About this Location

Facility Overview

Located along Southeast Portland’s active commercial artery in the 97266 zip code, this surface parking lot provides convenient, ground-level parking for visitors, shoppers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Situated in the Brentwood-Darlington and Lents perimeter near SE 82nd Avenue and the Johnson Creek corridor, the facility features an open-air, level asphalt layout that allows for intuitive maneuvering and seamless space selection. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor lot without low clearance overhead barriers, height restrictions, or subterranean ceilings, it accommodates a broad spectrum of vehicles. Standard passenger sedans, compact cars, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and work vans with rooftop cargo carriers can navigate and park with ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot’s strategic position offers direct access to neighborhood amenities, nature corridors, and culinary hotspots. Key destinations within immediate walking distance or a short drive include:

Springwater Corridor Trail: Located just moments away, this popular paved multi-use trail welcomes cyclists, runners, and walkers exploring the scenic route between the Willamette River and Boring, Oregon.
Cartlandia: Situated a short walk north along SE 82nd Avenue, this renowned Portland food cart pod features dozens of international food trucks, covered dining, and the Blue Room bar.
Johnson Creek Park & Natural Areas: Nearby green spaces, including Johnson Creek Park and the Beggars-tick Wildlife Refuge, offer tranquil walking paths and urban birdwatching.
Leach Botanical Garden: A five-minute drive east brings visitors to this historic 16-acre public garden featuring canopy walks and lush woodland trails.
82nd Avenue Commercial Corridor: Plentiful multicultural supermarkets, local bakeries, Asian specialty grocers, and dining spots line the immediate avenue.
Clackamas Town Center: A major regional retail destination located less than ten minutes south along Highway 213 / SE 82nd Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from straightforward ingress and egress directly accessible from SE 82nd Avenue and connecting neighborhood cross streets. The wide apron entries allow smooth deceleration from traffic lanes. For regional transit riders and multimodal commuters, the area is exceptionally well served:

TriMet Bus Service: Frequent Service Line 72 operates directly along SE 82nd Avenue, providing rapid links north toward Foster Road and south toward Clackamas Town Center.
MAX Light Rail: The TriMet MAX Green Line at SE Flavel St Station is situated approximately a half-mile to the northeast, offering direct rail transit to downtown Portland and Clackamas.
Freeway Access: Fast vehicular connections to Interstate 205 (I-205) via the SE Flavel Street or SE Johnson Creek Boulevard on-ramps make commuting to Portland International Airport (PDX) or downtown straightforward.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clear perimeter sightlines
Spacious standard parking bays and designated accessible (ADA) spaces
Generous vertical clearance suitable for tall vehicles, crossovers, and roof-racked autos
Direct pedestrian access to sidewalk networks and the Springwater Corridor crossing
Well-illuminated paved grounds for enhanced evening visibility
Simple entry and exit routing minimizing traffic backups during busy hours

Ideal For

Outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists accessing the Springwater Corridor Trail
Patrons visiting neighborhood food cart pods, diners, and specialty food markets
Daily commuters seeking an accessible transfer point near major TriMet transit corridors
Local shoppers and service clients visiting small businesses along SE 82nd Avenue

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, consider arriving ahead of peak weekend meal times if heading to nearby popular dining spots like Cartlandia. Standard vehicle safety best practices apply: always lock your vehicle, roll up windows fully, and keep all personal valuables out of sight. Cyclists using the facility as a trail staging point should confirm that bicycles and gear are properly secured before departing on the Springwater Corridor.