Get out and enjoy Portland metro parks during free parking days.
In 2023, there are 18 free parking days at Portland metro parks, a beach and boat ramps that typically charge a $5 parking fee per car. All of these locations get you up close to our unique waterways, including the Columbia and Snake Rivers and Blue Lake.
Locations include Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park. View the activities available at each location below.
2023 Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks
Free parking days waive the entrance fee at two regional parks and three beaches and boat ramps that typically charge a $5 per vehicle. Mark your calendar for these days:
- January 1
- January 16
- January 19
- February 16
- February 20
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
- June 15
- June 19
- July 20
- August 17
- September 21
- October 9
- October 19
- November 16
- November 24
- December 15
Participating Parks, Beach and Boat Ramps
Here are the locations around Portland that participate in the free parking days. Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.
M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp is located at 4325 NE Marine Drive in Portland.
For more information, visit Oregon Metro’s website.
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