Facility Overview
The open-air parking facility at 4140 SE 82nd Ave is a convenient, accessible surface lot situated in the bustling commercial heart of Southeast Portland. Positioned along one of the city\'s key north-south arterial corridors within the vibrant Jade District and just north of Eastport Plaza, the lot provides level, grade-level vehicle spaces with wide drive aisles that ensure effortless maneuverability. Because it is an open-sky surface lot with zero overhead clearance barriers, the facility easily accommodates standard sedans, compact crossovers, full-size SUVs, extended-bed pickup trucks, and high-roof cargo or commercial work vans that typically cannot enter subterranean or multi-story parking structures.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in an energetic and multicultural dining and retail corridor, this parking area places drivers within direct walking distance of diverse neighborhood destinations and entertainment venues:
- Eastport Plaza Shopping Center: Located just south along 82nd Avenue, offering extensive retail stores, fitness centers, and casual dining establishments within a 3 to 5-minute walk.
- Century Eastport 16: The area’s premier cinema complex, hosting mainstream movie screenings just steps from the lot.
- Jade District Culinary Scene: Renowned for authentic Asian cuisine, noodle houses, bakeries, and international grocers lining 82nd Avenue within immediate walking reach.
- Fubonn Shopping Center: Oregon\'s largest Asian cultural mall, situated roughly a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive north.
- Lents Park & Walker Stadium: Home to the Portland Pickles collegiate baseball team, located less than a 5-minute drive (under 1.5 miles) to the southeast.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via multiple wide curb cuts along SE 82nd Avenue and adjacent connector streets. Commuters benefit from direct connectivity to major regional highways: Interstate 205 (I-205) is accessible via SE Holgate Boulevard or SE Foster Road interchanges within minutes, while US-26 (SE Powell Boulevard) is situated just blocks to the north. For those integrating vehicle travel with public transit, TriMet’s frequent-service Bus Line 72 runs directly along 82nd Avenue, offering rapid connections across Southeast Portland, while the MAX Green Line light rail stations at SE Holgate Blvd and SE Flavel St are accessible nearby.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, open-air surface parking layout without height restrictions
- Generously painted vehicle stalls suitable for standard and oversized passenger automobiles
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near main pedestrian access paths
- High-visibility street frontage and evening security illumination
- Smooth asphalt pavement with well-maintained driving lanes and clear sightlines
- Convenient multi-point entry and exit aprons preventing bottleneck delays
Ideal For
- Shoppers and patrons visiting retail establishments and supermarkets along SE 82nd Avenue
- Moviegoers attending matinees or evening blockbusters at Century Eastport 16
- Foodies and families exploring the multicultural restaurants and markets of the Jade District
- Local contractors and tradespeople operating large utility vehicles, work vans, or trucks
- Commuters seeking seamless park-and-ride connections to TriMet transit lines
Visitor & Driver Tips
Traffic along SE 82nd Avenue can become heavy during weekday afternoon rush hours (4:00 PM to 6:30 PM) and weekend midday shopping periods; allowing extra time when making left turns across traffic is recommended. Drivers of extra-length vehicles or trucks should aim for perimeter spaces to maximize turning clearance. As with any open metropolitan lot in the Portland area, always practice vehicle safety by locking all doors, rolling up windows, and ensuring that bags, electronics, and valuable items are kept out of plain view.
