Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Denver\'s vibrant Lower Downtown (LoDo) and historic district, the SP+ parking lot at 1322 Blake Street provides an accessible, ground-level parking option for commuters, event attendees, and weekend visitors. Operating as an open-air surface parking facility, it offers a straightforward alternative to tight, multi-story underground garages. Because the lot has an open layout with no overhead clearance barriers, it comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that typically exceed traditional garage height restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot\'s premier location near the intersection of Blake Street and Speer Boulevard places visitors within easy walking distance of Denver’s most iconic dining, entertainment, and cultural destinations:

• Larimer Square: Located just one block away (approx. 2-minute walk), offering world-class dining, boutique shopping, and lively nightlife beneath historic street canopies.
• Ball Arena: Only a 6 to 8-minute walk across the Speer Boulevard pedestrian corridor, making this lot a premier parking destination for Colorado Avalanche hockey games, Denver Nuggets basketball games, and major headline concerts.
• Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC): A short 7-minute walk to the Buell Theatre, Boettcher Concert Hall, and Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
• Colorado Convention Center & Bellco Theatre: Roughly 8 to 10 minutes on foot, ideal for trade show attendees and conference delegates.
• Auraria Higher Education Campus: Located immediately across Cherry Creek, providing quick pedestrian access to MSU Denver, CU Denver, and CCD.
• Union Station & Dairy Block: Reachable in under 10 to 12 minutes on foot through the LoDo historic warehouse district.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entry and exit are located directly off Blake Street, a prominent one-way avenue traversing through downtown Denver. The lot provides exceptionally fast post-event departure routes compared to lots trapped deeper within the downtown grid. Drivers can exit directly onto Blake Street and quickly connect to Speer Boulevard, which delivers rapid north- and south-bound access to Interstate 25 (I-25) and Colfax Avenue (US-40). For regional transit users, the RTD Light Rail stations at Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens and the Theatre District/Convention Center are within an easy 5 to 8-minute walk, and the Free MallRide on the 16th Street Mall is only two blocks away.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-air surface parking allowing unrestricted vehicle height clearance
• Designated ADA accessible parking stalls near pedestrian pathways
• Digital pay station on-site supporting credit and debit cards
• Contactless mobile parking payments supported via apps such as Parking.com / ParkMobile / SpotHero
• Well-lit perimeter lighting for late-night departures
• Direct proximity to the paved Cherry Creek multi-use pedestrian and cycling trail

Ideal For

• Fans attending Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, or Colorado Mammoth games at Ball Arena
• Theatregoers and concert lovers visiting the Denver Performing Arts Complex
• Diners and shoppers heading to historic Larimer Square, 14th Street, or LoDo
• Convention attendees, exhibitors, and business travelers visiting the Colorado Convention Center
• Auraria Campus commuters seeking close off-campus daily parking

Visitor & Driver Tips

Blake Street experiences elevated traffic volumes during weekday evening rush hours and prior to major events at Ball Arena. To secure your space without stress, advance reservations via mobile parking apps are strongly recommended during game nights and stadium concerts. Be aware that special event rates take effect prior to games and large shows. Keep your license plate number handy when paying at the on-site kiosk, and ensure your paid time covers potential game overtimes or post-show strolls through Larimer Square.