Northgate, Salem, Oregon facts for kids

Northgate is a neighborhood in Salem, Oregon, United States. It's located in the northern part of the city. Northgate is one of Salem's larger areas, and it has a mix of businesses and homes. It's also home to a neighborhood association, which is a group that helps improve the community.

This area is generally bordered by Hazelgreen Road and Chemawa Road to the north. On the east, you'll find parts of Cordon Road, Portland Road, and Interstate 5. Silverton Road forms the southern border, and Salem Parkway and Cherry Avenue are to the west.

Northgate is close to the city of Keizer and other Salem neighborhoods like Lansing, Highland, and North Lancaster.

A Look Back at Northgate's History

Northgate has always been an important place for business and travel in the region. For a long time, Portland Road, which is part of Oregon Route 99E, was a main north-south route even before Interstate 5 was built. The two main train lines in Salem, the Union Pacific and the Portland and Western Railroad, also run through Northgate. This shows how important the area has been for transportation over the years. Northgate is one of Salem's older neighborhoods.

Parks and Fun in Northgate

Northgate is home to a few great spots for recreation.

Northgate Park

Northgate Park is a four-acre city park where people can relax and play. The community is building a special "Peace Garden" in the park. This garden will include a community garden where people can grow plants together, and a quiet area for meditation. This project helps remember a local man and brings the community closer.

The Kroc Center

The neighborhood also has the Kroc Center. This is a large building with many different uses, like a gym, swimming pool, and community rooms. It was built thanks to a generous gift from Mrs. Ray Kroc to the Salvation Army, helping to create a wonderful resource for the community.

Schools in Northgate

Northgate has several schools for students of different ages.

Elementary and Middle Schools

For younger students, there are Hallman Elementary School, Hammond Elementary School, and Yoshikai Elementary School. Students in middle school attend Stephens Middle School. These schools are part of the Salem-Keizer School District.

High School and Special Schools

Most public high school students from the Northgate area go to McKay High School. This high school is located in the nearby North Lancaster neighborhood. Northgate is also home to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Chemawa Indian School, which is a special boarding school for Native American students.