Kenton is my Neighborhood

Kenton is my Neighborhood Kenton is a neighborhood in the north section of Portland, Oregon, United States. The Columbia Slough passes through Kenton. Johns to the west.

The Kenton Neighborhood Association (KNA) works in collaboration with neighbors and community partners to foster a clean, healthy, safe, livable, and resilient neighborhood for all. The neighborhood was founded in 1911 as a company town for the Swift Meat Packing Company, & later annexed by Portland. Kenton's northern border is formed by North Portland Harbor, the channel of the Columbia River tha

t separates the area from Hayden Island. Kenton's eastern boundary is Interstate 5 & the neighborhood's southern edge is defined by North Lombard Street. The western border follows North Portland Road, North Columbia Boulevard, & North Chautauqua Boulevard. Neighborhoods bordering Kenton are: Hayden Island to the north; Bridgeton, Sunderland, & Piedmont to the east; Arbor Lodge to the south; University Park to the southwest; & Portsmouth & St. Kenton is home to the Portland International Raceway & the Portland Metropolitan Expo Center. The historic site of Vanport City, a public housing project built to provide homes for World War II shipbuilders, & later destroyed by a 1948 flood, is also located within the current boundaries of the Kenton neighborhood.

🔔Reminder for the Kenton tomorrow and every Wednesday through September 30th🍓🥬🍒🥔And you can stop into the KNA meeting a...
06/09/2026

🔔Reminder for the Kenton tomorrow and every Wednesday through September 30th🍓🥬🍒🥔

And you can stop into the KNA meeting at 6:30pm when you’re done with your shopping!

June in Kenton has something for everyone. From volunteering to bike riding, it's a great month to get involved and get ...
06/08/2026

June in Kenton has something for everyone. From volunteering to bike riding, it's a great month to get involved and get outside. 🌿

Check out everything happening around the neighborhood and mark your calendars. We'll see you around the neighborhood! 👋

Did you know Portland Parks & Recreation provides free lunch all summer long for youth 18 & under at Kenton Park (and ot...
06/06/2026

Did you know Portland Parks & Recreation provides free lunch all summer long for youth 18 & under at Kenton Park (and other parks throughout the city)? 🌳

🥪 Free Lunch + Play
Mon–Fri | June 22–Aug 21
Drop in: 12–1:30pm
No registration needed. Just show up.

🎨 And this summer, Arts in the Parks is bringing free arts activities to the park too:
📅 June 23–26 | 10am–1:30pm
📅 Aug 4–7 | 10am–1:30pm

The program is provided to make sure every child in our neighborhood has access to food, fun, and creativity this summer. Spread the word! 💚

June is HERE, Kenton is jumpin' and our June newsletter is out! Here's what's happening:📋 General Meeting on June 10 at ...
06/04/2026

June is HERE, Kenton is jumpin' and our June newsletter is out!

Here's what's happening:
📋 General Meeting on June 10 at the Kenton Firehouse (or Zoom): Board elections + bylaws discussion + neighborhood updates. Join in!
🌽 Farmers Market is back! Wednesdays through September, 3-7pm at Denver & McClellan
🌹 Rose Garden volunteer days through September
🎷 Juneteenth celebration at Kenton Library, June 20 at 3pm
🚲 Community Bike Ride June 27 at Kenton Park
🎉 And save the dates: Free Concert in the Park (July 25), Garage Sale (Aug 8-9), Street Fair (Aug 16)

Full newsletter at kentonpdx.org/news

Noise monitors are currently deployed and collecting data across the Kenton neighborhood, and the goal of the community ...
06/04/2026

Noise monitors are currently deployed and collecting data across the Kenton neighborhood, and the goal of the community noise survey is to add a human face and personal experiences to the data.

Your copy of the survey will be delivered to your doorstep with our annual printed newsletter, the Kenton Connect. You drop completed surveys at the locations listed below or find instructions on they survey for how to use your unique code identifier to respond online. All residents and business owners in the Kenton and Portsmouth neighborhoods are eligible to participate, so reach out if you would like to participate but did not receive a Kenton Connect.

Completed surveys can be returned to one of these locations through August 1:
- Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave)
- Charles Jordan Community Center (9009 N Foss Ave)
- Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon Ave; mail slot located on N Schofield St side of the building)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Summer is here, and our Kenton Rose Garden could use some neighborly love! There are two volunteer meetups happening thi...
06/01/2026

Summer is here, and our Kenton Rose Garden could use some neighborly love! There are two volunteer meetups happening this June, and we'd love your help.

June Dates:
🌹 Tuesday, June 2 | 6–8 PM
🌹 Saturday, June 20 | 9:30 AM–12 PM

Location: N Interstate & N McClellan

Never pruned a rose in your life? No problem, volunteers at the garden can show you the ropes!

Just bring:
- A water bottle
- A hat
- Gloves
- Clippers if you've got 'em

Whether you come for 30 minutes or the full session, it all makes a difference. Plus, it's a really lovely way to spend a summer evening (or morning!) with your neighbors. The rose garden is one of those special little spots that make Kenton beautiful.

See you in the garden! 🌸

Join us for the KNA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30–8:30pm at the historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brand...
05/29/2026

Join us for the KNA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30–8:30pm at the historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon Ave) or on Zoom.

On the agenda: annual elections for the KNA Board of Directors, discussion of proposed bylaws updates, and more to come. Come meet your neighbors, learn what’s happening in the community, and help shape the future of Kenton.

More details at kentonpdx.org/meetings

Last Saturday's community bike ride was another good one. It was great to see so many neighbors join in, and big thanks ...
05/28/2026

Last Saturday's community bike ride was another good one. It was great to see so many neighbors join in, and big thanks to Kenton neighbor for hosting/organizing!

The next one is Saturday, June 27. Meet at Kenton Park at 9:30, ride starts at 10. All bikes, all paces. Bring a helmet and some water.

Runs every 4th Saturday through October. The QR code on the flyer has more details.

Hey Kenton! 👋 We’d love for you to join the KNA board!You don’t need any special experience to serve, and KNA does a lot...
05/27/2026

Hey Kenton! 👋 We’d love for you to join the KNA board!

You don’t need any special experience to serve, and KNA does a lot more than people realize. We help put on neighborhood events, advocate for environmental and livability issues that impact Kenton residents, weigh in on what gets built, and work to help every neighbor stay in the loop. Everyone has something to contribute, and there's something you’re already great at that probably matters more than you think.

Swipe through 👉 for a few examples of how everyday folks help out. And remember, they’re just examples! If one sounds like you (or someone you should tag), come say hi.

🗳️ Nominate yourself and vote at the KNA General Meeting on June 10.

🔗 More info at kentonpdx.org. Questions? DM us or email [email protected]. 💌

Summer’s almost here, Kenton! ☀️ Join us for the KNA Events Committee Summer Kick-Off and help shape the season ahead. W...
05/09/2026

Summer’s almost here, Kenton! ☀️ Join us for the KNA Events Committee Summer Kick-Off and help shape the season ahead. We’re planning another round of community events and we need YOU to help make them happen.

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 2:00–3:30pm
📍 Historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon)

Whether you can lend a few hours or want to dive deep into planning, there’s a place for you.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Address

2209 N Schofield Street
Portland, OR
97217

Telephone

+15035585628

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