What are SafeLots?
Safe overnight parking is available for families or individuals experiencing homelessness and living in a passenger vehicle in the Denver metro area. A small number of RV/camper spaces are available as well. SafeLot guests have access to bathroom facilities, housing navigation, and other services.
Spaces are limited, and a permit is required for all safe parking sites
SafeLot Program
Thank you for your interest in the Safe Parking Program! We offer a safe, sanitary place to sleep in your vehicle. Request a permit using this form and we will help you determine if this program is a good fit for your situation.
What do SafeLots provide?
Safety and Security
CSPI conducts a background check on each adult and limits the number of permits available at each site.
CSPI partners with local organizations, police departments, and emergency services to provide safety on-site at all times.
CSPI has a zero-tolerance policy for violence on-site.
Family and Pet Friendly
We strive to provide a safe place for families with children and/or pets to reside in their vehicles. Pets are allowed at all locations.
Family-friendly lots are in Arvada, Broomfield, Commerce City, and Lakewood.
CSPI partners with county human services to help families transition out of homelessness.
Hygiene station
Each location has a port-a-potty and handwashing station that is regularly maintained. Select locations offer showers and hygiene products.
Community
Volunteers, case managers, and CSPI staff are dedicated to providing community to participants in the program. Participants often find community through their fellow ‘parkers’ while in the program as well.
Select locations offer weekly meals and have on-site food banks.
Case Management
Case Management is offered at all locations to help you navigate housing, resources, and personal goals.
Case management is voluntary and not required for participants.
When are SafeLots open?
SafeLots operate to provide overnight parking. All sites are open from 6pm-7am. Hours vary by site.
Where are SafeLots located?
CARS
Car-Only locations are currently in Arvada, Aurora, Broomfield, Commerce City, Denver, Golden, and Lakewood.
RV’S
There are two RV locations in Broomfield.
RV SafeLots accept RVs, trailers, and campers. RV sites do not provide electricity or sewage hookups. Both RV sites are overnight only and do not allow trailers, campers, or RVs to remain on-site outside of hours of operation.
Colorado Safe Parking Initiative seeks to be an anti-racist organization that works in a social justice context.