Latest Park Updates
Parts of Washington Park are under construction or closed. Here’s what you can expect when you visit.
Check with the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt’s Visitor Center, and the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum for each organization’s hours and ticketing details.
Upcoming Events
Sogestsu Portland Fall Show
November 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - November 16, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Join Portland Japanese Garden for the Sogetsu Portland Fall Show, included with garden admission.
Forest Stories
January 7 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Stories, included with museum admission.
Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
January 9 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Join us for a free musical performance, included with garden admission.
ATTRACTIONS & AMENITIES
Hours, Location, & Fees
Park hours
5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fees
The Park is free to enter. There is a $2.40/hour or $9.60/day fee to park. There is an admission fee for the Portland Japanese Garden, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, and Oregon Zoo.
Event Parking Rates
Event rates set to start 11/14, run through the ZooLights season. This will only be accurate for Lots A, B, and C and the Vietnam Veterans Lots.
9:30am-4pm: $2.40/hour
4pm-10pm: $3.80/hour
Location
Located two miles west of downtown Portland, Oregon.
To drive, take exit 72 from Hwy. 26.
By transit, take TriMet’s MAX Blue or Red line to the Washington Park MAX light rail station. Or take TriMet’s Line 63-Washington Park/SW 6th route from Pioneer Courthouse Square to the Int’l Rose Test Garden/Portland Japanese Garden.
BY THE NUMBERS
10000
roses
2300
species of trees
410
acres to explore
1800
zoo animals
15
miles of trails
