About this Location

Facility Overview

The Outpost parking facility at 798 N 500 W offers secure, expansive open-air surface parking strategically located in Salt Lake City\'s near-northwest corridor. Positioned adjacent to key transit and freight routes, this ground-level lot provides wide driving aisles, broad turning radiuses, and an open-sky footprint entirely devoid of low-clearance overhangs or garage height limitations. The open layout accommodates a broad range of vehicle types, from standard commuter sedans and compact cars to full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, high-roof work vehicles, and oversized commercial assets.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the Guadalupe and Rose Park neighborhood fringe, this facility sits just minutes north of Downtown Salt Lake City and the Fairpark district. Key local destinations and venues within a brief drive include:

Utah State Fairpark & Days of 47 Arena: Located approximately 1.5 miles southwest, hosting major statewide exhibitions, rodeos, concerts, and festivals.
Downtown Salt Lake City & Delta Center: Roughly 2 miles south, home to the NBA Utah Jazz, premier arena concerts, and downtown entertainment.
The Gateway & Clark Planetarium: Around 1.8 miles south, offering diverse retail, open-air dining, and entertainment venues.
Warm Springs Park & Jordan River Parkway Trail: Mere blocks away, providing accessible outdoor green spaces, trails, and scenic community parks.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): An easy 10-minute commute west along I-80.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The location boasts immediate accessibility to Salt Lake City\'s primary highway grid. Motorists benefit from fast ingress and egress via 500 West and the nearby 600 North corridor, providing rapid on-ramps to Interstate 15 (I-15) and convenient links to Interstate 80 (I-80) and US-89 (Beck Street). For public transportation connections, the UTA Bus Network runs active routes along 500 West and 600 North, while the North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe TRAX Light Rail and FrontRunner commuter rail stations are located just a short ride to the south, allowing easy multimodal access across the Wasatch Front.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, outdoor surface lot layout featuring wide driving channels.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating high-profile trucks, vans, and utility vehicles.
Well-lit perimeter with clear sightlines for added convenience during evening hours.
Gated access control and perimeter fencing designed for enhanced vehicle integrity.
Seamless direct street-level access onto 500 West with uncomplicated turning lanes.

Ideal For

Daily commuters and regional motorists seeking dependable surface parking near Downtown Salt Lake City.
Event attendees visiting the Utah State Fairpark, Days of 47 Arena, or downtown event hubs.
Contractors, service fleets, and drivers operating oversized pickups, utility vans, or cargo vehicles requiring generous clearance.
Travelers and local workers needing flexible short-term or extended vehicle parking close to I-15.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers approaching from I-15 should take Exit 309 onto 600 North and turn north onto 500 West for the most direct, low-congestion path to the entrance. Because this is an open-air lot, standard sun visors during the summer and winter snow-clearing preparations are recommended. During peak event periods at the Utah State Fairpark or large downtown gatherings, arrive early or arrange your parking reservation ahead of time to ensure quick entry without delays.