Explore Kenton
No matter your connection to Kenton, this page helps you explore all the things our neighborhood has to offer.
What to See & Do
There’s so much for you to experience in Kenton. Keep reading for more information — including a directory of local businesses and landmarks — then make a plan to visit!
Travel Portland has some great highlights on what to see and do when in Kenton.
Travel Portland
We’re proud to host and help promote events happening in Kenton.
Events
Parks & Green Spaces
Libraries & Exchanges
History & Guides
Neighborhood Directory
Take a virtual tour of our neighborhood with this Google Map. There’s something for everyone with 150+ places, spaces, and businesses.
How to Use the Map
Desktop: Zoom in and out by clicking on map and using mouse, or the +/- signs in bottom left corner.
Mobile: Use your fingers or the +/- signs to scroll and zoom in and out.
Any Device: Tap the menu slider icon in the top left corner to reveal or hide the list of places.
Have a suggestion for a place to add or update?
Kenton is defined by the following borders: Columbia River Channel (North); North Lombard Street (South); Interstate-5 freeway (East); following N. Portland Road, N. Columbia Boulevard, and N. Chautauqua Boulevard (West).
The Columbia Slough runs through the neighborhood.
Adjacent and nearby neighborhoods, include: Hayden Island (North); Bridgeton, Sunderland, and Piedmont (East); Arbor Lodge (South); University Park (Southwest); and Portsmouth and St. John’s (West).