About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated along the North Portland Harbor waterfront at 1250 N Anchor Way in Portland, Oregon, the 1250 North Anchor Way Parking facility serves the Residence Inn by Marriott Portland North as well as surrounding business and waterfront visitors. Positioned in the scenic Bridgeton and North Harbour pocket adjacent to Hayden Island and the Columbia River, this facility is designed as an expansive, open-air surface parking lot that wraps cleanly around the hotel grounds. The layout features wide driving lanes and clearly delineated bays, allowing for stress-free vehicle maneuvering.

Because it is a surface-level parking lot without overhead decks or restrictive garage entry portals, the facility boasts virtually unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it exceptionally suited not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and electric vehicles, but also for full-size pickup trucks, commercial service vans, high-roof cargo vans, and recreation vehicles equipped with roof racks, cargo boxes, or kayak mounts that would otherwise struggle in downtown low-clearance underground garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility’s strategic position directly south of the Oregon-Washington border puts drivers within minutes of major entertainment, sports, and outdoor destinations across the northern Portland metro area and Southwest Washington:

Portland Expo Center: Located just 1.5 miles southwest across the slough, Oregon's largest multi-purpose exhibition venue hosts premier consumer expos, trade shows, collector markets, and community conventions throughout the year.
Portland International Raceway (PIR): Situated approximately 2.5 miles south, PIR attracts motorsports fans, drag racers, bicycle series, and track day enthusiasts.
Delta Park & Owens Sports Complex: Less than 2 miles away, Delta Park is a major regional hub for youth and adult soccer, softball, baseball, and football tournaments.
Heron Lakes Golf Club: Around 3 miles away, this renowned 36-hole public golf complex designed by Robert Trent Jones II offers pristine fairways and driving ranges.
Hayden Island & Jantzen Beach Center: Just across the bridge along North Marine Drive, offering extensive big-box retail, dining spots, marine suppliers, and riverside eateries.
Vancouver Waterfront & Historic Fort Vancouver: Located roughly 2.5 miles north directly across the Interstate Bridge, featuring scenic riverwalk paths, boutique wineries, waterfront dining, and Pacific Northwest heritage sites.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at and departing from 1250 N Anchor Way is remarkably convenient due to its proximity to Interstate 5 (I-5). Motorists arriving from either direction can take Exit 307 (Marine Drive) or Exit 308 (Hayden Island), following Marine Drive directly onto North Anchor Way. Street-level ingress and egress are clean and direct, avoiding the severe stop-and-go gridlock often encountered when exiting tightly packed central business district garages following major events.

For those looking to transition from personal vehicle to mass transit, the TriMet MAX Light Rail Yellow Line terminus at Expo Center Station is located just a quick 4-minute drive away. The Yellow Line provides a seamless, traffic-free light rail ride southward through the historic North Portland neighborhoods, the Rose Quarter (Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum), the Oregon Convention Center, and downtown Portland. Additionally, Portland International Airport (PDX) is reachable within a convenient 15-minute drive east via Marine Drive and NE Airport Way.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, single-level open-air surface parking lot with easy entry and exit
Unlimited vertical overhead clearance accommodating tall vans, work trucks, and lifted SUVs
Clearly designated ADA accessible parking stalls close to main building entrances
Continuous dusk-to-dawn exterior lighting across all parking rows
Regularly maintained asphalt surface with high-visibility line markings
24-hour round-the-clock accessibility every day of the week
Quiet, waterfront-adjacent setting outside the congestion of the downtown urban core

Ideal For

Hotel Guests & Long-Stay Visitors: Extended-stay guests seeking hassle-free overnight self-parking with 24/7 in-and-out privileges.
Expo & Raceway Attendees: Visitors attending weekend automotive rallies, boat shows, dog shows, or motorsport events at PIR and the Portland Expo Center.
Sports Families & Teams: Traveling athletes and parents participating in regional tournament games at Delta Park sports fields.
Interstate Travelers & Commuters: Road trippers along the I-5 corridor seeking an accessible resting point right on the Columbia River border between Washington and Oregon.
Large Vehicle & Van Operators: Tradespeople, contractor crews, and leisure travelers driving oversized vehicles requiring generous turnaround room and no height restrictions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, consider typical weekday commute patterns across the nearby I-5 Columbia River Interstate Bridge, where southbound morning and northbound late-afternoon commuter traffic can cause regional slowdowns. Planning travel times slightly outside peak rush hours ensures a swift arrival. If you plan to attend an exhibition at the Portland Expo Center or a race day at PIR, parking here and utilizing a brief rideshare or connecting via public transit can help you avoid event venue parking queues. As with any metropolitan parking lot, always practice sound vehicle safety: ensure windows are rolled up, doors are locked, and no personal property or bags are left in plain view.