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Reduced Cost and Free Resources

Free Transit Passes

With the help of a Metro RTO grant, we’re providing free transit passes for qualifying individuals to use for travel to and from Washington Park.

Learn More and Request Passes

This program is made possible with support from Metro and the Federal Transit Administration, which provides travel options and information across the region.

Parking Validation for Families Living on a Low Income

In the spring and summer of 2024, in partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation, we provided a limited number of parking validation codes valid for 3 hours of parking within Washington Park. In just two months, we helped more than 350 families save money on parking! This program has now ended, but we hope to bring it back back soon.

Discounts

Oregon Zoo Discounted Tickets

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://shop.oregonzoo.org/#/Organization/9H37IC8IHH5

  • 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/

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