Guidebook for Portland
Entertainment & Activities
This is our neighboorhood park for the kids. It has a playground, walking paths, trees to climb, picnic benches, and a skate park.
Holly Farm Park
10819 SW Capitol HwyThis is our neighboorhood park for the kids. It has a playground, walking paths, trees to climb, picnic benches, and a skate park.
Essentials
This is our local branch of Multnomah County Library. They have computers for public use and free wifi access.
Multnomah County Library - Capitol Hill
10723 SW Capitol HwyThis is our local branch of Multnomah County Library. They have computers for public use and free wifi access.
While a Winco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer are nearby, Barbur World Foods is local and offers a wide variety of ethnic foods.
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Barbur World Foods
9845 SW Barbur BlvdWhile a Winco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer are nearby, Barbur World Foods is local and offers a wide variety of ethnic foods.
Our closest hospital as well as a neat campus to explore, including Portland's Aerial Tram.
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Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RdOur closest hospital as well as a neat campus to explore, including Portland's Aerial Tram.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StWho doesn't like visiting a Trader Joe's?
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyFor the basics
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyFor the basics
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StFor the basics
Sightseeing
We love the unpaved trails that wind through this forested natural area in a loop. Access is at the end of SW Maricara St.
Maricara Natural Area
Southwest Trails 5We love the unpaved trails that wind through this forested natural area in a loop. Access is at the end of SW Maricara St.
Marshall Park is another local natural area that we frequent often. Lots of trails for hiking and spaces to relax near Tryon Creek, which passes through the natural area.
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Marshall Park
Marshall Park is another local natural area that we frequent often. Lots of trails for hiking and spaces to relax near Tryon Creek, which passes through the natural area.
A very large natural area with miles of hiking trails and nature exploring. Visit their website for more information:
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdA very large natural area with miles of hiking trails and nature exploring. Visit their website for more information:
Nice park along the Willamette River, with chances to see birds like Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and Osprey. This park has a boat dock, and is the river access for local kayak and canoe companies.
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Willamette Park
6500 S Macadam AveNice park along the Willamette River, with chances to see birds like Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and Osprey. This park has a boat dock, and is the river access for local kayak and canoe companies.
This community college campus is just up the street from us.
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Portland Community College Sylvania
12000 SW 49th AveThis community college campus is just up the street from us.
This nearby college has a beautiful campus to walk around.
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Lewis and Clark College
615 SW Palatine Hill RdThis nearby college has a beautiful campus to walk around.
Everything Else
This middle school in our neighborhood has lots of space for walking, and a running track. Access via trail at end of SW 39th Ave.
Jackson Middle School
10625 SW 35th AveThis middle school in our neighborhood has lots of space for walking, and a running track. Access via trail at end of SW 39th Ave.
Our local community center has an indoor pool and fitness center. Check their website for hours and fees.
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Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th AveOur local community center has an indoor pool and fitness center. Check their website for hours and fees.
Food Scene
Starbucks
6080 S Macadam AveAn essential for many folks!
Since moving to Portland in 2010, Marco's has remained a favorite dining spot for any meal. Kid friendly.
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Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
7910 SW 35th AveSince moving to Portland in 2010, Marco's has remained a favorite dining spot for any meal. Kid friendly.
La Costita Barbur
7405 SW Barbur BlvdA variety Mexican restaurant.
The Original Pancake House
8601 SW 24th AveA fun - and always busy! - breakfast restaurant.
Pizza Caboose
11670 SW Pacific HwyThis is our favorite place to order pizza if we want a greasy pie.
This is our favorite place to order pizza if we want more healthy, specialty pizzas.
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Bellagios Pizza
8112 SE 13th AveThis is our favorite place to order pizza if we want more healthy, specialty pizzas.
Burgerville is a local chain of restaurants with burgers, fries, and tasty shakes.
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Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBurgerville is a local chain of restaurants with burgers, fries, and tasty shakes.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StPopular local bakery.
Angelfire Coffee Roasters
11136 Southwest Capitol HighwayNeighborhood coffee shop, if Starbucks is not your thing.
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyNewish artisan pizza restaurant.
Oak & Olive Restaurant
6369 SW Capitol HwyFamily-friendly but intimate dining choice.
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyBrewery restaurant with good eats and great drinks.
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyHealthy healthy healthy.
Shopping
In need of reading material while visiting? Annie Bloom's is our local book shop, with friendly and informative staff.
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Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol HwyIn need of reading material while visiting? Annie Bloom's is our local book shop, with friendly and informative staff.
Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square RdOur local mall.
Arts & Culture
Regal Tigard
11626 SW Pacific HwyOur closest movie theater.