EXPLORE THE PARK
Military & Veterans
Washington Park honors its veteran community year-round, from admission benefits at several Park attractions to accessible pathways near popular memorials.
Admission
Several paid attractions in Washington Park periodically offer free or reduced admission for veterans and active-duty military on select days, such as Veterans Day. Policies vary by attraction and may change seasonally. Visitors should check each attraction’s official website for current eligibility and details.
All year: World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum offers free admission for active-duty military members and veterans.
All year: Oregon Zoo offers $3 off regular admission for active-duty military members and veterans who show a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification.
On Veterans Day: Portland Japanese Garden offers free admission for active military personnel, military veterans and their families who accompany them. Families of deployed military personnel also get free admission to the Garden on Veterans Day.
Rose Festival Fleet Week: Portland Japanese Garden offers free admission for all active military personnel. To receive free admission, active members of the military must show a military ID, discharge papers or other official military identification.
Parking & Accessibility
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There are 19 parking spaces at the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and 40 spaces (8 ADA-accessible) at the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial. All spaces require payment.
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The memorial includes paved pathways with moderate slopes, designed to be navigable for many visitors using mobility devices. Some sections involve gradual elevation changes. While the entire loop may feel challenging for some visitors, partial access to the memorial experience is possible from multiple entry points. Benches near the path provide resting spots for those who need them, and interpretive signage is placed at a readable height.
The nearby parking area includes designated accessible parking spaces, and the route from the parking lot to the memorial is barrier-free.
The ADA-accessible Washington Park Free Shuttle stops at the memorial.
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The memorial includes paved pathways suitable for most mobility devices, with seating available for rest and reflection. Part of the memorial is uneven cobblestone. The surrounding paths within Washington Park are a mix of paved and gently sloped routes. The Washington Park Free Shuttle is ADA-accessible and provides nearby access points for visitors arriving via transit.