Why visit Dunthorpe
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wunderland, Blue Bridge, Portland Puppet Museum and Arnold–Park Log Home.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Dunthorpe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dunthorpe
Dunthorpe is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated suburb of Portland, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,704. It is located just south of the Portland city limits and north of the Multnomah County line on the west side of the Willamette River. Lewis & Clark College, Tryon Creek State Natural Area, and Lake Oswego are nearby.
From the Wikipedia article Dunthorpe, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Wunderland
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
11011 Southeast Main Street, Milwaukie
Mo-Su 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00
Blue Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Curved pedestrian and bicycle bridge, connects north & south halves of Reed College campus, Portland, Oregon
Kellogg Creek Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Oregon to Oak Grove, Oregon
Marylhurst University
School · 3.1 mi
Closed Private University in Marylhurst, Oregon
Oaks Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Amusement park in Portland, Oregon, United States
Sellwood Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in Portland, Oregon built in 2016
Museums and landmarks34
Portland Puppet Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Puppet museum in Portland, Oregon, U.S
906 Southeast Umatilla Street, Portland
Th-Su 14:00-20:00
Arnold–Park Log Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
Berry Botanic Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Botanical garden in Portland, Oregon, U.S
Cardwell–Parrish House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
Donald and Ruth McGraw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Place in Oregon listed on National Register of Historic Places
Dr. A. E. and Phila Jane Rockey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
Elliott R. Corbett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
George Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Single-family detached home in Oregon, United States of America
H. L. and Gretchen Hoyt Corbett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
Hall–Chaney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic carousel in Portland, Oregon, U.S
Jacques and Amelia Reinhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
Park · 0.5 mi
Park in Oregon, United States of America
Play Boutique
Playground · 1.5 mi
464 First Street, Lake Oswego
Mo-Tu 10:30-12:30; We-Fr 10:30-12:30,15:30-18:30; Sa 10:30-18:30
Waverly Marina Association
Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi
513 Southeast Marion Street, Portland
Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; May 01-Oct 31 Th-Su 10:00-18:00
Errol Heights Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Fulton Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Johnson Creek Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in southeast Portland, Oregon, USA
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Cafe Cinco Siete PDX
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
8235 Southeast 13th Avenue, Portland
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa,Su 07:00-18:00
Canby Asparagus Farm Casa de Tamales
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
10605 Southeast Main Street, Milwaukie
Th-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Cha! Cha! Cha!
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
11008 Southeast Main Street, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Dang's Thai Kitchen
Restaurant · Thai · 1.3 mi
670 North State Street, Lake Oswego
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Duffy's
Bar and pub · Irish · 1.0 mi
11050 Southeast 21st Avenue, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00
Killer Burger
Restaurant · Burger · 1.4 mi
8728 Southeast 17th Avenue, Portland
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Lake Oswego Ice Creamery
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
37 A Avenue, Lake Oswego
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Mike's Drive-In
Restaurant · Burger, Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
3045 Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
The Dullahan
Bar and pub · Irish · 1.5 mi
352 B Avenue, Lake Oswego
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Zenbu Lounge
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
8609 Southeast 17th Avenue, Portland
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00
46 more on the map.
History
In January 1916, William M. Ladd's Ladd Estate Company purchased 215 acres (0.87 km2) from the soon to be dissolved Oregon Iron & Steel Company for $1. The company drafted very specific provisions for the Dunthorpe development, including: Only residential buildings were allowed, except for outbuildings to house domestic animals; Swine and goats were prohibited; The minimum cost of a house was $3000; No residence could be used or occupied by "persons of African or Mongolian descent" unless they were employed as servants of the masters; and the sale of "intoxicating liquor" was also prohibited.
From the History section of Dunthorpe, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
King's Row Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
12700 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Churches and places of worship12
New Thought Center for Spiritual Living
Place of worship · Centers For Spiritual Living · 1.5 mi
1040 C Avenue, Lake Oswego
Oaks Pioneer Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge City Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.3 mi
2816 Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie
Fountain Gateway Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.4 mi
9750 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
10955 Southeast 25th Avenue, Milwaukie
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 1.0 mi
2036 Southeast Jefferson Street, Milwaukie
Milwaukie Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
2416 Southeast Lake Road, Milwaukie
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare5
Northwest Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
3033 Southeast Monroe Street, Milwaukie
Map of Dunthorpe
234 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 6.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 39°F | 4.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 53°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 42°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 7.3 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland Kgw-Tv (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Multnomah County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-03: Eagle Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2016-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Milwaukie 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Oak Grove 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Lake Oswego 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Oatfield 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Stafford 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- West Linn 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Gladstone 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Tigard 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Durham 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Portland 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Bishops Close Dunthorpe Oregon, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- Portland Puppet Museum, 2021 5, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cardwell-Parrish House, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Percy A. Smith House - driveway turning circle and portion of house (2013), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacques and Amelia Reinhart House, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Johns Episcopal Church - Portland Oregon, Werewombat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elliott R. Corbett House in 2013, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hall-Chaney House 1988 - Milwaukie Oregon, Northwest Heritage Property Association, Public domain
- Oaks Park carousel horse head - Portland Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Posey House-1, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Donald and Ruth McGraw House in 2013, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Hickey House, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- L&C Frank Manor House, M.O. Stevens, Public domain
- Maurice Crumpacker House in March 2016, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sellwood Branch YMCA - Portland Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Rogers House, Esprqii, Public domain
- Former PRL&P Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse north facade (2016), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arnold-Park Log Home, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Berry botanic gazebo, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Oswego Odd Fellows Hall, Esprqii, Public domain
- Whidden-Kerr House and Garden in 2013, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoyt Corbett House, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waverly Country Club-2, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. A.E. and Phila Jane Rockey House in 2013, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oregon Iron Company Furnace restored, Esprqii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elk rock gardens path, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- L&C Flanagan Chapel, M.O. Stevens, CC BY 3.0
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