About this Location

Facility Overview

SP+ Parking at 500 Broadway operates in partnership with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) as the 27th Way & Broadway Park-n-Ride facility in South Boulder, Colorado. Situated strategically along one of Boulder’s most vital north-south corridors at the junction of Broadway and 27th Way, this open-air surface parking facility offers 59 clearly striped vehicle bays arranged for easy maneuverability and quick turnaround. Because the lot is completely open to the sky without height barriers, overhead clearance beams, or low-ceiling ramps, it readily accommodates high-clearance vehicles including full-size pickup trucks, commercial transit vans, rooftop-cargo-equipped passenger SUVs, and sports utility wagons.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right between the bustling Martin Acres neighborhood and major research institutions, this parking location serves as an optimal gateway for university visitors, federal contractors, outdoor adventurers, and local shoppers:

University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder): Located approximately 0.8 miles north, making it an easy 15-minute walk or a 3-minute bus hop to CU South and Main Campus facilities, Kittredge complex, and the CU Events Center (1.2 miles).
Folsom Field: Roughly 1.5 miles north, serving as an economical, hassle-free satellite parking location for Colorado Buffaloes football game days and summer stadium concerts.
Federal Research Centers (NOAA & NIST): Directly west across Broadway lies the sprawling campus of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), accessible within a 5-to-10 minute walk.
Baseline Shopping & Dining: Just steps to the north (0.3 miles) you will find neighborhood staples such as the Dark Horse Bar & Grill, Cosmo’s Pizza, Safeway, and local bakeries.
Chautauqua Park & Flatirons Trailheads: Situated approximately 1.5 to 2 miles northwest, perfect for recreation enthusiasts wishing to catch seasonal shuttles or bike up to baseline hiking trails.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility provides exceptional vehicular access directly from Broadway and 27th Way, moments from the Baseline Road interchange and US-36 (Denver-Boulder Turnpike). Ingress and egress are straightforward, allowing drivers to quickly join traffic flows toward central Boulder, Interstate 25, or the northwest Denver suburbs without encountering congested parking garage ramps.

As an official transit hub, the stop directly adjacent to the lot connects to multiple high-frequency RTD bus lines, including the SKIP (delivering riders up and down Broadway straight into downtown Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall), the DASH (serving Lafayette and Louisville), and the AB1 airport route, which carries passengers nonstop via E-470 directly to Denver International Airport (DEN). On-site secure bike lockers and racks make multimodal commuting effortless.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with 59 well-maintained, standard-width parking stalls.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating oversized SUVs, lifted trucks, and roof-rack-mounted cargo boxes.
Seamless mobile payments managed through SP+ and Parking.com via app, QR scan-to-pay, or text-to-pay options.
On-site pay kiosk for card and contactless transactions.
Direct boarding access to major regional bus routes, including RTD Route AB1 to Denver International Airport.
Bicycle storage amenities, featuring sheltered bike lockers and outdoor bike racks.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near boarding platforms and walkways.
Well-illuminated lot grounds with street lighting and regular security monitoring.

Ideal For

CU Boulder commuters, students, faculty, and campus visitors avoiding expensive on-campus permit rates.
Game-day football and basketball fans heading to Folsom Field or the CU Events Center who prefer avoiding campus gridlock.
Travelers headed to Denver International Airport (DEN) looking for an affordable park-and-ride departure on the RTD AB1 bus.
Government employees, researchers, and visiting contractors attending NOAA or NIST headquarters.
Outdoor trail hikers and cyclists transitioning from vehicle to bike trail or mountain trailhead shuttles.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Vehicles registered within the RTD boundary qualify for free parking during their first 24-hour stay, while out-of-district vehicles pay a modest daily parking rate. If you plan to leave your vehicle, remember to initiate and confirm your session through Parking.com or at the on-site kiosk before boarding transit. On CU Buffs game days or major campus graduation weekends, this lot can fill up quickly—arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff to guarantee a spot. Be sure to note your license plate number, as parking sessions are monitored via automated license plate recognition (LPR).