Washington Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Washington Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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There’s no fee to visit Washington Park, as it’s a city park and is free to all. However, some attractions in the park—including the Oregon Zoo and the Portland Japanese Garden—do charge admission fees. Portland tours that visit the park typically start at around US$59–79 per person, depending on what they include.

While Washington Park is an attraction in and of itself, with beautiful grassy areas and forested trails, it’s also home to some of Portland’s most popular attractions. These include the Portland Japanese Garden, the International Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center, and the Hoyt Arboretum.

The best time of year to visit Washington Park is in late spring or summer, especially if you want to see the colorful roses in bloom at the International Rose Test Garden. Summers are particularly good, as there’s not much chance of rain; however, temperatures in July and August can get quite high.

Yes, there are events held at Washington Park throughout the year, particularly at the Portland Japanese Garden and the Oregon Zoo. Zoo events range from a summer concert series called Zoo Nights to a winter holiday light spectacle called Zoo Lights. Japanese Garden events typically honor Japanese traditions such as O-Bon and Children’s Day.

The easiest way to get to Washington Park is by joining a tour that includes transportation from downtown Portland. You can also take the MAX light rail train straight from downtown to a stop in front of the Oregon Zoo or take bus line 63 from downtown Portland into the park.