About this Location

Facility Overview

The Benton Lot (Rose Quarter) is an open-air surface parking facility situated strategically at the corner of North Broadway and North Benton Avenue in Portland's bustling Lloyd and Rose Quarter entertainment district. Positioned directly on the perimeter of the world-class Rose Quarter sports and entertainment campus, the lot provides approximately 92 ground-level vehicle spaces with a simple, maneuverable drive-lane layout. Because it is a surface-level parking lot without overhead decks, low ceiling beams, or parking ramps, it offers open-sky headroom with zero vertical clearance restrictions. This makes the Benton Lot the premier choice within the Rose Quarter campus for oversized vehicles, extended passenger vans, high-roof conversion vans, full-size pickup trucks, commercial transit vans, and even buses or recreational vehicles (RVs) attending major regional events.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Serving as one of the most conveniently positioned peripheral surface lots in inner Northeast Portland, the Benton Lot offers rapid walking access to the city’s major sports, convention, and cultural venues:

Moda Center: Home of the NBA Portland Trail Blazers and Portland Fire, this 20,000-seat arena is located less than a 3- to 5-minute stroll (under 0.2 miles) directly south across the campus plaza.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Home to the WHL Portland Winterhawks and a beloved historic venue for arena concerts, graduations, and sporting tournaments, located just 3 minutes away on foot.
Theater of the Clouds: The intimate performing arts configuration inside the Moda Center, welcoming top comedians and touring musicians.
Oregon Convention Center: Situated approximately 0.5 miles south (an easy 8- to 10-minute walk or a two-minute MAX light rail ride), hosting major trade shows, expos, and national conferences.
Leftbank Annex & Event Spaces: Renowned private event and wedding hubs located just blocks down North Broadway.
Pearl District & Downtown Waterfront: Easily reached by heading west across the historic Broadway Bridge, placing visitors near Powell's City of Books, Chinatown, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress at the Benton Lot are smooth and efficient compared to the multi-level parking structures on the Rose Quarter campus. Drivers can enter and exit directly onto North Broadway or North Benton Avenue, bypassing the prolonged post-event exit delays frequently experienced in large multi-deck garages. The lot boasts immediate arterial connectivity to Interstate 5 (Exit 302A for the Rose Quarter), Interstate 84 (Banfield Freeway), and Highway 99W (N Interstate Avenue), providing swift getaways toward Vancouver/Seattle to the north, Salem to the south, or eastern suburbs.

For park-and-ride flexibility and multimodal transit convenience, the lot sits within steps of two premier TriMet MAX light rail hubs: the Rose Quarter Transit Center (serving the Blue, Green, and Red lines) and the Interstate/Rose Quarter Station (serving the Yellow Line). Numerous TriMet bus routes (including lines 4, 8, and 77) run along Broadway and Weidler, allowing drivers to park seamlessly and traverse the Portland metropolitan region without having to move their vehicles.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: 92 stalls with wide turnaround lanes and open overhead clearance suitable for oversized vehicles, lifted trucks, and RVs.
ADA Accessibility: Designated ADA accessible parking spaces conveniently positioned near standard pedestrian exit pathways.
Seamless Cashless Payments: Entirely cashless operations integrated with official Rose Quarter event ticketing portals (such as Ticketmaster and JustPark) as well as on-demand mobile apps and digital kiosks.
Safety & Visibility: Well-lit premises with visible boundary fencing, standard directional signage, and active security patrols during stadium event windows.
Direct Sidewalk Access: Continuous paved walkways and crosswalks leading right into the Rose Quarter commons, eliminating steep stairs or multi-level elevator waits.

Ideal For

Trail Blazers & Winterhawks Fans: Spectators seeking quick in-and-out game-day parking without fighting gridlocked garage ramps after the final buzzer.
Oversized & Specialized Vehicle Operators: Drivers of tall camper vans, dually pickups, sprinter vans, mini-coaches, and RVs that cannot safely fit inside traditional covered parking garages.
Concertgoers & Event Attendees: Visitors attending major live tours, family shows, and ice events at Moda Center or Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Convention & Trade Show Attendees: Delegates visiting the Oregon Convention Center who prefer ground-level self-parking adjacent to public light rail lines.
Commuters & Local Patrons: Diners, remote workers, and visitors heading to North Broadway dining establishments or crossing the Willamette River into the Pearl District.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Due to its relatively modest capacity of under 100 stalls, the Benton Lot frequently reaches capacity early on major Moda Center concert nights and rivalry basketball matchups. Eventgoers are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase their parking passes online via the official Rose Quarter website or mobile parking platforms before arriving on campus. During major sellout events, plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes prior to doors or tip-off to claim your space and navigate surrounding street closures with ease. Oversized vehicles such as RVs, trailers, or buses should always verify availability ahead of time with the Rose Quarter guest services office, as dedicated oversize staging spaces in the Benton Lot carry special event rates and specific designated parking corridors.