The Giving Machines are part of a seasonal campaign and are not in place at this time. We expect the machines to return the week of Thanksgiving 2021. The information below is from the 2019 season which may change in 2021.

The Giving Machines are located at Writer Square at 16th and Lawrence in Downtown Denver.

 

Driving
If you plan to drive yourself to the Giving Machines, here’s how to get there and where to park. Of course, it’s always a good idea to consult Google Maps or another navigation tool to ensure you take the quickest route.

From Ft. Collins Area (North)

  • Merge onto I-25 South towards Denver
  • Merge onto Park Ave via EXIT 213 toward Downtown
  • Park Ave becomes 22nd St
  • Turn right onto Larimer St.
  • Once you reach 16th Street, the Machines will be halfway down the block to your left.

From Colorado Springs Area (South)

  • Take I-25 North towards Denver
  • Take the 20th Street exit, EXIT 212C.
  • Turn right onto 20th St.
  • Turn right onto Larimer St.
  • Once you reach 16th Street, the Machines will be halfway down the block to your left.

Parking Options
There is a variety of street and garage parking in the vicinity. Parking fees apply and may vary depending on the date and time. Please plan your trip accordingly.

  • 2142 Larimer St. (Writer’s Square Lot): $7.00
  • 2029 Lawrence St (Lawrence Street Lot): $7.00
  • 2026 Arapahoe St. Lot: $6.00
  • 1803 Arapahoe St. (Lot Parking) $8.00
  • 2061 Arapahoe St. (Whale Lot): $7.00
  • 1448 Champa St. (Street Lot): $7.00
  • 1625 Champa St. (U.S. Bank Parking Garage): $10.00
  • 1367 18th St. (Guaranty Motor Bank Garage): $8.00
  • 1881 16th St. Mall (Union Station Parking Garage): $5.00
  • 1530 Welton St. (Pavillions Mall): $6.00
  • 1735 Stout St. (Garage): $9.50
  • Metered parking available on most streets ($1.00 per hour, Max 2 hours in most locations)

Public Transportation
The free Mall Ride means that if you can get to the 16th Street Mall, you’ll be a quick ride from the Giving Machines. The best way to identify your transit route is with the RTD Trip Planner. As a reference, here are the bus and train lines that can get you to the 16th Street Mall.

Bus
6, 10, 15L
Train
Lines to Union Station (Seven blocks from the Giving Machines on the free Mall Ride)
A, B, C, E, G, W
Lines to 16th and California (Six blocks from the Giving Machines on the free Mall Ride)
D, F, H, L