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WE WELCOME EVERYONE

As hosts to the world, we deeply respect our guests and our community. We’re here to make sure everyone feels safe bringing their ideas, their passions and their hearts to the table. Because positive change can begin anytime, anyplace, with anyone. Like you. Right here. Right now.

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WE LIVE FOR MAGIC

We live for the lights, the music, the food, the learning, the inspiration, and the togetherness. We live for positive change and transformative experiences that blaze a path toward endless possibilities. The awesome potential of every event keeps us on our toes and, sometimes, knee-deep in caffeine. But the magic of pulling it all off? Totally worth it.

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WE GET IT DONE

Last minute request? Done. Idea about how to do something better? Done. Guest who wants something we’ve never heard of—now, if possible? Done. And done. YES is the answer. Determination, creativity and teamwork are how we deliver on it.

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WE ARE FORWARD THINKING

Sustainability is in our DNA. It’s who we are and why we do what we do. We’re passionate about cultivating diversity, advancing equity and practicing inclusion in all of the work we do. People. Planet. Progress. It’s how we work toward a better tomorrow.

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Our central location makes getting here easy, and Portland’s modern public transit system is the best!
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Driving directions

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Map of directions to OCC
Directions to the OCC

Just 8 miles from Portland International Airport (PDX), visitors can access the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) via Interstate 5 North from Exit 302A–Rose Quarter, or from Interstate 84 West Exit 1–Lloyd Boulevard.

Street address: 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232

Map of directions to OCC

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a map of parking locations in and around the oregon convention center
OCC garage entrances and area parking lots

Onsite parking is provided in the convention center's underground garage. You may enter the garage through either the NE Lloyd Boulevard (P1) or NE First Avenue (P2) entrances. Clearance on the P1 Level is 7 feet; clearance on the P2 Level is 9 feet. We have a total of 800 spaces.

Standard Daily Parking Rate: $12

Larger Event Rates: A dynamic rate of $12 - $20 will be charged at parking garage entry during events.

Garage generally opens daily at 6 a.m.

Our garage does not accommodate RVs, campers, trucks with trailers and similar oversized vehicles.​ Overnight parking is prohibited.

Please allow for ample time to park. The garage can reach capacity on days with busy event schedules and area traffic may impact your arrival and departure times. On these days we recommend using public or commercial transportation. Alternative transit information is provided below.

The Oregon Convention Center does not guarantee parking availability. Availability is on a first come, first served basis.

Parking and accommodations for people with health conditions or impairments

Both levels of the OCC parking garage provide accessible spaces within easy access of elevators. There are 10 accessible spaces on Parking Level 1 (P1) and 11 accessible spaces on Parking Level 2 (P2). Parking Level 2 (P2) offers accessible areas with a 9-foot ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles.

Accessible parking is available on a first come, first served basis.

Accessibility info

Public transportation

Portland’s TriMet MAX light rail stops 300 times a day at our front door, connecting riders to downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, the Oregon Zoo, and Portland International Airport.

Portland Streetcar’s Central Loop stops at our MLK Lobby entrance every 15 minutes.

TriMet’s Bus Line No. 6 also stops at the MLK Lobby entrance and provides access to downtown stops and outlying areas.

On days with a busy event schedule, public transportation provides the easiest arrival and departure experience. 

Need assistance planning your trip to the convention center?

Navigate using TriMet's trip planner

Get around via Portland Streetcar

Commercial ride services

Portland is served by many excellent taxi, shuttle, car rental, and on-street carsharing and ridesharing services. Please search online for your preferred option.

Street parking and drop-off/pick-up zones

There are 566 metered parking spaces within three blocks of the OCC.

Short term drop-off/pick-up zones are available adjacent to the convention center on NE Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Boulevard and on NE Holladay Street.

All drop-off and loading zones are located on an accessible route to an accessible building entrance, and have adequate vertical and horizontal clearance. Not all zones have an unobstructed aisle next to the vehicle pull-up space. There is a public-use sidewalk, which may be obstructed by pedestrians and attendees.

Additional area parking

There are several privately operated parking garages/lots in the area surrounding the convention center. Please be aware that some locations may not be open at certain times and availability is based upon demand.

Note: Some privately owned lots around the OCC promote "convention center parking" but these are not operated by the Oregon Convention Center.

Map of nearby parking lots

Map of nearby parking lotsAdobe PDF, 898.14 KB

Bicycle and motorcycle parking

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Map of bike parking locations
Bike parking locations

The OCC provides free bike racks on both levels of the parking garage and outside all main building entrances. Bicycle parking is free in all areas.

 Visit Portland's Bicycle Trip Planner to help plan your trip.

There are also designated motorcycle-only parking spaces in the garage. Motorcycles pay the regular parking rates.

Map of bike parking locations

Map of bike parking locationsAdobe PDF, 317.74 KB

Electric vehicle charging stations

Our parking garage offers four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, two on each level. Spaces are indicated by brightly lit green murals and are available on a first come, first served basis. Applicable prices apply at all stations.

EV charging adapters provide 240V fast charging.

Our charging stations are part of Blink Network.

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