Experts' Choice Award Washington Park
What the experts agree on
This 410-acre West Hills park packs days' worth of exploring into one visit—celebrated gardens, a zoo, and the stunning International Rose Garden are standouts. Fall visits to the Hoyt Arboretum's 12 miles of trails are especially rewarding.
“This park has enough sights and attractions that it’s easy to spend a full day here. If time is short, though, focus on the International Rose Garden.”
– Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hoyt Arboretum showcases more than 1000 species of native and exotic trees and has 12 miles of walking trails. It's prettiest in the fall." Full review
Where "Washington Park is set on 546 acres on the city’s West Hills, where it overlooks downtown Portland and east beyond into the mountains." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Unlike Forest Park, most of Washington Park has been landscaped to serve as a setting for its acclaimed gardens, zoo and nature-related attractions. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "You could spend days and days exploring this spectacular 410-acre city park, one of Portland’s oldest and most beautiful, and easily accessed from downtown." Full review
Frommer's "Portland is justly proud of its green spaces, and foremost among them is Washington Park." Full review
"The park also has ballfields, tennis courts, picnic areas and a large playground, making it the epicenter of Portland's family friendly outdoorsy activities"
Independent "The park itself, with party piece rose gardens and beehive hairdo shrubbery, is a museum of living trees, where hiking trails unlock views of Downtown Portland and the meandering..."
Lonely Planet "Tame and well-tended Washington Park contains several key attractions within its 410 acres of greenery. The International Rose Test Garden is the centerpiece of Portland's famous rose..."
Top 10 parks in Portland, Oregon
June 22, 2021
National Geographic
