Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie is a city of 21,392 people in Clackamas County, Oregon, founded in 1848.
Why visit Milwaukie
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 78 parks and trails, 171 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wunderland, Blue Bridge, Portland Puppet Museum and Arleta Branch Library.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Milwaukie
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About Milwaukie
Milwaukie is a city mostly in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States; a very small portion of the city extends into Multnomah County. The population was 21,119 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1847 on the banks of the Willamette River, the city, known as the Dogwood City of the West, was incorporated in 1903; it is the birthplace of the Bing cherry. The city is now a suburb of Portland and also adjoins the unincorporated areas of Clackamas and Oak Grove.
From the Wikipedia article Milwaukie, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Wunderland
Cinema and theater · 1.0 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 · 2.6 mi
Curved pedestrian and bicycle bridge, connects north & south halves of Reed College campus, Portland, Oregon
Kellogg Creek Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Oregon to Oak Grove, Oregon
Marylhurst University
School · 3.4 mi
Closed Private University in Marylhurst, Oregon
Oaks Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Amusement park in Portland, Oregon, United States
Rhine–Lafayette Pedestrian Overpass
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Sellwood Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Portland, Oregon built in 2016
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks39
Portland Puppet Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
Puppet museum in Portland, Oregon, U.S
906 Southeast Umatilla Street, Portland
Th-Su 14:00-20:00
Arleta Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, USA
Arnold–Park Log Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
Berry Botanic Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Botanical garden in Portland, Oregon, U.S
Cardwell–Parrish House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
Donald and Ruth McGraw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
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 · 1.9 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
Elliott R. Corbett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
George Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 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 · 2.1 mi
Historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
Hall–Chaney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic carousel in Portland, Oregon, U.S
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds78
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Oregon, United States of America
Johnson Creek Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in southeast Portland, Oregon, USA
Tideman Johnson Natural Area
Park · 1.2 mi
Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
66 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes171
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
10172 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
7901 Southeast 13th Avenue, Portland
Mo-Su 07:00-16:00
Cafe Cinco Siete PDX
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 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 · 1.0 mi
10605 Southeast Main Street, Milwaukie
Th-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Cha! Cha! Cha!
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
11008 Southeast Main Street, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Duffy's
Bar and pub · Irish · 0.9 mi
11050 Southeast 21st Avenue, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00
Great American Video & Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
6130 Southeast King Road, Milwaukie
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr 06:00-23:00, Sa 07:00-23:00, Su 07:30-22:00
Killer Burger
Restaurant · Burger · 1.6 mi
8728 Southeast 17th Avenue, Portland
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Ma-Kin Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
Sushi and Thai Restaurant
4630 Southeast International Way, Milwaukie
Mo-Fr 10:30-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30
159 more on the map.
History
The Clackamas people were the original inhabitants of the land upon which the city of Milwaukie now exists. Milwaukie was settled in 1847 and formally platted in 1849 as a rival to the upriver Oregon City by Lot Whitcomb, who named it for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the time, the Wisconsin city was also frequently spelled "Milwaukie" before the current spelling was adopted. Some accounts also state that the Oregon city used an alternate spelling to prevent confusion at the post office.
Whitcomb arrived in Oregon in 1848 and settled on a donation land claim, where he built a sawmill and a gristmill. Milwaukie rivaled Portland and Oregon City for a time, but Portland eventually became the bigger city because it had a deeper port. The first post office at Milwaukie was established in 1850, with Whitcomb as the first postmaster. The community was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 4, 1903, originally as the Town of Milwaukie.
From the History section of Milwaukie, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
King's Row Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
12700 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Milwaukie Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
14015 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland
Your Host Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
13222 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Churches and places of worship50
Oaks Pioneer Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
7525 Southeast César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland
Bridge City Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.7 mi
2816 Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie
Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
4790 Southeast Logus Road, Milwaukie
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
10955 Southeast 25th Avenue, Milwaukie
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 1.0 mi
2036 Southeast Jefferson Street, Milwaukie
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare16
Healing Place
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
10330 Southeast 32nd Avenue, Milwaukie
Map of Milwaukie
250 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 (6 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
Clackamas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Milo Mciver Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Lake Oswego 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Gladstone 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Happy Valley 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Portland 7 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Damascus 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Gresham 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Beaverton 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Cedar Mill 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Fairview 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Vancouver 13 mi north, about 21 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
- Milwaukie city hall, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portland Puppet Museum, 2021 5, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brentwood park 2, DarienG2000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westmoreland Park, Portland, Oregon, aprilskiver / April Younglove, CC BY 2.0
- Hoyt Corbett House, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waverly Country Club-2, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cardwell-Parrish House, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palestine Lodge - Portland Oregon, Ian Poellet, 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
- Joseph Kendall 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
- Dr. A.E. and Phila Jane Rockey House in 2013, Steve Morgan, 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
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