Public Parking Lots and Garages

There are currently seven surface public parking lots managed by DOTI Parking Operations. These public parking lots are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all visitors and guests attending activities in the downtown area. All of these parking lots are managed, under contract, by a professional parking company.

Morning/Daytime and Evening Hourly Rates (non-event times) – Pay at time of parking

Rates vary from $3 to $25 depending on the lot location and time of day. Cash and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) are accepted.  

A person with a mobility disability using a valid disability placard, license plate or hangtag issued to them may park in a space marked as reserved for use by those with disabilities (formerly referred to as "handicap parking"). The placard or plate must be current and displayed on the vehicle.

• To find out if you are eligible or to apply for a disability placard, plates or hang tag, see Denver Motor Vehicles.
• Learn more about accessible parking.

• There is no free parking at any time.
• No in-and-out parking is allowed. A new purchase must be made when re-entering the lot.
• No oversized vehicles or trailers are allowed. 
• Bicycles, skateboards, and roller-skates/blades are not allowed in the lots.
• Soliciting and/or distribution of literature is strictly prohibited.
• The parking lot speed limit is 5 mph.
• Pre-paid coupons or parking passes are not valid when the lot is full or closed.
• Improperly parked vehicles are subject to ticketing (private or City & County of Denver issued) and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• Fees are for the temporary use of a parking stall only, no bailment is created. 
• The owners and operators of the surface parking lots assume no liability and hereby declare themselves not responsible for fire, theft, damage to or loss of vehicle, or any article left therein.

If you have any parking questions or concerns, please phone the parking operator at 303-607-9093

Hours

• 5am – 11pm daily
• Extended hours for special events

Parking Rates

Rates reflect current parking demand and will be evaluated on a regular basis.

Morning/Daytime Hourly rates* (non-event times) – Pay upon exiting

• 1 hour         $2
• 2 hours       $4
• 4 hours       $8
• 6 hours       $12
• 12 hours     $16
• Early Bird enter by 9am and out by 6pm     $9

Cultural Center Garage Monthly Rate

• Unreserved $150 effective 1/1/23
• Reserved $195

* Rates are subject to change without notice. Publicized rates posted at garage entrance supersede these rates. Cash and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) are accepted.

Event Parking Rates

Advertised event rates are posted at the entrance and vary from $5 to $16. Posted event rates supersedes hourly rates.  Event parkers must exit the garage by 11:59 pm or incur additional parking fees. 

Garage Entrance
The entrance is located on 12th Avenue between Broadway and Acoma Street. The Complex Garage address is 65 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO  80204

Features

• Electric Vehicle charging stations — available on 3rd floor of the Cultural Center Complex garage. Charging at these stations is currently free with paid admission to the garage. If you have questions please contact the Parking Manager at 303-607-9093.
• Accessible parking — Designated ADA accessible parking is available on level P2. A valid state issued disability placard or license plate is required at all times. All accessible parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vehicle Exiting Procedures

• Hourly parkers — Scan your ticket received upon entry at the pay station located on the 1^st floor elevator lobby (cash or credit card) or at exit gate (credit card only). 

Lost or Missing Entry Ticket
Vehicles unable to present a valid entry ticket/slip will be required to pay the Lost Ticket Fee. Please make sure you keep your timed entry ticket to avoid additional charges.

Restrictions

• No in and out parking is allowed.
• No trailers or oversized vehicles are allowed.
• Bicycles, skateboards, and roller-skates/blades are not allowed in the garage.
• Soliciting and/or distribution of literature is prohibited.
• The garage speed limit is 5 mph.
• Pre-paid coupons or passes are not valid when the garage is full or closed.
• Improperly parked vehicles are subject to ticketing (private or City of Denver) and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• Fees are for the temporary use of a parking stall only, no bailment is created. 
• The owners and operators of the Cultural Center Parking Garage assume no liability and hereby declare themselves not responsible for fire, theft, damage to or loss of vehicle, or any article left therein.

If you have any parking questions or concerns, please visit our offices located in the parking garage located on level P1 or phone us at (303) 640-1096.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking Rates*

Rates reflect current parking demand and will be evaluated on a regular basis.

