About this Location

Facility Overview

The RTD Orchard Station Park-n-Ride is a transit-oriented parking facility serving commuters, event attendees, and business visitors in Greenwood Village and the greater Denver Tech Center (DTC) corridor. Situated on Greenwood Plaza Boulevard just west of Interstate 25 and south of East Orchard Road, this dedicated open-air surface lot provides seamless park-and-ride functionality right adjacent to the light rail platform. The lot comprises 48 designated parking spaces arranged in a streamlined, easily maneuverable single-level surface layout. Because the facility is entirely outdoors with no overhead barriers or structural parking decks, there are no low-clearance vertical height restrictions. This open headroom accommodates standard sedans, crossovers, full-size SUVs, extended-bed pickup trucks, high-roof passenger vans, and light commercial vehicles with roof racks or ski boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of the bustling Greenwood Village corporate hub, the Orchard Station parking facility places visitors within effortless reach of major regional destinations, commercial parks, and entertainment districts:

Denver Tech Center (DTC) Corporate Hub: Direct adjacency to corporate headquarters and commercial plazas throughout Greenwood Village and Centennial, making it an optimal staging point for business travelers and corporate visitors.
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre: Approximately 1.2 miles south (a 20- to 25-minute walk or a rapid 3-minute ride one stop south to Arapahoe at Village Center Station), providing concertgoers with an escape from concert traffic gridlock.
The Landmark at Greenwood Village: Less than a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) north, hosting boutique shopping, fine dining, comedy clubs, and Landmark Theatres.
Tommy Davis Park & Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve: A short 5-minute drive west for quiet nature walking, scenic paths, and mountain views.
Downtown Denver & Ball Arena: A direct, non-stop ride north on RTD Light Rail connects you directly to downtown Denver, Empower Field at Mile High, and Union Station without highway congestion.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Driver ingress and egress are exceptionally straightforward via Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, which connects directly to East Orchard Road (Exit 199 from Interstate 25). Thanks to its modest 48-space capacity, vehicle departures are fast and rarely suffer from internal bottlenecks, allowing drivers to merge promptly into traffic even at peak rush hours. For transit riders, Orchard Station services RTD Southeast light rail lines (including the E Line connecting directly to Union Station and the R Line connecting northward through Aurora). Bike commuters can also access secure on-site bike racks and regional multi-use trail networks linking to the Cherry Creek trail corridors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Direct Platform Access: Steps away from light rail boarding tracks and ticketing kiosks.
Open-Air Surface Format: Zero vertical height limit, suitable for oversized trucks, vans, and rooftop gear.
Affordable District Parking: Free for the first 24 hours for vehicles registered within the RTD boundary district; low daily rates thereafter ($2/day for in-district, $4/day for out-of-district).
Digital Payment Options: Payment via Parking.com mobile application, ParkMobile, or the sheltered on-site electronic ticket vending machines.
ADA Accessibility: Designated accessible spaces featuring flat grade pedestrian walkways with curb ramps connecting directly to the boarding platform.
Safety & Lighting: Equipped with nighttime pole lighting and transit passenger emergency call pillars.
Bicycle Facilities: On-site RTD bicycle parking racks for multimodal travelers.

Ideal For

DTC Business Commuters: Professionals seeking rapid, traffic-free transit north into central Denver or south into Lone Tree.
Concertgoers & Event Fans: Savvy music fans heading to concerts at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre or sports matches at Ball Arena and Empower Field.
Park-and-Fly Travelers: Budget-conscious travelers leveraging extended light rail connectivity toward Union Station to catch the RTD A Line train to Denver International Airport (DEN).
Local Shoppers & Diners: Visitors heading to restaurants, cinemas, and businesses around Greenwood Plaza Boulevard and The Landmark.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Orchard Station contains only 48 parking stalls, spaces fill up rapidly on weekday mornings between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. If you plan to park for commuter transit or evening events, arrive early or consider adjacent larger Park-n-Ride hubs (such as Arapahoe at Village Center Station or Dayton Station) if the lot reaches capacity. Remember that parking enforcement relies on automated license plate readers (ALPR); enter your exact license plate number and lot zone code via the Parking.com app or station pay kiosk before stepping onto the train. Overnight parking is permitted for up to 30 consecutive days, provided all daily fees are pre-paid through the mobile system.