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Beautiful parks, eclectic art scenes, historic architecture, active street fairs, easy access to shopping,
dining and public transportation, plus great year-around temperatures allowing for many outdoor
activities to continue throughout the year; Wilkes Neighborhood, Portland is a community that simply
must be experienced to be believed! Wilkes is proud to be considered one of the fastest growing
neighborhoods of Portland with a family-friendly air with a nice blend of suburban and urban lifestyles.
Claiming an advantageous position within a few minutes of Downtown Portland, this fine neighborhood
also offers an easy extension twenty minutes or less to such attractions as the Lloyd District, Alberta Arts
District, and Hollywood of which is named after its iconic 1920s Hollywood Theater. The community's
rising gentrification and variety of unique activities reveals Wilkes as an evolving community growing to
exceed expectations.
Wilkes' is situated in the northeast corner of East Portland, with boarders that stretch from past I-84 to NE
Glisan St on the southern boundary, providing easy access to Wilkes City Park, multiple commute routes
in & out of Portland and the Columbia River. Wilkes is conveniently close to Gorge Portland
International Airport, yet does not suffer the reputation of an airport town burdened with industrial noise
and heavy traffic and instead is surprisingly private and secluded.
A home to great entertainment, the Lloyd District is a bustling commercial area supported by the Oregon
Convention Center and Moda Center (sports and music area) as well as the tremendous Lloyd Center
shopping mall comprising many popular retailers, casual restaurants and the public Lloyd Center Ice
Rink. Known for its monthly street fair and host to a great many shops, galleries, restaurants and bars,
Northeast Alberta Street, better known as the arts district for diverse arts culture is a great destination
catering to a unique range of tastes. Hollywood is likewise lined with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and
parks, along with highly rated public schools. As more of a commercial and retail hub, this area draws the
interest of many your professionals. In addition to these popular area highlights, there is also a
redeveloped nightlife and entertainment district centered near Burnside Bridge. For history buffs, the
famous Kennedy School turned hotel offers guests restaurants, bars, a brewery, a movie theater and also a
cool soaking pool. In an area rich with outdoor amenities like fishing, hiking, off-road ATV areas, river
swimming and more, Wilkes in Portland is the place you want to be!
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