Forest Park Neighborhood Guide

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Features

Forest Park is not only a defined Portland neighborhood, but an urban city park as well. The park itself is truly a slice of lush green heaven. 5,155.75 acres sit smack dab in the middle of Portland. Popular for its many foot and bike trails, equestrian trails and intoxicating natural beauty, the park is a destination spot for many locals looking to relax, exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Residents can walk or bike to close-by northwest neighborhoods and downtown Portland.  Forest Park neighbors many major Portland attractions such as the Oregon Zoo, the Forestry Center, the Children's Museum, the Japanese Gardens, the Rose Gardens, the Vietnam and Holocaust Memorials. 

Down the hill, you'll find the Bethany shopping plaza for dining and shopping options. Just a little further on, you'll find the hip and popular Nob Hill neighborhood.  The close proximity to downtown and other popular neighborhoods makes Forest Park a highly coveted area. Live in the forest and be minutes from the city-- sounds pretty good, huh?  Nob Hill is equipped with all the urban amenities one could ever wish for-- great restaurants, shops, food markets, tons of coffee shops-- you name it, Nob Hill has it.

Parks

Forest Park  One of the most beautiful parks in the country, Forest Park offers miles of hiking trails through lush green woodland. This park truly personifies the Pacific Northwest. Starting at NW 29th Ave and Upshur and spanning all the way to Newberry Road, Forest Park sits smack dab in the middle of Portland, literally neighboring downtown Portland. Enjoy hours of foot, bike and equestrian trails all while relaxing in the intoxicating natural beauty. Forest Park is dog friendly- your four-legged friends will love it here!

Washington Park Playground, soccer field, lighted tennis courts, hiking, wedding site

Hoyt Arboretum Hiking and picnic site

Japanese Gardens Stunning authentic Japanese garden

Washington Park- International Rose Test Garden

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Oregon Holocaust Memorial

Hillside Park Basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, soccer field

Portland Heights Park Basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, playground, soccer and softball fields

Macleay Park Hiking trails

Holman Property Natural area

Marquam Nature Park Hiking

Community Resources

Multnomah County Library - Northwest Portland

Forest Park Day Care

Neighborhood Schools

Religious Organizations (churches, synagogues, places of worship, private schools)

Neighborhood Public Transit - bus routes, train stops, etc.

Forest Park Neighborhood Association

Forest Park Neighborhood Vibe

Stats

Forest Park Zip Code 97229

Local Crime Stats

Census

Forest Park Real Estate

The neighborhood consists of mostly older style Portland homes. Homes run the gamut of 20th century architecture, from classic Bungalow, to Old Portland, to Cape Cod, Four Square and more. There is also a smattering of apartments and condos in the area.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in this Portland neighborhood, visit our Portland Real Estate Page for more information, or visit our Portland Real Estate Map to search the RMLS for neighborhood homes for sale.