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.
If you participate in a low-income assistance program (EBT, TANF, WIC), you can request your TriMet passes on this page. Just indicate which qualifying program you participate in to receive your passes within 10 business days.
Each ticket is a day pass, covering transit to and from the Park in a single day, and valid for TriMet bus and TriMet Max (light rail) service.
Request your passes here:
TriMet Pass Request Form
TRANSIT OPTIONS FOR THE PARK
TriMet’s Red or Blue MAX Lines stop at the Washington Park MAX Station. TriMet’s Line 63 makes a direct link from Pioneer Courthouse Square to the International Rose Test Garden.
The Washington Park Free Shuttle runs daily, every 15-30 minutes and links all of these transit stops to the attractions in the Park.
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 partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation, we are providing a limited number of parking validation codes valid for 3 hours of parking within Washington Park.
Parking Pass Request Form
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/