About this Location

Facility Overview

Managed by SP+ (Parking.com) on behalf of the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the parking facility at 4220 Garfield Street serves the pivotal 40th & Colorado commuter rail station in Denver's historic Northeast Park Hill and Clayton border district. This open-air surface parking facility features 200 clearly marked parking spaces configured in a straightforward, accessible perimeter-and-bay layout. Because this is a wide-open surface lot free from low-clearance parking garage decks, overhead ramps, or structural ceiling girders, standard passenger cars, minivans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-roof commercial work vans can comfortably navigate and park, provided vehicles fit squarely within designated single-space stall boundaries.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated directly at the 40th & Colorado RTD rail platform, this lot serves as an indispensable multimodal hub connecting Denver's urban core with the eastern transit corridor. Key regional destinations and major local points of interest include:

RTD University of Colorado A-Line: Direct rail boarding on-site, transporting passengers west to Denver Union Station and Lower Downtown (LoDo) in just 9 minutes, or east directly to Denver International Airport (DEN) in approximately 27 minutes.
City Park, Denver Zoo & Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Located approximately 2 miles directly south along Colorado Boulevard (a 5 to 7-minute drive or direct ride on RTD Bus Route 40).
RiNo Art District (River North): Denver's premier arts, craft brewery, and nightlife destination, located less than 2 miles to the west (under a 10-minute rideshare or a single rail stop west to 38th & Blake).
National Western Complex & Denver Coliseum: Situated roughly 2.5 miles northwest, hosting world-class livestock exhibitions, rodeos, concerts, and cultural gatherings.
Coors Field & Ball Arena: Just a brief 10 to 15-minute train ride away via Union Station, providing frictionless event-day parking without downtown congestion.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress is exceptionally seamless via Garfield Street, located immediately north of East 40th Avenue and mere steps west of Colorado Boulevard. Motorists enjoy rapid highway connectivity to Interstate 70 (I-70) via the Colorado Boulevard interchange, allowing swift travel to both Interstate 25 and the Denver International Airport corridor. Exiting after morning peak hours or evening commuter rushes is typically smooth thanks to dual approach points and direct lane connections. In addition to the RTD A-Line commuter rail, the station serves as a transfer point for multiple key local bus lines, including Routes 24, 37, 40 (the high-frequency Colorado Boulevard trunk line), and 49, as well as dedicated pedestrian walkways and bicycle storage infrastructure.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious Surface Lot: 200 open-air ground stalls eliminating garage vertical clearance headaches.
Mobile App & Contactless Payment: Pay effortlessly via ParkMobile (Zone 7043) or Parking.com / SP+ on-demand mobile options, as well as on-site payment machines.
Transit-Oriented Pricing: Incredibly economical daily commuter parking, including complimentary initial parking periods for eligible in-district patrons and low flat fees for extended stays.
ADA Accessibility: Designated ADA accessible spaces situated adjacent to station platform walkways and sidewalk curb cuts.
Bike Facilities: On-site bicycle racks providing secure locking options for cyclists making first-and-last-mile transit connections.
Lighting & Visibility: High-mast pole lighting throughout the property ensuring continuous visibility during predawn and late-night travel.

Ideal For

Airport Travelers: Long-weekend flyers seeking budget-friendly vehicle staging before jumping on the direct train to Denver International Airport.
Downtown Denver Commuters: Professionals seeking to bypass congested downtown expressway traffic and expensive central business district parking garages.
Game-Day & Concert Enthusiasts: Fans heading to events at Coors Field, Ball Arena, or Empower Field at Mile High via Union Station transit links.
City Park & Museum Visitors: Tourists and families exploring East Denver cultural attractions who prefer a low-stress, transit-connected parking base.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Before leaving your vehicle, be sure to note your license plate number, as parking sessions are monitored digitally by plate recognition. Drivers registered within the RTD district enjoy complimentary parking for the first 24 hours, but an active payment session must still be initiated if your stay will extend beyond that window or if your vehicle is registered outside the district. Downloading the ParkMobile app prior to arrival allows you to activate or extend your parking session remotely directly from your smartphone while riding the train. If traveling during peak weekday commuter periods (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM), aim to arrive early to secure preferred stalls situated nearest the platform turnstiles.