About this Location

Facility Overview

OHSU Parking Garage G is a multi-level structured parking facility serving the bustling Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Marquam Hill campus in Southwest Portland. Located along SW Lower Canyon Drive, this modern parking deck provides sheltered, multi-tier vehicle accommodation designed to handle the rigorous daily parking needs of healthcare staff, medical students, patients, clinical visitors, and academic researchers. The facility features paved interior drive lanes, well-delineated stalls, and clearly marked directional signage. Garage G is tailored primarily for standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and standard pickup trucks. As an enclosed parking garage, it features a posted vertical vehicle clearance restriction (typically 6 feet 8 inches), meaning high-roof cargo vans, camper vans, lifted off-road trucks, and vehicles with rooftop accessories should utilize designated campus surface lots or contact OHSU Transportation & Parking for oversize vehicle accommodation.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of the Marquam Hill medical and educational enclave, Garage G offers immediate proximity to many of the Pacific Northwest\'s premier healthcare and research destinations. Key landmarks within easy walking distance or a short campus shuttle connection include:

OHSU Hospital & Kohler Pavilion: Located minutes away via connecting covered walkways, campus bridges, and pedestrian stairs.
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital: Essential specialized medical center within convenient reach for pediatric appointments and visitors.
MacKenzie Hall & OHSU School of Medicine / School of Nursing: Essential academic facilities located right on the Marquam Hill upper campus.
Portland Aerial Tram (Upper Terminal): Situated roughly a 5 to 7-minute walk away, whisking riders down to the South Waterfront district, Knight Cancer Research Building, and the Willamette River greenway.
Marquam Nature Park & Trails: Immediate access to miles of wooded hiking trails and forested paths winding through the West Hills of Portland.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Garage G are located off SW Lower Canyon Drive, which links seamlessly to SW Campus Drive, SW Terwilliger Boulevard, and SW Sam Jackson Park Road. Navigating the winding hill roads requires moderate caution, particularly during morning rush hours when shift changes occur. The facility offers outstanding multi-modal transit connectivity: numerous TriMet bus routes (including lines 8, 39, and 43) stop directly across Marquam Hill, providing seamless service to downtown Portland, Beaverton, and surrounding neighborhoods. Additionally, motorists can easily connect to Interstate 5, Highway 26, and Highway 43 within a 5-to-10-minute drive down the hill.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-level covered and sheltered parking protected from rain and seasonal weather elements.
Dedicated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located adjacent to elevators and grade-level pedestrian access points.
Passenger elevator access connecting all interior parking decks to pedestrian exit paths.
Well-illuminated bays with energy-efficient overhead lighting and 24/7 security patrol oversight by OHSU Public Safety.
Convenient payment options via automated on-site pay stations, mobile parking payment solutions, and OHSU badge access for authorized permit holders.
Integration with campus directional signage and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available across select Marquam Hill facilities.

Ideal For

Patients and families attending medical consultations, outpatient clinics, and hospital visits on Marquam Hill.
OHSU faculty, researchers, healthcare specialists, medical residents, and nursing staff with daily campus assignments.
Visitors seeking seamless access to the Portland Aerial Tram and the South Waterfront connector.
Hikers and recreation enthusiasts accessing the Marquam Nature Park trailheads during permitted public parking periods.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Marquam Hill experiences substantial peak vehicular volumes between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekday mornings, as well as mid-afternoon shift transitions between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Patients and clinic visitors should always check whether their clinic validates parking before leaving their appointment, as validated parking is significantly discounted or complimentary for verified care appointments. If you are visiting for the first time, take note of the floor level and stairwell letter where you parked, as the multi-building hillside geography can be disorienting. During rare winter snow and freezing rain events, check OHSU transportation alerts, as hill access routes may implement traction tire or chain requirements.