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Wilsonville, OR

Wilsonville is a city primarily in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A portion of the northern section of the city is in Washington County. It was founded as Boones Landing because of the Boones Ferry which crossed the Willamette River at the location; the community became Wilsonville in 1880. The city was incorporated in 1969 with a population of approximately 1,000. The population was 13,991 at the 2000 census and grew to 19,509 as of 2010. Slightly more than 90% of residents at the 2000 census were white, with Hispanics comprising the largest minority group.

Located within the Portland metropolitan area, the city also includes the planned communities of Charbonneau on the south side of the river and Villebois on the western edge. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 and includes I-5's Boone Bridge over the Willamette. Public transportation is provided by the city-owned South Metro Area Regional Transit, which connects to the Portland-based TriMet by train through TriMet's WES and by bus at the Tualatin Park & Ride. Students in public schools attend schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville and Canby school districts, including the only traditional high school, Wilsonville High School. Clackamas Community College and Oregon Tech have satellite campuses in the city.

Wilsonville has a council-manager form of government and operates its library, public works, and parks & recreation department. Fire and police protection are contracted out to other regional government agencies. Wilsonville Public Works contracts Jacobs for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, and Veolia North America for the operation of the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant. The city is home to several technology companies including Mentor Graphics, along with Stream Global Services, the largest employer in the city. Wilsonville contains many distribution and manufacturing buildings adjacent to Interstate 5 such as regional distribution facilities for Coca-Cola and Rite Aid. Retail centers include Argyle Square on the north and the Town Center Shopping Center to the south. Media in Wilsonville consists of the Portland area broadcast stations, regional newspapers, and the local Wilsonville Spokesman newspaper.

Wilsonville is located on the southern edge of the Portland metropolitan area sitting at an elevation of 154 feet (47 m) above sea level. Primarily in the southwestern part of Clackamas County, the northern section is in Washington County. It is located on the north side of the Willamette River around where Alphonse Boone established the Boones Ferry. Neighboring cities are Tualatin on the north, Sherwood to the northwest, and Canby and Aurora to the southeast. Newberg in Yamhill County is approximately 14 miles west along Wilsonville Road. The Willamette separates the majority of the city from Charbonneau, a planned community and neighborhood within the city limits, on the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.42 square miles (19.22 km²), of which 7.21 square miles (18.67 km²) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²) is water. Waterways in addition to the Willamette River include Arrowhead Creek, Meridian Creek, Basalt Creek, Seely Ditch, Boeckman Creek, and Coffee Lake Creek. The Boeckman and Coffee Lake creeks account for 85% of the runoff in Wilsonville. Coffee Lake Creek is on the west side of the city and includes Coffee Lake and the Coffee Lake Wetlands. The foothills of the Chehalem Mountains lie to the west of Wilsonville, with most land within the city on level ground.

Wilsonville divides the city into 16 neighborhood groups, designated A through P. Within each of these planning areas are individual neighborhoods, and occasionally a neighborhood spans several of these groups. For instance, the Villebois development covers areas D through G. Individual neighborhoods include Charbonneau, Wilsonville Meadows, Canyon Creek North, Town Center, RiverGreen, Frog Pond, and Old Town to name a few. Wilsonville's Old Town neighborhood, the oldest of the neighborhoods, is located south of Wilsonville Road along Boones Ferry Road adjacent to the landing of the old Boones Ferry and contains the original portions of the town.

In the realm of health and wellness, Wilsonville prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and Providence Wilsonville Medical Plaza provide comprehensive healthcare services, offering state-of-the-art medical facilities. Wilsonville Parks and Recreation offers Gentle Beginner Yoga, a slow-paced beginning yoga class that will benefit those with seasoned bodies or anyone new to yoga. For those seeking relaxation, Divine Complexions and Soak Box Spa offer massages, facials, and other rejuvenating treatments. Graham Oaks Nature Park offers walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas perfect for exercise and relaxation. 

The top sites in Wilsonville, OR are Charbonneau Golf Club, Town Center Park, and Murase Plaza Park.

Population: 26,664 (2020). ZIP Code: 97070. Area codes: 503, 971. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Area: 7.76 sq mi (20.09 km²).

FAQs

Does Wilsonville, OR have a downtown?

The Wilsonville Town Center Plan is a long-range plan for how the Town Center area can better serve the interests and needs of residents, visitors, businesses, and local employees.  Town Center is a vibrant, walkable destination that inspires people to come together and socialize, shop, live, and work. Town Center is the heart of Wilsonville. It is home to active parks, civic spaces, and amenities that provide year-round, compelling experiences. Wilsonville residents and visitors come to the Town Center for shopping, dining, culture, and entertainment.

What is Wilsonville, OR known for?

Wilsonville boasts several family-friendly attractions, including nature parks, restaurants, a museum, and an amusement center. A fast-growing city of about 21,000, Wilsonville is a gateway to nurseries, vineyards, and produce farms in the lush Willamette Valley. The city has the region’s only indoor/outdoor amusement center, Bullwinkles Entertainment, which features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

What is the quality of life in Wilsonville, OR?

The National Research Center (NRC) in Boulder, Colo., conducts this statistically valid survey to gauge resident attitudes about Wilsonville amenities, City services, and community participation. Survey data can be compared with results from more than 500 communities across the U.S. that participate in the NCS, and local data can be compared to past surveys to gauge how/when resident attitudes change over time. During the most recent survey, completed in 2022, 89% percent of residents rated the quality of life in Wilsonville as 'excellent' or 'good'. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Wilsonville

Tualatin Valley

Charbonneau Golf Club

Town Center Park

Murase Plaza Park

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

Providence Wilsonville Medical Plaza

Wilsonville Parks and Recreation

Divine Complexions

Soak Box Spa

Graham Oaks Nature Park

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