PLAN YOUR VISIT

Washington Park Hours & Fees

Washington Park is open [[park_hours]] and is free to enter for everyone.

Enjoy open green spaces, trails, and viewpoints at no cost. Individual attractions may carry separate fees. Use the links below to find the most up-to-date information directly from each location.

Attraction Hours & Fees

General hours and pricing are listed below. Because hours and pricing can change seasonally, the most accurate details are available directly from each attraction. Use the links to plan your visit and check what’s free, what’s paid, and any seasonal changes. Discounts are available for qualifying visitors.

Icon ATTRACTION HOURS FEES Link
Archery Range [[park_hours]] Range is free View Details
Free Shuttle Loop Summer: [[free_shuttle_hours_summer]]
Winter: [[free_shuttle_hours_winter]]		 Free View Details
Hoyt Arboretum Trails: [[park_hours]]
Visitor Center: [[hoyt_visitor_hours]]		 Trails are free
Some paid events		 View Details
International Rose Test Garden Grounds: [[park_hours]]
Store: [[rose_store]]		 Garden is free
Paid tours available		 View Details
Memorials, Statues & Fountains [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Open Field [[park_hours]] Free
Paid reservations available		 View Details
Oregon Holocaust Memorial [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Oregon Zoo Hours vary by season. Current hours: [[zoo_hours]], last entry at [[zoo_last_entry]]. Plan ahead by purchasing timed-entry tickets in advance online. [[zoo_cost]]
Free for infants 0–1		 View Details
Picnic Tables & Shelters [[park_hours]] Free
Paid reservations available		 View Details
Portland Japanese Garden Public: Hours vary by season. Current hours: [[pjg_open]], last entry at [[pjg_last_entry]]. Plan ahead by purchasing timed-entry tickets in advance online.
Members: [[pjg_members]]		 [[pjg_cost]]
Free for kids 5 & under		 View Details
Reservoir Currently under construction Free View Details
Restrooms [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Rose Garden Children's Park [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Tennis Courts [[park_hours]] Free
Paid reservations available		 View Details
Trails [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Vietnam Veterans Memorial [[park_hours]] Free View Details
Visitor Info Booths Memorial Day – Labor Day
[[visitor_services_hours]]		 Free View Details
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum 10am – 4pm Saturday – Sunday. Closed weekdays through Aug 18. [[wfc_cost]]
Free for veterans & military		 View Details

Parking Rates in Washington Park

Parking in Washington Park is limited, paid and enforced. Rates and enforcement are managed by the City of Portland and may vary by season or event. 

When parking is limited, consider alternative ways to get here such as TriMet and then using our Free Shuttle Loop to get around the park. 

Parking is available during park open hours 5am–10pm daily, though visitors and vehicles in Lots A, B, and C may stay later during approved evening events.

Standard parking rates:

  • $2.40 per hour

  • $9.60 maximum per day

  • Rates and hours may change during special events. Check pay stations for current information.

More Parking Info
Aerial view of a Washington Park parking lot, next to current parking rate information.
Visitors at the World Forestry Center in summer, next to information about Washington Park discount programs.

Programs & Discounts

Washington Park prioritizes economic accessibility. Several partners offer programs that lower or eliminate cost barriers for visitors including: 

  • Subsidized transit programs for underserved communities 

  • Arts for All, offering $5 admission at participating cultural institutions

  • Free community events and classes offered throughout the year

  • Washington Park Free Shuttle, providing ADA-accessible service throughout the Park

These programs support visitors who rely on public transportation, families watching their budget, and anyone looking for affordable ways to experience the Park. 

Special Programs Details & Eligibility