Facility Overview
The parking lot situated at NE Sumner Street in Portland, Oregon (ZIP 97220) is an open-air surface parking facility serving the vibrant commercial and light-industrial district of East Portland's Parkrose and Sumner neighborhoods. Positioned along the NE Sumner corridor between NE 115th Avenue and NE 122nd Avenue, this facility provides spacious, ground-level parking organized with wide travel aisles and straightforward pull-in stalls. Because it is a surface-level open lot with no overhead barriers, ceiling decks, or parking structures, it offers virtually unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the property exceptionally well suited not only for standard sedans, compacts, and crossovers, but also for oversized pickup trucks, full-size passenger and cargo vans, high-roof service vehicles, contractor fleet trucks, and dual-axle passenger vehicles that cannot enter typical underground or multi-story parking garages.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated just south of the Columbia River and Portland International Airport (PDX), this facility offers convenient staging for both commercial visitors and regional travelers:
- Portland International Airport (PDX): Located approximately 3 miles (7 to 10 minutes by car) north via Airport Way or Interstate 205, making the area an important hub for airport-adjacent logistics and travel services.
- Cascade Station Shopping Center: Just an 8-minute drive north, featuring retail destinations such as IKEA, Target, Best Buy, and an array of dining options.
- The Grotto (The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother): A renowned 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden retreat located approximately 2 miles west along NE Sandy Boulevard.
- Colwood Golf Center & Glendoveer Golf Course: Premier public golfing, footgolf, and walking trails situated within a short 5 to 7-minute drive.
- NE Sandy Boulevard Commercial Corridor: Just two blocks south, offering an eclectic mix of authentic local eateries, Mexican bakeries, Vietnamese noodle shops, auto care facilities, and local neighborhood retail.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to and from the lot is quick and straightforward. Drivers can easily access NE Sumner Street via major arterial corridors including NE Sandy Boulevard, NE 122nd Avenue, and NE 105th/Prescott Street. Ingress and egress points feature wide curb cuts that accommodate steady traffic and larger service trucks without congestion. For regional commuting, Interstate 205 (I-205) is accessible within 3 to 5 minutes via the Sandy Boulevard and Killingsworth Street interchanges, providing direct north-south transit across the Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge to Vancouver, Washington, or south toward Interstate 84 (I-84) into Downtown Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. Public transit riders benefit from proximity to TriMet bus lines running along NE Sandy Boulevard (Line 12) and NE 122nd Avenue (Line 73), as well as the nearby Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center connecting commuters to the TriMet MAX Red Line light rail.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air ground-level surface parking with clearly delineated parking stalls.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance with zero overhead height restrictions, ideal for high-roof commercial vans and trucks.
- Designated ADA accessible parking spaces located convenient to adjacent building entrances.
- Spacious drive aisles facilitating smooth two-way vehicle flow and easy three-point turnaround maneuvers.
- Exterior commercial night lighting providing illumination across parking bays during dusk and evening hours.
- Flat, paved asphalt surface ensuring slip-resistant and level foot travel for visitors.
Ideal For
- Business Clients & Contractors: Service professionals, technicians, and clients visiting local Parkrose commercial suites, trade offices, and industrial distributors.
- Fleet & Trades Drivers: Contractors driving work pickups, step vans, utility trucks, and cargo vans needing easy, barrier-free surface parking.
- Local Area Commuters: Drivers needing accessible staging near major East Portland freight arteries and the I-205 transit corridor.
- Nearby Shoppers & Diners: Visitors exploring independent restaurants, specialty suppliers, and markets situated along NE Sandy Boulevard and 122nd Avenue.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When planning your trip to the NE Sumner Street parking area, consider these helpful guidelines:
- Navigation: Set your navigation system directly to the NE Sumner Street block between NE 118th and NE 121st Avenues, approaching from NE Sandy Boulevard for the smoothest turn-in.
- Signage & Parking Regulations: Always review posted on-site signage upon arrival to adhere to designated tenant, visitor, or customer parking guidelines.
- Airport Commuter Reminder: If you are planning an extended trip via PDX, confirm whether long-term parking is permitted on-site or consider dedicated long-term airport parking facilities along Airport Way.
- Vehicle Safety: Consistent with standard metropolitan parking best practices throughout the Portland area, ensure your vehicle windows are fully closed, lock all doors, and keep tools, electronics, bags, and valuables out of plain view.