EXPLORE THE PARK

Washington Park Attractions & Amenities

The Park offers a mix of iconic destinations, peaceful green spaces, museums, memorials, picnic areas, and comfortable conveniences that make it easy to spend a full day exploring.

  • Archery Range

    Available for first-come, first-serve open-air archery practice

  • Hoyt Arboretun

    Best for nature walks, quiet exploration, accessible routes, and year-round interest

  • International Rose Test Garden

    Best for gentle walking, photography, and city views

  • Memorials, Statues & Fountains

    Best for reflection, learning, quiet moments, and history 

  • Open Field

    Best for casual play, picnicking, and relaxing

  • Oregon Holocaust Memorial

    Best for reflection, learning, quiet moments, history and remembrance

  • Oregon Zoo

    Best for kids, families, and learning about animals and conservation

  • Picnic Tables & Shelters

    Best for resting, eating, and gathering with friends and family

  • Portland Japanese Garden

    Best for cultural connection, tranquil photography spots, and mindful walks through carefully composed landscape spaces

  • Reservoir

    Best for a quiet stroll as a stopover between nearby gardens and trails, skyline views and history

  • Restrooms

    Located throughout Washington Park, including near major attractions, plazas, and trail access points

  • Rose Garden Children's Park

    Best for families with toddlers through elementary-age kids who enjoy open-ended, imaginative play and longer play sessions

  • Tennis Courts

    Available for first-come, first-serve open-air matches

  • Trails

    Best for nature walks, quiet exploration, accessible routes, year-round interest

  • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial

    Best for quiet reflection, veterans and families, thoughtful learning, and honoring service and sacrifice 

  • World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

    Best for kids and families, rainy-day activities, indoor learning, sustainability and forestry topics

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