About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Downtown Eugene\'s vibrant 5th Street Market District, the parking facility at 135 E 6th Ave provides an accessible and convenient open-air surface parking solution for travelers, diners, shoppers, and regional commuters. Designed with an easy-to-navigate single-level layout, the lot eliminates the tight turns and claustrophobic clearance limitations of multi-story parking structures. Because this facility is an outdoor surface lot, it offers completely open vertical clearance, making it exceptionally well-suited for high-profile vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, commercial vans, roof-rack-equipped SUVs, and standard passenger cars alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility is ideally positioned within steps of Eugene\'s top culinary, boutique shopping, and cultural landmarks:

5th Street Public Market & Market Alley: Just a two-minute stroll (1 block north), offering premier local artisan shops, tasting rooms, cafes, and upscale eateries such as Marche and Provisions Market Hall.
The Gordon Hotel & Inn at the 5th: Located adjacent to the market complex within a 2 to 3-minute walk, making this a prime staging spot for boutique hotel visitors.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts: Located roughly four blocks west (approx. 7–9 minutes walking), ideal for avoiding congested theater garage lines on performance nights.
Eugene Amtrak Station: Situated just three blocks northwest (approx. 5 minutes on foot), providing seamless short-term and drop-off convenience for train travelers.
Skinner Butte Park & Willamette River: Located five blocks north, offering scenic hiking, rock climbing, and riverside running trails.
University of Oregon Campus: Just 1.5 miles southeast, easily accessible via a short bike ride, rideshare, or a direct trip aboard the EmX bus line.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to 135 E 6th Ave is straightforward via East 6th Avenue, which operates as a key westbound arterial connecting directly from the Ferry Street Bridge and Coburg Road off-ramps. Drivers exiting Interstate 5 or Oregon Route 126 can transition onto OR-99 / Coburg Road and enter the lot directly without navigating complicated city center detours. Exiting the facility provides fast connections to Oak Street and Pearl Street for effortless north-south travel across town. Public transit connectivity is exceptional; the facility is positioned adjacent to major Lane Transit District (LTD) lines, with the LTD Downtown Transit Station situated only a short walk southwest and rapid transit Emerald Express (EmX) stops running parallel on adjacent avenues.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout offering infinite overhead clearance for high-roof and oversized vehicles.
Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking stalls with level pavement and clearly marked access aisles.
Contactless digital payment options supported via modern pay-by-plate mobile applications and automated walk-up pay stations.
Clear directional pavement markings and wide turning lanes to support seamless ingress and egress.
Direct walking access to pedestrian corridors, boutique retail promenades, and civic buildings.

Ideal For

Diners and Shoppers: Visitors spending an afternoon browsing the 5th Street Public Market or enjoying dinner along East 5th and 6th Avenues.
Arts and Theater Attendees: Patrons heading to performances at the Hult Center who prefer an easy, open-air lot with zero garage congestion post-show.
Downtown Commuters: Professionals seeking reliable day parking close to legal offices, government facilities, and downtown commercial suites.
Amtrak Rail Passengers: Travelers departing on regional Pacific Northwest rail routes from the historic Eugene train depot.

Visitor & Driver Tips

East 6th Avenue is a one-way westbound street with active bicycle and transit lanes; drivers should position themselves in the appropriate lane ahead of time to make a smooth approach to the entrance. When visiting during peak dining hours on Friday and Saturday evenings or during University of Oregon commencement and home game weekends, plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early as local market spaces fill quickly. Always check posted signage at the pay station to enter your exact license plate number accurately and confirm payment before leaving your vehicle.