Friends of the Washington Park & Zoo Railway

In 1958, a little train started running through Washington Park.
For 55 years, it was Portland's most beloved ride.
In 2013, it stopped. 🚂

We're the Friends of Washington Park and Zoo Railway — and we're bringing it back.

On this channel:
🌲 Real volunteers. Real work. Real progress.
📽️ Historic footage you won't find anywhere else.
📣 The story of a community fighting for its railway.
🎉 Events, milestones & behind-the-scenes moments

The Washington Park and Zoo Railway is an Oregon icon, a National Historic landmark, and a beloved memory for generations of Portland families.  We're bringing it back for the next generation.

Here's how you can help:
✍️ Sign the petition
💛 Make a donation
🙋 Come volunteer with us

Every signature, every dollar, every shared video brings us one step closer.

The Zoo Train deserves to run again — and together, we can make it happen.

👉 fwpzr.org