Explore Washington Park
Non-profit OrganizationsOregon, United States2-10 Employees
Explore Washington Park (EWP) is a Portland-based non-profit that focuses on improving accessibility, visitor experience, and navigation within Washington Park. By coordinating transportation management and visitor services, the organization aims to reduce planning and parking stress for both first-time visitors and local residents, ensuring easier access to the park’s cultural institutions and amenities. The park hosts a range of attractions, including the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, and the International Rose Test Garden, along with memorials, playgrounds, sports facilities, and extensive trails linking to Forest Park. EWP operates the Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop to facilitate movement between destinations and transit connections, reflecting its role in managing visitor flow and transportation within the 410-acre park. Based in Portland, Oregon, the organization serves a broad audience of park-goers and supports collaboration with partners to enhance overall park access and experience.