About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking NW - NW 4th & Everett (Lot L149) is a centrally located, open-air surface parking lot situated at 269 NW 4th Avenue in Portland\'s historic Old Town Chinatown district, bordering the vibrant Pearl District and Downtown core. The lot offers a straightforward, grade-level parking layout with clearly painted stalls and wide driving aisles for uncomplicated maneuvering. Because it is an open-air facility without a low-clearance ceiling or multi-deck ramps, Lot L149 provides unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes it an exceptional parking choice not only for standard sedans, compacts, and crossovers, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, delivery vans, and vehicles outfitted with rooftop cargo boxes, kayak carriers, or bike racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot L149 sits in one of Portland\'s most storied and culturally rich entertainment districts, placing drivers steps away from premier cultural sites, nightlife venues, and dining hotspots:

Lan Su Chinese Garden: Located just one block away (less than a 2-minute walk), making this lot one of the most convenient parking choices for garden visitors and tea house patrons.
Historic Chinatown Gateway & Walking District: Two blocks south along NW 4th Avenue and West Burnside Street.
Roseland Theater & Ground Kontrol: Major entertainment fixtures like the Roseland Theater and Portland\'s iconic arcade Ground Kontrol are within an easy 3 to 5-minute walk.
Waterfront Park & Portland Saturday Market: Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the seasonal open-air market at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park are situated roughly 4 to 6 blocks east (under a 10-minute walk).
Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Situated just across the Willamette River via the Steel Bridge, allowing fans to park outside the immediate arena gridlock and enjoy a scenic 15-minute walk or a brief 2-stop MAX Light Rail ride to Blazers games, concerts, and tournaments.
Pearl District Boutiques & Breweries: Located just west of NW Broadway, offering quick access to renowned eateries, art galleries, and craft breweries.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot L149 are designed for easy street-level accessibility from NW 4th Avenue and adjacent cross streets, allowing motorists to steer clear of the tight multi-story spiral ramps typical of urban downtown garages. Exiting the facility after major concerts or weekend evenings is fast, with quick connectivity to the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge for Eastside crossings, as well as rapid access to Interstate 405 (Stadium Freeway) and Interstate 5 via NW Glisan and Everett streets. For multimodal commuters, the Old Town/Chinatown MAX Light Rail station (serving the Green and Yellow lines) is only two blocks away, and the Portland Transit Mall on 5th and 6th Avenues provides direct access to high-frequency TriMet bus routes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero height restriction barriers, accommodating oversized SUVs and high-profile work vehicles.
Digital Payment Integration: Automated on-site pay station accepting major credit and debit cards, with mobile pay compatibility via supported parking apps.
Accessible Stalls: Designated ADA-compliant parking spaces with level access to the public sidewalk.
24/7 Operating Hours: Unrestricted round-the-clock availability for early morning commuters, late-night eventgoers, and weekend explorers.
Illuminated Grounds: Overhead perimeter lighting throughout the lot to assist night-time visibility and orientation.

Ideal For

Event & Concert Attendees: Visitors catching live music at Roseland Theater, Darcelle XV, or nearby Old Town nightlife venues.
Cultural Visitors & Tourists: Guests touring Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, and the Oregon Maritime Museum.
Sports Fans: Commuters heading to the Rose Quarter (Moda Center) seeking lower parking rates and an effortless post-game exit.
Daily Commuters: Professionals working in Old Town, Skidmore, or the eastern edge of the Pearl District.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a seamless visit, motorists are advised to pay promptly upon parking by entering their vehicle license plate number accurately at the automated kiosk or via the displayed mobile pay app. Given the downtown urban location, visitors should adhere to standard city parking safety practices: lock all doors, roll up windows, and remove all valuables and visible bags from the vehicle interior before leaving. For popular weekend events, cultural festivals, or arena games across the river, arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of schedule guarantees effortless stall selection.