About this Location

Facility Overview

The RTD 40th Ave & Airport Blvd - Gateway Park Park-n-Ride is a key transit and commuter parking hub situated at 3900 Salida Street in Aurora, Colorado. Designed to facilitate seamless multimodal travel across the Denver metropolitan area, this expansive open-air surface parking facility features over 1,000 designated stalls. Because the lot is entirely uncovered and at ground level, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for oversized vehicles, high-roof conversion vans, full-size pickup trucks, and SUVs equipped with roof cargo boxes or bicycle racks. The lot features wide circulation lanes, clear roadway markings, and dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces positioned near the train platforms and bus bays for smooth passenger movement.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located within Aurora’s booming Gateway Park commercial and hospitality corridor, this facility serves as an essential jumping-off point for both local regional amenities and international transit. Key points of interest and nearby destinations include:

Denver International Airport (DEN): Located just two rail stops (approximately 15 minutes) east via the RTD A Line commuter rail, offering a dependable, low-stress alternative to costly airport terminal parking.
Gateway Park Commercial Hub: Within 1 mile are dozens of hotels, corporate business parks, and fast-casual dining venues serving travelers along the Airport Boulevard corridor.
Downtown Denver & Union Station: Reach Coors Field, Ball Arena, the Colorado Convention Center, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex in roughly 25 to 30 minutes westbound aboard the A Line.
Aurora Sports Park: Located about 5 miles southeast, hosting premier regional soccer, softball, and lacrosse tournaments throughout the season.
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center: Situated only 6 miles to the northeast, making this an accessible transit-accessible option for conference travelers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the facility are designed for high-volume commuter flow. Drivers can easily access the parking area from E 40th Avenue or Salida Street, just moments away from major thoroughfares including Airport Boulevard, Peña Boulevard, and Interstate 70. This strategic highway convergence provides rapid access from Denver, Aurora, Green Valley Ranch, and Commerce City. Once parked, motorists enjoy immediate step-free access to the RTD A Line (Train to the Plane) commuter rail platform as well as connecting RTD local bus routes (such as routes 37, 45, and 121), creating seamless public transit links in all directions.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Expansive open-air surface parking with wide driving aisles and no overhead height barriers.
Direct walking access to the sheltered RTD A Line commuter rail boarding platforms and bus boarding bays.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking stalls adjacent to station pedestrian pathways.
High-illumination parking lot lighting throughout the premises for evening commuters.
24/7 continuous operation and monitored video surveillance infrastructure.
Automated on-site payment kiosks alongside mobile app payment processing via ParkMobile or the RTD payment portal.
Pedestrian shelters, benches, route maps, and real-time electronic train arrival signage.
Bicycle storage lockers and racks for multi-modal first-mile/last-mile commuters.

Ideal For

Airport Travelers: Fliers taking Denver International Airport flights who want to bypass expensive airport garage rates and highway traffic delays.
Downtown Denver Commuters: Professionals seeking to avoid congested highway commutes along I-70 and downtown parking garage fees.
Sports & Concert Fans: Visitors attending games at Coors Field or Ball Arena, traveling directly to Union Station without inner-city parking hassles.
Extended Leisure & Weekend Trips: Travelers parking their vehicles for several days while taking regional rail or flights out of DEN.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Under RTD parking regulations, Colorado vehicles registered within the RTD taxing district park for free for the first 24 hours, with a minimal daily fee of $2.00 applying for subsequent consecutive 24-hour periods. Vehicles registered out-of-district pay $4.00 per 24-hour period beginning immediately on arrival. Drivers planning to leave vehicles for extended airport trips should remember their license plate number and pay in advance at the on-site kiosks or via the ParkMobile mobile application. For morning departures during weekday business travel peaks, allow an extra 10 minutes to locate a preferred space closest to the platform entrance.