About this Location

Facility Overview

Ladd Tower Parking (Lot #93) is a modern, secure covered parking garage situated beneath the residential high-rise Ladd Tower at 756 SW Jefferson Street in Downtown Portland\'s lively Cultural District. Providing dependable off-street parking in one of the city\'s most arts- and education-centric sectors, this facility protects vehicles from the elements while placing drivers within steps of premier cultural institutions. The garage features clearly demarcated stalls, well-maintained driving aisles, and bright subterranean illumination. It comfortably accommodates standard sedans, crossovers, mid-size SUVs, and standard minivans. However, because it is an underground covered garage with a standard vertical clearance ceiling (typically 6\'8\"), drivers of over-height commercial cargo vans, vehicles with elevated rooftop gear or bike racks, and lifted trucks should check clearance markers at the SW Jefferson Street entry before proceeding.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along the leafy South Park Blocks corridor, Ladd Tower Parking serves as a prime home base for arts, culture, dining, and higher education. Key destinations within immediate walking distance include:

Portland Art Museum & Oregon Historical Society: Located just one to two blocks north (a 2 to 3-minute walk), ideal for gallery patrons and museum visitors.
Portland\'5 Centers for the Arts: The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Antoinette Hatfield Hall, and Newmark Theatre are all within a 4 to 6-minute walk, making this lot a top choice for Oregon Symphony concerts, touring Broadway shows, and theatrical performances.
Portland State University (PSU): The northern edge of the PSU campus, including Shattuck Hall, Smith Memorial Student Union, and the Urban Center, is only 3 to 7 minutes south on foot.
First Unitarian Church & Shemanski Park: Situated right next door and across the park blocks, providing effortless access for weekly services, community lectures, and the seasonal Wednesday PSU Farmers Market.
Downtown Dining & Retail: Renowned dining establishments along SW Broadway, SW Park Avenue, and SW 10th Avenue are reachable in 5 to 10 minutes.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering the garage is straightforward via SW Jefferson Street between SW Broadway and SW Park Avenue. SW Jefferson Street is a westbound one-way thoroughfare, allowing for an easy, controlled right-hand turn into the parking entrance. Departures are equally seamless, offering direct routes toward SW 10th Avenue or SW 12th Avenue to connect quickly with the I-405 freeway loops and US-26 (Sunset Highway). For multi-modal commuters, the facility sits just two blocks west of the TriMet transit mall on SW 5th and 6th Avenues (servicing the MAX Green and Orange light rail lines as well as dozens of frequent-service bus lines), and three blocks from the Portland Streetcar North-South (NS) and Central Loop lines on SW 10th and 11th.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, climate-sheltered multi-level underground parking stalls
Bright LED interior lighting and high-visibility lane directional arrows
Automated contactless digital pay stations accepting major credit/debit cards
Mobile payment integration supported through popular parking apps (such as Reef, ParkMobile, or PayByPhone)
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls positioned close to elevator and pedestrian exits
Pedestrian elevator core and stairwell access directly onto street level

Ideal For

Theater & Concert Patrons: Enjoy a brief stroll to evening shows at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or Newmark Theatre without fighting post-event traffic congestion.
Museum Explorers: Spend a relaxed morning or afternoon at the Portland Art Museum or Oregon Historical Society without worrying about street meter time limits.
PSU Commuters & Visitors: University faculty, graduate students, and visiting parents who need reliable, covered daytime parking close to campus.
Downtown Professionals: Daily commuters seeking clean, covered parking near the SW Broadway commercial corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the garage entrance is located on SW Jefferson Street—a designated one-way street heading west—approach from SW 4th, 5th, or 6th Avenue to avoid navigating unnecessary downtown grid loops. During major evening concerts at the Schnitzer or special exhibits at the Portland Art Museum, this facility experiences peak demand; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain call is highly recommended. Always verify your license plate number before leaving the car, as the facility utilizes pay-by-plate enforcement. Keep your vehicle doors locked and tuck all personal valuables out of sight to ensure a safe and worry-free downtown visit.