Portland is known for its counterculture communities, which means inclusivity is important to the city’s residents. PRIDE draws many visitors from around the country to Portland to celebrate each year; and while it’s easy to find articles detailing the hottest queer spaces in town, crucial information is missing: the accessibility of these locations. This makes it difficult for people with access needs, such as those with disabilities or people of size, to know in advance if they can take part. That’s where Friendly Like Me comes in!
Friendly Like Me is proud to partner with Portland PRIDE this year to create a more Accessible PRIDE festival. Executive Director Debra Porta, and her team have worked hard over the last few years to make the Portland Pride Festival easier for everyone to access and enjoy. This has not always been easy.
In previous years, the combination of rain and the Rose Festival (which immediately preceded PRIDE) always left the grounds of Waterfront Park muddy, and difficult to navigate. And Waterfront Park is uneven and bumpy, to begin with. So, in response, the festival was moved to July to give the park's grounds a chance to dry-out and recover before the LGBTQIA2S+ community comes out in force to celebrate.
Importantly, this year Portland PRIDE collaborated with both The Society Hotel and Prosper Portland to create special parade viewing areas for people with access needs. Additionally, a more accessible festival satellite location has been established in Ankeny Alley which will provide visitors with an alternative to Waterfront Park for the first time. Details about how to gain access to these spaces is included in our Portland Pride Accessibility Guide, available here.
Come with us as we take you to the most accessible LGBTQ-Friendly (yes, with a capital F!) locations in Portland. From the traditional bars and restaurants to atriums and chocolate factory tours, Portland has something for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior, restrooms, and entrance.
- There are three accessible hotel rooms, and three of the shared bathrooms are ADA-compliant.
- Booth tables move and can be adjusted for larger or smaller bodies.
- Open-sided chairs with no arms are available.
- The exterior patio is accessible and comfortable.
- Friendly Notice: Accessible rooms should be booked in advance; please contact the hotel directly, (503.445-0444). Do not book online.
- Alert: There is no onsite parking, but Accessible parking is available at this nearby SmartPark location. Loading and unloading zones in front of the hotel can be used for 15 minutes.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Flat accessible interior with no stairs.
- Offers open-sided chairs (with no arms) and bar stools without seat backs.
- Gender-neutral restrooms.
- Friendly Notice: Street parking only. Closest disability parking spot available on the corner of SW 11th Ave. and Burnside St.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Chairs with no arms, benches and stools without seat backs are plentiful.
- Tables can be moved/adjusted.
- Friendly Notice: Four small steps are present in the area separating the Lounge/DJ Dance area, but they can be accessed without stairs to the right of the main entrance. Door staff and security are happy to assist.
- Alert: Street parking only. Closest disability parking spot available further east of the building and on the opposite side of SE Morrison St.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Offers chairs with no arms and bar stools without seat backs.
- Tables can be moved/adjusted.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops on NE Alberta & 11th and 9th.
- Friendly Notice: Outdoor/patio seating may not be comfortable for guests of size, so try to snag a spot indoors if you can.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Offers chairs with no arms.
- Outdoor seating area is comfortable for people of size.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: Bar stools here all have seat backs, so if you need a more comfortable seat, the tables and chairs are a better bet.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops on SE Morrison & 14th and SE Belmont & 14th.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wide, flat interior for wheelchair access.
- Private parking lot on site close to the building.
- Friendly Notice: There is a private parking lot, but the images did not reveal marked accessible spaces. When we called to confirm, the welcoming and friendly staff reassured us that their parking area is accessible. If you visit, please confirm in your Friendly Like Me review! The nearest bus stop option is the NE ML King & Tillamook stop.
- Alert: Seating is not available here, so if you need to take a break while walking around the spacious shop, consider bringing a portable solution, like a collapsing stool or a walker with a seat.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Special loading and unloading zone for guests using mobility aids close to the Zoo gates.
- Free sensory bags available guests with sensory needs in the reception office.
- Wheelchairs and electric scooters for rental at the gift shop to all who need them.
- One complimentary ticket with purchase for one-to-one support guests, such as those who need accompaniment due to impairment.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wide, flat interior for wheelchair access.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: Outdoor/patio seating may not be comfortable for guests of size, so try to snag a spot indoors if you can.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops onSE Ladd & Division and SE Division & 20th Ave.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Flat, level, and large accessible entrance.
