Washington Park has been part of Portland since 1871. Over the years, land and attractions have been added. Today it is a community hub that contains some of Portland's most popular attractions.
Where is Washington Park
Washington Park is located west of downtown Portland, Oregon, on the north side of Highway 26.
Transportation & Parking in Washington Park
The public transportation plaza at Washington Park is served by TriMet's MAX Light Rail. Buses also stop at the MAX Plaza, as well as a few other locations in the park. During the summer months shuttles provides in-park transportation with stops at the MAX Plaza as well as the Portland Japanese Garden, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center. The Washington Park Zoo Railway runs between a station inside the Oregon Zoo and a station located on a hill above the International Rose Test Garden. The major parking lot, accessed by taking exit 72 of Highway 26, is convenient for those visiting the zoo, forestry center, or children's museum. Limited parking is available in other areas of Washington Park.
Fun Things to Do at Washington Park
