About this Location

Facility Overview

City Center Parking at 628 NE Broadway provides a practical, open-air surface parking facility serving inner Northeast Portland, positioned at the bustling junction where the Lloyd District meets the historic Eliot and Irvington neighborhoods. Because this location operates as an open-air surface lot rather than a multi-level concrete parking deck, drivers do not have to contend with tight vertical clearance barriers or low-hanging pipes. This makes the lot universally accommodating for everything from standard compacts and electric sedans to lifted four-wheel-drive trucks, full-size SUVs (such as Suburbans and Expeditions), passenger vans, and vehicles outfitted with roof luggage carriers or bike racks. The layout allows for straightforward forward and reverse maneuvering with clearly marked parking stalls and generous driving lanes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated on the vibrant NE Broadway commercial corridor, the facility places drivers within easy walking distance or a fast transit connection of major Portland sports, entertainment, and shopping venues:

Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Located approximately 0.7 miles west (a 12 to 15-minute walk or 3-minute ride), this lot serves as an exceptional alternative parking spot for Portland Trail Blazers games, ice hockey, Disney on Ice, and major arena concerts.
Oregon Convention Center: Situated about 0.8 miles southwest (a 15 to 17-minute walk), ideal for convention delegates, trade shows, and consumer expos.
Lloyd Center & Lloyd Business Corridor: Located just 0.4 miles east (an 8 to 10-minute walk), offering extensive shopping, dining, ice skating, and office complexes.
NE Broadway Dining & Retail Strip: Step directly onto Broadway to access local eateries, neighborhood taverns, cafes, specialty bakeries, and essential tech support services like MacForce and Rocket Squad right on the block.
Wonder Ballroom & Russell Street Entertainment: Roughly 0.8 miles away, making it a viable staging ground for indie concerts and nightlife.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility features direct ingress and egress points that seamlessly connect to NE Broadway, which functions as a primary eastbound multilane arterial across inner North and Northeast Portland. To exit westward toward downtown Portland, drivers can easily cross one block south to NE Weidler Street. The lot boasts unmatched freeway connectivity, located mere minutes from on-ramps to Interstate 5 (North and South) and Interstate 84 (Banfield Freeway East). For travelers connecting to mass transit, TriMet bus lines (notably Line 17 on Holgate/Broadway and Line 77) stop within steps of the property, while the Rose Quarter Transit Center and the Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave MAX Light Rail Station (Blue, Green, and Red lines) provide effortless connections throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Zero overhead height limitations, providing stress-free access for tall vehicles, pickup trucks, and roof accessories.
24/7 Access: Continuous around-the-clock availability for early morning business visits, late-night dining, or overnight parking needs.
Digital & Mobile Payment Options: Quick and convenient payments supported via mobile parking apps (such as ParkMobile or SpotHero) and on-site payment signage.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located conveniently near the main entrance/exit paths.
Perimeter Lighting: Nighttime visibility and illumination covering the parking surface.
Effortless Post-Event Departure: Avoid the massive, gridlocked garage queues at the Rose Quarter by parking on this quiet peripheral surface lot.

Ideal For

Moda Center & Coliseum Eventgoers: Blazer fans and concert attendees seeking an easy-out parking spot that bypasses arena garage exit jams.
Convention & Trade Show Attendees: Visitors to the Oregon Convention Center looking for economical, surface-level daily parking within a comfortable stroll.
Broadway Shoppers & Diners: Patrons visiting local restaurants, pubs, bakeries, and retail boutiques along NE Broadway and NE 7th Avenue.
Contractors & Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Technicians and drivers operating high-clearance work vans or lifted trucks that cannot fit into standard downtown underground garages.
Lloyd District Commuters: Weekday workers looking for hassle-free surface parking close to major bus corridors and regional freeways.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to this lot, note that NE Broadway is a one-way street traveling eastbound; plan your route accordingly when approaching from the Broadway Bridge or I-5. For marquee Trail Blazers home games or high-profile concerts at the Moda Center, spaces in the surrounding neighborhoods fill rapidly, so arriving 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled event tip-off or curtain call is strongly encouraged. Always confirm your vehicle's license plate number when entering your parking session into the mobile app or on-site pay station to prevent unnecessary citations. As with parking in any central urban area, practice standard city safety by locking all doors, keeping personal bags and electronics completely hidden from sight, and verifying posted rate signs for any special event adjustments.