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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 Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 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: New parking hours, expanded time limits after 5 p.m. begin Sept. 2 in Downtown Portland

New “5 after 5” rule will allow people to pay for parking for up to 5 hours starting at 5 p.m. in the Downtown, Central Eastside, and Lloyd parking districts as hours expand
Monthly swing shift SmartPark passes available now

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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."

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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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PEMO Unveils New Wayfinding Project at Downtown SmartPark Garage

Collaboration with PBOT and local stakeholder groups was key in project to enhance navigation and promote building tenants.

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News Release: Commissioner Mapps Announces SmartPark Holiday Promotion as Part of PBOT’s Ongoing Support of Downtown Livability

Two downtown SmartPark garages located at SW 4th Avenue and Yamhill Street and SW 10th Avenue and Yamhill Street will offer free Saturday and Sunday parking from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 to support downtown businesses during the holiday season.

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PBOT to temporarily close SW 3rd and Alder SmartPark public parking garage on Friday, Aug. 18

The 3rd and Alder SmartPark closure allows for a consolidation of resources across four other public parking garages downtown

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Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

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Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

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