My experience here was amazing. The parking was, fairly, easy. I was able to take so many great pictures and hike! Theres a playground for kids, which is great! Theres really something to do for everybody.

There is a tremendous amount this place has to offer to the community! I spent a day between the Japanese Gardens, the Rose Test Gardens (and its amphitheater), the Secret Garden, and the Holocaust Memorial; yet I feel there is still much to explore! Parking was scarce & $2 an hour or $8 for the day, but worth it considering all but the Japanese Gardens was free. I observed a huge and elaborate childrens playground with a large covered picnic shelter, and a tennis court. There are ample seating areas, and diverse well-kept plants everywhere. There is something here for everyone of all ages.

What a great Park with plenty to see! There a vast Rose Garden, a Japanese garden, an arboretum, tennis courts, a Holocaust Memorial, a Washington State monument, and more! Its bicycle, runner, and pedestrian friendly.There are also great neighborhoods with good dining that surround each side of the park.

Zoo lights drive thru was great. So many wonderful lights. Only wished we couldve seen some animals A plus... way warmer than walking!! Id do this every year.

Zoo lights! Wonderful 30 min drive thru park with great lights. Bring your own hot chocolate and cookies, its worth every minute.

This years zoo lights that allow people and their families to drive through the zoo was amazing. Every time you rounded a corner you thought youd be done and then it just kept going and going. I spent a half-hour driving through the zoo looking at lights of every kind of animal imaginable it was magic!

We had a perfect fall day! Spent 2 hours in the Japanese Garden and it was beautiful!

I love Washington park theirs lot to see and a nice place to sit in quite and think

Best thing to happen from COVID-19 is drive thru zoo lights, no wasting your night standing in line for the bus, then for entry, then for the train. Please keep this version for all of us that HATE lines, this is SO much better.

Amazing park to walk, cycle or run. One of favourite parks in Oregon. There are bike racks to rent if you are visiting like I am. :)

This place was pretty amazing. Fine art displays near the well hung elephant. Lol some of the places are closed off right now due to covid19 but I think its completely worth the 30 or so dollars for admission. Its outside and free from stress.

We had a nice time walking through the gardens. It was nice and cool in the shade of the trees for being a hotter day. The grounds were immaculately kept and left me feeling a calm serenity. We would definitely go back and visit again.

All I can say is that if youve never visited Oregon, you MUST. Ive lived in the northeast my entire life and had absolutely no idea of the perfection that is the Pacific Northwest. WOW. Washington Park was incredible. The trails are straight from a storybook and will take you past the most incredibly beautiful trees youve ever seen. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.

Get outside when you can. Excellent, Portland scenic walks. When zoo is open, animals seem more active w fewer humans!

Lots of beautiful hikes. The rose garden was in full bloom and was beautiful. Helpful staff with a great shuttle service in case you get tired. Easy to get to using the Max blue line. Too busy to do the zoo. Next time.

A lot of people, confusing parking. Rose garden is amazingly beautiful, yet very disorganized. I could not see any rime or reason why they are put together. But definitely worth the visit.Japanese garden is great and relaxing. It is expensive.Definitely do not miss Bonsai exhibition.Holocaust memorial is a must! It is somber, and designed with great care!

A beautiful place. We were visiting from Tampa FL and stop by prior to attending the Portland Japaneses Garden, which is just across the street. A nice place to enjoy a day outside. Lots of gorgeous roses in many colors. There also seems to be staggered out seating staged area for events.

This was a very nice area, with some great trails. This isnt a deep in the woods type of area and at times you can hear traffic surrounding, thats the only bad part. But the trails are nice and its close to the zoo, Japanese gardens and few memorials. Definitely a great place to visit for multiple things to do.PRO TIP - So when I visited we had rented a car, and paid for parking near the zoo. If youre going to just walk the trails drive and find parking next to a trails entrance for FREE.

I didnt realize this park was here. I was waiting for my 1030 time slot at the Japanese garden and decided to take a stroll across the road to see what others were looking at. Im not crazy about roses but this beautiful garden with row after row of of different types of roses was something to see. They have picnic tables just before you enter. This garden is amazing and I cant imagine taking another trip to the Japanese garden without taking more time to stop and smell dozens of roses here. It was like something out of a book. I definitely have a greater appreciation for these flowers.

The zoo is very nice they are taking very good precautions with covid. A lot of the zoo is closed.

Beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the fall colors.

The best zoo in the whole world...period.

The rose gardens are beautiful.I need to come explore the rest of the park

Very good place to visit with family friends or by yourself, a Variety of things to do, The Zoo, Childrens Museum, and the park.

