Facility Overview

The Tracy Aviary Parking Lot is a dedicated, open-air surface parking facility situated at 650 E 900 S in Salt Lake City, Utah. Positioned along the vibrant northern edge of historic Liberty Park—Salt Lake City’s oldest and second-largest public park—this facility serves as the primary parking hub for Tracy Aviary & Botanical Garden as well as northern Liberty Park visitors. The lot features a clean, paved asphalt surface with traditional 90-degree parking stalls and generous driving lanes that facilitate smooth two-way circulation.

Because this is an open-sky ground facility with no overhead structures or low-clearance overhangs, it provides completely unobstructed vertical clearance. It easily accommodates all standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, camper vans, high-roof transit vans, and vehicles outfitted with rooftop bicycle mounts or cargo boxes. The entrance off 900 South is wide and gently graded, allowing easy access for vehicles with low ground clearance as well.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking area offers unmatched proximity to top family, recreational, and cultural destinations in central Salt Lake City:

• Tracy Aviary & Botanical Garden: Located immediately adjacent to the lot. Visitors are just steps away from the main ticket booth, walk-through bird exhibits, interactive keeper talks, and lush botanical gardens.
• Liberty Park Amenities: Direct access to the park’s inner paths, the Liberty Park Playground, the Seven Canyons Fountain, the historic Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, and the 1.5-mile perimeter running and jogging loop.
• Liberty Park Tennis Center: Situated within a short 3- to 5-minute stroll south through the park grounds.
• 9th & 9th District: Located roughly 5 to 7 blocks east along 900 South (a 12- to 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive), this trendy neighborhood offers boutique shopping, independent cafes, ice cream parlors, and local dining hubs.
• Trolley Square: Located just one mile north (approx. 4-minute drive), offering boutique retail, specialty grocers, and historic architecture.
• Downtown Salt Lake City: Less than two miles northwest, making it a convenient staging point before visiting the Salt Palace Convention Center, Delta Center, or City Creek Center.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at and departing from the Tracy Aviary Parking Lot is straightforward. Ingress and egress are handled directly via 900 South (Harvey Milk Boulevard), an active east-west thoroughfare in Salt Lake City. Drivers approaching from north or south can easily transition from 700 East (State Route 71) or State Street (US-89). Highway commuters can quickly connect to Interstate 15 via the 900 South freeway interchange or Interstate 80 via 700 East.

For public transit users, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates high-frequency bus service along 900 South directly in front of the lot (Route 9), offering rapid connections west to the 900 South TRAX Light Rail Station (serviced by the Red, Blue, and Green lines) and east to the University of Utah campus. Paved multi-use pathways also connect directly into Salt Lake City\'s designated bicycle network.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Free Public Parking: Complimentary open-air surface parking provided for patrons of Tracy Aviary and Liberty Park.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Marked handicap-accessible spaces located closest to the pedestrian gates leading directly to the aviary entrance.
• Open Clearance: Open-sky parking with no height restrictions, ideal for oversized vehicles, roof racks, and tall vans.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Paved pathways separate foot traffic safely from parking maneuvers, leading directly into the gardens and park trail system.
• Bicycle Parking: On-site bike racks located near the Aviary entry plaza for cyclists connecting from urban greenways.
• Perimeter Lighting: Overhead street and lot lighting active during early morning and late evening operational hours.

Ideal For

• Aviary Visitors & Families: Perfect for parents with strollers, school groups, and visitors spending a few hours admiring native and exotic bird species.
• Park Enthusiasts & Runners: Ideal launch point for runners, dog walkers, and rollerbladers using Liberty Park’s wide, tree-lined recreational tracks.
• Sports & Recreation Participants: Convenient parking for community tennis players, volleyball enthusiasts, and youth sports leagues meeting in the park.
• 900 South Explorers: A useful and scenic starting location for visitors exploring the 900 South corridor and neighboring neighborhood eateries.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Peak Hours: The lot fills up quickly on sunny weekend mornings and afternoons, especially during spring and summer months, as well as during annual events like the Pioneer Day celebrations. Arriving before 10:30 AM or after 3:00 PM will give you the best chance of snagging a spot right next to the entrance.
• Secondary Parking: If the 900 South Aviary lot is completely occupied, explore the additional free parking lots situated along the south side of Liberty Park (accessed off 1300 South) or along the interior perimeter drive.
• Park Curfew: Liberty Park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM; overnight parking is prohibited and strictly enforced by city park rangers.
• Vehicle Safety: As with any popular municipal park, remember to roll up your windows, lock your vehicle doors, and keep all personal bags and valuables concealed from view.