About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot #123 is a centrally located, open-air surface parking facility situated at 1232 SW Washington Street in the vibrant West End neighborhood of Downtown Portland, Oregon. Positioned between SW 12th Avenue and SW 13th Avenue, this lot offers direct street-level access without the narrow ramps or tight winding corners typical of multi-level garages. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot, it features unlimited vertical clearance, making it an exceptional choice for tall passenger vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, commercial sprinter vans, and vehicles equipped with ski boxes, bicycle racks, or rooftop cargo carriers. The spacious layout provides standard marked stalls with wide driving lanes that facilitate stress-free maneuvering and parking for drivers of all vehicle types.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Nestled right where Downtown Portland meets the trendy West End and the historic Pearl District, Lot #123 offers unbeatable proximity to some of the city\'s most renowned entertainment, cultural, and sports destinations:

Crystal Ballroom & Lola\'s Room: Located just two blocks away (a 3-minute walk), making it one of the most convenient parking destinations for evening concerts, dance nights, and private events.
Providence Park: Home to the Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns (NWSL), the stadium is an easy 7-to-9-minute walk (0.4 miles) west, offering an ideal parking spot that avoids the immediate stadium exit congestion.
Powell\'s City of Books: The world-famous multi-story bookstore is merely a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) north on W Burnside Street.
Downtown Shopping & Cultural District: Pioneer Courthouse Square, Director Park, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Portland Art Museum are all within a comfortable 6-to-10-minute walk.
West End Dining & Nightlife: Surrounded by acclaimed local coffeehouses, boutique cocktail lounges, and premier eateries along SW 11th, 12th, and 13th Avenues.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot #123 features convenient vehicular ingress directly from SW Washington Street, a primary westbound artery through the downtown core. Exiting onto SW Washington provides swift connections to SW 13th Avenue, leading quickly toward the I-405 freeway on-ramps for seamless travel north toward Seattle or south toward Lake Oswego and Salem, as well as connections to US-26 West toward Beaverton. For public transit users, the lot is steps away from TriMet MAX Light Rail stations (Galleria/SW 10th Ave and Kings Hill/SW 18th Ave stops for the Blue and Red lines) as well as the Portland Streetcar lines connecting the Pearl District, South Waterfront, and PSU campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, lifted trucks, and roof accessories.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Easy cashless payment options via pay-by-cell mobile parking apps and digital pay stations on site.
24/7 Availability: Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for early-morning commuters, eventgoers, and late-night venue patrons.
Accessible Stalls: Designated ADA accessible parking spaces located near the primary street sidewalk transition.
Bright Lighting: Overhead perimeter lot illumination for improved visibility during evening and night hours.

Ideal For

Concertgoers: Attending performances at the Crystal Ballroom, Roseland Theater, or Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Soccer Supporters: Soccer fans headed to Providence Park seeking a swift departure after the final whistle.
Shoppers & Book Lovers: Visitors spending the day browsing Powell\'s City of Books and Pearl District boutiques.
Daily Commuters: Professionals working in downtown offices, tech hubs, and West End creative agencies.
Nightlife Enthusiasts: Weekend diners and patrons enjoying the surrounding cocktail bars, brewpubs, and restaurants.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Plan your arrival at least 30 to 45 minutes ahead of kickoff or concert door times, as parking in the West End fills quickly during Timbers match days and sold-out musical acts. Be sure to note your license plate number before walking up to the on-site payment kiosk or entering it into the mobile payment app, as parking is enforced by plate. As with parking in any urban city center, practice standard vehicle safety by locking all doors and ensuring that no bags, charging cables, or valuables remain visible inside your vehicle.