Evergreen
Zip Code 97034
There are several Lake Oswego neighborhoods that surround or are adjacent to Lake Oswego’s downtown core. The Evergreen neighborhood is one of them.
Where Is The Evergreen Neighborhood?
Evergreen is situated adjacent to Lake View Village with its shopping and restaurants, Millennium Park, and many of the Gallery Without Walls art and sculptures. This neighborhood is not only within walking distance to everything “Lake Oswego”, but is convenient to Oswego Lake, the Farmers Market, and all the activities and events at Millennium Park and Lower Millennium Plaza Park.
Lake Oswego Neighborhoods
There are 98 acres in total, that encompass the area between State Street on the east and 10th Street and Berwick Road on the west. “A” Street is the north boundary has an active neighborhood association. Lakewood Bay forms the boundary on the south. The east end of the neighborhood is primarily commercial, as is “A” Avenue from State Street to 7th Street.
- Our Lady Of The Lake
Evergreen Community
Evergreen is a complete, integrated community, with shopping, dining, churches, recreation and regional transit, all within easy walking distance, making it feel like a safe, convenient, friendly small town. It is a unique and desirable place to live, work and visit.
Commercial areas are alive and well, with businesses offering a wealth of quality, affordable goods and services. Supermarkets and restaurants complete the “mix” for a self–sufficient community.
Having the Lake Oswego City Hall and Police Station located in the Neighborhood is a great convenience. The community Post Office is only a block away.
Lots To Do
Recreation opportunities abound. The Lakewood Bay Easement provides swimming, boating and other water-oriented opportunities for many neighbors. Family picnics are held at a small green space on 3rd Street. Millennium Park Plaza is the focal point for a Farmers Market, outdoor concerts, and other special events. The City Library and Adult Community Center are close by; the Lake Twin Cinema and Lakewood Arts Center are only a few blocks to the South.
Lake Oswego Neighborhood Profile: Evergreen Neighborhood
The community’s residential areas are quiet and restful. Contributing to the quality of life are: a diversity of housing styles with single-family houses, condos, houses on larger lots and all within walking distance to downtown Lake Oswego.
Adjoining the east end commercial district are several blocks zoned high density residential, including occupant–owned townhouses and apartments. Predominantly, however, the neighborhood is single family residential, dominated by many trees and with a variety of housing styles.
Evegreen has a village atmosphere, pedestrian-friendly narrow streets with canopies of trees, lake front access, green spaces and safe access to public transit and commercial areas.
Evergreen Road is a particularly pleasant and useful walking street, with complete east – west connections between residential, commercial, and parks.
Evergreen Neighborhood Association
Here is the link to the Evergreen Neighborhood Association.
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