About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking NW - 822 N Interstate Ave - L239 (also referenced locally as NE Interstate & Oregon - Lot #239) is a centrally situated, open-air surface parking lot located on North Interstate Avenue in Portland's vibrant Rose Quarter and Lloyd District periphery. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the facility features an unobstructed surface layout with straightforward vehicular circulation, ensuring quick entries and departures. Because this is an uncovered surface parking lot with no overhead barriers or height clearance restrictions, it offers open headroom that accommodates standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, extended cab pickup trucks, high-roof work vans, and other oversized vehicles that cannot fit into Portland's older downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated on the east bank of the Willamette River near the Rose Quarter, this parking facility serves as a gateway to Portland's top sporting, convention, and entertainment venues. Major destinations within effortless walking distance include:

Moda Center (Rose Quarter): Home of the NBA Portland Trail Blazers and top-tier arena concerts, located merely 0.2 to 0.4 miles away (a 5-to-8-minute walk).
Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Historic sports and multi-purpose venue hosting concerts, ice hockey, and cultural performances, just under an 8-minute stroll.
Oregon Convention Center: The Pacific Northwest's premier convention facility, accessible within a 7-to-10-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles).
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center: Located within a short 6-minute walk, ideal for conference visitors and dining patrons.
Eastbank Esplanade & Steel Bridge: Popular waterfront recreation trails and scenic pedestrian paths offering quick foot and bicycle links into Old Town Chinatown and downtown Portland across the river.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress are directly off North Interstate Avenue, providing uncomplicated approach routes from both the north and south. The facility enjoys superior regional roadway access, located moments from the Interstate 5 (I-5) Rose Quarter ramps and providing quick transition access to Interstate 84 (I-84) Eastbound. Following high-attendance arena events or major conventions, drivers benefit from bypassing the inner garage bottlenecks typical of arena-adjacent structures, enabling rapid dispersal onto local feeder streets and highway on-ramps. For multi-modal commuters, the lot is located just steps from the Rose Quarter Transit Center, where TriMet MAX Light Rail trains (Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow Lines) connect seamlessly across greater Portland, alongside multiple TriMet bus routes and Portland Streetcar connections.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Lot: Broad driving lanes and open sky clearance accommodate large pickups, passenger vans, and tall SUVs without vertical restriction worries.
24/7 Self-Park Operations: Accessible around the clock for daytime business commuting, evening basketball games, or late-night entertainment.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Quick cashless checkout options supported via mobile pay channels and partner apps like ParkChirp and ParkMobile.
Clear Signage & Striping: Designated marked stalls with clearly delineated boundary lanes to simplify vehicle positioning.
Designated Accessible Spaces: ADA-compliant parking stalls situated near street-level access points.

Ideal For

Trail Blazers Fans & Concertgoers: An exceptional off-arena alternative that minimizes post-event exit delays when heading home from Moda Center or Memorial Coliseum.
Convention & Trade Show Attendees: Budget-conscious delegates and exhibitors seeking convenient, walk-up parking near the Oregon Convention Center.
Oversize & Commercial Vehicles: Tradespeople, work trucks, and oversized passenger vans looking for open-air parking close to central Portland without low-ceiling clearance hazards.
Transit Park-and-Ride Commuters: Drivers staging a vehicle on the central eastside before boarding the MAX Light Rail into Downtown Portland or Portland International Airport (PDX).

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to high-profile sporting fixtures or sellout arena shows, expect high demand and event-rate pricing; arriving 45 to 60 minutes prior to scheduled start times guarantees the smoothest parking experience. Drivers are encouraged to pre-book parking passes online via Parking NW or ParkChirp when reservations are available to lock in their spot. Always note your stall number or license plate number upon parking, follow posted on-site signage for contactless mobile validation before walking away, and remember to secure all personal belongings out of plain view inside your locked vehicle.