Portland Metropolitan Area
Maywood Park, Oregon
City
Tiny residential city surrounded by Portland
Maywood Park is a small residential city of roughly 800 people entirely surrounded by Portland, just west of I-205 and north of NE Sandy Boulevard.
History & Local Character
Platted in the 1920s as a planned suburb, Maywood Park incorporated in 1967 specifically to resist annexation. Its handful of curving streets remain a distinct island of city government.
Housing & Real Estate
The city is built out with single-family homes from the 1920s through the 1950s, most on generous lots with mature trees. Very few homes change hands each year.
Restaurants & Shopping
There are no commercial districts inside Maywood Park; residents use the restaurants and shops along NE 82nd Avenue, Sandy Boulevard and in nearby Parkrose.
Schools & Education
Students attend Parkrose School District schools, which serve the surrounding area of east Portland.
Parks & Recreation
The city has no park of its own, but Rose City Golf Course, Normandale Park and the Gateway Green bike park are close by.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-205 runs along the city's eastern edge, and TriMet buses on Sandy Boulevard and 82nd Avenue connect to MAX stations at Gateway.
Local Businesses
Home-based businessesNearby Sandy Boulevard shops
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Nearby Attractions
- Rose City Golf Course
- Gateway Green
- Normandale Park
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Quiet, tree-lined streets
- Central east-side location
- Freeway access without through traffic
Considerations
- Almost no local services
- Freeway noise at the edges
- Very limited housing supply
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Maywood Park its own city?
Residents incorporated in 1967 to prevent annexation by Portland. The city remains independent and contracts for most services.