The Forest Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) is one of the city of Portland’s 94 neighborhood associations. It rests on the west side of Forest Park between NW Barnes on the south, Newberry Road on the north and the Washington County line on the west.
It is a unique rural and semi-rural neighborhood with homes that range from quiet in-the-woods houses to large places with views and vaulted ceilings. The homes are on subdivided lots or acreage ranging from 1 to 40 acres in size. We are part of a wildlife corridor that reaches as far as Oregon’s Coast Range supporting the biodiversity and wildness of Forest Park.
Our Mission
Forest Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) provides a forum for neighbors to discuss diverse issues from traffic to wildlife, land-use plans to noxious weed removal, park protection to fire safety. We advocate for effective governance, safety, livability, and protection of the rural and wild nature of the neighborhood.
The Portland metropolitan area is growing which means increased pressure for development as well as all the other factors that accompany a burgeoning population. FPNA automatically receives land use notices about development within its boundaries and can appeal decisions at the city level without charge.
Join the FPNA
Membership in the Forest Park Neighborhood Association is free and open to anyone who lives, owns property, or runs a business/organization within the boundaries of the Forest Park Neighborhood. To join, click here and complete the form.
Some of Our Past Accomplishments
- Urban and Rural Reserves process helping to determine areas suitable for growth and areas needed to maintain viability of agriculture and forest industries or protect natural landscape features
- Forest Park Mountain Biking Trail Committee, advocating for Forest Park’s natural resources
- Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition addressing Cornell Road traffic issues
- Annual SOLVE Clean-up, cleaning up road debris on neighborhood roads and in the park
- Eradication of noxious weeds: garlic mustard, ivy, holly
- Winter and summer gatherings for neighborhood residents
