Pleasant Valley blends open-space calm with everyday convenience at the southwestern edge of Gresham, right where the city meets Portland. Tree-lined streets, newer homes, and pockets of long-established acreage create a neighborhood that feels spacious while keeping errands and commutes easy. Outdoor time is part of the rhythm here: the multiuse Springwater Corridor rolls along the neighborhood’s western fringe, offering miles of car-free biking and running, while the broad meadows and summit views at Powell Butte Nature Park sit just up the hill.
Closer to home, neighbors wander shady paths and watch for deer and songbirds in the Jenne Butte Park woodlands, and families join creek cleanups and science-in-the-park events with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, a hands-on steward of the local watershed. Weekends might mean a trail loop at sunrise, then coffee and global eats in nearby Powellhurst-Gilbert.
Schools are a strong draw, with much of Pleasant Valley served by the Gresham-Barlow School District, known for career pathways, arts programs, and community partnerships. Transit access and straightforward routes to I-205 and the MAX Blue Line keep commutes efficient, whether you’re headed to downtown Gresham or across town.
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