WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT OAKDALE

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

My neighborhood is a walkable, friendly place that's probably best known for USM. The people who live here are a diverse group of all ages. Our favorite neighborhood business is not in Oakdale and when we have spare time we like to visit the Farmer's Market for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably that it's the best place in Portland to live--close to the peninsula, without the peninsula prices. Liz
My neighborhood is a geographically divided place that's probably best known for USM. The people who live here are good neighbors. Our favorite neighborhood business is Back Bay Bicycle and when we have spare time we like to visit Back Cove trail for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the architecture. Jennifer
My neighborhood is a chill place that's probably best known for USM. The people who live here are young and old. Our favorite neighborhood business is the Great Lost Bear and when we have spare time we like to visit Hadlock Field for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Vientiane. TLH
My neighborhood is a lovely place that's probably best known for students. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Bayou Kitchen and when we have spare time we like to visit the Back Bay Cove for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Abilene. Keri Anne
My neighborhood is a stratified place that's probably best known for student housing. The people who live here are normal. Our favorite neighborhood business is The Great Lost Bear and when we have spare time we like to visit the USM Campus for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably access to downtown. Nate
My neighborhood is a Dog-Friendly place that's probably best known for Community and USM. The people who live here are Very mixed, students and elderly. Our favorite neighborhood business is the Great Lost Bear and when we have spare time we like to visit Bikrim for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Longfellow Park. Tom
My neighborhood is an alright place that's probably best known for USM. The people who live here are quiet. Our favorite neighborhood business is 7-11, honestly... and when we have spare time we like to visit other neighborhoods in Portland for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably that it's not a very nice place to be. Hugh
My neighborhood is a great place that's probably best known for nice houses and neighbors. The people who live here are friendly and supportive. Our favorite neighborhood business is Oakdale and when we have spare time we like to visit the Old Port for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably friendly people. Paula