Timeline
15:38
Pick up a Japanese tea and a snack at Umami Cafe. The cafe is open until 18:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
16:13
Walk 7 minutes from the anchor to the Archery Range area. This spot offers a clear view toward the west, where the sun will set in the WSW direction.
16:53
Watch the sunset at 16:53. The golden light starting at 16:06 has already warmed the landscape, and the sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW.
17:23
Stroll 5 minutes to the main Washington Park area to decompress in the open space as the evening cools.
17:53
Return to Umami Cafe for a warm drink to finish the evening. It stays open until 18:00, which is 20 minutes after sunset.
Local tip
The park is large and easy to get lost in. Use the map or stick to the main trails near the Archery Range for the best sunset views.
Check before you go
- Umami Cafe closes at 18:00.
- Washington Park is open from 05:00 to 22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).