Facility Overview

Situated in the vibrant Central City / East Central district of Salt Lake City (ZIP code 84102), this open-air parking facility serves as a practical, easily accessible parking destination for visitors, local residents, and commuters alike. Located between the bustling 400 South (University Boulevard) transit corridor and 500 South, this open-air surface parking area features an unobstructed ground-level layout with clearly painted stalls and wide turning aisles. Because it is an open-air lot with no overhead barriers or low ceilings, it provides unobstructed vertical clearance, making it suitable for standard passenger sedans, compact hatchbacks, mid-to-large SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-roof work or passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking location places drivers on the eastern edge of downtown Salt Lake City and right along the gateway corridor to the University of Utah. Top nearby attractions and destinations include:

• Trolley Square: Located just a 6-minute walk (approx. 0.3 miles) southeast, featuring historic boutique shopping, Whole Foods Market, and popular dining venues like Rodizio Grill and Desert Edge Brewery.
• Rice-Eccles Stadium & University of Utah: Located less than two miles east; visitors can park here and quickly hop on the light rail to bypass campus event traffic during Utah Utes football games and campus events.
• Downtown Salt Lake City: Direct access to Main Street, the Salt Palace Convention Center, Eccles Theater, and City Creek Center within a 5-minute drive or short light rail trip.
• Central City Dining & Nightlife: Direct walking proximity to local neighborhood cafes, bakeries, pizzerias, and breweries lining 400 South and 500 East.
• Liberty Park: Located about 0.8 miles south, offering Salt Lake City\'s premier green space, running trails, and the Tracy Aviary.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via 500 East or 400 South, both of which are wide, multi-lane city thoroughfares designed to handle steady urban traffic flow. Motorists benefit from Salt Lake City\'s traditional wide-grid road network, reducing bottlenecks even during rush-hour traffic. For transit riders, the facility is within easy walking distance of the UTA TRAX Red Line stations along 400 South (including the Trolley Station and 900 East Station), offering direct rail connections west to Downtown Salt Lake City and east to the University of Utah campus and medical center. Major freeway access is convenient via 400 South heading west to Interstate 15 and Interstate 80.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Uncovered, open-air surface parking with straightforward stall access
• Zero height clearance restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, roof racks, and oversized trucks
• Direct pedestrian access to surrounding sidewalks, commercial storefronts, and transit stops
• Convenient digital mobile payment options via standard parking apps and mobile-pay signage
• Designated ADA-accessible parking spaces with level access to the street
• Well-illuminated premises during evening and nighttime hours

Ideal For

• Fans attending football games, track meets, and concerts at Rice-Eccles Stadium seeking convenient park-and-ride options
• Visitors exploring Trolley Square shopping, dining, and weekend events
• Commuters and students heading to the University of Utah via the TRAX Red Line
• Patrons visiting local restaurants, specialty boutiques, and neighborhood services in East Central Salt Lake City
• Remote workers and downtown visitors seeking economical parking just outside the downtown core

Visitor & Driver Tips

When arriving during major University of Utah football games or peak holiday shopping weekends at Trolley Square, plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to secure an optimal space. Always check posted signage at the entrance and payment kiosks for current rate tiers, time limits, and mobile payment app instructions. If you plan to attend events on campus or in the city center, consider keeping your vehicle parked here and taking the TRAX light rail to avoid downtown and stadium congestion.