About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking facility at 851–897 S 1200 E in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides convenient off-street open-air surface parking situated on the border of the historic East Central and 9th & 9th neighborhoods. Backing directly against the grounds of East High School and positioned along a calm, tree-lined residential and educational corridor, this asphalt-paved lot offers straightforward access and generous maneuverability. Because it is an open-air surface lot without an overhead deck or structural ceiling beams, there are no restrictive vertical clearance limits, making it exceptionally friendly for standard sedans, full-size pickup trucks, commercial service vans, and vehicles outfitted with roof racks, cargo boxes, or bicycle carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Nestled in an active east-side neighborhood, this parking area sits within arm\'s reach of educational, cultural, and recreational destinations:

East High School & Athletic Grounds: Immediately adjacent to the lot, serving students, parents, visiting teams, and attendees of school sporting events and theater performances.
9th & 9th Cultural District: Located roughly 0.4 miles west (an 8- to 10-minute walk), offering an eclectic mix of independent coffee shops, neighborhood bistros, local boutiques, and the historic Tower Theatre.
Rice-Eccles Stadium & University of Utah: Situated approximately 1.1 miles to the north, reachable via a brief 5-minute drive or direct bus connection, making the area a strategic bypass option on busy game days and university commencement events.
Sunnyside Park & Hogle Zoo Corridor: Located just to the east, offering rapid access toward Emigration Canyon, Bonneville Golf Course, and foothill recreation areas.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the parking lot smoothly directly off South 1200 East, positioned conveniently between 800 South and 900 South. Both 800 South (Sunnyside Avenue) and 900 South serve as primary east-west arterial routes across Salt Lake City, providing direct conduits to 700 East, State Street (US-89), and Interstate 15 further west, as well as Foothill Drive (US-186) to the east and south. Public transit users benefit from nearby Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus stops along 900 South and 1300 East (Routes 9 and 220), linking riders directly to downtown Salt Lake City, TRAX light rail stations, and the University of Utah medical and academic campuses.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Stalls: Spacious standard bays accommodating compact cars, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans.
Unrestricted Clearance: Open sky overhead accommodates elevated utility trucks and high-profile ski/bike roof racks without height concerns.
Paved & Striped Surface: Clearly demarcated driving aisles and stall lines for organized self-parking.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Direct sidewalk access connecting straight onto 1200 East for immediate walking egress.
Accessibility: Level pavement configuration facilitating straightforward access for visitors with mobility needs.

Ideal For

High School Community & Visitors: Families and fans attending East High School athletic matchups, track meets, music recitals, or parent-teacher functions.
9th & 9th District Visitors: Shoppers and diners seeking stress-free parking within walking distance of popular local cafes and retail shops.
University & Stadium Eventgoers: Drivers looking to avoid gridlock near the University of Utah campus and Rice-Eccles Stadium during packed football games and major concerts.
Neighborhood Commuters & Trades: Local service professionals and day visitors conducting business throughout the East Central corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During weekday morning drop-off (7:30 AM – 8:15 AM) and afternoon dismissal (2:30 PM – 3:15 PM), traffic along 1200 East and adjacent intersections experiences brief surges; plan arrivals outside these windows for seamless ingress. If visiting during varsity athletic events or high-capacity school gatherings, parking fills rapidly, so arriving 20 to 30 minutes early is strongly advised. Always observe posted regulatory and permit signs posted at the perimeter before leaving your vehicle to ensure compliance with municipal and district parking policies.