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Washington Park

SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 823-2525
Ranked #2 of 297 attractions in Portland
5.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Parks, Gardens, Zoos
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: This popular park offers miles of trails, an extensive rose garden, a large Japanese garden and a zoo.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

great hiking trails (moderate urban forest scene) for people who can get beyond the well tended rose gardens and Japanese gardens. Connections with Forest Park and up to the zoo and forestry center make this a must do. More

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Sudbury, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

the International Rose Test Garden was spectacular even though it was not in full bloom More

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canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

A week too early(May 14th) for roses but lots of Rhodos blooming and Wisteria. Grounds looked beautiful. Not too crowded, except for Japanese Garden. More

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Olympia, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It's a must see. Amazing views and cool gardens. The house was a amazing. It's worth making the trip! More

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Jacksonville, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Another one of Portland's gems. Bring your walking shoes...there's a lot of area to cover. More

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Seattle
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Tall firs, breathtaking views, right smack dab in the middle of Portland's metro area. Here you find the zoo, the Japanese Gardens, and miles of trails through breathtaking scenery. You can get lost in the wilderness and be right in the middle of Portland. More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Loved the Japanese garden, play area for kids, walking paths, arboretum, everything. You may have to walk to get to everything you want to see but it is all worth it. Spectacular gardens close to downtown. We spent several hours over 2 days exploring and could have easily spent several more hours there. More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

lots to see and do and be with nature in the city. it would talk serveral days to see it all More

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Baltimore, Maryland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I love this place. Walk around the wold wood trail to forest park More

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Portland OR
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

It's a bit of a hike from downtown (you can drive up) walking through well-kept neighborhood, the view from the top is fantastic. There are outside concerts during the summer. More

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