Directions to the Health Sciences Library
The Health Sciences Library is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado. The campus is in Aurora, Colorado, on the north side of Colfax Avenue, between Peoria Street and Fitzsimons Parkway. The library is located at 12950 East Montview Boulevard, immediately north of historic Building 500.
Directions
From downtown Denver
- East on Colfax Ave. approximately 10 miles
- Turn left on Fitzsimons Parkway (just before I-225)
- Turn left on Montview Boulevard
From Denver International Airport
- South on Peña Blvd. until it runs into I-70
- Go west on I-70
- Exit onto I-225 South at exit 282
- Take exit toward E. 17th Place
- Turn right onto E. 17th Place
- Take first right onto Fitzsimons Parkway
- Turn first left onto Montview Boulevard
From Colorado Springs
- I-25 North to I-225 North
- North on I-225 (exit 200)
- Exit onto E. 17th Place
- Turn left onto E. 17th Place
- Turn right onto Fitzsimons Parkway
- Take first left onto Montview Boulevard
From Fort Collins
- I-25 South to I-70
- East on I-70 to I-225 South
- Exit onto I-225 South at exit 282
- Take exit toward E. 17th Place
- Turn right onto E. 17th Place
- Take first right onto Fitzsimons Parkway
- Turn first left onto Montview Boulevard
Parking
Georgetown Lot
Visitors may pay to park in the Georgetown Lot, one block east of the library. To reach the Georgetown Visitor Lot from Montview Boulevard:
- Turn south on Uvalda Court
- Go two blocks to the Georgetown Lot
Ignacio Lot
Visitors may also park in the Ignacio Lot just south of the library off of 19th Avenue. This lot is closer to the library and features ample handicapped parking. To reach the Ignacio Visitor Lot from Montview Boulevard:
- Turn south on Uvalda Court
- Head west on 19th Avenue until you reach the Ignacio Lot, which lies just north of Building 500 and south of the library.
Henderson Parking Garage
Lastly, visitors can also park in the Henderson Parking Garage.
- Henderson Garage is just west of the library on Montview Blvd. Visitors enter the garage via the Montview entrance.
Parking Fees
Days: $1.00 per hour from 12:01am to 4:00pm or $5.00 maximum all day (expires at midnight)
Evenings: $1.00 flat rate from 4:00pm to 7:00am (must park after 4:00)
Weekends: $1.00 flat rate (Saturday or Sunday)
Parking fees, maps and information are available from University Parking and Transportation. University employees and students must have a permit and use one of the permit lots or the parking garage.
Public Transportation
A number of Regional Transportation District (RTD, 303-299-6000) buses serve the Anschutz Medical Campus from approximately 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Schedules are available at the hospital information desk and at the Parking and Transportation office.
Bicycle Access & Parking
There are bicycle racks at the south side of the library building. If these are full, there are other bicycle parking racks scattered around the Anschutz Medical Campus.
While the directions above are designed for automobiles, cyclists on the library staff recommend several general routes to approach the campus without riding on busy streets like Colfax or Peoria.
- Sand Creek Greenway connects to Fitszimons Parkway via the Toll Gate Creek trail.
- Montview Boulevard has wide shoulders and bike lanes from Denver's City Park to campus.
- 17th Avenue is an alternative to Montview Boulevard, though its shoulders are often narrow and it has no bike lanes.
- North Potomac Street in Aurora leads straight into Fitzsimons Parkway and provides good access from the south side of campus. It also connects to the D-10/DIA Denver area bike route.
The Denver Bike Map from the Denver city government's Bicycle Program is very useful for planning your route. Google Bike Maps may also be of use.
