Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Oregon | |
| City | Portland | |
Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, often just called Ardenwald, is a cool neighborhood in Oregon. It sits right on the border between two cities: Portland and Milwaukie. This means parts of it are in Multnomah County (Portland's county) and parts are in Clackamas County (Milwaukie's county). Both Portland and Milwaukie officially recognize Ardenwald as one of their neighborhoods.
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A Look Back at Ardenwald
Ardenwald got its name way back in 1888. It was named after Arden M. Rockwood. His father helped plan and divide the land for the community. The name "Ardenwald" combines Arden's first name with part of his last name, "Rockwood," but with a German twist. The neighborhood's main spot is around Ardenwald Elementary School.
Nature and Trails in Ardenwald
The Tideman Johnson Natural Area was created in 1940. It's a special place along Johnson Creek in Ardenwald. The Springwater Corridor Trail runs right next to Johnson Creek. This trail is 21 miles long and is great for biking between Portland and Boring.
You can get onto the Springwater Corridor Trail from two spots in Ardenwald. One access point is at the north end of SE 28th Avenue. The other is at the Johnson Creek Boulevard Trailhead. This is where the trail crosses the road.
Fun Events in the Neighborhood
In 2017, Ardenwald was part of the Sellwood-Milwaukie Sunday Parkways event. This is a special day where streets are closed to cars. People can bike, walk, and play safely. The event featured an 8-mile loop through the area.
The community also hosts a summer concert series. These concerts happen in Ardenwald Park. This park is right next to Ardenwald Elementary School.
Parks and Green Spaces
Ardenwald has several parks for everyone to enjoy.
- Ardenwald Park is where the summer concerts take place. It's a great spot for community gatherings.
- Water Tower Park has a unique play area. You can find it along 40th Avenue.
- There's also an unofficial dog park. It's a large area of undeveloped lots. You can find it between SE 32nd Avenue, SE Roswell Street, and SE Barba Street. Many neighbors use it for their dogs.
- Balfour Park is the newest park in the neighborhood. It's located on Balfour Street off SE 32nd Ave. It is still undeveloped, meaning it's a natural green space.
Local Hospital
Providence Milwaukie Hospital is located at the south end of Ardenwald. Its address is 10150 SE 32nd Avenue.
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Bicycles in Tideman Johnson Natural Area
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Ardenwald Park
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Ardenwald Park
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Ardenwald Elementary School
Community Fun
Ardenwald-Johnson Creek is known for its lively community events.
Summer Concerts
Every August, the neighborhood hosts a summer concert series. These concerts happen every Thursday night. They are held in Ardenwald Park. It's a fun way for neighbors to enjoy music together.
Halloween Spectacle
Each October, the "Davis Graveyard" becomes a huge attraction. People come to SE 43rd Ave to see the amazing Halloween decorations. There are spooky and silly tombstones and a cool Cathedral facade. The street in front of Davis Graveyard is closed during an open house and on Halloween night. This allows everyone to safely enjoy the display.
Getting Around Ardenwald
The Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood has good public transportation options.
Bus and Light Rail
The neighborhood is connected to the TriMet mass transit system. TriMet provides bus lines that serve the area. It also has the light rail Orange Line. You can catch the Orange Line at the Southeast Tacoma/Johnson Creek station. This station is near the western edge of the neighborhood. This makes it easy for people to travel around Portland and beyond.
