Arlington Heights, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlington Heights
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 691 |
| • Density | 4,260/sq mi (1,645/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 278 |
| • Occupancy rate | 95% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 263 households (95%) |
| • Renting | 15 households (5%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.49 persons |
Arlington Heights is a special neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for its beautiful, large houses. This area is also home to many popular attractions. These include Washington Park, the stunning Portland Japanese Garden, the colorful International Rose Test Garden, and the exciting Oregon Zoo.
This neighborhood is also where you'll find the Washington Park train station. This station is known for being very deep underground!
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Learning in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is served by several schools. These schools help students from elementary to high school.
Local Schools for Kids
- Ainsworth Elementary School
- West Sylvan Middle School
- Lincoln High School
Exploring Parks and Gardens
Arlington Heights is a green and beautiful place. It has many parks and gardens that are great for exploring. These spots offer amazing views and fun activities for everyone.
Famous Green Spaces
- Hoyt Arboretum: A living museum of trees from all over the world.
- Japanese Garden: A peaceful place with beautiful traditional Japanese landscapes.
- Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial: A quiet place to remember brave soldiers.
- Washington Park: A huge park with many attractions, perfect for outdoor adventures.
- International Rose Test Garden: A world-famous garden where you can see thousands of different roses.
Images for kids
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Washington Park station, the deepest train station in the western hemisphere and seventh deepest on the world
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Historic Reservoir #4 in Washington Park
