University Park Neighborhood Profile: Close-in and quiet
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 23, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles | 0 comments
University Park is known as a quiet area with residents who love to get out and enjoy the outdoors. University Park has a few coffee shops and other local businesses, but is mainly a small town with most of its area covered with parks and residential areas. The 13 minute drive to downtown Portland lets the residents of the University Park neighborhood have access to the spacious parks, as well as the downtown activities.
The University Park neighborhood was named after the University of Portland, U of P, established in 1901. The neighborhood is home to the U of P, but isn’t the typical college town. The neighborhood has more a laid back feel than most other areas in Portland. The Willamette Boulevard bluff runs along the outer edge of the University Park neighborhood. There is constant activity going on in this area, with joggers, bikers and walkers taking advantage of the territorial views of the Willamette River.
The U of P is a private Catholic college with 3,700 students who focus on three central elements: teaching and learning, faith and formation and service and leadership. U of P is a highly ranked college, winning numerous awards in academics, women’s soccer and sustainability.
For the 16th consecutive year, the U of P received a top-10 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, in its “2011 America’s Best Colleges” publication. The University is ranked 9th out of 125 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification.
University Park is also an 11.26 acre park popular among college students, dogs and families. The park includes a picnic area, playground and sports fields appealing to all. The University Park community center holds many events and programs in its facility. The center includes indoor basketball courts, community center, computer lab, fitness room, weight room, gymnasium, meeting room, party room, rock-climbing wall, stage and wireless Internet access. This is a great gathering place for the residents to meet and work out.
Renaissance Homes is proud to be building new LEED certified vintage style new homes in the North Portland University Park neighborhood. Visit us today and become a part of this quiet, park filled community.
History compiled by Macey Howard.
