About this Location

Facility Overview

OHSU Parking Garage K is a primary multi-level parking facility situated on the upper Marquam Hill campus of Oregon Health & Science University in Southwest Portland. Located along SW Campus Drive, the garage provides convenient, direct campus access to university facilities, medical clinics, and academic research buildings. Designed with tiered covered parking decks, Garage K shields vehicles from Pacific Northwest rain and harsh weather while accommodating standard passenger sedans, crossovers, and mid-size SUVs. Drivers of lifted pickups, high-profile commercial vans, and vehicles with rooftop cargo equipment should check posted entry clearance limits (typically 6 feet 8 inches) and consider open-surface staging areas if overhead dimensions exceed posted garage thresholds.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Garage K serves as a critical transportation node on Marquam Hill, positioning visitors within brief walking distance of leading healthcare facilities, academic centers, and forested recreational paths:

OHSU Hospital & Medical Complexes: Located within a 5-minute walk of Hatfield Research Center, Doernbecher Children\'s Hospital, Mackenzie Hall, Baird Hall, and the Multnomah Pavilion.
Portland Aerial Tram (Upper Terminal): Less than an 8-minute walk away, linking Marquam Hill to Portland\'s vibrant South Waterfront district along the Willamette River.
Marquam Nature Park & Hiking Trails: Directly adjacent to scenic trailheads connecting to the Marquam Trail, Council Crest Park, and the regional 40-Mile Loop system.
South Waterfront District: Easily reached in 3 minutes via the aerial tram, offering waterfront bistros, green plazas, and health & wellness centers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Garage K are situated off SW Campus Drive, branching from SW Terwilliger Boulevard or SW Sam Jackson Park Road. Navigating the steep, winding roads of Marquam Hill requires careful driving, especially during morning commute windows and damp winter months. Public transit access is exceptional: multiple TriMet bus lines (notably lines 8, 10, and 61) stop steps away on SW Campus Drive, offering frequent connections to Downtown Portland and surrounding transit centers. The Portland Aerial Tram provides continuous, high-frequency transit between Marquam Hill and the South Waterfront Portland Streetcar line, providing a seamless car-free connection across the city.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-deck covered parking providing weather protection throughout the year.
Clear interior directional signage, level markings, and well-illuminated stairwells and elevators.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls positioned conveniently close to elevators and pedestrian exits.
Digital payment integrations supported via on-site kiosks and mobile parking applications such as PayByPhone.
24/7 security monitoring and routine patrols by OHSU Campus Public Safety officers.
Immediate proximity to patient pickup/drop-off loops and covered pedestrian campus skybridges.

Ideal For

Patients, families, and caregivers attending appointments or visiting inpatient facilities across Marquam Hill.
OHSU faculty, medical staff, healthcare fellows, and university students requiring reliable daily campus parking.
Outdoor enthusiasts, trail runners, and hikers accessing the forested trails of Marquam Nature Park.
Visitors seeking panoramic city views from the Marquam Hill campus and the Portland Aerial Tram terminal.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Marquam Hill experiences high parking demand between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays. Patients and visitors are encouraged to allow an additional 15 to 20 minutes to navigate hillside traffic, park, and reach their appointment buildings. Keep your license plate number on hand when utilizing the pay stations or mobile payment app. Patients with appointments should verify parking validation options with their care clinics before departing to offset parking tariffs.