Grant Park, Portland, Oregon
Grant Park refers to both a neighborhood and public park in the Northeast section of Portland, Oregon. The neighborhood is bordered by Alameda and Beaumont-Wilshire to the north; Rose City Park to the east; Hollywood District, Laurelhurst, and Sullivan's Gulch to the south; and Irvington to the west.
Grant Park | |
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Neighborhood | |
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| Coordinates: 45°32′20″N 122°37′50″WPDF map | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Government | |
| • Association | Grant Park Neighborhood Association |
| • Coalition | Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,469 |
| • Density | 7,600/sq mi (2,900/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 1364 |
| • Occupancy rate | 97% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 1205 households (88%) |
| • Renting | 159 households (12%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.54 persons |
It is best known for its association with Beverly Cleary's Klickitat Street series of books, which are set in the neighborhood. Houses in the neighborhood generally date to the early 20th century, and are primarily of the Old Portland or Craftsman styles. There is a park of the same name, which is connected to Grant High School.
References
External links
Media related to Grant Park, Portland, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons- Grant Park Neighborhood Association
- Grant Park Neighborhood Association on Facebook
- Grant Park Street Tree Inventory Report
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