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Northeast (NE)600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232Portland, OR, 97232
FreeParks & Nature
Free parking day at Metro parks
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Where
- Oregon MetroNortheast (NE)600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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About this event
Get out and explore nature in 2026! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 19 days in 2026.
Free parking days are valid during each park or boat ramp’s regular hours of operation. Hours vary by location and may change seasonally. Please check the specific park or boat ramp webpage for current hours.
- Jan.1, 15 and 19
- Feb. 16 and 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18 and 19
- July 16
- Aug. 20
- Sept. 17
- Oct. 12 and 15
- Nov. 11, 19 and 27
- Dec. 17
Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.
📊Event Scores
Scale of productionModest: a bar, library or community-room program
Social loadLow: shared space with strangers, no obligation to talk