They have done very good with the social distance thing everybody visiting was very respectful and all the employees were very nice and a great day

This park is beautiful! Lush and green with lots of trails and even a free archery range. I went on a Saturday so the park was very full, and parking was tight. This park houses the Japanese garden and rose garden, make sure you buy your tickets online as entry is limited due to coronavirus. Oh and if your driving please pay attention to the road that goes around the park is very windy!

Beautiful place with different scenery to admire, free tennis courts and very clean. No solicitors or garbage. I plan on coming back next time Im in Portland

Beautiful .. stunning. SO MUCH TO see. PUBLIC transportation takw the 63 shuttle. And the red or Blue line will take you directly to the Zoo.

Oregon Zoo is a good Covid-Conscious activity for kids. Many exhibits are recently remodeled and several other upgrades are nearing completion. If you havent visited for awhile, its definitely worth a fresh look!

A lovely outing. I first visited (I grew up it the west hills of Portland) on my bike with a friend at 14 years old. Probably 50 years ago. Sometimes we would ride the Zoo train here. Sometimes drove. Or walked from downtown. Beautiful views and the Japanese Gardens. Really a must visit place for visitors to Portland.

Absolutely beautiful zoo. The downside is currently some exhibits are closed due to construction, that has been delayed due to covid-19. Buying tickets online is fast and simple. Five stars when construction is comple

The Japanese Gardens are easily one of the most beautiful places in Portland. You can stroll around various small waterfalls and bridges. During spring and fall are the best times to visit but also the most busy so get there early!

Great place for cyclists and runners (or walkers) to get some fresh air and encounter nature! I took these on my last bike ride up there and I can’t tell you how peaceful and nice a ride through here is like... I highly encourage people to come out to Washington park and really check it out!!

You cant go wrong strolling -- or hiking -- this gorgeous park, its huge rose garden, its stunning Japanese Garden, and trails that continue on for 20 miles into the woodsy wilderness of neighboring McClay and Forest Parks. In summer, hop on a slow train to the zoo, a mile away through the forest.

Visited the Oregon Zoo - part of Washington Park. Pay to park at the meter or from your phone. (This comes in handy when you spend longer in the zoo than anticipated and you can add more time from wherever you are.) Zoo exhibits were clean and well kept. Large variety of animals with new areas under construction. Informative sign boards with lots of activities and spaces designed for kids of all ages. Snacks and food available for purchase throughout the zoo. Prices are higher than I preferred but not higher than expected. Pathways and exhibits are easy to access with stroller or wheelchair. The only thing I raised my eyebrows at was the train ride. $4 per person for a six minute loop. It was fun, but not worth the money in my opinion. Overall great space to visit.

Love a good park. Well maintained and welcoming. Bring the whole family, or just yourself. its great for both.

WOW! What a jewel. I was not expecting so much. The Rose garden was the best and biggest Ive ever seen. Unfortunately, I only had a short time to enjoy the park before my flight out. Well worth seeing.

Beautiful park in the heart of the city. Plenty of trails, bike paths, and the scenery is unmatched. World famous Japanese Rose Gardens and the Oregon Zoo!

Gorgeous park, easy to park but does cost. Well-paved and signed so you can take a quick stroll or walk/hike longer.

Roses everywhere! As far as the eye can see! Every color imaginable rolling along pathways through the park.On Sundays there are free concerts in the stadium seating of the park. This week was Opera with an orchestra. Sometimes there are other bands, sometimes a DJ.Such a cool place to visit, take in the flowers, relax to some music or just wander about.Gorgeous setting!

What a great place to get away from city life on the outskirts of city life hustle and bustle.All staff was cordial, knowledgeable and friendly. Offering maps and opinions.We saw the amazing rose garden and then hiked for a few hours.Breathtaking and well kept land everywhere. We navigated trail system for all skill levels. Super views of city.Dont miss out if you need to put in a few steps after all the good food and drink in Portland.

Fantastic any time of years, lots of trails long and short. Fall colors are spectacular, and the spring blooms are delightful, and summer is cool and oeaceful

The Oregon Zoo is a great zoo! So much to do, so many awsome animals. There Elephants are amazing! Brand new construction going on to add more awesome exhibits to the zoom. Pricing is great! Food is great, pricing is not bad. Bring snacks if you are on a budget.

Beautiful park filled with roses. Many other places to visit while here. Make sure to stop and smell the roses

One of my all time favorite places to go visit in Portland. Pretty big and very beautiful fir a city park. Its got do many things to see if its your first or 100th time. Peaceful and charming. Roses are my favorite flower and the rose gardens are there. A must see if visiting The Rose City!

