Washington Park

Washington Park is a park Portland located in United States.

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SW Sherwood Blvd (SW Kingston Dr) Portland , OR 97210 United States

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trails Japanese gardens roses picnics wild forest hiking fresh air playground scenic views park zoos trees attractions public art soccer fields museums festivities town
HISTORY

The park first opened in 1871 & was first known as City Park . John C. Olmsted gave the park its current name in 1909. It is also the site of Portland's first zoo .

Paulina Proa

It includes a zoo , forestry museum , arboretum, children's museum , rose garden , Japanese garden , soccer field , picnic areas , playgrounds , public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails .

Kevin Honaker

Must visit Japanese Gardens , then go explore the rest of the trails . Super easy trip from downtown with Trimet .

Ben Drucker

Incredible urban park with grass on the east side and wild forest and trails on the west

Jeremy Olson

Despite some current construction this park is still a must. Big enough to explore without hearing the jackhammers

Hannah Segall

Definitely a gorgeous area to live and walk around. The smell of the air is wonderful!

Alex Brehm

Don't miss the Japanese gardens and the International Rose Test Garden . Both must sees while in Portland.

Aubrie Johnson

If you enjoy birdwatching , best to come by on Sunday when the construction workers are off.

Marina Laduda

Go for a jog after a heavy dinner or bring some friends + beers for a chill picnic/hangout.

Anna James

Beautiful view of Mt. Hood on a clear day.

Peter Badovinatz

Rose Test garden , 10000 plants; Japanese Garden , trails , lots more

Jeri Beck

Plenty of stairs to get good exercise on.

R T

Amazing natural resource close to town . Fun place to play.

Stephen Perle

Astounding Japanese garden . Make sure to take a tour !

Theresa ????

The gorillas are a must see, so amazing to watch

Trina Unzicker

Simple but lovely playground for kids.

TriMet

TriMet is an easy way to get to Washington Park. Check out the deepest transit station in North America, the Washington Park MAX Station! Read more

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Featuring 400+ acres of trees , gardens , attractions & playgrounds , plus 15 miles of trails !

Roger Ma

Beware of the icy ground during winter!

Mary Dawson

Gorgeous rose gardens !

Colleen Showalter

Walking and hiking . Great picnic spots.

Paul Lewandowski

Big and green

Mary S

Huge park ! A great walk with pups

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

This park is like a dream come true

carrie kissell

stand underneath that fountain that never appears to be on ????

James

Super nice especially in early spring.

Jina Ellison

Great place to take professional pictures!

Becky Jackson

Here for the season opener of the Summer Festival with Linda Hornbuckle, Gene's colleague in the 'real' world

Prateek Katiyar

Nice place for a picnic

Maira McDermott

pick some blackberries!

Chris Trew

Rent is too high here but beds are warm.

W Urban

Don't pee in the Res.!!!

Olesya

Огромный парк для прогулок в любое время года ????

Gemita Godinez ????

Lindo lugar para un atardecer!!

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Great mid-level zoo. Very natural feel. Great variety of animals. Make a visit when I'm Portland. - Rich Peters

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9.1
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