Pittock Acres Park

Parking Rate Increased

Pittock Acres parking revenues improve Portland's parks, including enhanced Portland Park Ranger services, daily clean and care, landscape plantings, and invasive species removal in Pittock Acres.

Paid parking rates increased in Pittock Acres Park on April 2, 2026, for the first time since 2021. We thank you for your understanding as this increase takes effect. Costs help cover increased operational and maintenance expenses at Pittock and elsewhere in the Portland Parks & Recreation system.

This rate increase is consistent with Washington Park Parking Rates and the Performance Based Parking Management Manual.

For more information please visit: portland.gov/parks/parking-guide

Guests mayconsider alternitve access options to Forest Park.

Tips For a Safe Park Visit

Car prowls occur throughout the City of Portland including within Washington Park. Please see Tips For a Safe Park visit to learn more how you can help reduce the chance of your vehicle becoming a target.

Remove valuables from your vehicle: 

• Remove all valuables, bags, or items that could be perceived as valuable when leaving your vehicle. Store them in the trunk if you cannot take them with you.
• Close vehicle windows and lock vehicle doors every time.
• Keep unused chargers and accessories in your glove box.
• Be observant when you exit or enter your parked vehicle, stop and take a look around the area. Report any suspicious activity to park rangers or the police.

Parking

If you’re coming by car, you must pay to park. For more information on paying to park, visit the parks parking guide.

Pittock Acres Parking Plan

As visitation continues to increase, Pittock Acres suffers from parking issues inside the park and on adjacent neighborhood streets. Traffic congestion, crumbling road infrastructure, and insufficient safe pedestrian access creates an unwelcoming environment for visitors and neighbors. The Pittock Acres Park parking plan is designed to improve park conditions and help manage demand.