Facility Overview
The parking lot situated at 10822 SE Bush St serves the Earl Boyles neighborhood campus in East Portland\'s Powellhurst-Gilbert community, directly adjacent to Earl Boyles Elementary School and Earl Boyles Park. This facility is a clean, level open-air surface parking lot designed for smooth access, efficient circulation, and easy pedestrian ingress to surrounding recreational and educational facilities. Because it is an open outdoor lot, there are no overhead clearance height restrictions, making it equally hospitable to standard passenger cars, large pickups, sport utility vehicles, family minivans, and high-roof conversion vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, this parking area sits within steps of essential community, educational, and green spaces:
- Earl Boyles Park & Splash Pad: Directly bordering the facility, featuring playgrounds, walking pathways, paved sports courts, picnic shelters, and summer water features.
- Ron Russell Middle School & David Douglas District Facilities: Just a short walk or drive east along SE Bush and SE Holgate.
- Ed Benedict Community Park & Portland Memory Garden: Located approximately 0.7 miles north along SE Powell Boulevard, offering extensive trails, skate park facilities, and sensory botanical displays.
- Lents Town Center: Situated roughly 1.5 miles west, boasting local breweries, community markets, and neighborhood dining favorites.
- Kelly Butte Natural Area: About 1.5 miles northwest, providing forested hiking trails and elevated viewpoint vistas across East Portland.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can access the lot directly from SE Bush Street, positioned between SE 108th Avenue and SE 112th Avenue. The parking area features straightforward curb cuts with two-way drive aisles that facilitate stress-free entry and exit, even during morning school drop-off or afternoon dismissal hours. Arterial access is swift, with SE Powell Boulevard (US-26) only a few blocks north and SE Holgate Boulevard to the south. Interstate 205 (I-205) is accessible within a five-minute drive west via Powell or Holgate. For public transit users, TriMet Bus Line 9 (Powell) and Line 17 (Holgate) provide frequent local connections, while the MAX Green Line light rail can be boarded at the SE Powell Blvd or SE Holgate Blvd stations nearby.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, clearly striped open-air surface stalls.
- Accessible ADA-compliant parking spaces with level sidewalk ramp connectivity.
- Direct walking path connections to neighborhood sports fields, playgrounds, and community facilities.
- Unrestricted vertical headroom accommodating high-profile trucks, roof boxes, and vans.
- Exterior site lighting illuminating driving lanes and pedestrian walkways during evening hours.
- Complementary public access for community parkgoers and school visitors.
Ideal For
- Families and visitors enjoying Earl Boyles Park amenities and community playground spaces.
- Parents, teachers, and school district guests attending campus events, performances, and athletic matches.
- Local joggers, dog walkers, and fitness enthusiasts exploring the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood trails.
- Park-and-walk visitors connecting with neighborhood community centers and garden spaces.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a hassle-free visit, please be aware that traffic on SE Bush Street peaks during weekday school arrival (around 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and dismissal (around 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM); plan your arrival outside these windows for the quietest parking experience. Observe posted campus parking regulations and avoid parking in clearly designated staff or bus loading stalls during instructional hours. As with all urban and public recreation parking across the Portland metro area, practice good vehicle safety by locking all doors and removing or concealing valuables from sight before heading to the park or school.
