Explore Washington Park acknowledges that the Portland metro area and Washington Park rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River (Portland Indian Leaders Roundtable, 2018). We thank the descendants of these tribes for being the original stewards and protectors of this land. We acknowledge that Portland has a thriving Native American community today, with descendants of more than 380 federally recognized tribes represented in the urban Portland metropolitan area. We also acknowledge the systemic policies of genocide, relocation, and assimilation that impact many Indigenous/Native American families today. We respect the work of Indigenous leaders and families, and pledge to make ongoing efforts to recognize their knowledge, creativity, and resilience.
Explore Washington Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to connecting people with the culture, diversity, and wonder of nature in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to provide an accessible, inclusive, and cohesive experience for all who visit Portland’s destination park. We are guided by the following principles: We are caretakers of the natural world. We eliminate barriers that exclude. We are stewards of exploration. We embody the nature of Portland. We are One Park – a community of destinations. Washington Park is one of Oregon’s top tourist destinations. At 410 acres, it is home to the Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Japanese Garden, World Forestry Center, Oregon Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden, as well as memorials, an archery range, playgrounds, tennis courts, and 15+ miles of trails. We strive to improve Park access and the overall visitor experience. Our programs include a parkwide free shuttle system, traffic management and offsite parking services, visitor information services, as well as Park planning. Explore Washington Park was established in 2013 and is primarily funded through Washington Park’s parking meter revenue in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. 100% of parking proceeds support the Park.
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Address: 14845 SW Murray Scholls Dr STE 110-221, Beaverton, OR 97007
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