About this Location

Facility Overview

The Rood Family Pavilion Parking Garage is a modern, multi-tier covered parking structure located at 3410 S Bond Avenue in Portland's vibrant South Waterfront district. Constructed as an integral component of the Gary and Christine Rood Family Pavilion at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), this multi-level facility features approximately 625 vehicle stalls designed to accommodate university staff, medical visitors, Ronald McDonald House guests, and community travelers. The lower tiers primarily serve medical appointments and accessibility needs, while the upper floors accommodate permit holders and permitted public access.

Vehicle suitability varies by floor due to dual overhead clearance heights. Level P2 (the entrance level) provides a generous clearance of 8 feet 2 inches (8'2"), making it well-suited for high-roof wheelchair-accessible conversion vans, commercial delivery vehicles, lifted full-size SUVs, and large pickup trucks. Ramps leading to Level P3 and higher restrict vertical headroom to 6 feet 8 inches (6'8"), accommodating standard passenger sedans, crossovers, minivans, and stock SUVs. Drivers operating high-cube freight vans, extended-height commercial sprinters, or recreational vehicles exceeding 8'2" should utilize nearby open-air options, such as the surface Whitaker Parking Lot or the Schnitzer Lot.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated in the heart of the South Waterfront medical, academic, and residential core, the garage offers immediate walking connectivity to leading research and clinical facilities, riverfront recreation, and central Portland entertainment:

OHSU South Waterfront Medical Complex: Located steps from the Center for Health & Healing (CHH 1 & 2), the Knight Cancer Research Building (KCRB), and the Robertson Life Sciences Building (RLSB).
Portland Aerial Tram: Just a 2-minute walk (under 500 feet) to the tram terminal, offering a four-minute aerial link up to Marquam Hill, OHSU Hospital, and Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Tilikum Crossing & Willamette River Greenway: Within a 5-minute walk to the car-free cable bridge and the scenic paved riverfront paths, popular with runners, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Elizabeth Caruthers Park: A peaceful 2-acre neighborhood green space featuring walking loops, splash areas, and local dining options, located only 3 blocks south.
Downtown Portland Cultural District & Keller Auditorium: Accessible in roughly 7 to 10 minutes via the streetcar, offering direct access to theatrical productions, concert tours, and university venues across Portland State University (PSU).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated on the north side of the pavilion along South Whitaker Avenue, conveniently positioned between South Bond Avenue and South River Parkway. The garage features automated gate arms and well-marked approach lanes that ease entry even during morning check-in rushes. Departures feed directly toward major collector streets that connect swiftly to regional corridors, including Interstate 5 (via Exit 299B), US Highway 26, and Oregon Route 43 (SW Macadam Avenue).

For multi-modal transit users, the location is unbeatable. The Portland Streetcar stops adjacent to the building along Bond and Moody avenues, offering continuous loops through downtown, the Pearl District, and the Central Eastside. TriMet’s MAX Orange Line station at South Waterfront/SW Moody connects riders quickly to Milwaukie and downtown transit malls. TriMet bus lines (including routes 9, 17, 19, 35, and 40) stop nearby, and the adjacent Go By Bike valet at the tram base provides secure multi-modal bicycle storage.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

24/7 Gated Access: Fully automated, secured entry and exit gates allowing around-the-clock vehicle parking and departure.
Generous Lower-Level Clearance: 8'2" vertical ceiling clearance on Level P2, perfectly catering to ADA van mobility ramps and taller utility vehicles.
ADA Accessible Parking: Designated ADA stalls situated adjacent to elevator lobbies on lower levels, offering step-free, barrier-free access to street and clinic entrances.
Clinical Ticket Validation: Ticket validation machines are available at OHSU South Waterfront clinic check-in desks, granting complimentary parking for valid patients and their immediate care visitors.
Secure Bicycle Storage & Member Facilities: Indoor commuter bike cages, repair facilities, and locker rooms accessible for credentialed OHSU badge holders.
Modern Lighting & Safety Patrols: Well-lit, high-visibility parking decks monitored by OHSU Department of Public Safety personnel and active CCTV coverage.

Ideal For

OHSU Patients & Outpatient Visitors: Ideal for individuals with scheduled care appointments at CHH1, CHH2, or Marquam Hill via the aerial tram.
Families Staying at Ronald McDonald House: Designated, convenient on-site garage parking for families lodged inside the pavilion.
Medical Researchers & Academic Commuters: University personnel and students working across the South Waterfront bioscience and health care corridor.
Neighborhood Residents & Weekend Visitors: Drivers looking for covered weekend and evening parking near South Waterfront restaurants, riverside trails, and seasonal events.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers visiting OHSU clinics should remember to bring their garage ticket inside to have it scanned and validated by clinic reception staff prior to departure, eliminating hourly fees. Non-patient visitors and commuters arriving between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays should verify weekday permit and hourly public payment rules via the entry kiosks or online parking systems. Additionally, keep watch for OHSU community parking programs, which periodically offer free weekend or off-hour evening access on upper levels (P3–P4) for neighborhood guests; always review posted signs to avoid restricted 24/7 reserved spaces or Ronald McDonald House family stalls. If driving an oversized utility truck or carrying overhead roof cargo, verify that your total height remains under 8'2" on P2 and strictly avoid driving beyond the 6'8" clearance ramps to the upper levels.