- Wide and spacious accessible interior.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: The bathroom doorway here measures 29 inches instead of the wheelchair-standard 32, so if that isn’t accessible for you, plan for a shorter visit.
- Friendly Notice: The asphalt outside of the winery has some irregularities and cracks, so be careful when navigating.
- Alert: Parking lots are shared between buildings. There are no marked accessible spots or public transit options available within a reasonable distance.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Spacious, flat interior for wheelchair access, both in the cafe store front and in the workshop experience.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms.
- Chairs have no arms and bar stools have no seat backs.
- Workshops accommodate vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and kosher diets, so all are welcome.
- Alert: Street parking only. No accessible spots available within a reasonable distance. There is a nearby bus stop on NE Couch & ML King.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible rooms available for reservations at no added charge, which include more spacious interiors, walk-in showers with wands, a lowered door peephole, modified bed height and so much more.
- Common spaces have seating with no arms.
- Accessible parking is available.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance and accessible bathrooms.
- Cushioned bar stools without seat backs.
- Open-sided chairs with no arms.
- Alert: No accessible parking spots nearby; street parking only.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible restroom, interior, and entrance.
- While seating is limited, there are benches facing artwork to sit upon if you need a rest during your visit.
- Alert: Street parking only, there does not appear to be any accessible-specific parking available nearby
Accessibility Checklist:
- A variety of seating exists, including benches. During events or presentations, the setup includes chairs with no arms.
- Accessible interior and flat level entrance
- Friendly Notice: One nearby accessible parking spot, but it does not belong to the gallery, otherwise there is only street parking available.
- Alert: There are no restrooms in this very small museum.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible restroom, interior, and entrance.
- Alert: The only available street parking has no specifically marked accessible spots.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior and entrance.
- Offers open-sided chairs with no arms.
- Friendly Notice: The interior is a bit tight for wheelchair users and people of size.
- Street parking only. No marked Accessible parking spots nearby.
- There is NO RESTROOM at this location.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance is flat and level
- Chairs are open-sided and heavy-duty
- Interior is accessible, if tight.
- Friendly Notice: Restrooms are accessible but not spacious and would not be suitable for power wheelchair users.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, interior, restrooms.
- A variety of configurable seating options are available indoors. Bench seating, open-sided chairs (with no arms), and the tables are adjustable--perfect for people of all body types.
- Patio seating is area is accessible, paved and level.
- Friendly Notice: Patio seating is picnic tables, which are not ideal for plus-size patrons.
- Alert: Parking is street parking and very limited. No accessible parking is available.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, interior, and restroom.
- Patio is spacious and accessible to wheelchair users.
- The interior offers heavy-duty open-sided chairs.
- Friendly Notice: Patio chairs are metal with arms, and may not be suitable for people in larger bodies.
- Friendly Notice: Some seating areas are tight while others are more spacious. Call ahead to share your seating needs.
- Alert: There is an offsite parking lot nearby, however it does not have any marked Accessible parking spots.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior, restroom, and entrance.
- A variety of seating options are available. Some booths have tables that move, others don't so make your needs heard.
- Offers chairs with no arms indoors.
- Friendly Notice: As of writing this review, there are two hours FREE valet parking at 319 SW Pine Street, but no accessible parking spaces nearby.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Entrance is level and flat
- Interior is accessible.
- Friendly Notice: Patio seating is picnic table style, and may not be comfortable to people in larger bodies.
- Alert: No nearby dedicated Accessible parking
- Alert: No public restrooms are available at this location.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible flat entrance and spacious interior.
- A variety of configurable seating options are offered inside. Standard-height tables and chairs that move as well as high-top tables with open-backed stools.
- Spacious Accessible interior.
- Friendly Notice: During peak times, be prepared to stand in line!
- Alert: No accessible parking available.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, restrooms, and spacious interior.
- Gender-neutral restrooms
- A variety of seating options exist including open-sided chairs (without arms.)
- Patio is accessible, and seating is comfortable for people in larger bodies.
- Friendly Notice: Patio tables are high-top.
- Alert: No Accessible parking is available.
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For more information about parking options near and around these venues, you can visit the City of Portland’s interactive parking map.
