About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking NW - 720 SW 17th Ave - L283 is a well-situated open-air surface parking facility located at the intersection of SW 17th Avenue and SW Morrison Street in Portland, Oregon. Positioned right where Portland's vibrant West End meets the historic Goose Hollow and Stadium District neighborhoods, this facility offers quick, ground-level access without the congestion or tight maneuvering often found in multi-level garages. The lot features clearly demarcated stalls, straightforward driving lanes, and direct vehicle access from SW 17th Avenue.

A major operational advantage of this surface lot is its vehicle accommodation. Because it is an open sky surface facility, there are no vertical clearance barriers or ceiling limits to worry about. Standard compacts, sedans, full-size SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, commercial service vans, and roof-rack-equipped adventure vehicles can park here with complete peace of mind. For drivers who frequently face clearance anxiety in downtown Portland's underground garages, Lot 283 provides effortless entry and exit.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of the Goose Hollow stadium zone, this parking lot offers unmatched proximity to top athletic, cultural, and recreational destinations in Central Portland:

Providence Park (1 to 2 blocks, 2–3 min walk): Home of Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and NWSL's Portland Thorns FC. It is one of the closest and most convenient off-street parking facilities for matchdays, stadium tours, and special events.
Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) (0.2 miles, 4–5 min walk): Convenient overflow parking for MAC club members, guests, and athletic competition attendees.
Hotel deLuxe & The West End Dining Scene (0.2–0.4 miles, 5–8 min walk): Steps away from upscale boutique accommodations, celebrated cocktail lounges, and premier neighborhood restaurants along SW Yamhill, SW Morrison, and SW Alder.
Artists Repertory Theatre & Scottish Rite Center (0.3 miles, 6–7 min walk): An easy walk for patrons attending live theatrical productions, cultural galas, and private banquets.
Downtown Portland & Pearl District Borders (0.5 miles, 10–12 min walk): Easy pedestrian access to Powell's City of Books, Pioneer Courthouse Square, art galleries, and premier boutique retail corridors.
Washington Park & International Rose Test Garden (1.5 miles, 5 min drive or short light rail connection): Quick access to Portland's renowned scenic parklands and arboretums.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry and exit points are situated directly along SW 17th Avenue, allowing smooth vehicular navigation from Morrison Street. Because it borders major arterial corridors, drivers enjoy immediate transit dispersal before and after high-traffic Providence Park events. Rather than getting locked inside congested multi-story garage spirals, motorists can quickly pull out and merge onto primary thoroughfares.

Regional connectivity is exceptionally strong. The lot sits mere moments from Interstate 405 (Stadium Freeway), granting rapid connections north toward I-5 and the Fremont Bridge, or south toward the Marquam Bridge and US-26 (Sunset Highway) toward Beaverton and the Oregon Coast. For regional transit riders, the Providence Park MAX Light Rail Station (servicing Blue and Red lines) is located roughly one block away, while key TriMet bus lines crisscross SW Morrison and SW Burnside just steps away.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Configuration: Wide drive aisles with zero overhead clearance restrictions, ideal for oversized vehicles, cargo carriers, and utility trucks.
Self-Park Convenience: Straightforward park-and-walk setup with prompt pedestrian egress to surrounding streets.
Automated & Contactless Digital Payments: Support for mobile pay apps (including ParkChirp and affiliated mobile platforms) and on-site pay signage for fast, cash-free checkout.
24/7 Operational Accessibility: Open around the clock, providing dependable flexibility for early-morning business parking or late-night outings.
Night Lighting & Clear Signage: Lot illumination and visible Parking NW facility branding and stall numbers.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned close to the street sidewalk for barrier-free pedestrian transit.

Ideal For

Soccer Fans & Event Attendees: Supporters heading to Timbers and Thorns matches at Providence Park seeking to bypass post-game gridlock.
Goose Hollow & West End Diners: Visitors enjoying happy hours, fine dining, or theater performances near SW Morrison and 17th.
Oversized & High-Profile Vehicles: Pickup truck, van, and SUV owners who require open-sky headroom that standard subterranean decks cannot accommodate.
Daily Commuters: Professionals working in the West End, Downtown commercial offices, or local medical clinics who need reliable daily parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because of its immediate proximity to Providence Park, this lot experiences peak demand and potential event pricing during soccer matchdays, concerts, and major community gatherings. Event-goers should aim to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before kickoff or curtain call to secure a prime stall, or pre-purchase parking online via ParkChirp or affiliated booking apps where available. When setting your navigation, set your GPS coordinates to 720 SW 17th Ave to guide you directly to the driveway cut along the east side of SW 17th Avenue.