Beaverton, OregonBeaverton is located in the heart of the Tualatin Valley, midway between Mt. Hood to the east and and west the spectacular Oregon coast, and just seven miles from Portland and all its big city amenities and activities. Beaverton also has its own unique special events and entertainment.
Summerfest is a community and family festival that brings thousands of people to Griffith Park in July. The festival includes music, fine food, a wine pavilion, fun family activities and a wonderful crafters market.
Beaverton, yes was really named after the beavers had created with their dams in the local water, and still has the great outdoors in its backyard. Forests open to rolling hills, rivers, and wetlands. With over 100 parks encompassing 1,000 acres - more designated "green space" than most cities of its size, the offers 30+ miles of hiking trails and a network of bike paths that will take you 25 miles! Many other recreational opportunities are found in Beaverton, including swimming pools, tennis courts, softball fields, golf courses and of course the sport of shopping, with easy access to westside's largest shopping district.
Recognized as one of the best in the West by both Sunset and Country Gardens magazines, Beaverton Farmers Market is an old-fashioned, unique outdoor market experience bursting with the colors and tastes of the season! Open every Saturday, May thru October rain or shine! All this and more contribute to Beaverton's growing popularity as a great place to visit, live and do business.
The inner community of Beaverton is well known for its many attractive and well planned neighborhoods, 13 at last count, which offer a mix of high quality homes and affordable family housing, centered around parks and schools.
Area Businesses: Beaverton Foods, a manufacturer of nationally-distributed condiments. Reser's Fine Foods, processor and distributor of fresh prepared foods, both are headquartered in Beaverton. Tech industry includes Tektronix, Open Sourse and Linux Technology Center of IBM.
Nike headquarters are located on an unincorporated parcel of land within Beaverton.
Beaverton schools continue to strive for excellence in schools. Current 05-06 state ratings: strong to exceptional depending on school. Area schools focus on preparing students for advancement in our community by setting strong educational goals.