About this Location

Facility Overview

The Overpark Parking Garage, situated at 960 Oak Street in the heart of Downtown Eugene, Oregon, is a premier multi-level parking structure offering comprehensive covered parking for daily commuters, weekend diners, and downtown visitors. Centrally positioned between East Broadway and 10th Avenue, this multi-story facility features clear ramp navigation, numbered stalls, and passenger elevators serving all levels. The garage comfortably accommodates standard sedans, compact crossovers, minivans, and mid-sized SUVs. Due to typical multi-level overhead beam restrictions with a vertical clearance limit of approximately 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters), high-roof commercial vans, lifted trucks, and vehicles with rooftop cargo boxes should verify entrance height gauges or utilize nearby designated surface lots.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right in the civic and cultural epicenter of Eugene, this structure offers immediate pedestrian access to the city’s top attractions, shopping, and dining hubs:

Kesey Square & Downtown Broadway: Just steps away (1–2 minutes walking), featuring vibrant outdoor seating, food carts, local coffee shops, and independent boutiques.
Lane Community College Downtown Campus: Located directly across the street, making this structure ideal for students, faculty, and visitors attending classes or meetings.
Eugene Public Library (Downtown Branch): A short 2-block stroll (3–4 minutes walking) southwest on 10th Avenue.
Eugene Saturday Market & Farmers Market: Hosted at the nearby Park Blocks (8th and Oak), reachable within a quick 2-to-3-minute walk during market seasons.
McDonald Theatre: Situated just two blocks away on Willamette Street, providing convenient event parking for concerts and touring shows.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts: A pleasant 5-to-7-minute walk north into the arts district.
University of Oregon Campus: Located approximately 1.5 miles east, accessible via a short bicycle ride, drive, or swift ride on the Lane Transit District (LTD) bus lines.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the garage seamlessly from Oak Street, which serves as a major northbound thoroughfare through Downtown Eugene. The structure is designed with well-marked lanes for entry and exit, facilitating smooth traffic progression even during peak morning commute times and busy evening performances. For regional commuters, the garage connects rapidly to Oregon Route 99, Oregon Route 126 (Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway), and Interstate 5 via Franklin Boulevard and 6th/7th Avenue corridors. Public transit connectivity is exceptional: the central LTD Eugene Station is located just two blocks away at 10th Avenue and Olive Street, offering easy transfers across the regional bus network, including the rapid-transit EmX line serving the University of Oregon and Springfield.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Parking: Keeps vehicles sheltered from rain and extreme weather year-round.
Automated Payment Stations: Easy-to-use walk-up pay stations and exit gate lanes accepting credit, debit, and mobile payment solutions.
Elevator & ADA Accessibility: Modern elevator cabs and clearly marked ADA accessible parking stalls near stairwells and elevators on lower floors.
Safety & Monitoring: Equipped with active lighting, pedestrian stairs, emergency call boxes, and municipal safety patrols.
Bicycle Facilities: On-site secure bike lockers and racks for multi-modal commuters.

Ideal For

Downtown Professionals & Office Workers: Reliable, covered daily and monthly parking in the financial and professional core.
LCC Downtown Students & Visitors: Immediate proximity to classrooms and academic administrative offices.
Concertgoers & Event Attendees: Safe and stress-free parking for performances at the McDonald Theatre and nearby venues.
Weekend Shoppers & Foodies: Effortless access to the Saturday Market, Farmers Market, and premier downtown dining establishments.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Downtown Eugene garages operated under municipal parking services frequently provide the first hour of parking free, making quick errands, retail pickups, and short lunches especially economical. If you are attending a major ticketed event or concert at the McDonald Theatre, arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to secure a lower-level space and ensure an easy exit at the conclusion of the show. Always make note of your floor level and stairwell letter, and double-check your vehicle height if you have ski racks or oversized roof mounts installed.