About this Location

Facility Overview

The Parking NW Auditorium Garage (Facility L121) is a centrally located, multi-level covered parking structure positioned in the southern sector of Downtown Portland at 1400 SW 4th Avenue. Engineered for high-volume urban turnover and event traffic, this modern parking garage offers sheltered, multi-deck parking that shields vehicles from the Pacific Northwest rain. The garage accommodates standard passenger cars, mid-size crossovers, compact trucks, and full-size SUVs across marked standard and compact stalls. Drivers operating full-size conversion vans, raised commercial vehicles, or trucks with lifted suspensions or roof racks should note the standard multi-story height restriction (posted clearance of approximately 6 feet 6 inches) and seek flat-deck surface alternatives if operating oversized equipment.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

True to its name, the Auditorium Garage serves as the primary parking destination for events at the historic Keller Auditorium, situated just one block away (approx. a 2-minute walk). Patrons attending Broadway in Portland performances, Oregon Ballet Theatre productions, or Portland Opera showcases rely on this facility as the most convenient parking hub in the district. Beyond the performing arts, the garage is located within effortless walking distance of:

Keller Auditorium & Forecourt Fountain (Halprin Sequence): 1 to 2 minutes on foot.
Portland State University (PSU): 5 to 7 minutes southwest, making it convenient for academic visitors, urban campus commuters, and campus events.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park: 4 blocks east, offering riverside running trails and host grounds for major city festivals.
Portland City Hall & Multnomah County Central Courthouse: 3 to 5 blocks north, ideal for municipal business and legal appointments.
Downtown Dining & Cultural Venues: Steps away from popular dining hubs along SW 3rd, SW 4th, and the nearby South Park Blocks.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering the Auditorium Garage is straightforward from SW 4th Avenue, a one-way southbound arterial connecting the heart of downtown with South Portland. Egress points discharge onto neighboring city streets, allowing drivers to quickly divert toward Highway 26 (Sunset Highway) toward the west hills or merge directly onto I-405 and the I-5 interchange via the nearby ramps on SW 4th and SW 6th Avenue. For multimodal travelers, the garage is exceptionally well connected to TriMet public transit: the SW 5th & Market and SW 6th & Montgomery MAX Light Rail stations (serving Green, Orange, and Yellow Lines) are only two blocks away, alongside multiple bus lines along the Portland Transit Mall and nearby Portland Streetcar stops.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Deck Parking: Protection from rain, wind, and sun throughout the year.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Rapid touch-free payment integration using major parking apps (ParkMobile, Reef, or automated kiosks on site).
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces conveniently positioned near elevator banks and ground-level exits.
Well-Lit Interiors: Bright LED illumination across drive aisles, pedestrian walkways, and stairwells for safety and visibility.
Pedestrian Wayfinding: Clearly marked elevator lobbies and exit stairwells pointing directly toward SW 4th Avenue and Keller Auditorium.

Ideal For

Theater & Concert Audiences: Visitors attending evening musicals, ballets, and concerts at Keller Auditorium seeking dry, adjacent parking.
PSU Commuters & Faculty: Students, guest lecturers, and university staff visiting the northern edge of the Portland State University urban campus.
Downtown Business & Civic Visitors: Professionals attending meetings at Portland City Hall, the Portland Building, or the Multnomah County Courthouse.
Weekend Explorers: Visitors heading to the Waterfront Park festivals, farmers markets, and South Park Blocks cultural museums.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Event nights at the Keller Auditorium bring significant vehicular volume to SW 4th Avenue; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain call ensures effortless space selection and avoids street-level queuing. Take note of your assigned floor and stall section prior to taking the elevator down to street level, as interior decks feature similar aesthetic layouts. Keep personal items and bags out of sight or secured in the trunk before parking to ensure vehicle security in downtown Portland.