WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT PARKSIDE

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

My neighborhood is a sketchy place that's probably best known for drugs. The people who live here are smelly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Bintliff's and when we have spare time we like to visit The Op for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Me. Tall
My neighborhood is an extremely urban place that's probably best known for gritty and diverse. The people who live here are community-oriented. Our favorite neighborhood business is Joe's Super Variety and when we have spare time we like to visit the Deering Oaks Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the Deering Oaks Ravine. Will
My neighborhood is an accessible place that's probably best known for the Deering Oaks Park. The people who live here are young. Our favorite neighborhood business is the Holy Donut and when we have spare time we like to visit the Farmer's Market in Deering Oaks Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably parking spots. Megan
My neighborhood is a fun place that's probably best known for Deering Oaks Park. The people who live here are vibrant. Our favorite neighborhood business is Holy Donut and when we have spare time we like to visit The Sea Dogs for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the Farmer's Market. Tom