City Spotlight:
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is the 5th largest city in Oregon the largest city in Washington County. It is one of the most ethnically diverse cities and is proud to celebrate that fact with multiple cultural festivals throughout the year. Hillsboro is famously referred to as the center of the “Silicon Forest” due to the high concentration of tech companies in the city.
profile:
The population was 108,026 in 2020
Great mix of small town, suburban, and rural
fun facts:
Hillsboro’s largest employer is Intel
Hillsboro ranked No. 7 on a list of the “2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live” in the United States by Livability.com
location:
Located 17 miles west of Portland
Immediately west of Beaverton
Part of Washington County
Hillsboro has multiple MAX light rail stations with an easy commute to downtown Portland.
Ron Tonkin Field Hillsboro Oregon
attractions/events:
Ron Tonkin Field: Located at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex. Home of the Hillsboro Hops - a single-A minor league baseball team.
Topgolf: Climate-controlled hitting bays and amazing food/drinks.
Hillsboro 4th of July Parade: Parade dates back to 1923 and is one of the largest in the Northwest.
Washington County Fair Complex: Home of the Washington county fair each July.
Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum: Guides provide a vast amount of information about warbirds and other aircrafts. Come to get a hands-on and visual experience.
Shopping:
Hillsboro Farmer’s Market: Focusing on healthy food and and. a fun atmosphere, the market has been a family favorite for 40 years now.
Streets of Tanasbourne: Outdoor mall with many shopping and dining options.
Streets of Tanasbourne Hillsboro, Oregon
eat/drink:
Vertigo Brewing: An award-winning brewery that’s been around for over a decade.
Syun Izakaya: Famous contemporary Japanese gastropub serving sushi, noodles & other bites, plus sake flights.
ABV Public House: Independently owned taphouse and beer-centric restaurant. They offer beer-inspired small plates.
9 Dang Fine Thai: Using only the highest quality of ingredients, this Thai restaurant preserves the spirit of traditional Thai food.
Shute Park - Hillsboro, Oregon
parks:
Noble Woods Park: 38-acre nature park that offers paved and soft surface paths that go along natural areas.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve: Expansive 635-acre wildlife preserve that offers multiple different paths to explore the wetlands. If you’re a birdwatcher, there are over 211 species of birds spotted here annually. There’s also a 12,000sf nature center that has an exhibit hall full of interactive exhibits.
Orenco Woods Nature Park: 42-acre nature park that has a variety of landscapes - from wooded areas, to open meadows. As you’re strolling through the park, you might run into the historic Mcdonald house.
schools:
To see schools in the Hillsboro school district Click Here & Type in ‘Hillsboro SD 1J’
companies you may be familiar with:
Intel: Hillsboro’s largest employer
Laika Studios: Famous animation studio
Salesforce: An online software company for businesses
city links:
City website: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/
Chamber of Commerce: https://www.washingtoncountychamberor.com/
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District: http://www.thprd.org/
Photo Credit: Erika Ellis Photography