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News Release: Year-end discounts on SmartPark parking garage validations for Portland businesses, plus holiday parking sponsorships for everyone to enjoy

PBOT is proud to sponsor free parking for on-street parking and all five SmartPark locations on Saturday, November 29 in support of Small Business Saturday. SmartPark will also be sponsoring two free parking weekends on December 12-13 and December 20-21.

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Working late downtown? Park smarter for less!

Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, the SmartPark Swing Shift Parking Permit will be available to anyone working late or through the evening for $36 a month.

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News Release: PBOT reopens 3rd & Alder SmartPark garage, just in time for the holiday shopping season

The garage has signed leases with new tenants for first-floor retail space, helping accelerate the ongoing recovery of foot traffic and business downtown. SINister Coffee & Creamery opens on Wednesday with unique ice cream sandwich and coffee by "woman owned paranormal investigators."

Updated Press release


News Release: Celebrate July 4 and other summer events downtown with discounts on parking in Portland’s SmartPark garages

People traveling from afar are encouraged to park in one of Portland’s four safe and affordable parking all-day parking at reduced rates

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