About this Location

Facility Overview

City Center Parking 220 5th St - Lot #311 is an accessible, paved open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of Downtown Springfield, Oregon. Strategically positioned along 5th Street between Main Street and A Street, this well-maintained lot provides clean asphalt, clearly striped standard and accessible parking bays, and smooth entry aprons. Because it is a completely open-sky lot without parking decks or low-hanging structural beams, there are no vertical clearance restrictions. This makes Lot #311 exceptionally well-suited for all classes of passenger vehicles, including high-clearance pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial conversion vans, rooftop rack carriers, and specialized utility vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in Springfield’s civic and cultural epicentre, Lot #311 offers effortless walking access to the city’s premier destinations, government offices, and entertainment hubs:

Springfield City Hall & Public Library: Located directly across the plaza and street (under a 2-minute walk), ideal for community meetings, library visits, and public service appointments.
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater: Just a 3-minute stroll (0.15 miles) south to Main Street, making this a favored parking choice for plays, concerts, musicals, and choral events.
Springfield History Museum & Emerald Art Center: Located within a 3 to 4-minute walk along the historic downtown corridor, showcasing regional heritage, rotating fine arts galleries, and local exhibitions.
Downtown Dining & Brewery District: Steps from beloved local gathering places including Plank Town Brewing Company, PublicHouse beer garden and food carts on A Street, Claim 52 Kitchen, and The Pedaler (all within a 2- to 5-minute walk).
Island Park & Willamette River: Located about 0.4 miles away (an 8- to 10-minute walk), providing paved riverside trails, picnic areas, and boat launches.
Autzen Stadium & University of Oregon: Conveniently accessible via the nearby Emerald Express (EmX) rapid transit line, providing sports fans with a fast, traffic-free ride to Ducks football games and track events.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot #311 features direct vehicular ingress and egress off 5th Street, ensuring straightforward movement even during busy lunch periods and evening rush hours. The lot is positioned just off Main Street (OR-126 Business) and Pioneer Parkway, allowing drivers to quickly connect to the Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor and Oregon Route 126 freeway within three to five minutes. For travelers seeking park-and-ride convenience, Springfield Station—the primary hub for Lane Transit District (LTD)—is located merely two blocks away at Pioneer Parkway and South A Street. From here, the high-frequency EmX bus rapid transit connects Springfield directly to downtown Eugene, Sacred Heart Medical Center, and the University of Oregon campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous surface stalls with no overhead clearance limits, suitable for lifted trucks and oversized vehicles.
Evenings & Weekends Advantage: Public parking is generally complimentary on weekdays after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sunday (subject to special municipal event regulations).
Direct Digital Payments: Easy hourly and daily parking payment through mobile applications, QR codes, or web portals managed through the regional operator network.
On-Site Administrative Presence: Downtown Springfield Parking administrative operations are headquartered adjacent to the facility at 220 5th Street.
ADA Accessibility: Level, designated ADA-accessible parking stalls with curb cuts connecting directly to surrounding municipal walkways.
Well-Illuminated: Surrounding downtown street lighting and civic perimeter fixtures provide clear visibility for night visits.

Ideal For

Civic & Municipal Visitors: Anyone conducting business at City Hall, Springfield Municipal Court, or the Springfield Public Library.
Arts & Theater Patrons: Evening theatergoers attending live performances at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater.
Downtown Diners & Nightlife Seekers: Visitors heading out for craft brews, artisan dining, and weekend brunches along Main Street and A Street.
Transit Commuters: Drivers looking to park securely in downtown Springfield before catching the LTD EmX line across the Willamette River into Eugene.
Downtown Employees & Business Owners: Local professionals needing stable daily or monthly parking permits within steps of downtown storefronts and offices.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Take advantage of the downtown parking policy: if you are dining out or catching an evening show at the Wildish Theater, parking in city-managed lots is generally free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and entirely free on weekends. If you arrive during weekday business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), ensure you immediately activate your parking session via the posted mobile pay signs or display an approved downtown parking permit, as parking enforcement actively patrols Zone A and Zone B spaces. On performance nights or community festival weekends, spaces fill up quickly, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes ahead of your curtain time.