Facility Overview
The Weatherly Building Parking Lot, managed by ParkABM, is a premier open-air surface parking facility nestled in Portland's vibrant Central Eastside Industrial District (CEID) and historic Buckman neighborhood. Positioned directly alongside the historic 12-story Weatherly Building—an iconic 1928 Beaux-Arts landmark—the lot occupies the footprint adjacent to SE Morrison Street and SE Grand Avenue. Because this is a ground-level, open-sky lot without ceilings or overhead parking decks, it eliminates the vertical height restrictions typical of downtown multi-level garages. It comfortably accommodates standard sedans, compact crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and high-roof work or passenger vans with equal ease.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically positioned just east of the Willamette River, this lot places visitors within steps of world-class dining, craft breweries, and live performance venues. The Get Down music venue is just a short 3-minute stroll away, while the historic Revolution Hall concert auditorium and rooftop deck can be reached in under 12 minutes on foot. Cultural landmarks such as the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) are located just to the south. Visitors heading out for a bite will find beloved local establishments like Hat Yai Belmont, Voicebox Karaoke, Star Bar, and River City Bicycles right in the immediate neighborhood. Additionally, crossing the nearby Morrison Bridge connects drivers directly to Downtown Portland and the Waterfront in minutes.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to and from the facility is smooth and straightforward. The main entrance is situated on SE Grand Avenue (a primary multi-lane, northbound one-way arterial), just north of the SE Belmont Street intersection. Exiting drivers filter out conveniently onto SE 6th Avenue, allowing an easy bypass of main-arterial congestion during peak evening rushes. The lot offers stellar regional connectivity, providing direct on-ramps to Interstate 5 (I-5) and Interstate 84 (Banfield Freeway). For park-and-ride commuters, the Portland Streetcar Central Loop (A and B Loops) stops right along Grand Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, offering rapid public transit connections directly to the Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center, and Moda Center.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, open-air surface parking layout with clear lane striping
- 24/7 continuous access and self-parking convenience
- Oversize-vehicle friendly with zero vertical clearance restrictions
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls near sidewalk access points
- Digital payment and advance reservation integration via ParkABM, ParkMobile, and ParkWhiz
- Automated license plate-based system for seamless, touchless entry
- Even lot lighting and unobstructed pedestrian egress
- Overnight parking permitted for registered vehicles
Ideal For
- Concertgoers and event attendees visiting Revolution Hall, The Get Down, and Central Eastside venues
- Office tenants, clients, and creative agency staff visiting the historic Weatherly Building
- Foodies and craft beverage enthusiasts touring Buckman microbreweries and restaurants
- Drivers of lifted trucks, cargo vans, and high-profile SUVs needing open-air headroom
- Event attendees hopping aboard the Portland Streetcar to reach Moda Center or Convention Center events
Visitor & Driver Tips
When approaching the lot, stay in the right-hand lane of SE Grand Avenue as you cross SE Belmont Street to make a seamless turn into the driveway. Because enforcement is managed via license plate recognition, remember to verify your license plate details when paying through the mobile app or on-site payment portal. While spaces are regularly available during weekday mornings, Central Eastside dining and live entertainment draw strong weekend crowds; reserving your stall ahead of time via mobile apps ensures a guaranteed spot and locks in standard daily rates before event surge pricing takes effect.
