoor summer movie nights, concerts, and family events.
• Cinemark University Mall: Less than a 3-minute walk away, perfect for moviegoers catching the latest blockbuster.
• University Place Shopping & Dining: Direct walking access to dozens of anchor stores, boutiques, and diverse eateries ranging from casual takeout to upscale sit-down restaurants.
• The Aston & The Devon Luxury Apartments: Immediate proximity for visitors, guests, and residents of the on-site residential communities.
• Higher Education Campuses: Utah Valley University (UVU) is roughly 2 miles to the west, and Brigham Young University (BYU) is located just 3 miles southeast along University Parkway.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the Northwest Parking Garage is effortless via Interstate 15 (Exit 269 for University Parkway) or State Street (US-89). Motorists can enter the garage smoothly through perimeter ring roads connecting to 800 East and the University Place loop. Multiple ingress and egress lanes prevent bottlenecks, ensuring swift exits even following peak holiday shopping rushes or crowded community events at The Orchard. For public transit users, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Utah Valley Express (UVX) Bus Rapid Transit line stops at the dedicated University Place Station, providing rapid, high-frequency, zero-fare transit directly between UVU, BYU, and the Orem/Provo FrontRunner commuter rail stations.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Multi-level structured parking with ample covered spaces shielding vehicles from snow, ice, and direct heat.
• Completely free parking for mall visitors, event attendees, and retail customers.
• Energy-efficient LED lighting and comprehensive 24/7 video security surveillance throughout all levels.
• Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated near elevators, stairwells, and ground-level pedestrian pathways.
• Elevator towers and well-maintained staircases providing seamless access to all levels.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations located within the University Place development perimeter.

Ideal For

• Shoppers and cinema patrons visiting University Place and Cinemark.
• Families and community members attending free seasonal events and concerts at The Orchard.
• Business professionals and visitors heading to adjacent office towers and corporate spaces.
• Guests visiting friends and family residing in the adjacent University Place residential communities.
• Commuters taking advantage of the nearby UVX rapid transit corridor between Orem and Provo.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking throughout the University Place garages and surface lots is free of charge for patrons. When visiting during peak holiday shopping seasons or popular summer community concerts at The Orchard, consider heading directly to the middle or rooftop levels where open stalls are typically plentiful. If you drive a tall truck, conversion van, or have bikes mounted on a roof rack, check the posted clearance bar before entering or park on the open surface stalls nearby. Remember your level number or snap a quick photo of the nearest elevator bay landmark before heading out into the shopping center.