PLAN YOUR VISIT

PARK HOURS

5 a.m. – 10 p.m.

VISITOR SERVICES

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily at (503) 319-0999

FEES

The Park is free to enter. There is an admission fee for the Portland Japanese Garden, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, and Oregon Zoo. There is a $2/hour fee to park, which may vary during special events.

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.

Get Here by Car

From Hwy. 26 East or West

• Take exit 72 for Zoo/Forestry Center
• Follow park signs to get to your Washington Park destination
• Before you hit the trails, remember to bring your bags, electronics, and keys with you, and be sure to lock up! We hope you have a wonderful time in the Park.

Pay to Park

Rates & Hours

• 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., every day, including holidays
• $2.00/Hour
• $8.00/All Day

Rates and hours are subject to change due to special events. See pay stations for details.

Parking meters in Washington Park are on a pay-by-plate system. Drivers will be asked to enter their license plate number when paying to park.

At pay stations:

1. Note your license plate number
2. Visit a nearby pay station
3. Pay using coins, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express

With the ParkingKitty App:

1. Note your license plate number
2. Download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, use the mobile website, or call (503) 278-5748
3. Zones vary by location

Watch this video to learn more about how to pay-by-plate.

Questions? Call the Parking Meter Help Desk at (503) 823-2538

Parking Permits

To order parking permits, complete the form here. Note parking fills fast and permits do not reserve parking spaces. Please consider public transportation if you are planning to visit on a busy day.

Bus & RV Parking

Parking an oversized vehicle in the Park is challenging, especially during the summer months.

RV parking is allowed in lot A or in gravel pullouts along SW Kingston, when available. The maximum length for oversized vehicles allowed in lot A is 26 feet. No RVs in lots B or C.

Tour bus guidance and printable map

Event Parking

Event coordinators hosting large events may purchase one-day permits for guests. The permits should be distributed in advance of the event and do not guarantee parking. No refunds are provided, however they do not expire until used.

You may order these permits online.

DROP-OFF AND DELIVERY

Drop-off permits are available for quick trips to the park, allowing you to park in a regular parking space for up to 30 minutes at no cost. Download a free 30-minute drop off permit to print at home.

Other helpful parking info 

Government vehicles are not required to pay to park.

Persons displaying a disabled placard must pay to park.

Help desk: 503-823-2538

Common Parking Questions

I paid but entered the wrong license plate number.
With pay-by-plate, enforcement can search for license plates using “fuzzy search” so numbers with transposed letters or numbers won’t result in a citation, in most cases. Call the Parking Meter Help Desk at (503) 823-2538 for further assistance.

I entered the wrong license plate number and received a citation.
If you accidently entered the wrong license plate number and received a citation, you can appeal the citation by following the instructions on the back of the ticket (option 2 or 3). Include a copy of your receipt as proof of payment and indicate what happened.

Can I leave and come back?
Yes, with pay-by-plate, you can leave and come back as long as you park in the same zone. If you move to a new parking zone, you will have to pay again to avoid citation.

Can I get a refund?
No refunds are provided.

May I reserve parking for my event?
Reserved parking for events is not offered in Washington Park.

I believe I was double charged.
Please have the credit card you used and your receipt ready and call 503-823-2538.

Can I park overnight?
Overnight parking is allowed up to one night in lots A, B, and C. However, camping is prohibited on public property. Parking in any other area of the Park during closure hours (10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.) is prohibited.

Get Here by Transit

TriMet Light Rail
TriMet’s Blue and Red MAX Light Rail lines serve the Washington Park MAX station. Trains heading east to downtown and west to the Sunset Transit Center Park and Ride arrive every nine minutes.

The park is four stops from Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Fun Fact: The Washington Park MAX station is the deepest transit tunnel in the United States at 259 ft. deep.

TriMet Line 63
TriMet’s new Line 63-Washington Park/SW 6th route runs from Pioneer Courthouse Square to the Int’l Rose Test Garden/Portland Japanese Garden. It runs daily on the hour, every hour from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. View schedule.

RIDESHARE

There are 6 designated drop-off and pick up rideshare locations in the park.

• Oregon Zoo
• Archery Range
• World Forestry Center
• Hoyt Arboretum
• Rose/Japanese Garden
• Vietnam Memorial

You will be prompted to enter your desired location when scheduling your Uber or Lyft. 

BIKE

There are limited designated biking lanes in the Park. Expect to share the road with vehicles. The terrain varies widely and can be steep in some areas, especially along SW Kingston Dr. and SW Fairview Blvd. 

Bike parking is located at all of the major attractions.

Washington Park has two Biketown bikeshare stations located near the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and the International Rose Test Garden.