Oak Grove, Oregon
Oak Grove is a community of 16,796 people in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Why visit Oak Grove
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 64 parks and trails, 137 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Theater & Cafe, 82nd Drive Pedestrian Bridge, Oregon Iron Company Furnace and Arnold–Park Log Home.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Oak Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Grove
Oak Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,290 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Grove, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
82nd Drive Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Pedestrian bridge in the U.S. state of Oregon
Kellogg Creek Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in Oregon to Oak Grove, Oregon
Marylhurst University
School · 1.1 mi
Closed Private University in Marylhurst, Oregon
Sellwood Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Bridge in Portland, Oregon built in 2016
Oak Grove 8 Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
16100 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland
Museums and landmarks32
Oregon Iron Company Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic industrial facility in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA
Arnold–Park Log Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
Berry Botanic Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Botanical garden in Portland, Oregon, U.S
Donald and Ruth McGraw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 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 · 2.9 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
Elliott R. Corbett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S
George Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 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 · 2.3 mi
Historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
Hall–Chaney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Jacques and Amelia Reinhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S
John and Elizabeth Kinsman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house near Milwaukie, Oregon, USA
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John V. G. Posey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Portland, Oregon, United States
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds64
Millennium Plaza Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Lake Oswego, Oregon, U.S.
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
Charles Ames Memorial City Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Clackamette Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Oregon, United States of America
Errol Heights Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
High Rocks Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Public park and swimming hole in Gladstone, Oregon, U.S
Johnson Creek Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in southeast Portland, Oregon, USA
Jon Storm Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
52 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes137
Dang's Thai Kitchen
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 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...
Fast Times
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
18750 Willamette Drive
Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00, Su-Mo 11:00-21:30, We-Th 11:00-21:30
Five Spice Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
315 First Street, Lake Oswego
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Greek Bites
Restaurant · Greek · 1.9 mi
19339 Willamette Drive, West Linn
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00
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
Ma-Kin Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
Sushi and Thai Restaurant
4630 Southeast International Way, Milwaukie
Mo-Fr 10:30-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30
Mann's on the Lake
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
40 North State Street, Lake Oswego
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Peet's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
345 First Street, Lake Oswego
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 06:30-19:00
Soku Sushi & Noodle
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.9 mi
19171 Willamette Drive, West Linn
Mo 11:30-21:30; We-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
125 more on the map.
History
Oak Grove was named at the suggestion of Edward W. Cornell, a member of the surveying party that platted the townsite in the 1890s. The company that was developing the property had not been able to come up with a good name for the place, and Cornell suggested "Oak Grove" after a crew ate lunch in a stand of oak trees in the northwestern part of the tract.
The area was served first from the Milwaukie post office. In 1904, Creighton post office was established, named for Susan Creighton, on whose donation land claim the office stood. Postal authorities did not name the office "Oak Grove" in order to avoid duplication. There had once been an Oak Grove post office in Josephine County. The first postmaster was noted Oregon botanist Thomas J. Howell.
Oak Grove railroad station was originally named "Center", and another station, St. Theresa, was originally named "Oak Grove". In order to prevent confusion, in 1907 the Post Office Department changed the name of the post office to "Oak Grove", and the Center railroad station was renamed to match. The railroad no longer passes through the community.
Concord School is a historic building and former school (Concord Elementary School) in Oak Grove.
Oak Grove is home to a LINCC library operated by Clackamas County.
From the History section of Oak Grove, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
King's Row Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
12700 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Milwaukie Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
14015 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland
Your Host Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
13222 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Churches and places of worship28
Oaks Pioneer Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Gladstone Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 1.8 mi
4180 Southeast Jennings Avenue, Milwaukie
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.0 mi
13520 Southeast Ruscliff Road, Milwaukie
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging10
VP Racing Fuels
Gas station · 1.6 mi
17869 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare7
Planned Parenthood
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
14411 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Milwaukie
Map of Oak Grove
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 1.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 57°F | 0.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 58°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 40°F | 6.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 36°F | 7.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oregon City (4 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, 12 miles away.
- Milwaukie 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Gladstone 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Lake Oswego 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Happy Valley 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Portland 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Damascus 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Beaverton 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Gresham 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Canby 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Cedar Mill 12 mi northwest, about 19 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
- Oak Grove Oregon, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- Oregon Iron Company Furnace restored, Esprqii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoyt Corbett House, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waverly Country Club-2, 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
- Oregon City Bridge wide view from fishing dock (2013) - 1, Steve Morgan, 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
- 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
- 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
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