New to Parkrose Heights in Portland, Oregon? Or maybe you've been here for a while but you're not aware of everything available to you right here in the neighborhood. If you live in Parkrose Heights, here are 12 places you should definitely know about.
Community Garden at Parkrose United Methodist Church
Parkrose United Methodist Church (11111 NE Knott) decided this year to convert an unused lawn to a community garden, open to anyone in the neighborhood. Garden plots are available free of charge. For more information, or to reserve a plot, contact welcome@parkroseumc.org or call (503) 253-7567.
Knott Park
Right in the center of Parkrose Heights, Knott Park (NE 117th and Russell) offers a playground, picnic areas, soccer fields, baseball fields, horseshoe pits, walking paths, and space for much more! Find out more on PortlandOnline.com.
Merrifield Park
Merrifield Park is tucked between NE Eugene and NE Thompson, just east of NE 117th. It’s a small, neighborhood park with swings, teeter-totters, a picnic table, and a play field. Merrifield Park isn’t much to look at, but if you live close by, it’s a good place to let the kids run around on nice days.
Casmur Grocery
OK, this isn’t much to look at either – but Casmur Grocery (NE 111th and Brazee) has been in the neighborhood for over 50 years. The proprietors are very friendly, and they have a basic selection of food items as well as beverages, snacks, and ice cream. If you just need to quickly pick up a snack, a gallon of milk, or some ice, this is the easiest place to do it.
Baskin Robbins
Yes, we’re lucky enough to have a Baskin-Robbins right in the neighborhood (NE 111th and Halsey). Stop by for a cone, a cake, or even a coffee and ice cream beverage.
Lily Market
Lily Market (11001 NE Halsey) is the local Asian grocery, with a great selection of canned, frozen and fresh foods as well as household and novelty items. If you need kimchi, lumpia, or Thai iced tea, this is the place to go. Lily Market also has fresh produce, meat, and hot Thai food.
The Outer Rim
Gateway Bicycles inexplicably closed in 2008, despite a nationwide boom in bicycle purchases, but soon after, The Outer Rim (10625 NE Halsey) moved into the neighborhood to take its place! The Outer Rim offers a variety of bicycles for the whole family, plus accessories and service.
Wunderland
This nickel arcade has been at 10306 Halsey Street for approximately forever (my husband played there as a child). The games really do take nickels (well, some are more than one nickel). It’s an economical outing for one person, a family, or a birthday party! Visit http://wunderlandgames.com for more information.
Cooper’s Auto Service
Good, old-fashioned service with no rip-offs or up-sells. Cooper's has been at NE 104th and Halsey since 1951.
Portland Adventist Community Services
This organization runs a thrift store, food pantry and health clinic at NE 111th and Halsey. The clinic offers free (optional $15 co-pay) medical help for people without health insurance, and served 999 people in 2008. Emergency food boxes are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The thrift store is open to the public Sunday through Friday. Call (503) 252-8500 for more information on these services.
El Indio
This is the place for Mexican food in Parkrose Heights. El Indio (NE 111th and Halsey) offers Mexican food for reasonable prices in a lively atmosphere. The bar is also popular.
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Best pizza in the neighborhood. Stop by any day of the week for a quick and delicious meal (which you bake at home). Located at 11635 NE Halsey.
