Founded in 1972, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is a mix of professional theatre, Broadway new plays and acting classes. Plus, there are various venues inside the complex. With a seating capacity of more than 10,000, the DCPA covers about 12 acres. Annually, it holds tons of shows and other events and plays host to over 750,000 domestic and international visitors. Erected in the heart of Denver's downtown shopping and dining corridor, this beautifully designed complex is a landmark in this area.
Thanks to its convenient location, you can get to the DCPA via public transportation or car with ease. If self-driving tour is more preferable for you, remember to take parking into consideration when planning your trip ahead of events.
Fortunately, parking is a breeze at the DCPA. There are two large parking facilities located very close to the complex. They are well maintained. Plus, it's always pretty easy for driving visitors to get in or out. Detailed information about these two parking garages is listed below.
Official website of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.denvercenter.org/home.aspx
Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts
The Denver Performing Arts Complex Garage: Situated between 13th Street and 14th Street and surrounded by a couple of theatres, this eight-storey garage gives room for 1,750 vehicles. Driving visitors can enter the DPAC Garage from the east side of Arapahoe between 14th Street and Speer Boulevard or from 13th Street between Champa and Arapahoe.
Wheelchair accessible spaces are available on leave 3, 4 and 5 at the Arts Complex. There are only 6 parking spaces between level 2 and 3, but 13 spaces are offered on level 4. Better still, you can find another 10 accessible parking spaces on level 5. Ramps are marked in yellow and located throughout the galleria.
For any questions or further information, you can contact the DPAC Garage's Management Department at 303-607-9093 or 720-913-1750.
Directions to get to the DPAC Garage:
From the Denver International Airport (DIA) - Head west on Pena Blvd for about 9 miles. Then turn onto I-70. Keep going west until you see I-25. Stay on I-25 and then take the Exit 212. Bear to the left onto Speer Blvd. Continue on Arapahoe Street and turn left. Then you can find the DPAC Garage placed between Speer Blvd and 14th Street.
From the South - Keep going north on I-25 and take the Exit 212. Bear left and continue on Speer Blvd. Proceed for 1 mile or so, and then turn onto Arapahoe Street. Then the DPAC Garage would be located on the right.
From the East - Proceed on I-70 until you see I-25. Turn onto I-25 and keep going south. Take the Exit 212 and turn onto Speer Blvd. Head south on Arapahoe Street and then bear to the left. Follow Arapahoe Street for approximately one mile, then the DPAC Garage will be on your immediate right.
Colorado Convention Center: Sitting between Champa Street and Speer Boulevard, this garage is connected to the complex by a accessible pedestrian bridge. This really makes it much easier for driving visitors to get into the Buell Theatre or the Boettcher Concert Hall. It's only two blocks away from the DPAC Garage. There are 1,000 parking spaces in total. Entrance of this garage can be found off Speer Boulevard, between Stout and Champa Streets.
Handicapped accessible parking spaces are also available in this garage. It offers 7 specified parking spaces on both level P1 and level P2. Among these accessible parking spaces, there are 4 spaces for vans on each level. When it comes to level P3, you can find six handicapped parking spaces there. All of them are van accessible.
If you have any questions about this garage or need to make a reservation in advance, feel free to call 303-228-8000.
NOTE: Both these two garages serve on a "First Come, First Served" basic. Their parking rates vary frequently by events or date. Normally, fees for event parking range from 8 dollars to 12 dollars. Cash and major credit cards are acceptable. Just remember to pay for parking upon your entry.
For visitors who need wheelchairs to reach seats from their cars, agreement to use the wheelchairs should be made prior to the visit. Wheelchairs are available in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, the Buell Theatre and the Boettcher Concert Hall. To reserve wheelchairs, you can call 720-865-4240.
Parking Options near the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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Although there are lots of parking spaces inside the DPAC Garage and the Colorado Convention Center, you might find they are filled to capacity upon your arrival if you get there late. As there isn't any guaranteed parking space offered by the Complex, a number of alternative parking options next to the DCPA would be helpful. To ensure you a suitable parking space and a timely arrival to the theatre, consider the following parking lots when necessary.
In fact, a lot of surface parking lots and parking garages are available in this area. All of them are within walking distance of the complex. As for surface parking, there are five parking lots located between 14th and 15th Streets, just west of the Colorado Convention Center. Besides, these situated between Glenarm PI and Tremont PI also count as good choices.
If you prefer parking garages, then you can find two on the west of the DPAC Garage. As the nearest alternative parking options, these two parking garages are placed along Curtis Street. At the intersection of 14th and Wilton Streets, you can also find a number of parking garages. They are a little far away from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, but still worth a shot.
More Parking Options near the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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