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Daytime

Quiet Reflection and Sweet Ends in Washington Park

Start your afternoon with a moment of stillness at the memorial, then wind down with a treat nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 13:15

    Oregon Holocaust Memorial

    Walk the quiet trails of Washington Park to the Oregon Holocaust Memorial. The park is expansive, so take your time to find a quiet spot among the trees and reflect before the crowds arrive.

  2. 14:00

    Papa Haydn

    Head to Papa Haydn for a late afternoon dessert. The entrees are modest, but the dessert menu is the highlight, featuring four different lemon desserts and a wide selection of chocolates. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

  3. 14:45

    Portland Japanese Garden

    End your visit at the Portland Japanese Garden. Located just an eight-minute walk from the memorial area, this tranquil garden offers a serene conclusion to your afternoon, allowing you to decompress in a haven of beauty.

Local tip

The Oregon Holocaust Memorial is located within Washington Park. Use the park trails to navigate between the memorial and the nearby food and garden stops. Papa Haydn is open until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to enjoy their desserts.

Check before you go

  • Papa Haydn is open Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00.
  • Check the route to Washington Park and the Portland Japanese Garden.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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