Washington Park Accessible Text Map

This text version describes the information shown on the Washington Park visual map. The map includes major park destinations, entrances, trails, paved trails, sidewalks, stairs, streets, restrooms, parking, public transit, Free Park Shuttle stops, walking estimates, riding estimates, and visitor amenities.

Use this page with the visual map when possible. The visual map provides the route layout. This text version provides the same key visitor information in a format that can be read with assistive technology.

On this map, “Gardens” refers to the Portland Japanese Garden and International Rose Test Garden area.

Major Destinations and Areas

Washington Park includes the following major destinations and visitor areas shown on the map:

  • Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

  • Portland Japanese Garden

  • International Rose Test Garden

  • Oregon Zoo

  • World Forestry Center

  • Oregon Holocaust Memorial

  • Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial

  • Archery Range

  • Rose Garden Children’s Park

  • Reservoir

  • Tennis Courts

  • Amphitheater

  • Secret Garden

  • Winter Garden

  • Stevens Pavilion

  • Redwood Deck

  • Wedding Meadow

  • Bristlecone Pine Trail

  • Wildwood Trailhead

  • Oregon Zoo Education Center

  • Discovery Museum

  • Elephant House

  • Open Field

Map Orientation

Washington Park is shown with Hoyt Arboretum on the west and central-left side of the map. The Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, MAX Station, and Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are shown in the southwest area. Portland Japanese Garden, International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Holocaust Memorial, Rose Garden Children’s Park, Reservoir, Tennis Courts, and Park Place Entrance are shown on the east and northeast side. The Archery Range is shown near the central and southeast area.

Entrances and Nearby Connections

The map shows the following entrances and nearby connections:

  • Burnside & Fischer Entrance

  • Fairview Entrance

  • Kingston Entrance

  • Park Place Entrance

  • Madison Entrance — walking and biking only

  • Burnside Entrance — walking and biking only

  • South Entrance

  • Barbara Walker Crossing

  • Connection to Pittock Mansion and Forest Park — 0.7-mile uphill hike from the Barbara Walker Crossing area

  • Connection to Pittock Mansion — 3-minute drive from the NW Barnes Road area

  • Connection to Goose Hollow MAX Station — 0.4-mile flat walk from the Madison Entrance area

  • Connection to Downtown Portland near SW Lewis & Clark

  • Connection to Downtown Portland along Highway 26

  • Connection to Beaverton and Hillsboro along Highway 26

  • Connection from Marquam Trail to 4T Trail near the south side of the map

Public Transit and Vehicle Access

  • TriMet MAX Station — Blue and Red Lines. The MAX station is located near the World Forestry Center and Oregon Zoo.

  • #63 bus stops are shown near the SW Kingston Avenue and Rose Garden area and near the Park Place area.

  • #20 bus stops are shown along West Burnside Street and near the Burnside Entrance area.

  • The map marks BIKETOWN parking, ride share pick-up, parking areas, and the Free Park Shuttle loop.

Major roads shown on the map include West Burnside Street, NW Barnes Road, SW Fischer Lane, SW Fairview Boulevard, SW Knights Boulevard, SW Kingston Drive, SW Kingston Avenue, SW Rose Garden Way, SW Sherwood Boulevard, SW Sacajawea Boulevard, SW Park Place, SW Madison Street, SW Lewis & Clark, and SW Tichner Drive.

Free Park Shuttle

The ADA-accessible Free Shuttle runs daily. It typically arrives at each stop about every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the time of year. Hours vary by season. For current hours and arrivals, visit explorewashingtonpark.org/free-shuttle.

The map shows the Free Park Shuttle loop connecting the following stops and areas:

  • World Forestry Center, MAX Light Rail Station, and Oregon Zoo

  • Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial

  • Hoyt Arboretum

  • SW Kingston & Tichner / Arlington Heights Neighborhood

  • Park Place Entrance

  • Oregon Holocaust Memorial

  • International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden

  • Archery Range

Riding Times From the TriMet MAX Station

Riding the full loop takes approximately 22 to 25 minutes.

  • 5 minutes to Hoyt Arboretum

  • 15 minutes to the Gardens

  • 20 minutes to Archery Range

Walking Times From the TriMet MAX Station

  • 2 minutes to World Forestry Center

  • 2 minutes to Oregon Zoo

  • 17 minutes / 0.8 mile to Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

  • 35 minutes / 1.7 miles to the Gardens

  • 40 minutes / 1.9 miles to Reservoir

Parking Areas

The map shows parking near the following areas:

  • Oregon Zoo — Lots A, B, and C

  • Veterans Lot near SW Knights Boulevard

  • Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

  • International Rose Test Garden / SW Sherwood Boulevard area

  • Rose Garden Children’s Park and Elephant House area

  • Park Place Entrance / SW Sacajawea Boulevard area

  • Archery Range

  • SW Fairview Boulevard and nearby trail areas

Restrooms and Amenities

The map legend states that all restrooms are accessible.

