Hoyt Arboretum Hours & Fees
Hoyt Arboretum is free to visit and open every day of the year. Portland Parks & Recreation lists park hours of 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., when the parking lots and access roads close. The Visitor Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The only cost is parking: $2.52 an hour, up to $15.12 a day, paid from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours & Fees at a Glance
Park Hours
The arboretum grounds and trails are open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day, according to Portland Parks & Recreation, which owns the park. The parking lots and the roads through the arboretum close at 9:30 p.m. as well, so plan to be back at your car before then.
Hoyt Arboretum Friends, the nonprofit that runs the Visitor Center, gives 10 p.m. as the closing time on its own site. The city's 9:30 p.m. is the safer figure to plan around.
Visitor Center Hours
The Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Staff and volunteers at the front desk hand out free paper trail maps in English and Spanish and suggest walks for the season. The two all-gender restrooms in the courtyard are unlocked by park rangers around 7 a.m. and closed around 9 p.m., so they are usable outside Visitor Center hours.
Is Hoyt Arboretum Free?
Yes. There is no admission fee and no ticket. You can walk in from the street, the MAX station or the Wildwood Trail at any time the park is open. Most guided public tours are free too; see tours.
Parking Fees
Parking is the one thing you pay for if you drive. The city charges the same rate across Washington Park's main lots, including the Hoyt Arboretum lots:
- $2.52 per hour, up to $15.12 a day.
- Paid from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, holidays included. Outside those hours parking is free.
- Pay at a meter (cards; some take coins) or with the Parking Kitty app. The Hoyt lots are Parking Kitty zone 410.
Once you have paid and parked, moving your car to another Washington Park lot means paying again. Use the free shuttle instead. See parking for every lot and the accessible spaces.
Free Shuttle Hours
The Washington Park Free Shuttle loops through the whole park and stops in front of the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
- April to September: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., about every 15 minutes.
- October to March: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., about every 30 minutes. In October 2026 Explore Washington Park ran it until 6 p.m. for fall color.
It does not run on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or in bad weather. Dogs cannot ride, except service animals.
Closures to Know About
- Bristlecone Pine Trail: closed from October 27, 2026 for an accessibility rebuild by Portland Parks & Recreation. See Bristlecone Pine Trail.
- Stone Circle: not available for wedding permits through 2026 and into 2027, for the same project. See weddings.
- Storms: trails and roads can close after wind, ice or snow. Hoyt Arboretum Friends posts closures on its Recent Updates page.
Hoyt Arboretum Hours & Fees FAQ
Is Hoyt Arboretum free?
Yes. Hoyt Arboretum has no admission fee and is open to the public every day of the year. If you drive, you pay for parking: $2.52 an hour, up to $15.12 a day.
What time does Hoyt Arboretum close?
Portland Parks & Recreation lists park hours of 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The parking lots and access roads close at 9:30 p.m. The Visitor Center closes at 4 p.m.
What are the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center hours?
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Do you have to pay to park at Hoyt Arboretum?
Yes, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, including holidays: $2.52 an hour or $15.12 for the day. Parking outside those hours is free.
Is Hoyt Arboretum open in winter?
Yes, every day of the year. The Visitor Center keeps its 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours, and the free shuttle runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from October to March.