Northeast Portland:

Known for their trendy hangouts and hip, urban vibe, the neighborhoods throughout Northeast Portland are the ideal spots for grabbing dinner or drinks with friends and shopping for one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. This section of the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area also has a number of amazing housing options, ranging from new condos to historic bungalows.

SCHOOLS

Most children living in Northeast Portland attend the Portland Public School District. Amongst the various elementary, middle and high schools, the area also includes: Buckman Elementary, which is the only magnet arts elementary school in the city, as well as daVinci Arts Middle School, a visual and performing arts-focused school.
 
Concordia University is a Christian-based liberal arts college located in Northeast Portland that caters to students seeking a broad assortment of educational programs.

RECREATION

The neighborhoods throughout Northeast Portland offer their residents ample green spaces. The Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is home to Wilshire Park, a nearly 15-acre paradise filled with a canopy of mature trees, playgrounds and picnic facilities.

Also located in Northeast Portland, Grant High School hosts 26 acres of park space, which pays homage to author and former Grant Park resident, Beverly Cleary. The Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children was dedicated in 1995 and includes life-sized sculptures of three Cleary characters: Ramona “The Pest” Quimby, Henry Huggins and Ribsy, Henry's dog.

Dogs are a common sight in Northeast Portland in both the retail district and in the parks. Alberta Park, East Delta Park, Fernhill Park and Irving Park are just a few of the off-leash parks in Northeast Portland.

ENTERTAINMENT
 
There are several popular McMenamins pubs located in Northeast Portland. Namely, the famous McMenamins Kennedy School, which features a movie theater, restaurants, hotel rooms and numerous pubs housed in an old neighborhood school.

Located in Northeast Portland, the Rose Garden Arena is where the Portland Trail Blazers hit the basketball court against their NBA opponents. The Portland Winter Hawks hockey team and LumberJax lacrosse team also show off their skills at the Rose Quarter in the Memorial Coliseum. Both the Arena and Coliseum are popular venues for concerts and other events.

Northeast Portland is also known for its thriving Art District on Northeast Alberta Street. On the last Thursday of every month, galleries, studios and restaurants lining Alberta Street open their doors to people from all over the city who come to view the work of local artists. Every year, the street hosts an Art Hop, which features live music, street performers and local artwork.

Many of Northeast Portland’s large, historic homes were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Every year during the holiday season a group of owners in the Irvington neighborhood host open houses to the public that can be toured on horse-drawn carriages.
 
NEIGHBORHOODS

Neighborhoods in Northeast Portland include:

Alberta Arts
If you like diversity, anything funky and art, you’ll love Alberta. The Alberta neighborhood is quickly becoming a Mecca for independent artists. You will not find a single chain restaurant or gallery conglomerate in the Alberta neighborhood.
 
Schools:
Elementary: Sabin, King and Harriet Tubman; Middle: Beaumont and Vernon; High: Grant and Jefferson


Alameda
On a high plateau above the city, the Alameda neighborhood sits on the 1859 land claim of William C. Bowering and his wife, Isabelle. The area became known as Gravelly Hill Road named after a gravel pit at Northeast 33rd and Fremont. In 1909, the Alameda Land Company laid out the exclusive Alameda Park subdivision – a neighborhood where you will now find tree-lined streets, older architecturally significant homes, boutique shops, coffee houses and a high level of community involvement.

Schools:
Elementary: Alameda and Sabin; Middle: Beaumont; High: Grant 


Beaumont-Wilshire
Founded in 1910, the Beaumont neighborhood translated in French means “beautiful mountain”. The neighborhood is slightly elevated and the developers wanted to call attention to that desirable feature. The Wilshire subdivision was platted in 1921 around the area of Northeast 33rd and Northeast Skidmore. One of the advantages of living in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is the variety of home styles that are available from Tudors, craftsman-style homes and bungalows to early 1900s classics with a few homes that were built after 1950.

Schools:
Elementary: Alameda and Vernon; Middle: Beaumont, Fernwood; High: Grant


Grant Park
Grant Park is known for its quiet streets and historic homes. Residents living in the Grant Park neighborhood can easily walk to the library, restaurants, even Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and 24 Hour Fitness in the nearby Hollywood District. 

Schools:
Elementary: Alameda and Hollyrood; Middle: Beaumont and Fernwood; High: Grant
 

Hollywood
The Hollywood District was originally included with Rose City Park, which was platted in 1907 as part of the land claim of Joseph Backenstos. The Hollywood District is home to the Hollywood Farmers Market, a seasonal farmers market located on northeast Hancock between 44th and 45th Avenues. It is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. between May and October.

Schools:
Elementary: Harvey Scott and Hollyrood; Middle: Beaumont and Fernwood; High: Grant and Madison 


Irvington
The Irvington neighborhood is named for William Irving, who claimed land in the area in 1852. After his death in 1872, his widow and son began subdividing and selling much of the original claim. The young neighborhood became part of the city of Albina, which was annexed to Portland in 1893.

Schools:
Elementary: Irvington and Alameda; Middle: Beaumont and Fernwood; High: Grant