Facility Overview

Situated on Swan Island along North Lagoon Avenue in North Portland, the parking facility at 4717 N Lagoon Ave is one of the most technologically advanced and spacious vehicle hubs in the Pacific Northwest. Positioned immediately adjacent to Daimler Truck North America's corporate campus and the renowned PGE 'Electric Island' innovation hub, this open-air surface parking facility provides an expansive, barrier-free staging area tailored for modern vehicles of all sizes. Because it is designed as a level, open-sky lot without parking gates, ceiling beams, or low-clearance decks, drivers enjoy completely unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the property exceptionally suitable not only for compact and mid-size passenger sedans, but also for lifted pickup trucks, commercial cargo vans, high-roof fleet transit vehicles, and even class 6–8 commercial electric vehicles. Driving lanes are intentionally broad, providing ample turn radiuses and seamless maneuverability for large vehicles and trailers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Portland's bustling Swan Island industrial and business sector, this facility offers strategic access to vital commercial and recreational waterfront assets. Key surrounding points of interest and venues include:

• Daimler Truck North America Headquarters: Located directly across the corridor, serving corporate employees, corporate visitors, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Electric Island Charging Hub: A flagship demonstration site with dozens of ultra-fast DC fast chargers (CCS, CHAdeMO, and megawatt-ready systems) and Level 2 chargers, allowing electric vehicle drivers to plug in and charge while parked.
• Swan Island Boat Ramp & Willamette Riverfront: Situated less than a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) northwest, offering scenic views across the Willamette River, public boat launches, and connections to riverside walking paths.
• Swan Island Dining Options: Local lunch destinations including Anna's Island Cafe, Hot Rice Teriyaki, and neighborhood sandwich shops are within a short 2- to 4-minute walk along N Lagoon Ave.
• Adidas North American Headquarters: Perched just up the bluff in the adjacent Overlook neighborhood, reachable within a 5-minute drive via N Greeley Ave.
• Historic Mississippi Avenue & Albina Districts: North Portland's popular boutique shopping, breweries, concert halls (Mississippi Studios), and acclaimed dining strips are just 7 to 9 minutes away by car.
• Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Major sports games, concerts, and arena events in the Rose Quarter are a straightforward 10-minute drive south via Interstate 5.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility features exceptional ingress and egress characteristics designed to avoid the tight chokepoints typical of urban parking garages. Drivers typically enter directly from N Lagoon Avenue and exit easily toward N Anchor Way or N Channel Avenue, creating an intuitive one-way circulatory traffic pattern that keeps entryways clear. Major arterial roadway access is fast and direct via the N Going Street expressway corridor, which connects directly to Interstate 5 (Exit 303) in fewer than three minutes without routing through residential bottlenecks. Commuters relying on public transportation can board TriMet Bus Line 72 directly along Swan Island's primary loop, linking riders to the MAX Light Rail Yellow Line at the Overlook Park and Rosa Parks stations up on the bluff.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt layout with wide drive aisles and zero height restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, pickup trucks, and commercial haulers.
• PGE / DTNA 'Electric Island' Fast Charging: Access to multiple high-powered public DC fast charging ports (CCS and CHAdeMO) as well as Level 2 ChargePoint stations.
• Unobstructed 24/7 Access: Continuous access permitting easy arrival and departure day or night.
• Clear Lane Markings & Signage: Designated bays for standard passenger vehicles, electric vehicle charging spaces, and oversized commercial vehicles.
• ADA Accessible Spaces: Marked accessible parking spots positioned on level pavement near curb cuts and charging equipment.
• Illuminated Grounds: High-mast LED pole lighting across the lot ensures driver visibility and peace of mind during nighttime and early-morning parking sessions.

Ideal For

• Fleet Operators & Commercial Commuters: Essential parking for professionals conducting business at Daimler Truck North America, Vigor Industrial, FedEx, UPS, or other Swan Island business hubs.
• Electric Vehicle Drivers: An unrivaled stop for EV owners needing fast Level 2 or high-capacity DC fast charging right off the I-5 corridor.
• Recreational Boaters & Waterfront Visitors: Convenient staging for drivers towing watercraft or visiting the Swan Island boat launch and riverbank path.
• Oversized Vehicle Operators: Contractors, trade professionals, and drivers with ladder racks, roof tents, or service trucks that exceed regular garage clearances.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to this lot, enter directly from N Lagoon Avenue; navigation software reliably routes to 4717 N Lagoon Ave. If you plan to charge an electric vehicle at Electric Island, note that chargers utilize mobile platforms such as ChargePoint or Synop, so having these applications configured on your mobile device beforehand will ensure seamless session activation. While standard vehicle parking is generally free of parking deck surcharges, EV spaces are reserved strictly for vehicles actively charging. Lastly, while Swan Island benefits from smooth traffic flow throughout midday, plan an additional 5 to 10 minutes when departing during the peak afternoon industrial shift changes (around 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM) as traffic merges onto N Going Street toward I-5.