Archery Range
Know Before You Go
- SW Kingston Dr, Portland, OR 97221
- Hours: Open [[park_hours]]
- Cost: Always free
- Portland Parks & Recreation
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Washington Park’s outdoor Archery Range is free, open for drop-in use, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Nestled among towering evergreens, it offers a rare chance to practice your shot in a quiet forest setting—one of the only open-air public ranges in the region. Come experience archery in this serene and scenic pocket of the Park.
Plan Your Visit
The Archery Range has 10 shooting lanes, and it tends to be busiest on weekend mornings and early evenings when the weather is nice.
Amenities: The range includes an accessible porta potty and a few picnic tables, but there’s no shelter from rain, so plan for the weather.
Equipment: Bring your own gear. There’s no on-site equipment available, and crossbows are not permitted. Nearby shops like Archers Afield ( 11945 SW Pacific Hwy #121, Tigard, OR 97223 | (503) 639-3553; archersafield.com↗ ) offer rentals and advice, if you need it.
Fun Fact
The Archery Range sits right next to the Wildwood Trail, making it easy to pair your practice session with a pre- or post-shoot hike.
Getting Here
Skip the parking stress and take transit. Parking fills fast on busy days and during events, and payment is required at all lots. The Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop stops at all major attractions throughout the Park, making it easy to get around without a car.
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Take the Red Line or Blue Line to Washington Park Station. Take the elevator to the station plaza on the street level. From here, board the Washington Park Free Shuttle and ride 7 stops to the Archery Range stop.
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Take TriMet Bus 63 from downtown to the SW Rose Garden Way & Sherwood stop near the International Rose Test Garden. From here, board the Washington Park Free Shuttle and ride 1 stop to the Archery Range stop.
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Take TriMet Bus 20 to the W Burnside & NW 24th Pl stop. From here, use the Stearns Canyon Trail to enter the Park. This paved, car-free trail gradually climbs approximately 0.3 miles through a shady canyon toward the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, where you can board the Washington Park Free Shuttle and ride 2 stops to the Archery Range stop.
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Take TriMet Bus 15 to the W Burnside & NW 23rd stop. From here, cross Burnside and walk approximately 0.2 miles, where you can use the Stearns Canyon Trail to enter the Park. This paved, car-free trail gradually climbs approximately 0.3 miles through a shady canyon toward the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, where you can board the Washington Park Free Shuttle and ride 2 stops to the Archery Range stop.
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From Washington Park Station: Walk approximately 0.8 miles via the Overlook Trail, Hawthorne Trail, and Wildwood Trail to reach the Archery Range. The route is forested, scenic and relatively flat.
From the Rose Garden area: Follow the MAC Trail and Wildwood Trail for approximately 1 mile.
Learn more about getting here on foot or see a digital map of the park.
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From downtown or Goose Hollow: Pedal up SW Park Place. Take SW Rose Garden Way to SW Kingston Drive until you reach the Archery Range.
From Northwest Portland: Enter at W Burnside & NW 24th Pl and follow the car-free Stearns Canyon Trail uphill until it meets the main Park roads. Once inside the Park, take SW Rose Garden Way to SW Kingston Drive until you reach the Archery Range.
Learn more about getting here by bike or see a digital map of the park.
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Paid parking is available in the small lot adjacent to the Archery Range off SW Kingston Ave. Note your license plate when paying, and lock your car before exploring. A designated rideshare zone is located here as well.
Riding with equipment?
Keep your bow and arrows secured in a proper case or quiver—TriMet asks that sporting equipment be safely contained and not block aisles or doors. When using the Free Shuttle, wait for others to board first and choose a seat near the front or back so your gear stays out of the way and you can exit without rushing.
Getting Around
The Washington Park Free Shuttle connects every major attraction on a continuous loop - hop on and off as many times as you like, no parking or navigation required. Pair your visit to the Archery Range with another nearby attraction for a car-free day in the Park.
Archery Range Shuttle Stop
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Accessibility
The Washington Park Archery Range includes paved, level paths to the main shooting area, with firm surfaces suitable for mobility devices at the line and spectator space. The parking lot is gravel and includes one ADA-designated parking space. For visitors arriving without a car, the Free Shuttle offers low-floor, accessible vehicles with space for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Seating areas and an all-gender, ADA-accessible restroom are available on site.
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