Brentwood-Darlington, Portland, Oregon
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Brentwood-Darlington is a neighborhood on the southern edge of Portland, Oregon
, bordering Woodstock
to the west, Mt. Scott-Arleta
to the north, and Lents
to the east. The county line separating Multnomah County
from Clackamas County
forms most the neighborhood's (and the city's) southern boundary, though small portions of the neighborhood and the city extend into Clackamas County. (Conversely, some areas in the neighborhood in Multnomah County are outside of Portland city limits.)
The Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association dates to 1974 when it was founded as the Errol Heights Improvement Association, serving the neighborhoods of Errol Heights, Brentwood, Darlington, Harney Park, Woodmere, and Crystal Springs.
The Brentwood-Darlington Community Center, run by a local non-profit agency, Portland Impact
, provides early childhood services to families in the community. Schools in the area include: the nonprofit alternative middle and high school, Mt.Scott Middle School, and the public schools: Woodmere Elementary School, and Lane Middle School.
Brentwood-Darlington includes Brentwood Park (1951), which itself includes Brentwood Community Garden (1996), and the Errol Heights Natural Area (1966).
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, bordering Woodstock
Woodstock, Portland, Oregon
The Woodstock neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States, is located in the city's inner southeast section. It is bounded on the north by SE Holgate Boulevard, west by Cesar Chavez Boulevard , east by SE 60th and SE 45th, and south by Johnson Creek...
to the west, Mt. Scott-Arleta
Mt. Scott-Arleta, Portland, Oregon
The Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood of Portland, Oregon is located in the city's southeast section. It is bounded on the north by SE Foster Road, west by SE 60th Avenue, east by SE 82nd Avenue, and south by SE Duke. Mt...
to the north, and Lents
Lents, Portland, Oregon
The Lents neighborhood in the Southeast section of Portland, Oregon is bordered by SE Powell Blvd. on the north, the Clackamas County line or City of Portland line on the south , SE 82nd Ave. to the west, and roughly SE 112th on the east. The NE corner overlaps with the Powellhurst-Gilbert...
to the east. The county line separating Multnomah County
Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Though smallest in area, it is the most populous as its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city...
from Clackamas County
Clackamas County, Oregon
Clackamas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan people. As of 2010, the population was 375,992...
forms most the neighborhood's (and the city's) southern boundary, though small portions of the neighborhood and the city extend into Clackamas County. (Conversely, some areas in the neighborhood in Multnomah County are outside of Portland city limits.)
The Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association dates to 1974 when it was founded as the Errol Heights Improvement Association, serving the neighborhoods of Errol Heights, Brentwood, Darlington, Harney Park, Woodmere, and Crystal Springs.
The Brentwood-Darlington Community Center, run by a local non-profit agency, Portland Impact
Portland Impact
Portland Impact is the former name of a nonprofit social service agency based in Portland, Oregon. It now conducts business as Impact NW....
, provides early childhood services to families in the community. Schools in the area include: the nonprofit alternative middle and high school, Mt.Scott Middle School, and the public schools: Woodmere Elementary School, and Lane Middle School.
Brentwood-Darlington includes Brentwood Park (1951), which itself includes Brentwood Community Garden (1996), and the Errol Heights Natural Area (1966).
External links
- Guide to Brentwood Darlington Neighborhood (PortlandNeighborhood.com)
- Errol Heights Master Plan
- Assault on Tract 86 (Chris Lydgate, Willamette WeekWillamette WeekWillamette Week is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Portland, Oregon, United States. It features reports on local news, politics, sports, business and culture....
, May 10, 2000) - Alternative middle school moves into Brentwood Darlington Community Center (Merry MacKinnon, The Bee, September 2, 2006)