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 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://shop.oregonzoo.org/#/Organization/9H37IC8IHH5
- Oregon Trail card
- Washington Quest card
- Medicaid/CHIP – i.e. Oregon Health Plan and Apple Health
- WIC
- TANF
ZooLights Discount Admission
This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet, with a brand-new magical meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route, and more interactive displays than ever. Find out if you’re eligible to receive discount admission to ZooLights this year. Check out the Oregon Zoo’s ZooLights Discount Admission page for more information!
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/