Memorials, Statues & Fountains
Know Before You Go
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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.
The Washington Park Free Shuttle runs on a continuous hop-on, hop-off loop, providing convenient access to many key destinations in the Park, including many memorials, statues & fountains.
Plan Your Visit
Many memorials and sculptures sit along major walking routes, making it easy to explore a handful in a single visit. Popular sites include the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, and the Sacagawea Memorial. Historic fountains and sculptures—some dating back to the late 1800s—offer additional points of interest, especially near Stearns Canyon, the Rose Garden, and central park boulevards. All locations are free to visit during regular park hours.
Fun Fact
Chiming Fountain, located at the junction of SW Sacajawea and SW Sherwood Boulevards, is one of Portland’s oldest public artworks.
Getting Here
Points of interest are located throughout the park. View and download a digital park map.
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Take the Red Line or Blue Line to Washington Park Station. Take the elevator to the station plaza. From here, board the Washington Park Free Shuttle which stops at every major attraction in the park, including the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial and Oregon Holocaust Memorial.
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Take TriMet Bus 63 from downtown to the SW Rose Garden Way & Sherwood stop near the International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden. From here, you can board the Washington Park Free Shuttle, which stops at every major attraction in the Park.
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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, which stops at every major attraction in the Park.
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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, which stops at every major attraction in the Park.
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Washington Park's boundaries meet Portland's street grid in a few key places, and several car-free trails lead into the Park from surrounding neighborhoods, making it easy to explore on foot. Several popular Park entrances:
Park Place Entrance: This picturesque entrance on Park Place features the historic Lewis & Clark column. If you continue on the path, you’ll pass the Sacagawea Statue, Chiming Fountain, shaded picnic tables, and a kids’ play area before reaching the newly restored Reservoir and entering the heart of Washington Park.
Madison Entrance / Madison Street Trail: Start at the west end of SW Madison St, near the Goose Hollow MAX station. The trail offers a gentle, tree-lined climb to the Reservoir. From there, follow SW Sacajawea Boulevard west to the Rose Garden area and other Park attractions.
Burnside Entrance / Stearns Canyon Trail: This paved, car-free trail starts off W Burnside St near NW 23rd Ave and gradually climbs approximately 0.3 miles through a shady canyon toward the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, where you can board the Washington Park Free Shuttle, which stops at every major attraction in the Park.
Learn more about getting here on foot or see a digital map of the park.
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Washington Park's boundaries meet Portland's street grid in a few key places, and several car-free trails lead into the Park from surrounding neighborhoods, making it easy to explore on foot. Several popular Park entrances:
Park Place Entrance: This is the most popular bike approach from the city center. The climb from SW Jefferson onto SW Park Place is short but steep—about 600 feet of gain in under two miles.
Madison Entrance / Madison Street Trail: Follow SW Madison St west until it turns into a trail entrance at the edge of the Park. The paved Madison Street Trail offers a gentle, green-lined climb, open to cyclists and pedestrians only.
Burnside Entrance / Stearns Canyon Trail: This paved, car-free trail starts off W Burnside St near NW 23rd Ave and gradually climbs approximately 0.3 miles through a shady canyon toward the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, where you can board the Washington Park Free Shuttle, which stops at every major attraction in the Park.
Fairview Entrance / SW Fairview Blvd: Fairview connects smoothly from Skyline, Burnside, and the West Hills’ neighborhood grid, making it a popular approach for experienced riders. The grade is consistent but challenging, with narrow shoulders in places and a few blind curves. As you near the Park, traffic stays light, but visibility is limited.
Learn more about getting here by bike or see a digital map of the park.
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If you’re planning to come by car or rideshare, be prepared for limited parking and high demand on sunny days and during special events. Traffic to and within the Park can be slow on peak days, so plan extra time and consider taking transit and getting around using the Washington Park Free Shuttle for a less stressful, car-free visit.
Parking is paid and enforced throughout the Park, and designated rideshare zones are located near many popular park attractions.
Transit Tip
Several statues and monuments are located at the north end of the Park, about a 1-mile walk from the Goose Hollow MAX station. Take the MAX Blue or Red Line one stop east of the Park to Goose Hollow station at SW Jefferson St.
Getting Around
Pair your visit with another nearby attraction using the Washington Park Free Shuttle for a car-free day in the Park.
The Free Shuttle Loop connects every major attraction on a continuous free loop. Hop on and hop off using this free service to explore multiple destinations, including many popular monuments, statues & fountains, in one visit—without the hassle of parking or navigation.
Accessibility
Many memorials—including the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and several historic fountains—sit along paved or gently sloped paths. Others may require traveling across older walkways or varied terrain. Visitors using mobility devices may want to begin near plazas or visitor centers for the smoothest approaches.
Trip Tip
Give yourself time to explore at your own pace. Pairing a walk through the memorials with nearby viewpoints or gardens can offer a thoughtful break between destinations. Interpretive details, inscriptions, and artistic craftsmanship reward slow moments and closer attention.
Featured Memorials, Statues & Fountains
Washington Park’s memorials, statues, and fountains trace the evolution of the Park’s stewardship and Portland’s public art history.