We actually visited the Japanese garden. It was beautiful as always. If youve never been then youre really missing out. This is one of Portlands premier spots to experience.

Im not sure if today was just a perfect day but the rose garden was SO beautiful. There was a good amount of people but Im honestly not surprised that everyone took advantage of the day.

Nice and well kept hiking trails. Not too crowded, especially convenient since DT PDX is less than 10 minutes away by car.PDX = Portland in case you didnt know!

Washington Park is one of the most unique and incredibly action packed parks have ever been to in my life. There are so many things you can do and see here, you wont be able to fit them all into a day to truly appreciate them. The Portland Japanese garden is my favorite Japanese garden outside of Japan. The Rose Garden is beautiful and everything is in bloom, and free to access. The Oregon Zoo is a great value and has some fantastic exhibits and great animals to look at. The Hoyt Arboretum is also free to visit, and has many trails lined with beautiful trees.

Such an amazing zoo, even with the construction. And since they couldnt hide it, they incorporated the vehicles into the zoo tour by giving them zoo like genus and species designations. Just so creative!

The new bridge over Burnside on the Wildwood trail is a tremendous improvement. No more playing trigger while crossing the road. And its a beautiful bridge that fits perfectly.

Lots of hiking. Beautiful day ! Need to go back.

What a really beautiful, serene place! Right next to the free rose garden, this is not free but worth every penny. I would suggest spending about ~2hrs here if you can, maybe the day if you just wanna sit and relax in a zen like fashion. You really feel like you escaped it all here, the surroundings are so amazing and perfectly tailored. Tons of walking and tons and tons of steps, even more fun!!!

Fantastic hiking trails give me somethings new everytime. Love this place!

Best place to get my mind at ease and reach my peace of mind after work and the uncertainty of the future days ahead.

Gorgeous grounds. Loved the Holocaust Memorial. Walked through some beautiful forest.

Maybe its just our unlucky timing, but, the last three times we have been there they had different animal areas being remodeled. This time the elephants and the primates! Two of my favorite sections. But, hey, Im 60 years old and I have been going there for at least 50 of those years. But Ive taken my kids occasionally for the last 30 years and now Im wanting to let my grandchildren enjoy it! Im sure glad I made it in time to get an electric scooter to use!

What a peaceful place. This was my 1st visit. We missed the full fall colors by a week or two but still worth the trip. Id love to see it in every season.

You can wander around for hours and never get tired of all the beauty and quiet peacefulness

Went to the Japanese garden. $20.00 to get in and $2.00 parking. Worth the money. Lovely calming grounds.

Overall nice place to visit. Pay to park takes coins or card. Worth it. Warning that it is a touristy place during certain seasons.

There are so many fun places in Washington Park. Of course theres the rose garden and the Japanese garden, the zoo and the museums. The Hoyt Arboretum is really a gem and connects to the larger Forest Park trail network. You could easily spend the day exploring the various trails and attractions.

Great place! Its very relaxing, huge park and beautiful flowers.

This park as a whole has so much to do. With several gardens, a nice playground, and many trails you can waste a whole day exploring and not see it all. Also the transit system will get you there.

Went to the rose test garden, clean and fun and beautiful, but not many presentational elements.

The Oregon zoo is incredible, thier is a lot to see, do, and learn their.Although I dont know how the stay in business. Ive been there about half a dozen time, But I think I only paid once. They have free days or reduced price days. I didnt know it the first time. Still have to pay for parking though.

Beautiful and huge park, with so much to see.

Great zoo. A definite must visit if youre in the Portland area. Its like a walk in the park with all of the greenery. Plenty of open spaces for the animals, and several attractions where you can get very close to the animals. They provide times for feedings so you can plan your day to watch some of the animals being fed.Two more attractions are currently being built. The money habitat exhibit will be ready next year and the polar bear exhibit will be ready in 2021. You can easily spend several hours here. Currently they still have their Christmas lights up, and do a light show in the evening.

A very large beautiful Vietnam Veterans memorial. Lots of walking paths.

Beautiful old trees. Nice walkways. And a real cute Cottage looking bathroom

It would be cool to be able to explore everything it has to offer, but it seems like every time we go we miss something. Any way we could get an insiders point of view and where to go and what to do to get the most out of our day? Maps, t shirts, water bottles.....anything would help. Thanks! Love the park!

Awesome! I love Washington Park... I was at the Rose Garden, also... And smelled some wonderful, beautiful flowers... There was one purple one that smelled the best and was very gorgeous!

A great place to go when youd like a peaceful & gorgeous little break from the hustle and bustle.

