About this Location

Facility Overview

Managed by SP+ in partnership with regional transit, the parking facility at 300 S Broadway Ave in South Boulder serves as a vital multimodal parking hub (known locally as the Broadway & Dartmouth RTD Park-n-Ride / Church of the Nazarene lot). Situated in Boulder’s Martin Acres and South Boulder district, this well-maintained open-air surface lot provides 49 designated stalls. Because it is a level, open-sky asphalt lot with no overhead barriers or parking decks, there are no vertical clearance limits. Drivers navigating full-size pickup trucks, commercial vans, high-roof conversion campers, SUVs equipped with roof boxes, ski racks, or mountain bike carriers can enter and park comfortably without clearance concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along Boulder’s primary north-south arterial corridor, this location delivers strategic access to South Boulder, federal research facilities, and the University of Colorado Boulder campus:

University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder): Located just 1.5 to 2 miles north along Broadway, offering quick connections to Folsom Field, CU Events Center, and the main academic campus.
Federal Research Centers (NOAA & NIST): Situated less than 1 mile north along Broadway, making this an ultra-convenient commuter and visitor staging point for government research campuses.
Table Mesa Shopping Center & Dining: Less than a mile south, featuring local culinary landmarks like Southern Sun Pub & Brewery, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, and grocery hubs.
World-Class Trailheads & Parks: Positioned within a 5- to 10-minute drive or connecting bus ride to Shanahan Ridge, NCAR Trailhead, Bear Canyon Trail, and Chautauqua Park at the base of the Flatirons.
Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall: Situated approximately 3 miles north, easily reachable within 10 to 15 minutes by vehicle or direct bus transit.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting the lot is straightforward via South Broadway and Dartmouth Avenue. The lot's wide driving aisles make turnaround and reversing stress-free, even during peak morning and evening travel periods. For regional commuters and travelers, the facility acts as a key connection node for the Regional Transportation District (RTD). Passengers can hop directly onto the AB1 express bus to Denver International Airport (DEN), catch Flatiron Flyer (FF1, FF2, FF5) express buses into downtown Denver, or board the high-frequency SKIP and DASH local bus routes headed straight through the CU campus and into Downtown Boulder. For motorists, US-36 (Denver Boulder Turnpike) and Colorado State Highway 93 (Foothills Highway) are accessible within minutes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Lot: Wide-bay parking stalls with no height or clearance restrictions.
Seamless Digital Payments: Cashless and contact-free mobile payment integration through the ParkMobile app, Parking.com, or automated on-site kiosk.
Transit-Oriented Integration: On-site bus shelters and immediate boarding points for local and intercity transit lines.
Bicycle Amenities: On-site bike racks for commuters combining multi-modal cycling with regional bus transit.
Accessible Stalls: ADA-designated parking spaces close to sidewalk ramps and pedestrian waiting areas.
Safe & Well-Lit: Perimeter lighting throughout the evening and high street visibility from Broadway.

Ideal For

Airport Travelers: Long-term and short-term travelers taking the AB1 bus directly to Denver International Airport to avoid costly airport parking garages.
CU Game-Day Fans & Campus Visitors: Drivers looking to bypass tight university parking by parking in South Boulder and taking the high-frequency SKIP bus directly to Folsom Field.
Denver Commuters: Professionals living in South Boulder hopping aboard the Flatiron Flyer bus into Downtown Denver and Union Station.
Outdoor Adventurers: Hikers, runners, and cyclists meeting up to carpool toward mountain trailheads along the Flatirons.

Visitor & Driver Tips

If you are an RTD district resident, take note of vehicle registration guidelines as RTD in-district vehicles often receive complimentary parking for the first 24 hours. Always input your exact vehicle license plate number accurately when paying via the ParkMobile app or pay station before boarding a bus. Because this lot contains 49 spaces, it can fill early on weekday mornings and during CU Boulder home football weekends; plan to arrive before 8:00 AM on busy days to secure a stall. If you are taking an airport bus, double-check your departure schedule and allow 10 to 15 minutes of buffer time to park, pay, and walk to the Dartmouth boarding platform.