Skip to main content

Reduced Cost and Free Resources

TriMet’s Reduced Transit Fares

Reduced fares for seniors, youth, people with disabilities, people who qualify based on income, veterans, and active-duty military. LEARN MORE

TriMet’s Access Transit Fare Relief Program

If you’re connected with a nonprofit organization, they may be able to apply for transit fare assistance through this program. LEARN MORE

Portland’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Transportation Wallet program offers free transportation resources to select people living on a low income. Transportation Wallets help people pay for transit, e-bike and e-scooter-share, ride-share (Uber/Lyft), taxi services and more. LEARN MORE

Parking Validation for Families Living on a Low Income*

In partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, Explore Washington Park can distribute a limited number of parking codes valid for 2.5 hours of parking in Washington Park. These are available for individuals and families that qualify. While supplies last. Limit 1 per household.

*Due to high demand, we’ve distributed all available codes for now. We’re working hard to bring this program back and hope to have more to share soon.

Park Discounts

Oregon Zoo

Discounted Tickets to the Oregon Zoo

Oregon and Washington Residents who receive any of the following benefits are eligible for a 50% discount for up to four (4) tickets. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.oregonzoo.org/discounts.

  • Oregon Trail card
  • Washington Quest card
  • Medicaid/CHIP – i.e. Oregon Health Plan and Apple Health
  • WIC
  • TANF

Portland Japanese Garden

Arts for All

In partnership with the Arts for All program, the Portland Japanese Garden offers $5 tickets for Oregon and Washington residents who participate in the SNAP program and provide their Oregon Trail or Washington Quest cards (or another proof of receipt) upon arrival.

Visitors are allowed two (2) $5 adult tickets per card and up to 4 accompanying children (under 17) for free. Tickets must be purchased in person.

For more information, visit https://japanesegarden.org/arts-for-all/

Moon Bridge Membership

The Portland Japanese Garden offers a $20 annual membership for Oregon and Southwest Washington families receiving public income-related assistance such as:

  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF)
  • Housing assistance (e.g. Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher, Low Income Energy Assistance)
  • Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) and/or Medicaid.

The Moon Bridge Membership  includes 12 months of unlimited admission for two adults and up to 8 kids ages 6-17 (children 5 and under are free).

For more information, visit https://japanesegarden.org/moonbridge-membership/

World Forestry Center

Military and Veterans

Free admission for veterans and active duty military.

Learn More

Free Day Series

Free admission for all visitors on select days throughout the year.

Learn More

Translate »