About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated along one of Portland's most prominent transit and commercial corridors, Parking NW - 419 NW Broadway (Lot L154) provides accessible, budget-friendly parking right where the Pearl District meets historic Old Town Chinatown. This open-air surface parking facility offers drivers a hassle-free alternative to tight, multi-story downtown parking structures. Because this is an uncovered surface lot with wide-open headroom, it has zero vertical height clearance limits. This makes it an ideal choice for high-profile vehicles, including lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial delivery vans, high-roof passenger sprinters, and vehicles equipped with rooftop ski or bike racks.

The lot features marked parking bays, wide driving lanes for straightforward maneuvering, and clear sightlines. Drivers can readily recognize the facility by the vibrant building mural adorning the Broadway Cannabis building directly adjacent to the parking area.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot L154 serves as a strategic gateway to a multitude of cultural, educational, and entertainment destinations across Northwest Portland:

Portland Union Station: Just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the east, providing convenient parking for Amtrak long-distance and Cascades rail travelers.
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA): Located just one block west, serving students, staff, and gallery attendees at Willamette University's PNCA campus and the Center of Contemporary Art & Culture.
North Park Blocks: Mere steps away, providing green public park spaces and hosting popular community events, including the annual Art in the Pearl fine arts festival.
Hotels & Hospitality: Within a short stroll of major accommodations including Hampton Inn & Suites Portland Pearl District, Canopy by Hilton, and The Society Hotel.
Dining & Nightlife: Direct walking access to popular local spots such as Bowery Bagels, Boxer Northwest, Harvey's Comedy Club, Roseland Theater, Lan Su Chinese Garden, and a vibrant concentration of craft breweries, bistros, and cafes.
Rose Quarter & Moda Center: Located just over the Broadway Bridge (approximately 0.8 miles away), offering a smart, gridlock-free parking alternative for Portland Trail Blazers games and arena concerts.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility provides efficient vehicle circulation with dual-point access. Drivers can enter and exit via the primary driveway on the west side of NW Broadway between NW Flanders and NW Glisan Streets. NW Broadway is a well-traveled one-way northbound arterial carrying approximately 14,000 vehicles daily. For post-event or peak-hour departures, the lot features an exit-only egress driveway situated behind the corner building onto NW Flanders Street, allowing motorists to circumvent Broadway congestion.

Transit connectivity is exceptional. The facility is situated within two blocks of the MAX Light Rail transit mall on NW 5th and 6th Avenues (Green and Orange/Yellow lines) and within three blocks of the Portland Streetcar lines connecting the Pearl District to Downtown and the South Waterfront. Highway access is equally swift: NW Glisan Street and NW Everett Street provide rapid ramps onto Interstate 405 (I-405), linking directly to Interstate 5 (I-5), Highway 26, and Interstate 84 (I-84) via the Fremont, Broadway, and Steel Bridges.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero ceiling clearance restrictions for oversized trucks, vans, and rooftop gear.
Flexible Ingress & Egress: Convenient primary entrance on NW Broadway plus an auxiliary exit onto NW Flanders Street.
Touchless & Mobile Payments: Supports pay-by-plate digital transactions via ParkChirp and mobile browser passes—no dashboard ticket display needed.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently marked near the street frontage.
Continuous 24/7 Access: Open all day and night, 7 days a week, accommodating daytime commuters, evening diners, and overnight guests.
Paved & Striped: Level asphalt surface with clear parking stalls and directional pavement markers.

Ideal For

Train Travelers: Long-term and short-term rail passengers catching Amtrak departures at nearby Union Station.
Pearl District Diners & Shoppers: Visitors exploring neighborhood boutiques, coffee shops, and fine dining without circling metered curbs.
PNCA Students & Faculty: Daily parkers seeking dependable off-street spaces adjacent to college studio buildings.
Concertgoers & Sports Fans: Event attendees headed to Roseland Theater, Harvey's Comedy Club, or walking across the bridge to Moda Center events.
Drivers of Oversized Vehicles: Contractors, trade vans, and tall SUVs unable to clear traditional downtown covered parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Look for the Wall Mural: When driving north along NW Broadway, watch for the colorful multi-story mural on the south wall of the Broadway Cannabis building, marking the lot entrance on your left.
Know Your License Plate: This lot utilizes a touchless pay-by-plate management system. Note your plate number prior to stepping away from your car to streamline mobile or pay-station checkout.
Use the Flanders Street Exit: During busy evening peak hours or event dismissals, utilize the secondary exit onto NW Flanders Street to merge into westbound traffic smoothly.
Plan Ahead for Festival Days: During major neighborhood festivals such as Art in the Pearl on Labor Day weekend, arrive early to ensure open spot availability.