Hourly rates (non-event times) – Pay at time of parking

• 2 hours    $6
• 6 hours    $10
• 13 hours   $14
• DSD Off Peak $6 (12pm to 12am)
• DSD Peak $8 (12am to 12pm)
• Juror $7

Event Parking

• Rates vary from $10 to $20. 
• The event rate, posted at the entrance, may vary daily depending on the number and type of events in the area.  The posted event rate supersedes hourly rates.  
• Event parkers must exit the garage by 11:59 pm or incur additional parking fees. 

*Rates subject to change without notice. Rates posted at garage entrance supersede these advertised rates.

Monthly Parking
Monthly public parking is currently not available at this garage location.  

Garage Entrance

The garage entrance is located on N. Delaware Street between West 14th Avenue and West 13th Avenue. The garage address is 490 West 14th Avenue, Denver, CO  80204

Features

• Pre-paid event parking permit — Pre-paid permits can be purchased in advance for large events or functions.  Event organizers are encouraged to contact the garage parking management office at (303) 640-1096 for more details. 
• Accessible parking — Designated ADA accessible parking is available on level P2, next to the elevator lobby.  A valid state issued disability placard or license plate is required at all times. All accessible parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and payment is required for parking in these stalls.

Payment

• Cash
• Major credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover)
• Pay by phone

Restrictions

• Maximum vehicle height clearance is 8' 2".
• There is no free parking at any time.
• Levels 2 and 3 are shared with the US Post Office. Postal customers and employee parking stalls are clearly marked for their exclusive use only. Individuals parking in designated USPS parking locations and not conducting business in the Post Office are subject to ticketing.
• No in and out parking is allowed on a single stall number payment.
• No trailers or oversized vehicles are allowed.
• Bicycles, skateboards, and roller-skates/blades are not allowed in the garage.
• Soliciting and/or distribution of literature is prohibited.
• The garage speed limit is 5 mph.
• Pre-paid coupons or passes are not valid when the garage is full or closed.
• Improperly parked vehicles are subject to ticketing (private or City of Denver) and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• Fees are for the temporary use of a parking stall only, no bailment is created. 
• The owners and operators of the Denver Justice Center Parking Garage assume no liability and hereby declare themselves not responsible for fire, theft, damage to or loss of vehicle, or any article left therein.

If you have any parking questions or concerns, please phone us at (303) 640-1096.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Open to all visitors and guests attending any event or engaging in any business in the downtown area. If you are coming to a scheduled performance in the Arts Complex, please remember to arrive early to avoid possible event traffic congestion. The Arts Complex is home to many theatres that may have performances at the same time as yours. Please allow plenty of time for traffic, parking, and finding your seats.

Parking Rates

Rates reflect current parking demand and will be evaluated on a regular basis.

Events: Parking rate is $15 — Pre-paid at garage entrances

The event rate, posted at the entrances, may vary daily depending on the number and/or type of performances in the Arts Complex. The posted event rate supersedes hourly rates. Pre-paid event parkers must exit the garage by 4 a.m. the following day or incur additional parking fees. Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover), Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted for event parking. No cash is accepted for pre-pay. Please keep your entry ticket receipt, as it may be requested upon leaving the facility.

Non-Event Morning/Daytime hourly rates*– Pay upon exiting

• < 1 hour     $5
• 1 to 2 hours    $7
• 2 to 5 hours     $10
• 5 to 12 hours   $16
• 12 to 24 hours  $21

* Rates are subject to change without notice. Publicized rules posted at garage entrance supersede these posted rates.

Two Garage Entrances

The Garage has two entrances:

• Off 13th Street between Arapahoe and Champa Streets
• Off Arapahoe between 13th and 14th Streets

The Complex Garage address is 1055 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204

Features

• Monthly parking — Restricted monthly parking is available Monday–Friday, 4am to 6pm for individuals, groups, or businesses.  Please contact Standard Parking at (303) 607-9093 for rates and additional information, or email artscomplexparking@denvergov.org.
• Electric Vehicle charging stations — Electric Vehicle charging stations are now available on 4th floor of the Arts Complex garage. Charging at these stations is currently free with paid admission to the garage. If you have questions please contact the Parking Manager at (303) 607-9093 or email artscomplexparking@denvergov.org.
• Accessible parking — Designated accessible parking is available on all levels.  A valid state issued handicapped placard or license plate is required at all times.  All accessible parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vehicle Exiting Procedures

