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Washington Park

4033 SW Canyon Rd · Portland, OR

Why you should go…

Washington Park is a 410-acre public park in Portland, Oregon, home to the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, International Rose Test Garden, Hoyt Arboretum and World Forestry Center. It also has war memorials, playgrounds and more than 15 miles of hiking trails connecting to Forest Park. Explore Washington Park is the nonprofit that provides visitor information, a free seasonal shuttle and trip planning for the park.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Washington Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    World Forestry Center

    Under $25

    An interactive Portland museum in Washington Park teaching visitors about forests and sustainable forestry.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    International Rose Test Garden

    Free

    Portland's oldest continuously operating public rose garden, with skyline and Mount Hood views.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Date Night

    Portland Japanese Garden

    Under $25

    A meticulously tended traditional Japanese garden called one of the most authentic outside Japan.

    0.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Creo Chocolate

    $25–$50

    Bean to bar chocolate factory tours and tasting bar in Portland's Lloyd district.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Skeleton Key Odditorium

    Under $25

    An oddity museum and curiosity shop showcasing macabre antiques, sideshow history and gothic art in downtown Portland.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Oregon Zoo

    $25–$50

    A hillside zoo in Washington Park known for its elephants and a summer concert series.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this