About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the stylish and rapidly evolving North Pearl District of Portland, Universal Parking at 1501 NW Overton Street provides premier, accessible vehicle parking for visitors, residents, and commuters alike. Located at the intersection of NW 15th Avenue and NW Overton Street, this facility operates as an open-air surface parking lot designed with wide drive aisles and clearly marked standard parking stalls. Because it is an open surface lot without overhead beams or multi-level ceiling decks, it boasts unrestricted vertical height clearance. This makes it an exceptional choice for oversized vehicles that typically struggle in downtown parking garages, including lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial utility vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This car park serves as a strategic gateway to the Pearl District, Slabtown, and the Northwest Portland riverfront corridor. Drivers parking here will find themselves within comfortable walking distance of a wide selection of premier parks, boutique shops, artisan coffee houses, and nationally acclaimed dining:

The Fields Park: Located just two blocks east (approx. 3-minute walk), this scenic urban park features expansive off-leash dog areas, walking paths, and beautiful views of the Fremont Bridge and Willamette River.
Tanner Springs Park: A peaceful 5-minute walk south, featuring natural wetlands, rain gardens, and tranquil walking trails.
Jamison Square: Roughly an 8-minute stroll into the heart of the Pearl District, celebrated for its interactive water fountain, outdoor art exhibitions, and vibrant surrounding cafes.
Slabtown & NW 23rd Avenue: Just west of the lot, visitors can easily explore historic Slabtown, home to trendy microbreweries, artisanal bakeries, and modern fitness studios.
Moda Center & Rose Quarter: Located across the Willamette River, making this lot a viable park-and-walk or streetcar transit option to reach Portland Trail Blazers games and major arena concerts without getting trapped in arena egress traffic.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the lot is straightforward via NW 15th Avenue or NW Overton Street. Due to its position on the northern fringe of the Pearl District, the facility offers remarkably quick ingress and egress compared to lots situated further south in the central core. Drivers enjoy immediate connectivity to Interstate 405 (via the nearby ramps onto the Fremont Bridge) as well as direct connections to US-30 and the St. Johns/Industrial corridor.

For public transit connections, the Portland Streetcar (NS Line and CL Line) stops along NW Lovejoy and NW Northrup Streets only a few blocks away, providing rapid, car-free transit to Downtown Portland, Powell\'s City of Books, Portland State University, and the South Waterfront.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance.
Spacious parking bays accommodating standard passenger cars, crossovers, and full-size trucks.
Touchless mobile payment support via popular parking applications and clear posted QR code signage.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls situated near primary pedestrian exits.
Well-lit perimeter for evening safety, navigation, and visibility.
Self-park convenience with 24/7 drive-up access every day of the week.

Ideal For

Park & Waterfront Visitors: Excellent staging point for dog walkers, joggers, and families visiting The Fields Park and Tanner Springs Park.
Local Diners & Shoppers: Convenient parking for visitors exploring the culinary hotspots and independent boutiques throughout the North Pearl and Slabtown.
Business Commuters: Reliable daily parking for professionals working in nearby creative agencies, tech offices, and architecture firms.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Drivers with tall vehicles, rooftop gear, or work trucks needing a secure space free from garage height limits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, be sure to note your license plate number before leaving your car, as payment kiosks and mobile parking applications rely on pay-by-plate verification. While the lot offers abundant capacity during regular weekdays, spaces can fill up rapidly on sunny weekends and summer evenings when The Fields Park and local patios are busy. If you are catching an event across the river at the Rose Quarter, parking here and taking a short rideshare or streetcar hop lets you avoid freeway bottlenecks after the final buzzer.