Various Oregon attractions open during Phase 1 and 2, some remain closed: Here’s our list
Published 11:35 am Thursday, June 18, 2020
- The Oregon Garden in Silverton is one of several public spaces that are now open. File photo. LC- Jamie Hale/The Oregonian
As metro-area counties are approved to open for Phase 1, some local attractions are now allowing visitors.
The openings in Multnomah County are tied to a three-week state-mandated pause on further reopening of neighboring Washington and Clackamas counties. It also comes with a mandate that beginning June 24, members in the Tri-County region and in Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Hood River counties must use a face covering whenever they are indoors in a space shared by other members of the public.
Here’s a look at what’s open and what remains closed among museums, shopping malls and other attractions.
WHAT’S OPEN and WHAT’S CLOSED
AQUARIUMS & ZOOS
The Oregon Zoo is getting ready for a limited reopening in the near future. Guests should expect timed-entry passes that will need to be purchased in advance.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport remains closed. They are preparing the facility for re-opening and will reopen soon after Lincoln County enters Phase II. For more information about what this means, please visit Lincoln County’s website.
Seaside Aquarium is open. All visitors and staff are required to wear masks.
MUSEUMS
The High Desert Museum in Bend reopened June 17. The museum will require patrons to wear face coverings and will cap entries. Purchase advance tickets for timed entry at highdesertmuseum.org/tickets
OMSI will partially open June 20. Guests will see timed entry admissions, heightened cleaning guidelines, and a limited number of people allowed to view the Body Worlds “The Cycle of Life” exhibit and for submarine visits. Details at omsi.edu
The Oregon Historical Society is working on plans to reopen in early July.
The Portland Art Museum and Northwest Film Center remain closed but plans are in the works to reopen some galleries July 16 and welcome a limited number of visitors.
The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center remains closed to the public.
OUTDOORS
Many Oregon state parks have reopened, but some popular sights remain off limits to visitors. Jamie Hale is tracking the latest for parks, trails and scenic areas.
Lane County reopened day use areas at Orchard Point, Perkins Peninsula, Richardson and Baker Bay beginning on Wednesday, June 24. The day use areas will close at dusk each day.
PUBLIC GARDENS
The Portland Japanese Garden reopened to visitors with some restrictions June 11. See new rules and guidelines here japanesegarden.org/reopening
The Grotto reopened Friday, June 12. Hours are 9 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. daily. See a list of visitor guidelines here thegrotto.org/reopening-guidelines
The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden remains closed.
The Oregon Garden in Silverton is open. Check this link for a list of changes made in response to Covid-19 oregongarden.org
The Lan Su Chinese Garden has not set an opening date, but is eyeing a reopening date of July 6.
SHOPPING MALLS
Bridgeport Village is open. Store hours may vary, please check with the individual stores directly.
Many Cascade Station shops are open. See details at shopcascadestation.com/hours
Clackamas Town Center is open. Some stores may remain closed. For a list of safety measures, check this link clackamastowncenter.com
Many Streets of Tanasbourne shops are open. Visit streetsoftanasbourne.com/health-safety for updates on hours, retailers and safety measures.
Vancouver Mall is open, but store openings vary.
Washington Square is open. For a list of open stores, hours and safety protocols, check this link shopwashingtonsquare.com/events/openings
Woodburn Premium Outlets is open. Details at premiumoutlets.com/outlet/woodburn
Lloyd Center remains closed.
Pioneer Place remains closed.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Oaks Park remains closed.
Enchanted Forest is closed awaiting Marion County’s move to Phase II reopening.
MOVIES
The 99W Newberg Drive In is open and showing movies. Check the Facebook page for rules and upcoming showings.
Portland Living Room Theaters is planning on a potential July re-opening.
Cinemark Movie Theatres in Oregon remain closed, but the company hopes for a mid-summer reopening.
Regal Theaters in Oregon remain closed.
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