About this Location

Facility Overview

The Hult Center Parking Garage, operated in partnership with the City of Eugene, serves as the premier covered parking structure for downtown Eugene\'s bustling cultural, arts, and commercial core. Located right at Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street (adjacent to One Eugene Center), this multi-level covered parking garage provides direct, weather-protected access into the world-class Hult Center for the Performing Arts and the neighboring Graduate Eugene hotel. Built to handle major event crowds as well as weekday municipal and retail traffic, the structure features wide driving lanes, well-marked bays, and designated accessible parking stalls. With a standard vertical clearance height of approximately 7 feet, the facility easily accommodates compact passenger cars, crossovers, sedans, and standard full-size SUVs. Drivers of lifted trucks, camper conversions, or commercial high-roof vans should evaluate height clearances before entering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of Downtown Eugene, this parking garage offers unbeatable proximity to top cultural, dining, and shopping destinations:

Hult Center for the Performing Arts: Connected directly via covered corridors, hosting the Eugene Symphony, Eugene Ballet, Broadway tours, and major concert headliners.
Graduate Eugene & The Gordon Hotel: Steps away for hotel guests, conference attendees, and banquet visitors.
5th Street Public Market: Located just 4 blocks northeast (approx. 5–7 minutes on foot), featuring boutique shopping, artisan dining, and local tasting rooms.
Downtown Eugene Restaurant & Entertainment District: Direct pedestrian access along Willamette Street and Broadway to craft breweries, cafes, and local eateries.
Lane Community College Downtown Campus: Just a short 4-minute walk south along Willamette Street.
Alton Baker Park & Willamette River: A scenic 12–15 minute walk across the Peter DeFazio Footbridge.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via entrances located on both 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue, providing intuitive access whether arriving from Highway 99, Interstate 105, or Coburg Road. Because 6th and 7th Avenues function as major one-way east-west arterials connecting directly to I-105 and Delta Highway, getting to and from the garage is seamless even during regional travel. Public transit access is exceptional: the Lane Transit District (LTD) Eugene Station transit center is situated just three blocks south on 10th Avenue, offering bus and EmX (Emerald Express) rapid transit connections across Eugene and Springfield.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Parking: Complete protection from Pacific Northwest seasonal rain and sun.
Direct Venue Skybridge / Walkway: Direct, sheltered pedestrian entry straight into the Hult Center lobby and adjacent conference facilities.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: Level 2 EV charging spaces available on designated levels.
Automated Payment Stations: Easy pay-by-foot kiosks accepting credit, debit, and mobile payments, alongside standard hourly ticketing.
ADA Accessibility: Dedicated accessible parking bays conveniently positioned adjacent to elevator towers and venue walkways.
Safety & Monitoring: Regular patrols by City of Eugene Parking Services and facility security, accompanied by bright interior LED lighting and call boxes.

Ideal For

Theater & Concertgoers: Visitors attending symphony performances, ballet, comedy shows, or touring Broadway productions at the Silva Concert Hall and Soreng Theater.
Conference & Business Attendees: Professionals visiting downtown civic offices, hotel event spaces, or corporate offices.
Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Diners visiting 5th Street Market, Kesey Square, or the Willamette culinary corridor looking for secure, covered vehicle storage.
Weekend Explorers: Visitors spending the day browsing Eugene’s vibrant downtown Saturday Market and arts scene.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Event Day Staged Exiting: When major sell-out performances end at the Hult Center, exit queues can back up. Consider lingering for a post-show drink or dessert downtown while traffic clears.
Box Office Convenience: Drivers stopping briefly to purchase tickets or pick up will-call passes can take advantage of designated short-term grace periods or 30-minute spaces.
Event Flat Rates: On show evenings, the garage frequently shifts to an event flat rate upon entry. Keep your payment method ready to ensure swift gate access.
GPS Navigation Tip: Program your navigation to 7th Avenue and Willamette Street to seamlessly locate the primary garage entrance without navigating pedestrian-only plazas.