About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking lot situated at 2996 SE 122nd Ave provides practical, accessible off-street vehicle parking in the heart of East Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert and Midway communities. Established as an open-air surface parking facility along one of the area's primary north-south commercial and residential corridors, this lot offers an easy, flat-grade parking layout designed for effortless maneuvering. Because it is completely open-to-sky with no low-hanging ceilings, overhead beams, or parking garage clearance barriers, the facility comfortably accommodates a wide spectrum of vehicles. Standard sedans, compact hatchbacks, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, work vans, and high-roof utility vehicles can enter, park, and exit without vertical clearance concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located along Southeast 122nd Avenue between SE Division Street and SE Powell Boulevard (US-26), the parking facility is ideally positioned for visitors accessing the vibrant Midway Business District and the scenic natural destinations of Outer Southeast Portland. Key destinations and recreational landmarks nearby include:

Powell Butte Nature Park: Located just a 5-to-7-minute drive southeast, this expansive 611-acre nature park features panoramic mountain views, extensive hiking trails, equestrian paths, and mountain biking terrain atop an extinct cinder cone.
Midway Business District & Division Center: Positioned within walking distance along SE 122nd Ave and SE Division St, offering diverse local eateries, international markets, grocery stores, and neighborhood retail.
Leach Botanical Garden: A short 5-minute drive south along 122nd Ave, featuring historic woodland trails, elevated tree walks, and lush garden terraces along Johnson Creek.
Kelly Butte Natural Area: Situated approximately 1.5 miles to the northwest, offering forested walking trails and elevated viewpoints of the Portland metro basin.
East Portland Community Center & Pool: Located just minutes north on 106th and Janzen/Market, serving as a hub for indoor recreation, swimming, and fitness.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility benefits from a direct, uncomplicated curb cut and apron along SE 122nd Avenue, enabling straightforward ingress and egress. Motorists traveling east or west across Portland can easily connect to this facility via major thoroughfares, including SE Powell Boulevard (US-26) to the south and SE Division Street to the north. For regional travelers, Interstate 205 (I-205) is accessible within a brief 5-minute drive via Exit 19 (SE Division St) or Exit 20 (SE Powell Blvd), ensuring swift transit to Portland International Airport (PDX) or downtown Portland.

Public transit riders enjoy excellent connections right outside the lot. TriMet Bus Line 73 operates frequent service directly along SE 122nd Avenue, providing rapid links north to the Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center (connecting to MAX Light Rail Blue, Red, and Green lines) and south toward the Flavel and Foster corridors. Additionally, the TriMet FX2-Division high-capacity bus line runs nearby along Division Street, offering fast, frequent transit directly into Central Eastside and Downtown Portland.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Single-level ground parking with unobstructed overhead clearance suitable for standard and oversized vehicles.
Clear Lane Markings: Well-defined parking stalls and wide drive aisles that facilitate straightforward two-way traffic flow and stress-free backing.
Transit Proximity: Located footsteps from TriMet Line 73 bus stops for park-and-ride style local convenience.
Direct Streetfront Visibility: Positioned directly along the SE 122nd Avenue frontage for easy location spotting and navigation via GPS.
ADA Accessibility: Level surface contours facilitating smooth access for passengers with mobility devices.

Ideal For

Local Shoppers & Diners: Visitors exploring the rich array of international restaurants, bakeries, and retail centers along SE 122nd Ave and SE Division St.
Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hikers, runners, and nature lovers staging an outing to Powell Butte Nature Park, Leach Botanical Garden, or the nearby Springwater Corridor trail network.
Neighborhood Residents & Visitors: Guests visiting nearby residential communities and townhomes requiring convenient temporary parking.
Daily Commuters: Drivers looking to park close to TriMet transit routes heading toward downtown Portland, Gateway, or Clackamas Town Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching the facility, motorists should reduce speed when nearing the 2900 block of SE 122nd Avenue, as traffic along this arterial can be brisk during morning and evening rush hours. Use designated turn lanes and signal well in advance when executing turns into the driveway. As with any open metropolitan surface parking facility, practice standard vehicle safety habits: roll up all windows, lock all vehicle doors, and keep personal valuables out of sight to ensure a secure and worry-free stay.