The short version
- • Driving in? Reserve a lot ahead on SpotHero — it beats the drive-up rate and guarantees a spot.
- • Closest lots (official ballpark + private garages) fill first and cost most; a few blocks out is cheaper.
- • Game-day rates typically run ~$15–$40+ depending on opponent, day, and proximity.
- • The smart move: take RTD rail to Union Station and walk ~10 minutes, or stay in a walkable LoDo hotel and don't drive at all.
Your parking options, ranked
Coors Field sits right in LoDo (Lower Downtown), which is great news for getting there and mixed news for parking: you're surrounded by options, but they're all competing with a dense, busy neighborhood. Here's how they stack up.
1. Official ballpark lots
The Rockies operate lots just north and east of the stadium. They're the most convenient for getting in and out of the gates, and they're priced accordingly. They also sell out for popular games, so if this is your plan, reserve where possible and arrive early. Check the Colorado Rockies' official parking page for current lot locations, rates, and any tailgating rules.
2. Private lots & garages in LoDo
Dozens of private surface lots and parking garages ring the ballpark along Blake, Wazee, Market, Park Avenue West, and the numbered streets. Prices drop noticeably as you move a few blocks out — a garage five or six blocks away can be half the price of a lot across from the gates, for a walk you'd barely notice. This is the sweet spot for most people.
3. Reserve ahead (SpotHero)
Apps like SpotHero let you pre-book a specific lot or garage and lock in a rate before you leave home. For a marquee opponent or a weekend night game, this turns “circling LoDo for 20 minutes” into “drive straight to a guaranteed spot.” It's the single best tip for anyone set on driving.
4. Street parking
There's metered and some free street parking in the surrounding blocks and into RiNo, but on game days it's limited, time-restricted, and gone early. Read every sign — LoDo's tow enforcement is real. Viable for a weekday afternoon game if you arrive well ahead of first pitch; risky for a weekend night.
The locals' move: don't park at all
The single best thing about Coors Field's location is that you don't need to drive to it. Two ways to skip parking entirely:
Take the train. Ride RTD rail to Union Station and walk about 10 minutes to the ballpark. No parking fee, and — crucially — no sitting in the post-game exit crawl while everyone else fights out of the lots.
Stay walkable.Book a LoDo hotel and the whole night is on foot: walk to Blake Street for pregame, walk into the park, walk back when you're ready. It's the best version of a Rockies game night — and the hotels a few blocks out are often cheaper than a game-day parking spot plus a rideshare each way.
Hotels walking distance to Coors Field →Game-day parking tips
Arrive early — it's cheaper and calmer
Being parked 60–90 minutes before first pitch means the closest lots are still open, street options still exist, and you get the Blake Street pregame that makes a day game worth it.
Plan your exit before the game, not after
The post-game exit from the closest lots is the slow part. Parking a few blocks out — or better, walking/taking the train — gets you moving while everyone else idles up the garage ramp.
Match your spend to the opponent
A quiet Tuesday afternoon game and a weekend series against a big draw are completely different parking situations. Big games: reserve ahead. Small games: you have room to find a cheaper street or lot option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does parking cost at Coors Field?
It varies a lot by game and location. The closest official and private lots typically run higher on game days — expect roughly $15–$40+ depending on the opponent, the day of week, and how close you are to the gates. Marquee opponents and weekend night games push prices to the top of that range; weekday afternoon games against smaller-draw teams are cheaper. Reserving ahead almost always beats the drive-up rate.
Where is the closest parking to Coors Field?
The official ballpark lots sit just north and east of the stadium, and there are private surface lots and garages within a few blocks throughout LoDo along Blake, Wazee, Park Avenue West, and the numbered streets. The closest lots fill first and cost the most; a spot four or five blocks out is often far cheaper and only adds a short walk.
Can you reserve Coors Field parking in advance?
Yes — SpotHero and similar apps let you pre-book a specific lot or garage and lock in a rate before you arrive. For popular games it's the difference between a guaranteed spot at a known price and circling LoDo hoping for a drive-up space. Book as soon as you know you're going.
Is there free parking near Coors Field?
There's some free and metered street parking in the neighborhoods around LoDo and RiNo, but on game days it's limited, time-restricted, and gone early — and you'll want to read every sign carefully to avoid a ticket or tow. It can work for a weekday afternoon game if you arrive well ahead of first pitch, but don't count on it for a weekend night.
What's the best way to get to Coors Field without parking?
Take RTD rail to Union Station and walk about 10 minutes to the ballpark — no parking fee, no post-game traffic. Even better, stay at a walkable LoDo hotel and skip driving entirely: walk to the game, walk to Blake Street for pregame, and walk back when you're ready.
How early should I arrive to park for a Rockies game?
For a weekend or marquee game, aim to be parked 60–90 minutes before first pitch — the closest lots fill fast and Blake Street pregame is half the fun. For a quiet weekday afternoon game you have more slack, but arriving early still means cheaper street options and a calmer walk in.
Is tailgating allowed at Coors Field?
Some lots permit limited tailgating and others don't, and the rules can change season to season — always check the Colorado Rockies' official parking page for the current policy on the specific lot before you plan a tailgate.