About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated at the intersection of Ferry Street and East 10th Avenue, 1001 Ferry St Parking provides convenient and accessible vehicle parking bridging Eugene's vibrant downtown commercial core and the active West University district. This facility is structured as an open-air surface lot, offering paved, clearly striped parking bays that ensure straightforward navigation and parking maneuvers. Because it is a ground-level surface lot free of overhead decking, beams, or hanging pipes, it features open-air clearance. This makes it an accommodating choice not only for standard sedans and compact cars, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with rooftop cargo boxes or bike racks that cannot enter standard low-clearance downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility’s strategic placement makes it a prime starting point for visiting downtown cultural venues, dining hubs, and the University of Oregon campus:

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts: Located only two blocks away on High Street (approximately a 4-minute walk), making this lot a great choice for concert attendees and music students.
Downtown Eugene & Kesey Square: A leisurely 6 to 8-minute walk (0.3 miles) west leads straight into Broadway and Willamette Street, teeming with local craft breweries, independent cafes, the McDonald Theatre, and the Eugene Saturday Market.
University of Oregon Campus: Positioned roughly 0.6 miles west of campus grounds, visitors can walk to the campus entrance along East 13th Avenue in about 12 to 15 minutes, making it a viable overflow parking choice for university events, alumni tours, and lectures.
5th Street Public Market: Just under 0.7 miles north (a 12 to 14-minute walk or 3-minute drive), granting easy access to boutique shopping, tasting rooms, and upscale dining.
Matthew Knight Arena & Autzen Stadium: Matthew Knight Arena is situated approximately 1.2 miles east (a straightforward walk or swift transit trip), while game-day shuttles and walking paths to Autzen Stadium are easily reached via the Ferry Street Bridge corridor.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from Ferry Street and East 10th Avenue. Drivers approaching from north Eugene, Coburg Road, or Interstate 105 can travel across the Willamette River via the Ferry Street Bridge and connect south directly toward 10th Avenue. Regional connectivity is anchored by close proximity to Oregon Route 99 and Interstate 5 via Franklin Boulevard and the I-105 connector. For public transit users, the location is exceptionally well served: Lane Transit District's (LTD) EmX (Emerald Express) bus rapid transit line runs along the 10th and 11th Avenue transit corridors, providing rapid, high-frequency east-west connections across Eugene, through the UO campus, and over to Springfield. Eugene Station, the region's central transit transfer center, is also just a brief walk west.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-up ground stalls with no multi-level ramps or tight spiral helixes to navigate.
No Height Clearance Restrictions: head-height headroom accommodates lifted trucks, tall work vans, and vehicle roof racks.
Designated Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA accessible parking spots with adjacent level access corridors.
Well-Lit Lot: Overhead exterior lighting illuminates the lot during evening and nighttime hours.
Electronic Payment Options: Payment supported via on-site pay machine kiosk or mobile parking payment applications for seamless digital ticketing.

Ideal For

Event and Concert Attendees: Patrons visiting The Shedd Institute, McDonald Theatre, or neighborhood event spaces.
University Commuters & Visitors: Parents, visiting scholars, and students looking for off-campus parking within walking distance of the UO district.
Downtown Commuters & Office Workers: Professionals needing reliable daily parking near civic, legal, and downtown business offices.
Diners and Shoppers: Visitors exploring downtown Eugene's culinary scene, local cafes, and boutique shopping corridors.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to this lot, keep in mind that downtown Eugene features several one-way street configurations; pay close attention to street signs on East 10th Avenue and adjacent streets when approaching your turn. During University of Oregon home football games, basketball matchups at Matthew Knight Arena, or high-profile events at The Shedd, parking throughout the Ferry Street corridor fills up rapidly. Arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of event curtain times will ensure a low-stress arrival. Finally, always display your parking permit receipt if using physical tickets or ensure your correct license plate is entered into the mobile parking payment application before stepping away from your vehicle.