Washington Park (Portland)

Photo: EncMstr, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The parks Lewis and Clark Memorial entrance arch at the main entrance to Washington Park.

Washington Park in Portland: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free to enter.

Address4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221

HoursOpen daily 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Free shuttle: Apr-Sep 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Oct-Mar 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., every 15-30 minutes. Visitor Services daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

PricesFree to enter

Price notesPark entry is free; individual attractions inside the park (Zoo, Japanese Garden, World Forestry Center) charge their own admission. Many gardens, trails and playgrounds are free year-round.

Age notesNo age guidance published (free public park); age bands are a conservative whole-family recommendation only - see report.

BookingNo reservation required for park entry.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingPaid hourly/daily parking throughout the park; parking is limited at peak times. Free shuttle loops the park's major attractions and the Washington Park MAX station.

Hours in detailPark open daily 5:00am-10:00pm; Visitor Services daily 10:00am-4:00pm. Free shuttle: Apr-Sep 9:30am-7:00pm, Oct-Mar 10:00am-4:00pm, every 15-30 minutes (data.json; park hours confirmed on the official Explore Washington Park site fetched this pass).

ParkingParking throughout the park is paid, with hourly and daily rates that fund park transportation and visitor services; parking is limited at peak times. TriMet MAX Blue and Red lines serve Washington Park Station directly (official site fetched this pass).

AccessibilityExplore Washington Park states the park offers accessible shuttles, trails and visitor amenities for guests of all abilities, with a dedicated accessible trails & attractions resource (official site fetched this pass). Trail-by-trail specifics were not extracted this pass.

Family facilitiesThe park includes playgrounds and picnic areas among its amenities (official site fetched this pass).

Official tipsThe official site recommends arriving by public transit (MAX and buses stop at the top attractions) and publishes curated itineraries for a quick stroll, a full family day or an iconic Portland hike (official site fetched this pass).

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Washington Park — Portland, Oregon

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