Area Communities
Dunthorpe
Imagine a canopy of green, shading extravagant manors and estates tucked within the rolling hills of Portland’s west side. This is a place where privacy is sacred, and coming home feels like a weekend retreat. Only a few minutes outside of Lake Oswego and five short miles from downtown Portland, Dunthorpe is secluded but close enough to all the amenities one could possibly need. Nestled between Tryon Creek Park and the Willamette River, Dunthorpe remains one of Portland’s most exclusive and desirable neighborhoods in which to live.
The Riverdale School District values exceptional education and stands out as a gem in Portland schools. Through small class sizes and dedicated teachers, Riverdale School is truly a unique experience for students.
With a strong sense of community, activities and sporting events are well supported by parents and residents of Dunthorpe. Escape to what feels like the European countryside each night and wake up to the serenity of Dunthorpe – one of Portland’s exclusive neighborhood escapes.
Dunthorpe real estate is highly sought after by people looking for a quick and easy commute to downtown Portland Oregon. Dunthorpe homes fall within the Riverdale school district which is one of Portland’s awards winning school districts. If you are looking for a county estate feel for your new home Dunthorpe is the neighborhood for you.
Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego is considered one of the finest residential areas in Oregon. Unlike some communities its size, Lake Oswego offers its residents full-service police and fire protection, a heavily used library and an award-winning senior center. It also provides planning and zoning regulation, building inspection and regulation, street maintenance and improvement and water sewer and surface water services.
The schools in the city rate among the best in the country, with more than 80% of high school students going on to attend college. The Lake Oswego School District operates two high schools, two junior high schools and nine elementary schools. There are several colleges in or near Lake Oswego as well, including: Lewis & Clark College and its affiliate the Northwestern School of Law, Marylhurst University and Portland Community College’s Sylvania campus.
Lake Oswego also boasts a city-owned water sports center on the Willamette River, two public swimming facilities on the private 405-acre Oswego Lake, Executive length 18-hole public golf course and an indoor tennis center.
Lake Oswego is primarily a residential community with a population of 35,750, but there is some commercial development and light manufacturing in the area. The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce is a very active and critical resource in Lake Oswego.
The city’s original neighborhoods reflect a glimpse of England, with English Cottage and Tudor Revival homes designed by architect Richard Sundeleaf between 1920 and 1940. Most residents, however, live in new developments designed to accommodate busy urban lifestyles.
The city has 17 neighborhood associations and more than 12 citizen advisory boards. The Lake Oswego City Charter establishes a council-manager form of government, which vests policy authority in a volunteer City Council and administrative authority for day-to-day operations in an appointed, professional City Manager. The Lake Oswego City Council consists of a mayor and six councilors who serve four-year terms.
The city’s primary sources of revenue are property taxes, sales and services, franchise fees and intergovernmental agreements. The primary expenditures are public safety, parks and recreation, debt service, redevelopment, library and general administration.
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
Tigard
Tigard is one of the Portland metropolitan area’s most popular residential areas. The crown of Bull Mountain boasts incredible views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and tremendous territorial views. Tigard’s location provides an easy commute to Portland and the Silicon Forest. Fresh vegetables can be found at numerous roadside stands and at Christmastime, the search for the perfect Christmas tree can be found just a couple of miles west of the city. The vineyard district of Oregon is also just a few minutes from Tigard along Highway 99 and a getaway weekend to the Oregon Coast is a mere hour’s drive through the Coast Range.
Tigard-Tualatin schools continue to provide a quality, comprehensive education program for its students. Dedicated teachers and staff focus on the success of every child. Responsible financial decisions, generous community support and successful grant writing make it possible for Tigard-Tualatin schools to provide a rich variety of opportunities for all students
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tualatin
The city of Tualatin is a vibrant community where quality of life is highly valued. Tualatin hosts excellent schools and medical facilities, great parks and natural areas, a resourceful library, active young people with involved parents, planned development and concerned citizens engaged in community and civic affairs.
The Tualatin Historical Society passionately pursues projects encouraging an awareness and appreciation of Tualatin’s unique history. The Arts Advisory Committee sponsors Artsplash, the Tualatin Visual Chronicle, the Concerts on the Commons outdoor summer music series and other enriching arts programs.
New residents and visitors are impressed with Tualatin’s tree-lined streets and other natural areas. The city has created greenways to protect its stream corridors and provide peaceful places for walking and biking pathways.
The city also focuses heavily on community safety, including everything from traffic enforcement to enhance the safety of the motoring public to educational programs in the schools that target drug abuse. Unlike in many other cities, there is a visible presence in Tualatin neighborhoods to enhance the feeling of safety within the community.
The Tualatin Chamber of Commerce is an active member of the community serving as a resource for business, residents and tourists. The Tualatin Chamber sponsors the Tualatin Crawfish Festival, which attracts thousands for family-oriented activities and entertainment each year.
Tigard-Tualatin schools offer quality, comprehensive education and dedicated teachers and staff. Responsible financial decisions, generous community support and successful grant writing make it possible for Tigard-Tualatin Schools to provide a rich variety of opportunities for all students. Schools in Tualatin boast full-time music and physical education specialists as well as counselors, librarians and part-time technology and TAG (Talented and Gifted) specialists.
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Stafford
Stafford is one of Oregon’s most prized communities, home to the state’s largest residential lots. Equestrian estates and riding arenas dot the scenic landscape and the views of the Cascades are impressive from this gorgeous community.
The community of Stafford is also the location of the world-famous Oregon Golf Club, which was the former home of the Fred Meyer Challenge Golf Event. Located only 20 minutes from Portland International Airport, Stafford is a convenient place for the world traveler. The shopping area in nearby Wilsonville – which is host to Costco, Target, Office Depot, Fry’s and many other popular retail outlets – makes life much more convenient for the lucky residents of Stafford.
Wilsonville
More than 150 years ago, pioneers moving west along the Oregon Trail reached their journey’s end in what became Clackamas County. Among the first settlers in what is now the Wilsonville area was Col. Alphonso Boone, grandson of the legendary Daniel Boone of Virginia and Kentucky fame. In 1847, Jesse V. Boone, great-grandson of Daniel Boone, began to operate a ferry across the Willamette River.
A major road in the area is Boones Ferry Road. This road goes through the center of the city of Wilsonville. Nowadays, a bridge across the river (Boone Bridge) allows traffic on Interstate-5 to travel north and south. The area officially was named Wilsonville after the local postmaster, Charles Wilson, on June 3, 1880. Residents in the area voted to incorporate the city in 1968.
With the construction of Interstate-5 in the 1960s, Wilsonville became a thriving community of 13,000+ people. The western states’ Nike distributorship is in Wilsonville in addition to many small and medium-size businesses and headquarters for Tektronix, Mentor Graphics, In Focus, Hollywood Video and other companies.
West Linn-Wilsonville School District
Wilsonville Spokesman community newspaper