Washington park is wonderful! From the astoundingly beautiful rose garden, Hoyt Arboretum and its miles of trails, to the Oregon Zoo and the Childrens museum.Washington park has something for everyone.

Beautiful rose gardens, cool amphitheater, close to the arboretum which has great hikes!

Excellent park with lots of great facilities and services! I often visit the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden, but all the facilities are top-notch. Also, the park is a great place to go for a hike or just be outside in Portland. Whether youre just visiting the city or youre a long term resident, Washington Park is a fantastic place to visit.

It was nice to get back to the zoo, and this rating is because if the lack of staff to keep people from taking off there masks. There were several occasions where people would not have a mask on and walk almost within inches of others. There was very limited enforcement, and none at choke points.

Beautiful park. Well kept and amazing sights and smells from the rose garden. 15/10 would recommend this park.

Worth the visit! So beautiful and peaceful!

This is a beautiful park with something for everyone. Arboretum, Rose garden, Japanese Garden, a zoo, and forest views on winding paths through the forest of towering trees is a wonderland for nature lovers, yet very close to downtown Portland. Enjoy!

Love the beautiful plants especially in the Autumn

Love this place so much I got married here.

Great place to get some food when nobody else is open! The calamari was on point (especially the sauce) and Reuben was great as well. Staff was patient and water/drinks were always full.

Must go! Spent 2 hours here and loved it. So calming and beautiful. Place to eat and plenty to see have to pay for parking but worth it. Great view of the city. 16.95 for adults and then goes down from there for kids and seniors

So many things to do here! Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and Hoyt Arboretum are what we chose to do for the bulk of a Wednesday in August. Everything is so pretty. Crowds were most dense at the rose garden. We were at the Arboretum for two hours and saw a total of TWO other people.

Went to the rose gardens. A bit late in the year so it wasnt as splendid or fragrant as can be but still lovely.

Beautiful park! So many places to visit within the park! It is definitely worth a visit when you visit Portland! I found the International Rose Test Garden amazing and so peaceful! We went to the zoo as well, and one of the little parks for my kids to run off some energy. The whole place is beautiful and I would love to go back sometime to explore more!

We have had a membership for several years, as a single mom the zoo is an inexpensive and educational way to entertain my kids. We pack a backpack cooler to have a picnic lunch on their beautiful and spacious grassy area. They have done a fantastic job facilitating a Social distancing friendly visit. Of course some exhibits and interactive activities are closed, but there are many exhibits still open. The directions are well marked and there are cute little paws stickers to remind guests what not to touch (for Covid safety reasons) as well as handwashing stations and sanitizing stands all over the zoo. This was our first visit back to the zoo since pre Covid and we are more than excited, and I feel comfortable with their safety measures, to be able to start visiting regularly again.

Such a great spot for an evening walk, date or a whole family outing. Lots of little areas to expo lore and the rose gardens are simply enchanting. Went a few times and enjoyed every experience. Taking all my friend who come visit from out of town there.

Great trail system - you can start anywhere and easily find your way back with well marked signage. My personal favorite is the archery range!

This is an urban park with a collection of gardens, tennis courts, playgrounds etc. We went to the Rose and Japanese garden. The gardens are very well maintained and are very serene. There is paid parking in the park but can get crowded in the weekends. Also, look for offers and discounts for entry to some of the gardens if youre a student, a BofA customer etc.

The old steam engine is amazing. Its so fun to see how far weve come as far a commerce and logistics go

Great park with many different areas for picnics or garden walks alongside recreational activities like tennis and hiking.

Beautiful park in Oregon and its free entrance. Full of Roses and different kind of trees. I also recomend going to the Japanese Garden close by. Its around $16 but its worth it. They also have a Zoo too.

Explored for a few hours before my friends were exhausted and hungry. I could have walked for another four hours and still been amazed at the breadth and depth of the park.

Amazingly diverse walk. Rose garden smells amazing. Holocaust Memorial is done really well and nice to see so many people taking a moment to reflect.

This park is huge and you could spend days in here. We arrive by Max line and use park shuttles to get around. Coming to Portland land at first week of August, wow so many roses specially at free International Test Roses Garden. Japanese Garden is awesome that you must see if you love nature. There is small zoo, Vietnamese memorial park, etc.

Roses are in bloom. Japanese Garden has reopened. I park once and see both places. Crowds are lighter in the morning. Use the website to reserve a ticket timed entrance to the Japanese Gsrden. A true urban oasis.

Absolutely stunning. The pictures will speak for themselves.

Pretty cool and huge park! I did archery at this place but there are so many different activities to do such as museums and hikes. Good to take a family, date, or whatever. Definitely visit here if youre into nature and in Oregon.