West Haven-Sylvan Area
Beautiful, lush greenery,and easy access to Portland are staples of the West Haven-Sylvan neighborhood located in Washington County, partially within the city limits of Portland, and other portions within the city of Beaverton. The area is just north of Highway 26, west of Sylvan Highlands and north of highway 217. Whether you want to be in the heart of downtown or the middle of the forest, you can get there, quickly, from West Haven-Sylvan. This area offers easy access to Washington Park hiking along the Hoyt Arboretum trails, as well as easy access to the Zoo, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Portland Japanese Garden, all while being just minutes to downtown Portland.
Nearby Walking and Hiking
Hoyt Arboretum offers 12 miles of hiking trails within Portland’s Washington Park, close to the West Haven-Sylvan area. Whether you choose to hike on your own or attend a regularly scheduled walking tour with a guide who can discuss the trees, the spring blooms, or the countless offerings within the Arboretum, you are sure to find the serenity you seek. This is a place to recharge, regroup, and rediscover yourself. You may access a simple map of the park here.
Audubon Wildlife Care Center
Audubon Society of Portland is located just northeast of the West Haven-Sylvan area, and it is a tremendous resource for all local residents. There is a hiking trail system within the Audubon Sanctuary that is dense and cool on a hot summer’s day. If you should ever discover a sick or injured critter in need of medical care, they also offer a Wildlife Care Center that cares for over 3,000 animals per year and fields over 12,000 telephone inquiries per year. Whether you want to learn how to identify birds by sight or by sound, take a drawing class, attend lectures by naturalists, or send your child to “Jr. Wildlife Vet” camp, the Audubon Society of Portland offers a breadth of opportunities and resources.
Oregon Zoo is also located within Washington Park and is a very easy drive from West Haven-Sylvan.
Nearby Shopping
From the West Haven-Sylvan area, you are west of Downtown Portland, the Pearl District, and the Alphabet District, and the area actually includes a portion of Cedar Hills Boulevard in Beaverton. You have your choice of the hustle and bustle of downtown, the large shopping centers of the suburbs, or eclectic, independent neighborhood shops.