Facility Overview

Situated at 11300 NE Halsey Street in East Portland, this open-air surface parking facility serves the David Douglas School District administrative complex. Positioned at the intersection of the Parkrose Heights and Hazelwood neighborhoods near the Gateway district, the lot features an efficient single-level layout paved with smooth asphalt, clear navigational markings, and wide perimeter drive aisles. Because it is completely open-to-sky with no overhead structures, canopies, or height bars, there are no vertical clearance restrictions to manage. The facility comfortably accommodates standard sedans, compact cars, full-size pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, high-roof passenger vans, and ADA-compliant paratransit shuttles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot provides primary access to the David Douglas School District Headquarters, serving as the focal point for official administrative business, staff trainings, and public school board meetings. Beyond school district business, the surrounding corridor offers diverse recreation, shopping, and dining options within a short walk or quick drive:

• David Douglas School District Boardroom & Offices: Steps away from the stalls, offering convenience for visitors attending civic meetings and workshops.
• Glendoveer Golf Course & Nature Trail: Located just 1.5 miles southeast, featuring 36 championship holes, covered driving range bays, indoor tennis courts, and a popular 2-mile fitness perimeter trail.
• Gateway Discovery Park: Approximately 1 mile west, featuring modern playground structures, expansive picnic lawns, and seasonal community events.
• Gateway Regional Center & Mall 205: Situated 1.2 to 1.5 miles south and southwest, hosting shopping staples, grocery markets, and service hubs.
• East Portland Dining Corridor: Walking distance to a rich variety of neighborhood bakeries, authentic Mexican taquerias, and Southeast Asian restaurants along NE Halsey Street and NE 122nd Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from convenient street-level access directly off NE Halsey Street, a major east-west arterial connecting the Gateway area with East Multnomah County. The property features well-marked curb cuts for seamless entry and exit. During peak afternoon travel, left-hand turns onto NE Halsey Street can be timed using nearby signalized breaks at NE 111th Avenue and NE 122nd Avenue. Commuters have swift access to regional freeways, with Interstate 205 (I-205) located just one mile to the west and Interstate 84 (Banfield Freeway) accessible within minutes, providing direct transit to Downtown Portland (15 minutes) and Portland International Airport (PDX, 10–12 minutes). Public transit users will find TriMet Bus Line 77 running along NE Halsey Street with stops nearby, while the Gateway Transit Center offers regional connections across the MAX Blue, Green, and Red light rail lines.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous surface bays with open headroom suited for elevated work trucks, roof racks, and tall utility vehicles.
• Designated ADA Parking: Van-accessible accessible spaces situated close to the administrative building entrance with ramp curb access.
• Nighttime Illumination: Exterior lighting coverage illuminating stalls, walkways, and entrance aprons for safe evening transit.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Paved walkways linking the lot directly to district facilities and public sidewalks along NE Halsey Street.
• Free Visitor Parking: Complimentary on-site parking for guests, parents, educators, and community members conducting official business.

Ideal For

• District Visitors & Families: Parents and guardians attending administrative appointments, enrollment services, or student support meetings.
• Public Meeting Attendees: Community members participating in bi-weekly David Douglas School Board hearings and educational workshops.
• School Staff & Contractors: District personnel, itinerant teachers, vendors, and maintenance contractors visiting headquarters.
• Local Commuters & Carpoolers: Drivers connecting with regional TriMet bus lines along the Halsey transit corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile public hearings or budget committee sessions, plan to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time, as the lot sees increased vehicle volume during evening civic events. Check posted signboards to avoid designated district fleet or maintenance bays. When leaving during the evening commuter rush between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, making a right turn onto NE Halsey Street and looping via surrounding cross streets can often bypass heavy arterial traffic.