Support the Park
Washington Park is Portland’s crown jewel—a place that draws visitors from around the world, fuels our local economy, and reflects the very best of our region. It’s where first impressions are made, memories are created, and nature, culture, and community come together. When you support Explore Washington Park, you help ensure that everyone—no matter their background or how they arrive—can experience this iconic place with ease, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Helps Park Planning
Funds Visitor Services
Supports Free Offsite Parking
Promotes Sustainable Travel
Helps Park Planning Funds Visitor Services Supports Free Offsite Parking Promotes Sustainable Travel
Our Work
Explore Washington Park (EWP) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to making Portland’s most iconic park more accessible, welcoming, and easy to navigate. Through transportation management and visitor services, we ensure that everyone— whether a first-time visitor or a longtime local—can experience the best of Washington Park without the stress of parking or planning.
Washington Park is home to some of Portland’s most treasured cultural institutions, including the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, World Forestry Center, and the International Rose Test Garden. But the Park offers even more: historic memorials like the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, playgrounds, picnic areas, an archery range, tennis courts, and over 15 miles of trails that connect to Forest Park, the largest urban forest in the U.S.
We operate the Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop, a convenient and eco-friendly way to explore the Park’s 410 acres. With stops at top attractions, trailheads, and transit connections, including the Park’s TriMet MAX Light Rail Station, we help visitors move effortlessly between destinations.
We also offer offsite parking services, visitor information services, and Park planning through our work with the City of Portland.
By managing visitor flow, enhancing transportation, and working alongside our partners, we strive to increase Park access and create a better experience for all.
✳ Your Impact
Your gift directly supports the services that make Washington Park more accessible and welcoming every day. From the Free Shuttle and real-time navigation tools on this website, to the Visitor Services team stationed throughout the Park, to the partnerships and programs that promote access to green space for undeserved communities—you’re helping create a smoother, more inclusive experience for visitors.
Donation FAQS
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Yes. Explore Washington Park is the public-facing program name of Washington Park Transportation Management Association, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Legal name: Washington Park Transportation Management Association
DBA: Explore Washington Park
EIN (Tax ID): 46-3206790After making a donation, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a link to your donation receipt for tax purposes. If you do not receive your receipt or need assistance, please contact us at info@explorewashingtonpark.org.
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Donations support Explore Washington Park’s mission to make Washington Park more welcoming and accessible for everyone. Contributions help fund the Free Shuttle Loop, visitor information services, subsidized parking and transportation programs, and other initiatives that improve the visitor experience throughout the Park.
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Absolutely. We welcome major gifts and would be happy to connect with you directly about larger donations, sponsorship opportunities, or other ways to support Washington Park.
Please contact us at info@explorewashingtonpark.org to start a conversation.
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Yes. Please make checks payable to Explore Washington Park and mail them to:
Explore Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221