Facility Overview

Situated directly along the southern boundary of the Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) main campus in south Albany, Oregon, Lot 4 on Ellingson Road SW serves as a primary outdoor parking lot for students, faculty, staff, and regional visitors. This spacious, open-air surface lot is fully paved and marked, featuring wide driving lanes designed to handle frequent turnover and seasonal event traffic. Because this is an open surface facility with no overhead decks or multi-level ramps, there are no vertical clearance height restrictions, making it equally accommodating for compact passenger cars, full-size pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger vans, and light commercial vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 4 provides direct, immediate pedestrian connectivity to the heart of the LBCC campus and surrounding community attractions. Key destinations within convenient walking distance include:

• Linn-Benton Community College Campus: Instant walking access to classroom halls, student services, administration complexes, and the LBCC Campus Store.
• Russell Tripp Performance Center: Located just a brief walk away across campus pathways, this premier 500-seat theater regularly hosts community plays, musical concerts, lectures, and cultural performances.
• LBCC Athletic Facilities: Fast walking access to the campus gymnasium, outdoor sports fields, and track complexes hosting college tournaments and youth leagues.
• South Albany Dining & Services: Located just moments from the Pacific Boulevard (Highway 99E) corridor, providing swift vehicle access to local diners, quick-service eateries, coffee shops, and retail centers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to Lot 4 is direct and effortless via Ellingson Road SW, connecting conveniently to Pacific Boulevard SW (Oregon Route 99E) to the west and Columbus Street SE to the east. For regional drivers arriving via Interstate 5, the lot can be reached within minutes by taking the Highway 99E / South Albany exits. Exiting following large campus events or peak class-change hours is streamlined thanks to dedicated turnout lanes onto Ellingson Road SW. For transit riders, the campus is a focal hub for both the Albany Transit System (ATS) and the regional Linn-Benton Loop, connecting riders between Albany, LBCC, and downtown Corvallis / Oregon State University.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor footprint with no low-clearance ceiling constraints, suitable for tall vehicles and roof-racked autos.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Marked, paved accessible parking bays situated closest to campus crosswalks and paved accessibility ramps.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Direct sidewalk access and lighted pathways connecting straight to central academic buildings and administrative centers.
• Campus Security Oversight: Monitored periodically by LBCC Public Safety officers and campus patrols for student and visitor peace of mind.
• Bicycle Rack Proximity: Conveniently located close to campus perimeter bike storage and transit bus stops.

Ideal For

• College Students & Faculty: Everyday parking for weekday lectures, laboratory classes, and faculty office visits.
• Arts & Culture Enthusiasts: Visitors attending weekend or evening plays, symphonies, and recitals at the Russell Tripp Performance Center.
• Athletic Event Visitors: Spectators and families cheering on LBCC Roadrunners sports teams or community athletic invitationals.
• Transit Commuters: Regional travelers connecting to the Linn-Benton Loop bus routes.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During the primary fall, winter, and spring college terms, morning arrival between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM experiences peak volume; early arrival ensures closer stall selection. Check posted signage upon arrival regarding LBCC parking permit regulations, open student bays, and visitor registration rules to avoid campus citations. When attending evening theatrical productions or sporting games, allow an extra five to ten minutes to park and walk along lit pedestrian corridors to the venue entrance.