Portland Expo Center Parking Information

Usually referred to as the Expo Center, the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center is a first-rate multifunctional convention center in Portland. It has become the premiere destination for all kinds of regional consumer public shows, trade shows and public events. The facility plays hosts to more than 100 popular events every year with over 450,000 attendees.

The Portland Expo Center covers an area of over 330,000 sq. ft. of multi-purpose exhibition spaces, which are organized into a complex of 5 interconnected buildings. The 60-acre campus also consists of 10 superior meeting rooms and professional catering facilities. The Expo Center boasts 2,200 parking spaces for coming guests.

If you're entering the convention center via the Force Avenue Entrance, park your vehicle at Force Ave Lot, which has 399 parking spaces with 177,856 square feet. There're 6 other parking lots accessible from the main entrance. Upper Lot 1 is located just adjacent to Hall C, offering 185 parking spaces. Covering an area of 43,200 square feet, Upper Lot 2 has 152 parking spaces. Upper Lot 3 is close to Hall E1 and Hall E2. Three other lots are Lower Lots 1, 2 and 3, offering 359, 305 and 418 parking spaces respectively.

For more detailed locations for each parking lot, you can download the convention center map below and find the best parking option for you.

Expo Center Full Site Map

http://www.expocenter.org/pdfs/full_site_map_FY11.pdf

What about the parking fees? All the parking operation at the Expo Center is staffed by City Center Parking, Inc. and it requires a charge for all parking during various events. The parking rates vary with attendees and exhibitors.

1) Attendee General Parking

If you're coming to attend any shows or expos, the general parking rate is $8 per space, per entry. You have no in and out privileges. The parking fees are collected at the entrances of the parking lots. This parking rate applies to all shows.

2) Attendee Carpool Parking

When you're carpooling to the Expo Center with 3 or more passengers, your vehicle will be charged a parking fee of $7 per space and per entry. Remember you have no in and out privileges and you'll need to pay for second time entry. Pay the parking fees at the parking lot entrances.

3) Exhibitor Parking Passes

For exhibitors, special parking passes are available at a charge of $7 per space each event day. Exhibitors with parking passes enjoy in and out privileges. You can purchase passes from show management or City Center Parking. To discuss essential requirements and arrangements for your exhibitions, please contact the Expo office or your Event Manager in advance.

4) Exhibitor Overnight Vehicles

Exhibitors who need to park their vehicles overnight, including RVs, boat trailers and utility trailers, should pay $7 per space per event day. Please notice that no RV services are available and all units must be self contained.

5) Dead End Storage

Licensee is offered by Expo Center with a total of 15 complimentary parking passes. These passes are good through the run of show and provide in and out privileges. If you want to serve your exhibitors with on-site dead end storage, please contract space if available at a rate of $310 per event or per weekend.

MAX - Light Rail Expo Center Park and Ride serves visitors as well. The address is 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland, 97217. It provides 300 total parking spaces. Vehicles can be parked there only from Monday to Friday. If you want to avoid a parking fee, you must arrive by 10 a.m. For more schedules and other info, please visit the website below.

Homepage of MAX

http://trimet.org/max