About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking lot situated at 9819 SE Powell Boulevard serves as a dedicated, open-air surface parking facility in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood of East Portland, Oregon. Positioned directly along the busy US Route 26 (SE Powell Boulevard) arterial corridor, the lot features a straightforward ground-level layout with clearly marked standard stalls. Because the property is an uncovered outdoor surface lot, there are no overhead clearance beam restrictions, allowing seamless entry and parking for full-size SUVs, extended-bed pickup trucks, work vans, and taller vehicles that often cannot enter multi-level urban garages. Wide interior drive lanes ensure straightforward two-way circulation and simple pull-in and back-out maneuvering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of East Portland’s commercial district, this lot offers direct pedestrian access to a diverse mix of local dining, shopping, and community services along Powell Boulevard:

Ed Benedict Park & Portland Memory Garden: Approximately a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) to the west, providing open green spaces, walking trails, and specialized sensory gardens.
Eastgate Station & Commercial Centers: Located immediately adjacent, offering local restaurants, convenience stores, professional offices, and specialty retail.
Earl Boyles Park: Located about 0.7 miles southeast, featuring sports fields, a community garden, and playground facilities.
Lents Town Center: Situated roughly 1.2 miles southwest, accessible within a quick 5-minute drive for community farmers markets, brewpubs, and regional civic events.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are easily navigated directly from SE Powell Boulevard (US-26), one of the primary east-west thoroughfares linking Portland to Gresham and the Mount Hood corridor. The lot is positioned less than a half-mile east of the major Interstate 205 (I-205) junction at Exit 19, making highway access rapid and convenient for commuters traveling north toward Portland International Airport (PDX) or south toward Clackamas and Oregon City. For drivers connecting with public transportation, TriMet Bus Line 9 (Powell) stops within steps of the property, providing high-frequency transit service across the metro area, with connections to the MAX Green Line light rail at the nearby SE Powell and I-205 transit station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous open-sky footprint with no low clearance obstacles or height limits.
Convenient Highway Access: Immediate connectivity to US Route 26 and the I-205 freeway corridor.
Designated Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA parking spaces located near pedestrian walkways with level grade access.
Exterior Night Lighting: Overhead pole-mounted luminaires providing visibility and illumination after dusk.
Effortless Ingress/Egress: Wide curb cuts allowing smooth turns off SE Powell Boulevard.

Ideal For

Neighborhood Patrons & Shoppers: Drivers visiting retail outlets, grocery stores, and local businesses along SE Powell Blvd.
Commuters & Carpoolers: Fast staging point for drivers meeting near the I-205 junction or connecting to TriMet bus routes.
Park Visitors: Convenient parking option within walking distance of Ed Benedict Community Park.
Trades & Service Vehicles: High-roof vans and utility trucks needing open-air parking without vertical clearance constraints.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Traffic along SE Powell Boulevard can become heavily congested during weekday morning and evening rush hours; exercise caution when making left turns out of the lot during peak drive times. For smoother exits, consider using marked cross-streets or timing departures outside the 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM evening peak. Always lock vehicle doors, roll up windows completely, and stow any bags or personal items out of sight to ensure a hassle-free visit.