The map includes symbols for the following amenities:

  • Restrooms

  • All-gender restrooms

  • Seasonal restrooms

  • Information booths — seasonal

  • Picnic areas

  • Snacks and meals

  • Small bites

  • Seasonal small bites

  • Shops

  • Playground

  • BIKETOWN parking

  • Ride share pick-up

Amenities are shown near several major destinations, including the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, Archery Range, Elephant House, Rose Garden Children’s Park, and the MAX Station area.

Trails, Paths, and Stairs

The map distinguishes between the following route types:

  • Trail

  • Paved trail

  • Sidewalk

  • Stairs

  • Loop hike

  • Street

  • Free Shuttle Loop

Trails and paths shown on the map include:

  • Wildwood Trail

  • Marquam Trail

  • Maple Trail

  • Hawthorn Trail

  • Overlook Trail

  • Oak Trail

  • Fir Trail Loop

  • Spruce Trail

  • Redwood Trail

  • Creek Trail

  • White Pine Trail

  • Bristlecone Pine Trail

  • Beech Trail

  • Magnolia Trail

  • Madison Trail

  • MAC Trail

  • Canyon Path

  • Cloud Forest Walk

  • Stearns Road Azalea Walk

Area Descriptions

Hoyt Arboretum Area

Hoyt Arboretum is located on the west and central-left side of the map. Key points shown in this area include:

  • Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

  • Stevens Pavilion

  • Winter Garden

  • Bristlecone Pine Trail

  • White Pine Trail

  • Creek Trail

  • Redwood Trail

  • Spruce Trail

  • Fir Trail Loop

  • Oak Trail

  • Overlook Trail

  • Redwood Deck

  • Wedding Meadow

  • Picnic areas, parking, restrooms, small bites, and shuttle access near the Visitor Center and Stevens Pavilion

  • Burnside & Fischer Entrance and Fairview Entrance nearby

  • Wildwood Trail connections leading toward Pittock Mansion and Forest Park

Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, and MAX Station Area

This area is located in the southwest section of the map. Key points shown in this area include:

  • Oregon Zoo

  • Oregon Zoo Education Center

  • World Forestry Center

  • Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial

  • Discovery Museum

  • Wildwood Trailhead

  • MAX Station

  • Parking Lots A, B, and C

  • Veterans Lot

  • South Entrance

  • Marquam Trail connection

  • Free shuttle stop, transit, information, restrooms, food, shop, and parking icons shown in this area

Gardens and Park Place Area

This area is located on the east and northeast side of the map. Key points shown in this area include:

  • International Rose Test Garden

  • Portland Japanese Garden

  • Rose Garden Children’s Park

  • Oregon Holocaust Memorial

  • Reservoir

  • Tennis Courts

  • Amphitheater

  • Secret Garden

  • Elephant House

  • Open Field

  • Picnic areas A, B, C, and D

  • Kingston Entrance, Park Place Entrance, Madison Entrance, and Burnside Entrance

  • Restrooms, seasonal restrooms, small bites, seasonal small bites, shop, information, BIKETOWN parking, bus stops, picnic areas, playground, and parking shown in this area

Archery Range and Central Park Area

This area is located east and southeast of Hoyt Arboretum and west of the gardens. Key points shown in this area include:

  • Archery Range

  • Free shuttle stop nearby

  • Parking nearby

  • Picnic area, restroom, all-gender restroom, and ride share pick-up icons shown nearby

  • Wildwood Trail and Loop Hike shown nearby

  • SW Kingston Drive and the Free Shuttle Loop passing through this area

Map Legend

The visual map uses symbols and line styles for the following:

  • Information Booth — seasonal

  • Parking

  • Free Shuttle Stop

  • TriMet MAX Station — Blue and Red Lines

  • #63 Bus Stop

  • #20 Bus Stop

  • BIKETOWN Parking

  • Ride Share Pick-Up

  • Shop

  • Restroom — all restrooms are accessible

  • All-Gender Restroom

  • Seasonal Restroom

  • Picnic Area

  • Snacks and Meals

  • Small Bites

  • Seasonal Small Bites

  • Playground

  • Trail

  • Paved Trail

  • Sidewalk

  • Stairs

  • Loop Hike

  • Street

  • Free Shuttle Loop

For additional help navigating the park feel free to contact us at 503-319-0999.

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