About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the vibrant cultural heart of Downtown Portland, the SP+ Parking facility at 651 SW Main Street provides secure and convenient covered parking for arts patrons, professionals, and visitors. Located on SW Main Street between SW 6th Avenue and SW Broadway, this multi-level parking garage offers direct and easy shelter from Pacific Northwest weather. The facility is fully paved, striped, and features dedicated accessibility spaces. Standard passenger cars, crossovers, compact vehicles, and mid-size SUVs can park comfortably within the garage bays. Drivers of lifted trucks, full-size extended passenger vans, or vehicles equipped with high roof racks and cargo carriers should check on-site height clearance signage (typically standard garage clearance between 6\'6\" and 6\'8\") before entering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This car park boasts one of the most culturally significant locations in downtown Portland, sitting literally steps away from the city\'s premier performing arts venues:

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall & Portland \'5 Centers for the Arts: Located directly around the corner, hosting the Oregon Symphony, touring Broadway productions, and marquee concerts.
Newmark Theatre & Winningstad Theatre: Situated adjacent to the block inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall, less than a 2-minute walk away.
Portland Art Museum & Oregon Historical Society: Just two blocks southwest along the picturesque South Park Blocks, offering world-class cultural exhibitions.
Pioneer Courthouse Square: Portland’s beloved \"Living Room\" is a brief 3-block walk north, surrounded by major retail and dining options.
Historic Hotels & Dining: Steps from the iconic Heathman Hotel, The Paramount Hotel, and popular dining spots along SW Broadway and SW Park Avenue.
Portland State University (PSU): Accessible within a pleasant 7 to 10-minute walk south through the South Park Blocks.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entry and exit access is routed smoothly along SW Main Street, a one-way westbound street easily accessed from SW 5th Avenue or SW 6th Avenue. Because downtown Portland operates on a 200-foot short-block grid system, navigating to the garage is straightforward. Exiting post-event flows efficiently toward major arterial routes leading toward the Hawthorne Bridge or Interstate 405 (providing rapid links to I-5 and US-26). The facility also connects effortlessly with public transit: the TriMet MAX Light Rail (Green, Yellow, Orange, and Blue lines) and Portland Streetcar stops are within one to three blocks along SW 5th, SW 6th, and SW 10th/11th avenues.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, multi-level garage protection keeping your vehicle shielded from rain and winter weather.
Well-lit interior aisles, stairwells, and elevator vestibules for enhanced patron comfort and safety.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near elevator cores.
Automated contactless payment kiosks and app-based ticketing options (e.g., Parking.com or affiliated digital reservation platforms).
Elevator service connecting upper and lower levels to the street level.

Ideal For

Theater & Concertgoers: Unbeatable proximity for attending evening shows at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or Hatfield Hall without walking in the rain.
Museum Visitors: Perfect daytime parking base for touring the Portland Art Museum and South Park Blocks.
Business Commuters: Reliable workday parking close to downtown administrative, legal, and financial offices.
Weekend Diners & Shoppers: Convenient central hub for dining at premier Broadway restaurants or shopping around Pioneer Square.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile evening performances or weekend matinees at the Schnitzer Concert Hall, aim to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain call, as the garage can experience localized surges in traffic. Take note of your stall number or level letter upon leaving your vehicle, and keep your parking ticket or digital barcode accessible for seamless gate checkout on your return. If driving an oversized SUV or carrying overhead ski or bike racks, double-check entrance clearance heights at the driveway apron.