WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT BACK COVE

We asked Portlanders to describe their neighborhoods, and these are the words they used.

My neighborhood is a lovely place that's probably best known for the cove. The people who live here are quiet. Our favorite neighborhood business is Borealis Bread and when we have spare time we like to visit Payson Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Canco Woods. M.
My neighborhood is a leafy place that's probably best known for calm. The people who live here are social. Our favorite neighborhood business is Borealis Bread and when we have spare time we like to visit The peninsula for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the cliffs behind Read Street. John
My neighborhood is a safe place that's probably best known for Back Cove. The people who live here are decent. Our favorite neighborhood business is Big Sky Bakery and when we have spare time we like to visit Back Cove for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably my backyard. Tom
My neighborhood is a quiet, close knit place that's probably best known for Back Cove. The people who live here are mostly Blue collar. Our favorite neighborhood business is we don't have one most are too commercial not local and when we have spare time we like to visit Payson Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the walking trails through the woods behind our house where deer still come up to our yard. Darryl
My neighborhood is a convenient place that's probably best known for Back Cove. The people who live here are welcoming. Our favorite neighborhood business is Borealis Bread and when we have spare time we like to visit Baxter Woods for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably its location. T.
My neighborhood is an awesome place that's probably best known for Back Cove. The people who live here are good. Our favorite neighborhood business is Big Sky Bakery and when we have spare time we like to visit Back Cove for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably __________. Heather
My neighborhood is a peaceful place that's probably best known for families. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Big Sky Bakery and when we have spare time we like to visit Back Cove for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably __________. Kathryn
My neighborhood is a calm place that's probably best known for bungalows. The people who live here are mostly families. Our favorite neighborhood business is USM and when we have spare time we like to visit Baxter Boulevard for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably that we drive the wrong way down Deerfield Rd. whenever we feel like it. SmugMarried38