East Tualatin: where the city meets the river.
East Tualatin, one of the city's six official neighborhood associations, is the quiet side of town: established homes, a few local businesses, and a rural-feeling fringe near the Tualatin River, with some of the metro's best parks and trails minutes away. Here is what living there is like.
The East group, one of the six residential Community Involvement Organizations the city set up in 2011, covers Tualatin's eastern edge along the Tualatin River. It is a genuinely two-county neighborhood: west of SW 65th Avenue sits Washington County, and east of the line is Clackamas County. That boundary shapes everything from schools to parks to how the area is growing.
From 22379 SW 107th Ave, the east side is a short drive, and its greenway network makes it a favorite for walkers, paddlers, and families who want outdoor life woven into the week. Here is a closer look.
What makes it special
Why East Tualatin stands out.
A rural-feeling fringe
Larger lots and horse properties east of 65th
The farther east you go, the bigger the lots get. Around SW 65th Avenue and beyond into Clackamas County, the city grid gives way to multi-acre parcels, fenced pastures, and the occasional horse property, a country buffer that is rare this close to Portland. Neighborhood estimates count roughly 4,500 residents here, with a majority of homeowners and a median age near the 40s to 50s.
River access at the doorstep
Brown's Ferry Park and the Greenway Trail
Brown's Ferry Park's 28 acres on the Tualatin River offer kayak and canoe rentals, a wildlife blind, and some of the best river views in town, while the Tualatin River Greenway Trail links the east side to the rest of the city's path network. Both are covered in our riverfront park guide and paddling guide.
The Saum Creek Greenway
A shady forest walk through the east side
The Saum Creek Greenway trail winds through a forested corridor past an 8.5-acre wetland, one of the shadiest, quietest walks in town. It starts near Atfalati Park and is a favorite for dog walks and birding close to home. Our Saum Creek walk has the full route.
Parks in every direction
Community Park, Ibach, Jurgens, and Atfalati
East-side homes are minutes from the big public spaces: Tualatin Community Park with its boat ramp, skate park, and pickleball courts, plus Ibach, Jurgens, and Atfalati parks. Across the city line in Sherwood, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is free to visit. The wider network is mapped in our parks and greenways guide.
Community and growth
A tight-knit board, a changing edge.
The East group's volunteer board works with the city on safety, livability, and land use, and growth near the SW 65th and Nyberg corridor is a regular topic, including multifamily proposals that the neighborhood reviews closely. It is a part of Tualatin where residents show up, which is exactly the civic energy that makes a town feel like a community. Our community spirit guide shows where that energy shows up.
Families in the east side are served by the Tigard-Tualatin School District, with the same strong school path detailed in our schools guide. And for neighbors who like a little town life mixed in, the Tualatin Commons and Nyberg corridor are a quick trip west.
Compared with the central neighborhoods covered in our Martinazzi Woods and Riverpark guides, East Tualatin trades a little walkability for space, greenery, and quiet. For buyers who want the feel of the country without leaving town, it is the corner of Tualatin to explore.
Make Your Move
East side spirit, west side convenience.
Whether you want the East Tualatin acreage lifestyle or a move-in-ready home like 22379 SW 107th Ave a few minutes away, Paul Knighton of MORE Realty can show you both sides of town. Tour this fall while the river views are at their best.
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