The many trails throughout the park were great and not very strenuous hiking. My only complaint is that the free map at the visitor's center did not have all the trails on it.

That is exactly what is so wonderful about Washington Park. There is a big city and hundreds of thousands of people, right close by. Few steps either way dictates urban life, or middle of the forest~ ~

free parking. clean welcoming & wonderful. Portland take a collective bow please. we will keep comin back!

Free tai chi Sunday mornings. Go for a run. Walk. Read. Just perfect! Portland is filled with beautiful parks, walk and see a park every few blocks. Second time to Portland, will be back.

I only saw the Zoo in Washington Park but it was quite nice to go. Apart from the animals, the forest paths and scenery was quite nice for a walk. The crowds weren't too bad even for a long weekend. Now, the animals. I was very lucky to see the animals on a sunny day because they were all out... More

Park is easy to reach in city, has Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Zoo, natural amphitheater with concerts in summer. Could spend days here very easily.

Washington Park is great place to for short hikes. There are lots of criss-crossing trails so you can go as far or a short as you like, but all so take a map with you since it can get confusing.

Visited this as part of a day tour. The park is beautiful and well laid out. Lot's of areas to walk, to sit and take in the garden views. Would ave liked to have spent more time in these gardens.

Who would believe that you could find a wonderful park with hiking trails, a rose garden, Japanese gardens, a zoo, a holocaust memorial, public tennis courts and beautiful Victorian houses within a short walk from downtown Portland or the Pearl and NW District known as Nob Hill! Beautiful year round with great views of Mt. Hood on clear days. You... More