About this Location

Facility Overview

Located at 4504 SE 122nd Avenue in the heart of East Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, this open-air surface parking facility provides convenient, accessible parking right at the bustling intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Holgate Boulevard. Designed as a single-level outdoor lot serving the corner retail hub anchored by Plaid Pantry Store #45, it offers straightforward perpendicular parking spaces with ample drive aisle width for easy maneuvering and turnaround. Because it is completely open to the sky, the facility features zero overhead height restrictions, making it exceptionally versatile. It comfortably accommodates standard compacts and sedans, full-size pickup trucks (such as Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverados), large SUVs, commercial service vans, and high-roof conversion vehicles that cannot clear standard low-ceiling parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking location serves as an indispensable everyday hub in outer Southeast Portland, situated within minutes of premier outdoor recreation, public gardens, and neighborhood culinary destinations. Just 1.5 miles east lies Powell Butte Nature Park, an iconic 600-acre extinct cinder cone featuring expansive hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails with sweeping views of Mount Hood and the Cascade Range. Approximately 1.2 miles to the south on 122nd Avenue is the historic Leach Botanical Garden, renowned for its aerial tree walk, tranquil woodland paths, and native plant collections along Johnson Creek. Food lovers can walk or drive just a half-mile south to the popular 122nd Food Carts pod (5226 SE 122nd Ave), which showcases an eclectic variety of international street food cuisines. Additionally, Ed Benedict Park and the serene Portland Memory Garden are located just over one mile to the northwest, offering recreational greenspace, sports fields, and accessible community gardens.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to and from the lot is seamless thanks to dual curb cuts providing direct ingress and egress along both SE 122nd Avenue and SE Holgate Boulevard. This dual-street access allows motorists to bypass congestion when turning during busy morning and evening commuting windows. The facility is strategically positioned relative to major transport arteries: SE Powell Boulevard (US-26) sits just four blocks to the north, offering a straight shot into downtown Portland or east toward Gresham, while SE Foster Road is easily accessed to the south. Interstate 205 (I-205) is roughly five minutes to the west via Holgate Boulevard, providing fast freeway links to Portland International Airport (PDX) and the wider metropolitan area. For public transit users, TriMet Bus Line 71 runs directly along 122nd Avenue, and Line 17 services Holgate Boulevard, connecting passengers straight to the MAX Green Line light rail at the Lents Town Center/SE Holgate Blvd Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface asphalt parking layout offering straightforward, ground-level vehicle access.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, ideally suited for oversized vehicles, work trucks, and high-roof camper vans.
Designated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls positioned nearest to the retail entrance with direct sidewalk ramp connectivity.
Well-lit parking perimeter equipped with exterior building and lot lighting for safe 24/7 visibility.
Complimentary short-term parking for patrons utilizing on-site neighborhood retail services.
Direct on-site convenience offerings, including an ATM, grab-and-go food, beverages, and local sundries.
Dual access aprons on two intersecting arterial streets to optimize traffic flow and egress.

Ideal For

Neighborhood shoppers and local residents running quick daily errands along the SE 122nd corridor.
Outdoor adventurers grabbing refreshments and supplies before or after exploring Powell Butte Nature Park or Leach Botanical Garden.
Commercial contractors, utility personnel, and tradespeople driving work vans or trucks that require easy open-sky surface parking.
Food cart patrons picking up lunch or dinner from the neighboring 122nd Food Carts hub.
Commuters seeking a quick, accessible pit stop near Interstate 205 and the SE Holgate transit corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers entering the lot should exercise caution when turning across active bicycle and pedestrian lanes running along SE 122nd Avenue and SE Holgate Boulevard. If visiting during peak weekday commuter periods (typically 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM), utilizing the SE Holgate Boulevard exit often provides a faster right-hand merge into traffic than turning onto 122nd Avenue. The lot is designed for active customer and short-term patron convenience; adhere closely to all posted property signage and keep designated accessible stalls clear for permitted permit holders. If you are operating a full-size vehicle or a vehicle towing a utility trailer, parking along the outer perimeter bays will ensure the smoothest backing and turning angles.