About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking NW - NW 20th & Raleigh Surface Parking - L292 is an open-air surface parking facility situated at 2015 NW Raleigh Street in Portland's dynamic Northwest District, right at the intersection of historic charm and the modern Slabtown revitalization. Featuring a clean, well-striped, street-level asphalt footprint, this lot avoids the tight turns, narrow ramps, and restrictive ceiling clearances common to older multi-level garages in the area. Because the facility is entirely uncovered, it offers complete, unrestricted vertical headroom. This makes it an ideal destination not only for standard sedans, compact hatchbacks, and crossover SUVs, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size commercial work vans, and adventure vehicles equipped with tall roof racks, cargo boxes, or bicycle mounts.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally positioned in the bustling Slabtown enclave of Northwest Portland, this lot places drivers within immediate walking distance of top-tier culinary, shopping, and entertainment hotspots. The bustling boutique shopping and dining corridor of NW 23rd Avenue (frequently hailed as 'Trendy Third') is only three blocks west—a comfortable 5-minute stroll away. Popular neighborhood destinations located within minutes include:

Slabtown Culinary & Craft Brewery Hub: Steps from Breakside Brewery Slabtown, Besaw's, The Solo Club, Pine State Biscuits, and New Seasons Market on NW 21st Avenue (under a 4-minute walk).
NW 21st & NW 23rd Avenue Shopping: High-end lifestyle boutiques, independent apparel stores, curated home goods shops, and renowned artisan eateries.
Good Samaritan Medical Center: Legacy Good Samaritan hospital campus is situated less than 10 minutes south on foot.
Forest Park & Macleay Park: The eastern gateways to Portland's renowned 5,200-acre urban forest are reachable via a quick 4-minute drive or scenic 15-minute walk.
Providence Park: Home of the Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns (NWSL), situated roughly 1 mile south and easily accessed via the nearby streetcar.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting the lot is exceptionally smooth via direct curb cut ingress on the north side of NW Raleigh Street between NW 20th and NW 21st Avenues. The grid layout of the Northwest District allows drivers to avoid the dense bottlenecks common closer to downtown Burnside or the Pearl District core. For regional access, the lot is conveniently positioned near NW Vaughn Street, which connects directly to the I-405 freeway ramp, US Highway 30, and the Fremont Bridge for seamless travel across the Willamette River or toward I-5. Public transit options are equally convenient: the Portland Streetcar North/South (NS) Line runs along NW 21st and NW 22nd Avenues just two blocks away, providing swift, car-free transit through the Pearl District, Downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and South Waterfront.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

True Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, allowing tall SUVs, roof racks, and oversized trucks to park without clearance concerns.
24/7 Access: Continuous, round-the-clock entry and exit available every day of the week.
Touchless Mobile Payments: Quick scan-to-pay functionality and reservation support via digital parking apps such as ParkChirp and Parking NW.
Accessible ADA Parking: Dedicated handicap-accessible stalls clearly marked for drivers with state-issued disability placards.
Paved & Marked Layout: Fresh asphalt striping with wide drive aisles for hassle-free maneuvering and vehicle positioning.
Strategic Slabtown Location: Bypasses congested parking decks while remaining mere steps from primary retail corridors.

Ideal For

Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Diners visiting popular Slabtown restaurants, bakeries, cocktail lounges, and neighborhood craft breweries.
Boutique Shoppers: Visitors browsing the bustling fashion and lifestyle retailers along NW 21st and NW 23rd Avenues.
Local Employees & Contractors: Daily commuters and trade contractors operating in Slabtown who require accessible off-street surface parking without height limits.
Soccer Fans & Event Attendees: Savvy eventgoers parking outside the congested Providence Park event enforcement perimeter and riding the streetcar south to the stadium.
Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hikers with roof-mounted gear staging near Lower Macleay Park and Forest Park trailheads.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When arriving at NW 20th & Raleigh Surface Parking - L292, note your license plate number before leaving your vehicle, as parking sessions are monitored digitally by plate recognition. Drivers visiting on weekend evenings or during major Timbers/Thorns match days should arrive slightly early, as Northwest Portland street-level parking fills quickly with neighborhood diners and soccer fans. For the best value, consider using digital pre-booking platforms like ParkChirp to secure your space ahead of time. Lastly, always keep personal belongings out of plain view inside your cabin to ensure a worry-free stay in urban Portland.