About this Location

Facility Overview

425 NW 22nd Ave Parking is an open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of Portland's historic Alphabet District (often celebrated as Nob Hill or the Northwest District). Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined corridor of Northwest 22nd Avenue between NW Flanders Street and NW Glisan Street, this lot offers a practical, ground-level parking solution in one of Portland's most pedestrian-dense and architecturally charming urban enclaves. Because the facility operates as an uncovered, open-air surface lot, it offers completely unobstructed overhead clearance. Unlike multi-story garages in the city center that enforce restrictive low clearances, this lot easily welcomes standard sedans, compact hatchbacks, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans or vehicles equipped with roof racks, ski carriers, and cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The Alphabet District is renowned for its vibrant commercial strips, exquisite culinary offerings, and historic Victorian and Craftsman architecture. Parking at 425 NW 22nd Ave places drivers in an enviable central position between two of Portland's premier retail and dining thoroughfares:

NW 23rd Avenue Shopping District: Just one block west (a 2-minute walk), this iconic stretch features local boutique retail, fashion outposts, and renowned eateries such as Salt & Straw ice cream, Bamboo Sushi, Papa Haydn, and Bar West.
NW 21st Avenue Entertainment Strip: Just one block east (a 2-minute walk), offering an eclectic assortment of neighborhood pubs, coffee shops, and the historic Cinema 21 indie theater (a 5-minute walk north).
Trader Joe's: Located at NW 21st and Glisan, under a 3-minute walk (0.1 miles), making quick grocery runs seamless.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center: Located five blocks north (approximately a 6 to 8-minute walk), making this facility a convenient overflow parking option for hospital staff, medical visitors, and outpatient clinic patrons.
Providence Park: Located approximately 0.6 miles south (a 12 to 14-minute walk), the historic home stadium of the MLS Portland Timbers and NWSL Portland Thorns. Parking here allows soccer supporters and concertgoers to skip the immediate post-match gridlock surrounding the venue.
Couch Park: Situated three blocks away at NW 19th & Glisan, featuring expansive green space, inclusive playground facilities, and public plaza seating.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via a street-level curb cut directly on Northwest 22nd Avenue. The lot's single-tier open design enables uncomplicated entry and exit even during peak dining rushes or weekend shopping hours. Drivers navigating to and from the facility benefit from rapid connections to major regional arteries: West Burnside Street is located just three blocks south, providing a direct east-west conduit across the Willamette River into Central Eastside or west toward the Oregon Zoo and Washington Park. Interstate 405 (the Stadium Freeway) is accessible within three minutes via the NW Everett and Glisan on-ramps, linking immediately to I-5 North/South and US-26 West toward Beaverton and Hillsboro. Public transit options are equally abundant, with the Portland Streetcar (NS Line) running along NW 21st and NW 22nd Avenues, TriMet Bus Line 15 operating on NW 21st/23rd, and the car-free Ned Flanders Crossing pedestrian/bicycle bridge nearby facilitating safe multimodal connections directly into the Pearl District.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-in access with open sky headroom and no vertical height restrictions.
Seamless App Payments: Contactless parking payment supported via on-site signage and major mobile payment applications.
24/7 Continuous Access: Open around the clock for daytime commuters, evening dinner reservations, and overnight neighborhood stays.
Clearly Demarcated Stalls: Crisp stall striping and generous turn lanes allowing trouble-free maneuvering for larger vehicles.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking bays conveniently located close to the sidewalk apron.
Illuminated Grounds: Exterior streetlamp and perimeter lighting aiding evening navigation and pedestrian visibility.

Ideal For

Weekend Shoppers & Diners: Visitors spending the afternoon browsing NW 23rd Avenue boutiques or dining at neighborhood bistros along NW 21st Avenue.
Timbers & Thorns Match Attendees: Sports fans seeking affordable, low-stress parking within an easy walking radius of Providence Park without getting trapped in stadium traffic.
Medical Visitors & Outpatients: Family members and patients visiting the nearby Legacy Good Samaritan medical complex.
Neighborhood Residents & Overnight Guests: Local apartment dwellers and their visitors needing dependable off-street overnight vehicle storage in an area with strict street-meter limits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Street parking throughout the Northwest District Zone M is strictly metered and heavily enforced during daytime and evening peak hours. Choosing this off-street location saves time circling crowded residential blocks. When visiting on Portland Timbers or Thorns match days, aim to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before kickoff, as neighborhood spaces fill rapidly with soccer supporters. Remember to note your stall number or vehicle license plate before heading out, pay immediately using the posted digital mobile link, and ensure all personal belongings and valuables are stored out of sight in your trunk to maintain peace of mind while enjoying the Northwest District.