About this Location

Facility Overview

The SP+ managed RTD Table Mesa Park-n-Ride facility at 5170 Table Mesa Drive serves as one of the premier transit gateways in South Boulder, Colorado. Built as a high-capacity multi-level structured parking garage offering 824 vehicle stalls, the facility features covered multi-deck parking along with an open-air top deck that provides panoramic views of the iconic Boulder Flatirons. The parking structure boasts a generous vertical clearance limit of 7 feet 10 inches (7'10"), making it easily accessible for standard sedans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size SUVs, and standard-cab pickup trucks. High-roof commercial vans and over-height camper rigs exceeding the clearance marker cannot enter the covered decks and must seek designated surface transit bays.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically perched right at the junction of US Highway 36 and Foothills Parkway (CO-157), this location places motorists within minutes of Boulder’s most celebrated destinations. The University of Colorado Boulder main campus, Folsom Field, and the CU Events Center are located just under 3 miles north, reachable in 5 to 8 minutes by regional express bus or vehicle. Outdoor enthusiasts frequently use this facility as a staging point for hiking excursions toward Chautauqua Park, the Mesa Trail, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), all situated within a 2- to 3-mile drive to the west. Across the junction lies the Table Mesa Shopping Center—a favorite local hub home to popular neighborhood eateries, coffee houses, and bakeries. The South Boulder Creek Trail and Tantra Park are also within immediate walking distance, offering paved paths for walking and cycling.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Driver ingress and egress are remarkably straightforward via Table Mesa Drive, with well-engineered ramps funneling traffic seamlessly to and from US 36 without congesting local neighborhood streets. Clear dynamic signage guides drivers through entry lanes directly into multi-level circulation loops. As a cornerstone of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) network, the facility features an integrated bus concourse and a dedicated pedestrian bridge spanning over US 36. Commuters can park and immediately board high-frequency RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, FF2, FF4, FF5) routes straight into Downtown Denver and Union Station, hop on the AB1/AB2 SkyRide routes directly to Denver International Airport (DIA), or take the DASH and Route 206 buses into central and downtown Boulder.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious multi-level garage structure with 824 well-marked stalls and weather-protected lower levels.
Vehicle vertical clearance up to 7 feet 10 inches (7'10"), accommodating most full-size light trucks and SUVs.
Convenient mobile payment integration supporting the Parking.com app, ParkMobile (Zone 7029), and text-to-pay functionality.
On-site automated walk-up pay stations accepting standard debit and credit cards.
Comprehensive ADA-accessible parking spaces located in close proximity to stair towers and facility elevators.
Covered bike shelters, secure RTD bike lockers, and bike racks for seamless multi-modal commuting.
Elevator service and an enclosed pedestrian walkway bridging over US 36 to south boarding platforms.
Bright, energy-efficient LED facility lighting, call boxes, and routine security patrols.

Ideal For

Regional commuters catching the RTD Flatiron Flyer to Broomfield, Westminster, or downtown Denver.
Air travelers taking the direct RTD AB bus route to Denver International Airport (DIA) to bypass steep airport terminal parking rates.
CU Boulder students, faculty, and visiting sports fans traveling to game days at Folsom Field and the CU Events Center.
Front Range hikers and cyclists staging trips along South Boulder Creek and Flatirons trailheads.
Carpoolers and vanpoolers needing a reliable, well-lit meeting hub right off US 36.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Vehicles registered within the RTD taxing district enjoy free parking for the first 24 consecutive hours, with a minimal daily fee applying thereafter, while out-of-district vehicles pay a modest daily charge from day one. Be sure to note your license plate number upon parking, as you will need it to pay at the walk-up payment kiosk or inside the Parking.com/ParkMobile mobile application before boarding your transit connection. During peak morning commuter periods (7:00 AM to 8:30 AM), lower levels fill up first, so heading straight to the mid or upper decks can save valuable transit-connection time. When returning late at night or navigating ongoing transit improvements, follow overhead pedestrian signage to access the Level 4 skybridge and main elevator cores.