About this Location

Facility Overview

Universal Parking at S Macadam Avenue provides a dependable, easily accessible parking solution in Portland's scenic South Portland and Johns Landing district. Positioned directly alongside the busy Macadam transportation corridor, this facility features a spacious open-air surface lot designed for seamless vehicular maneuvering. Because the lot has no low-hanging overhead ceilings or tight underground clearance restrictions, it accommodates a broad range of passenger and commercial vehicles—including standard compact cars, mid-size and full-size sedans, high-profile SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof trade or delivery vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated just south of Portland's rapidly growing South Waterfront and Marquam Hill medical zones, this location offers an ideal staging ground for professionals, commuters, and weekend explorers. Within a few blocks to the east lies the Willamette River and its scenic Greenway Trail, offering paved paths for walking, running, and cycling. Key nearby destinations and landmarks include:

OHSU South Waterfront Campus & Portland Aerial Tram: Approximately 1 mile north (a 3 to 4-minute drive or direct bus ride), connecting passengers straight to OHSU Hospital and Doernbecher Children's Hospital on Marquam Hill.
Willamette Park: Located just under 1 mile south along Macadam Avenue, offering boat ramps, off-leash dog areas, tennis courts, and riverfront picnic shelters.
Johns Landing & Macadam Dining: Steps away from established neighborhood eateries, bakeries, cafes, and taverns such as The Buffalo Gap Saloon, Elephants Delicatessen, and local waterfront bistros.
Downtown Portland Cultural District & Keller Auditorium: Approximately 2.5 miles north, placing performing arts theaters, Portland State University (PSU), and waterfront festival sites within a 7-minute drive.
Sellwood Riverfront Park & Moreland District: Just across the nearby Sellwood Bridge to the southeast, home to vintage boutiques, antique shops, and nature preserves.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via South Macadam Avenue (Oregon Route 43), with nearby east-west access via SW Boundary Street and SW Richardson Court. Drivers benefit from prompt arterial connections: Interstate 5 (I-5) interchanges are reachable within minutes via Corbett Avenue and Hood Avenue (Exits 298 and 299A), enabling stress-free travel northbound to Downtown Portland and Vancouver or southbound toward Tigard and Salem. US-26 (Ross Island Bridge) is also quickly accessible just to the north. For transit riders, TriMet bus lines operate frequent service directly along Macadam Avenue (including Line 35), and the Portland Streetcar NS Line terminus at South Lowell & Bond Street is just over half a mile away for easy rail transit into the central city.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generously spaced stalls with wide driving aisles and unobstructed skyward clearance for large vehicles and roof-mounted cargo boxes.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Quick drive-up and park convenience featuring app-based and pay-by-phone mobile payment solutions alongside on-site digital pay stations.
Illuminated Parking Grounds: Overhead perimeter lighting throughout the lot to enhance evening visibility, security, and patron comfort.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated, clearly striped accessible parking spaces located conveniently close to lot exits and sidewalk access ramps.
Flexible Rates: Accommodating pricing structures suited for quick business appointments, half-day visits, full-day commuters, and recurring monthly parkers.

Ideal For

Medical & University Visitors: Outpatients, visitors, and contractors heading to OHSU South Waterfront facilities or Marquam Hill who wish to bypass congested campus core garages.
Daily Commuters & Business Clients: Professionals visiting nearby law firms, accounting offices, wellness centers, and corporate suites lining the Macadam office corridor.
Willamette Greenway Recreationists: Walkers, joggers, and cyclists looking for convenient parking near riverfront trail access points.
Neighborhood Diners & Shoppers: Visitors exploring local restaurants, pubs, and boutique retail shops in the Johns Landing and Corbett neighborhoods.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak weekday morning (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and late afternoon (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM) hours, South Macadam Avenue experiences heavy commuter volume toward the I-5 ramps and downtown. Drivers heading to time-sensitive appointments should allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes of travel time. Always note your vehicle license plate number before leaving your car, as payment stations and mobile applications require accurate plate entry to validate your session. If you are an active runner or cyclist intending to use the Willamette Greenway, remember to secure all valuables out of plain view inside your trunk before heading onto the trail.