# Explore Washington Park

> Explore Washington Park is the official visitor guide to Washington Park, a free 410-acre public Park two miles west of downtown Portland, Oregon. It helps locals and visitors plan a trip, get around, and discover its gardens, museums, zoo, trails, and memorials. The nonprofit Explore Washington Park runs the Park's visitor services and Free Shuttle Loop.

Key facts:

- Open daily 5am - 10pm and free to enter. Visitor Services run 10am - 4pm daily.
- Paid attractions: Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, and World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. Free to visit: International Rose Test Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, memorials, trails, and playgrounds.
- Parking is paid and limited, so transit is often easier. TriMet MAX Blue and Red lines reach Washington Park Station.
- The Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop is a free, ADA-accessible loop connecting the major attractions.

## Plan a visit

- [Hours & Fees](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/hours-fees): Hours, admission, and parking fees.
- [By Public Transit](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/by-transit): MAX light rail and bus routes.
- [Parking](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/parking): Rates, lots, and payment info.
- [Free Shuttle Loop](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/free-shuttle): Stops, live tracking, and hours.
- [Itinerary Explorer](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/itineraries): Plans for families, hikers, and quick visits.

## Explore

- [Attractions & Amenities](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/explore): Gardens, zoo, museums, memorials, and trails.
- [Digital Maps](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/digital-maps): Interactive Park map and shuttle route

## Optional

- [FAQs](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/faqs): Common visitor questions.
- [Discounts & Free Resources](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/discounts-free-resources): Reduced-cost tickets and transit.
- [Accessibility](https://explorewashingtonpark.org/accessibility): Accessible shuttles, trails, and amenities.