The station is located at 150 West South Temple, with the island platform in the median of the street. It is situated immediately north of the Salt Palace Convention Center and Abravanel Hall, just southwest of Temple Square, and just northwest of the new City Creek Center development. The station was opened on December 4, 1999, and was part of the first operating segment of the TRAX system. The station was closed during the 2002 Winter Olympics as it was within the Olympic Square. It is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The station is included in the Free Fare Zone in Downtown Salt Lake City. Transportation patrons that both enter and exit bus or TRAX service within the Zone can ride at no charge. Unlike many TRAX stations, Arena does not have a Park and Ride lot. All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, as well as all fixed route buses, are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities. Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line. These ramps are not used on weekends or on the Green Line. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations".
Train schedules
Train schedules are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013.
Blue Line
On weekdays the first northbound Blue Line train leaves the Temple Square station at about 5:30 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 5:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:16 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:35 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Fashion Place West station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center station leaves at 10:50 pm. On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:30 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:12 pm and the last northbound train leaves at 11:39 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center station leaves at 10:59 pm. On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:45 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:15 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:52 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:19 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center station leaves at 7:59 pm. Blue Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends.
Green Line
On weekdays the first northbound Green Line train leaves the Temple Square station at about 5:00 am and the first northbound train leaves at about 6:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:56 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:45 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe station; the last southbound train to the West Valley Central station leaves at 11:00 pm. On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:47 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:34 pm. On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:27 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:14 pm. Green Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends.
Bus connections
Bus routes are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013. Temple Square is one of several TRAX stations that does not have any direct bus connections. However, the following bus route has a stop in close proximity to the station. *
