About this Location

Facility Overview

OHSU Parking Lot 60 is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated on the upper Marquam Hill campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Southwest Portland, Oregon. Located adjacent to South Gaines Street near the Energy Management Center and the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), this paved surface lot offers essential vehicular parking for university faculty, staff, medical researchers, students, and authorized campus visitors. Because it is laid out as an open surface lot rather than a multi-story covered garage, Lot 60 features unobstructed vertical headroom, making it exceptionally well-suited for high-profile vehicles. Standard sedans, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, utility work trucks, and high-roof passenger vans can enter and maneuver comfortably without clearance anxiety. In addition to standard passenger vehicles, Lot 60 accommodates designated motorcycle parking and features specialized, reservation-only RV parking berths designated for patients and families undergoing extended treatments at OHSU healthcare facilities.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of Portland's premier medical and research corridor on Marquam Hill, Lot 60 provides direct, convenient pedestrian access to core academic, clinical, and scientific facilities across the campus:

OHSU Medical Complexes: Just a short walk to the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC & CDRC West), Gaines Hall, Dillehunt Hall, and the Energy Management Center (EMC). Main inpatient facilities such as OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and the Casey Eye Institute are within an 8 to 12-minute walk or a brief ride on campus shuttle connections.
Portland VA Medical Center: Located less than a 10-minute walk away via the Marquam Hill pedestrian skybridge system, which connects OHSU with the neighboring Veterans Affairs hospital.
Portland Aerial Tram: Approximately an 8-minute walk to the upper tram terminal at Kohler Pavilion. The tram whisks passengers down the hillside to the South Waterfront district, offering picturesque panoramic views of Mount Hood and downtown Portland along the 3-minute ride.
Marquam Nature Park: Outdoor enthusiasts and walking commuters are steps away from the forested hiking trails of Marquam Nature Park and the 40-Mile Loop trail network, providing tranquil wooded scenery immediately adjacent to the bustling campus.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress to Lot 60 is accessed via SW Gaines Street, feeding smoothly onto SW Sam Jackson Park Road and SW Terwilliger Boulevard. Drivers traveling from greater Portland can easily reach the lot via US-26 (Sunset Highway) from the west or Interstate 5 (exits via SW Macadam Avenue or SW Terwilliger) from north and south. Due to the winding, hillside topography of Marquam Hill, inbound morning traffic and outbound late-afternoon shifts can see heavy flow along Campus Drive and Sam Jackson Park Road, making off-peak arrival advantageous. For transit-oriented visitors, Marquam Hill is served directly by TriMet bus routes (such as Lines 8, 61, and 68) stopping along the central transit loop. Furthermore, the Portland Aerial Tram connects riders instantly to the South Waterfront streetcar lines and MAX Light Rail network below.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Ground-level surface lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, accommodating oversized pickups, taller vans, and permitted RVs.
Accessible ADA Parking: Dedicated ADA-compliant accessible spaces clearly signed and positioned for step-free access to adjoining pedestrian paths.
Specialized Parking Stalls: On-site designated parking spaces for motorcycles as well as reserved clinical inpatient RV spaces.
Clear Signage & Striping: Well-marked driving aisles, crosswalks, directional arrows, and stall striping for hassle-free circulation.
Campus Security: Regular patrols by OHSU Department of Public Safety, backed by emergency call boxes, overhead area lighting, and 24-hour campus surveillance.
Digital Permit Management: Cashless payment and parking validation managed via OHSU online permit portals (such as HONK and MyCommute), eliminating paper ticket hassles.

Ideal For

University Staff & Faculty: Ideal everyday parking location for healthcare providers, educators, and administrators stationed on the west side of Marquam Hill.
Contractors & Service Technicians: Tailor-made for service technicians driving tall maintenance vans or equipment-bearing pickup trucks that exceed parking garage clearances.
Specialized Clinical Visitors & RV Guests: Accommodates families of OHSU hospital inpatients requiring pre-arranged RV accommodation during multi-day treatments.
Campus Commuters & Trail Walkers: Convenient launching pad for individuals exploring the adjacent Marquam Nature Park trails after working or visiting campus.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on Marquam Hill are strictly enforced. Non-patient parking across OHSU requires an active daily permit or pay-station registration between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you are an employee or visiting academic, reserve your daily permit early via the OHSU MyCommute or HONK digital portals, as surface lot allocations on campus can fill quickly during peak weekday morning hours. Patients and personal patient visitors should confirm designated patient parking garages (such as Garages A, B, C, or E) or request appropriate validation if directed to surface facilities. Those requiring RV accommodations must coordinate and obtain written approval in advance through OHSU Campus Access and Commute Services. When arriving via GPS, use the destination address along SW Gaines Street and watch for pedestrian traffic crossing between campus research facilities.