• Event parkers — In most cases, if you exit the garage during the main egress of vehicles after a large performance, the exit gates will be open for a fast and unobstructed vehicle exit. For guests leaving early, leaving late, attending a small performance or event, or attending a weekday matinee performance, the pre-paid ticket receipt received at the entrance will need to be presented at the drive-up pay station. Once the ticket receipt is validated, the gate opens and the vehicle may leave. Vehicles unable to present a valid pre-paid ticket receipt will be required to pay the Lost Ticket fee.
• Hourly parkers — Present your ticket received upon entry to the automated drive-up pay station and pay the appropriate hourly parking fees.
• ALL after hours parkers (pre-paid event or hourly) — All vehicles, pre-paid event or hourly, leaving after hours (typically between 10pm and 8am) will need to use the automated drive-up pay stations located at both garage exits. The drive-up pay stations accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover), Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

Lost or Missing Entry Ticket
Vehicles unable to present a valid entry ticket/slip will be required to pay the Lost Ticket Fee. Please make sure you keep your entry ticket to avoid additional charges.

Restrictions:

• Maximum vehicle height clearance is 6' 10".
• No in and out parking is allowed.
• No trailers or oversized vehicles are allowed.
• Bicycles, skateboards, and roller-skates/blades are not allowed in the garage.
• Soliciting and/or distribution of literature is prohibited.
• The garage speed limit is 5 mph.
• Pre-paid coupons or passes are not valid when the garage is full or closed unless purchased through artscomplex.com/AdvanceParking.
• Improperly parked vehicles are subject to ticketing (private or City of Denver) and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
• Fees are for the temporary use of a parking stall only, no bailment is created. 
• The owners and operators of the Arts Complex Parking Garage assume no liability and hereby declare themselves not responsible for fire, theft, damage to or loss of vehicle, or any article left therein.

If you have any parking questions or concerns, please visit our parking management offices located in the Galleria located on level P3 across from the Seawell Ballroom, phone us at (303) 607-9093 or email artscomplexparking@denvergov.org.

Most public lots and garages  accept cash payments. 

• The Arts Complex Parking Garage does not accept cash for pre-pay for events or at the exit gates. Cash is only accepted at the Pay-on-Foot machines in the Galleria for Non-Event Morning/Daytime hourly rates.

City lots and garages accept major US credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover).

PayByPhone lets you to pay for parking in seconds. The app allows you to extend your parking session from anywhere and will even remind you when your parking session is about to expire! Parking with PayByPhone is convenient, easy and secure. Once you have downloaded the app and registered for an account, you can park in just a few easy steps.

1 — Get the Mobile App

Go to m.paybyphone.com on your mobile device to download the iPhone or Android app.

2 — Register

To use the service, create a free PayByPhone account on the mobile app (on iOS and Android devices), the web app at www.paybyphone.com, or by phone 24/7 at 888-680-7275 (the account will be activated immediately and the parking session can be started on the initial phone call). The following information is required to set up an account:

• Mobile phone number
• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
• License plate of car(s)

The next time you call or log on, your details will be automatically recognized.

3 — Enter Location

• Enter the location number posted on the PayByPhone signs
• Enter stall number (if required)

4 — Enter Time

Select a parking duration. 

5 — Confirm Payment

With our Pay-on-Foot payment system, parking is easy and convenient. Unless specifically instructed to do so, there is no need to display your receipt.

Surface Lots and Justice Center Garage

• Park in any non-reserved stall and immediately proceed to the automated pay station located within the parking lot or garage.
• Purchase your parking using your license plate number and then proceed directly to your destination.

Other Parking Garages

• Pull a ticket upon entry into the parking garage (during non-event times only)
• Park in a non-reserved stall
• When ready to leave, proceed to the automated Pay-on-Foot station located within the parking garage, scan your ticket and pay at the machine with cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover)
• Scan your ticket to exit and leave prior to the grace period

Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted for event parking and at drive up pay stations in the Arts Complex Garage.