About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking NW - SW 10th & Taylor (Lot 21) is a conveniently positioned downtown surface parking lot situated at 938 SW Taylor Street in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Positioned at the bustling intersection of SW 10th Avenue and SW Taylor Street, this open-air facility provides street-level parking in a dense urban setting. Because it is an open surface lot rather than a multi-level concrete parking deck, it boasts open vertical clearance without low overhead beams or restrictive clearance bars. This makes it an outstanding parking option for standard passenger vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs with roof racks or cargo carriers, and high-roof delivery or passenger vans that frequently struggle to fit into downtown Portland\'s older, lower-clearance garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland\'s cultural and retail hub, this lot puts drivers within moments of premier municipal landmarks, performing arts venues, and public plazas:

Multnomah County Central Library: Located directly across the street and just a 1-minute walk away, making it the most direct parking spot for library patrons and researchers.
Director Park & South Park Blocks: A mere 2-minute stroll (1 to 2 blocks) to Director Park\'s outdoor café seating and public fountain, as well as the shaded, tree-lined South Park Blocks.
Pioneer Courthouse Square: Known as \'Portland\'s Living Room,\' this vibrant urban gathering place is only 3 blocks away (under a 5-minute walk).
Portland\'5 Centers for the Arts: The iconic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Newmark Theatre, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall are situated approximately 3 blocks south (a quick 4 to 6-minute walk), ideal for symphony, theater, and concert attendees.
Portland Art Museum & Oregon Historical Society: Situated within a 5 to 7-minute walk south along SW Park Avenue.
Shopping & Dining: Adjacent to West End boutiques, the Midtown Beer Garden food cart pod, Pioneer Place mall, and numerous popular downtown restaurants.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from the downtown grid. SW Taylor Street is a one-way westbound street, while SW 10th Avenue carries one-way northbound traffic and includes Portland Streetcar tracks. Drivers approaching from I-405 can easily exit at SW 6th Ave or Salmon/Taylor streets and proceed directly along Taylor Street to access the lot entrance. Transit connectivity is virtually unmatched: the MAX Light Rail system operates via the Library/SW 9th Ave Station and Galleria/SW 10th Ave Station just one block north, connecting riders to the Blue and Red lines. Additionally, the Portland Streetcar stops directly along the 10th and 11th Avenue transit corridor, offering swift access across the Pearl District, Central Eastside, and South Waterfront.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, comfortably accommodating lifted trucks, work vans, and vehicles with rooftop boxes.
Contactless Mobile Payment: Pay on arrival via smartphone using ParkMobile or designated QR code payment portals displayed across the lot signage.
On-Site Automated Pay Stations: Walk-up payment kiosks accepting credit and debit cards for rapid, ticketless checkout.
Designated Accessible Parking: Clearly marked ADA accessible stalls positioned on flat, paved asphalt near pedestrian exits.
24/7 Access: Continuous, around-the-clock entry and exit for early-morning business commuters and late-night theatergoers alike.
Paved and Striped Surface: Clearly demarcated driving aisles and individual parking bays for predictable traffic circulation.

Ideal For

Theater & Concert Patrons: Visiting the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or Antoinette Hatfield Hall without dealing with slow parking garage exit queues after curtain call.
Civic & Library Visitors: Anyone needing convenient hourly parking for appointments at the Multnomah County Central Library or downtown administrative buildings.
West End Shoppers & Foodies: Exploring the boutique shops, coffee houses, and world-class food cart clusters in Portland\'s West End district.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Drivers operating large pickups or high-profile vehicles that exceed standard 6\'6\" or 6\'8\" parking garage height limits.
Daily Downtown Commuters: Workers seeking reliable, ground-level downtown parking with immediate access to light rail and streetcar corridors.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because SW Taylor Street is one-way westbound and SW 10th Avenue carries streetcar lines, watch carefully for streetcar signals, cyclists, and pedestrians when entering and exiting the apron. During popular performance evenings at the Portland\'5 theaters or sunny weekend events at Pioneer Courthouse Square, surface stalls fill up quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain time is strongly advised. Remember to note your vehicle license plate number before walking away, as modern pay stations and mobile apps operate on a Pay-by-Plate system. Finally, as with any major metropolitan parking lot, always practice good vehicle safety: roll up windows, lock all doors, and ensure no bags, electronics, or personal valuables are left in plain sight.