About this Location

Facility Overview

OHSU Parking Garage D is a multi-level covered parking structure situated on the lower hillside of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Marquam Hill Campus in Southwest Portland. Located along SW Lower Canyon Drive, this facility provides essential, weather-protected vehicle storage for hospital staff, university faculty, researchers, patients, and healthcare visitors. The garage features tiered levels connected by structured interior ramps, well-marked directional lanes, and dedicated pedestrian elevators and stairwells. Standard passenger cars, crossovers, minivans, and mid-size SUVs can park comfortably within the garage, which operates with a typical vertical clearance limit of 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m). Drivers operating lifted trucks, high-roof conversion vans, or vehicles equipped with high overhead cargo boxes should verify overhead height warning bars upon approach and consider alternative open-air campus lots if vertical clearance is exceeded.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of Portland\'s primary academic and clinical medical corridor, OHSU Parking Garage D is strategically located adjacent to key medical centers and scenic forested areas:

OHSU Hospital & Doernbecher Children\'s Hospital: Located within a short 5-to-10 minute walk or via internal campus skybridges and shuttles.
Portland Aerial Tram (Upper Terminal): Situated roughly a 7-to-10 minute walk away at Kohler Pavilion, connecting Marquam Hill to the South Waterfront district and the Elizabeth Caruthers Park in under 5 minutes.
OHSU Auditorium & Student Center: Within a 5-minute walk, hosting university lectures, academic symposiums, and medical board gatherings.
Marquam Nature Park & Trails: The forested trails of Marquam Nature Park and the 4T Trail network encircle the facility, offering peaceful walking routes for visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Duniway Park & Lilac Garden: Located just downhill along SW Barbur Boulevard, accessible within a 5-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are serviced via SW Lower Canyon Drive and SW Campus Drive, which connect directly to SW Terwilliger Boulevard and SW Sam Jackson Park Road. Navigating Marquam Hill involves winding, graded roadway ascents, so careful navigation and adherence to local speed limits are recommended. For regional connectivity, the garage sits minutes from Interstate 5 (Exit 297/Terwilliger or Exit 299A) and Oregon Route 10, granting direct transit to Downtown Portland, Beaverton, and Lake Oswego. Public transit users benefit from frequent TriMet bus lines (notably Line 8-Jackson Park and Line 61) serving campus transit plazas, in addition to OHSU express commuter shuttles and the Portland Aerial Tram connecting downhill to the Portland Streetcar lines at South Waterfront.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, weather-sheltered multi-tier parking deck protecting vehicles from Pacific Northwest rain and summer heat.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near elevators and primary pedestrian pathways.
Digital automated pay kiosks and contactless mobile payment options via ParkMobile.
Bright interior lighting, comprehensive overhead wayfinding, and integrated emergency blue-light call stations.
Monitored 24/7 security presence and regular patrols by OHSU Campus Public Safety.
Direct pedestrian connectivity to Marquam Hill campus skybridges, covered walkways, and interior clinical corridors.

Ideal For

Patients, families, and outpatient visitors attending specialized clinics and medical consultations across Marquam Hill.
Healthcare professionals, clinical residents, administrative personnel, and university researchers.
Commuters transitioning to the South Waterfront campus via the Portland Aerial Tram.
Hikers and recreationists exploring Marquam Nature Park trailheads during permitted public access hours.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on the OHSU campus are actively enforced, particularly during peak weekday operational hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Patients attending verified appointments should bring their vehicle license plate number or garage ticket to their clinic reception desk to obtain parking validation where available. During peak morning shift changes between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, SW Terwilliger Boulevard and SW Campus Drive experience heavier traffic flow, so allocating an additional 15 minutes for arrival and parking navigation is strongly recommended. Keep note of the deck level and elevator bank where you park to streamline your exit, and be sure to pay via station or mobile app before walking back to your vehicle.