Markham

Markham Neighborhood At A Glance

Markaham is a quiet residential neighborhood in Southwest Portland and is bordered by Multnomah and South Burlingame on the North, Marshall Park on the East, Arnold Creek on the South, and West Portland Park on the West.  Markham is just off I-5 giving it easy access to downtown Portland and OHSU.  The population is approximately 2322 with an 81% home ownership rate. Home styles range from Old Portland style homes to newer Custom built homes. It is also just minutes away from the trendy shops and restaurants of Multnomah Village.

Markham News & Community Groups

• The Southwest Community Connection, SW Portland's community paper online.

Restaurants and other Amenities in Markham

• Multnomah Village

Parks & Recreation in Markham

• Tyron Creek State Park is located only minutes from downtown Markahm and is Oregon's only state park within the Portland Metro Area.  This 645 acre park offers hiking and bird watching along the Trillium Trail, and Tyron Creek has one of the only runs of Steelhead Trout in the area.  The Arnold Park Log Home is also located within the Tyron Creek State Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was built by John Arnold between 1907 and 1917.
• Maricara Natural Area is a 17.25 acre park offering natural trails, wetland, a protected stream, native plants, and older second growth trees.
• Marshall Park 25.88 Acres Marshall Park was donated to the City of Portland by F.C and Addie Marshall in 1951. Marshall Park is primarily a natural area with hiking trails.  Within the park is a waterfall, a small stone bridge over Tyron Creek and a playground which sits on what was once the home site of the Marshal summer home.
• Burlingame Park - is 4.64 Acres and includes disabled access play area, paths – unpaved, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and softball field.
• Jensen Natural Area - 2.24 Natural Area
• Foley-Balmer Natural Area - 9.58 Acres incules natural area and paths with meadows and forested areas.
• The Southwest Coummunity Center & Pool - Includes basketball court – indoor, community center, fitness room, gymnasium, kitchen – reservable, meeting room – reservable, party room – reservable, rock climbing wall, swimming pool – indoor, weight room, and Wireless Internet Access.

A Few Walks Around Markham

• Pick up a free Southwest Portland Walking Map at the SWNI Office, order it online, or download the map in PDF format.

Markham Neighborhood Schools & School Area Real Estate Search

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Markham Real Estate and Housing Trends

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Markham Recently Sold Homes

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