About this Location

Facility Overview

OHSU Parking Garage F is a dedicated multi-level parking facility situated on the upper Marquam Hill campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Southwest Portland. Designed primarily to support patients, medical visitors, healthcare personnel, and academic faculty, the garage provides convenient, multi-deck covered parking shielded from Pacific Northwest weather. The facility features standard driving lanes and well-marked bays tailored for passenger cars, compact vehicles, crossovers, and standard mid-size SUVs. Drivers of full-size pickup trucks, conversion vans, or oversized SUVs should take note of the facility\'s standard vertical clearance height of approximately 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) and consider surface or alternative open-air lots across Marquam Hill if vehicle dimensions exceed overhead limits.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Perched high in the scenic West Hills overlooking Portland, Garage F is strategically located for anyone visiting the primary OHSU healthcare and research complex. Key destinations within immediate walking distance include:

OHSU Hospital & Emergency Department: Direct walking access via covered skybridges and pathways (approx. 3–5 minutes).
Doernbecher Children\'s Hospital: Located within the central Marquam Hill medical cluster (approx. 5–7 minutes on foot).
Mackenzie Hall & Baird Hall: Core academic and administrative research facilities mere steps from the parking decks.
Portland Aerial Tram (Upper Terminal): Around an 8-minute walk, providing a scenic, direct connection to the South Waterfront district, Knight Cancer Research Building, and the Center for Health & Healing.
Marquam Nature Park Trails: Beautiful forested hiking paths weave around the hill, accessible right from campus perimeters.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to Garage F is via SW Campus Drive, connecting smoothly with SW Sam Jackson Park Road and SW Terwilliger Boulevard. Navigating the winding roads of Marquam Hill can encounter slow-moving traffic during morning and late-afternoon shift changes (typically 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM). For regional drivers, Marquam Hill is easily reachable from Interstate 5 (Exit 298/299A) and US-26 via SW Barbur Boulevard and SW Capitol Highway. Transit connections are plentiful: TriMet operates multiple frequent bus lines directly to the Marquam Hill transit circle (including lines 8, 61, and 68). Additionally, the Portland Aerial Tram offers rapid, three-minute aerial transit down to the South Waterfront, connecting directly to Portland Streetcar lines and TriMet MAX Orange Line light rail.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, Multi-Tier Parking: Sheltered decks protecting vehicles and visitors from rain and inclement weather.
Accessible Stalls (ADA): Designated disabled parking bays conveniently situated near elevator lobbies and level pedestrian walkways.
Automated Payment Stations: Easy-to-use pay kiosks accepting credit and debit cards, with mobile payment support through regional apps and ticket-validation stations for qualifying clinical visitors.
Security & Safety: Monitored around the clock by OHSU Department of Public Safety with continuous CCTV surveillance, high-visibility lighting, and emergency call boxes.
Elevator & Skybridge Access: Direct elevator service to connecting skybridges, minimizing elevation challenges on the steep hillside campus.

Ideal For

Patients & Outpatient Visitors: Direct, low-stress access to specialized clinics and hospital pavilions across Marquam Hill.
Hospital Visitors & Families: Convenient overnight and extended daily parking close to inpatient facilities.
OHSU Staff, Students & Faculty: Permit-holders and authorized academic staff requiring reliable access to central campus laboratories and lecture halls.
South Waterfront Commuters: Those wishing to park atop Marquam Hill and descend via the aerial tram to connected medical offices below.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Patient validation is a critical consideration at OHSU: patients and their personal visitors may be eligible for validated free or steeply discounted parking at clinic check-in desks; always bring your parking ticket or license plate details to your appointment. Non-patient visitor parking during peak weekday hours is subject to hourly or daily rates. Follow all posted zone signage, as select levels or bays may be strictly reserved for medical permits during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). If you are visiting during rush hour, allow an extra 15 minutes to navigate the hill\'s curves and find an open bay near your desired building entrance.