Parking in Northwest just got lots, lots easier!!

Off-Street Visitor Parking

Below, you’ll find a map detailing the locations and hours of off-street parking lots, as well as locations for BIKETOWN bike corrals. BIKETOWN, Portland’s bike share program, is a great alternative to parking and re-parking your car once here!

Things to Keep in Mind When Using Off-Street Visitor Lots

1. Please take note that not all of the parking lots included in the map, above, are open to the public all the time. Some of them are shared lots. This means that they are owned by private institutions  and are only open to the public during their proprietors’ off hours.

2. Because off-street lots are run by third party operators, not by the City of Portland or the NW Business Association, each lot has its own set of rules and its own set of  parking prices (by hour, day or month). Please honor the rules and rate schedules of each individual lot. Violations may be subject to citation or tow, so be sure to read the signs.

Looking for a visitor lot? You'll know you're on track when you see signs like this!

Meter and Permit Parking Information

Parking is available to the public at metered on-street spaces throughout the district.

In the Northwest District, meters operate from 9AM-7PM, Monday through Saturday, unless otherwise posted.

Please note that the Northwest District has a combination of metered spots and permitted parking with visitor time limits. Visitors may use permitted parking spots without a permit as long as they adhere to the posted visitor time limit.

Employees and residents of the Northwest District cannot use their parking permits on or around the 21st Ave and 23rd Ave corridors. Please refer to posted signage when parking near these areas in order to avoid citations.

Meter rates can be found here.

Want to skip paying at the meter? Use the Parking Kitty app and pay from your phone!

If you park in a metered spot, pay at a kiosk like this; you'll receive a permit to place in the window or the side of your vehicles' dashboard closest to the sidewalk.
The Parking Kitty mobile app is an easy, convenient way to pay for parking.

Transportation Wallet

The Transportation Wallet program gives residents and employees of the Northwest Parking District credits and passes for TriMet, BIKETOWN, Portland Streetcar, and e-scooters. The program is designed to reduce traffic and parking congestion in the Northwest by making it easier and more affordable for district residents and employees to travel. 

Visit transportationwallet.com for more information about Transportation Wallet program eligibility and current benefits.

Transportation Wallet benefits change from year to year, so check the Transportation Wallet website to see what's included this year!

Engagement Opportunities

NW Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NW SAC)

This body of local residents and business owners work with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to manage public parking in NW Portland.
Learn more about NW SAC

Northwest District Association (NWDA)

As members of the NWDA, NW residents advise the City of Portland, its bureaus, commissions and City Council on affairs affecting the character of the neighborhood and its quality of life.
Learn more about NWDA

NW Portland Business Association

This membership organization run by and for NW business owners works to encourage robust shopping within the district, to connect our neighbors with services they need, and to unite the district around initiatives that benefit us all. Learn more about NW Portland Business Association

NW Parking District Newsletter

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