Tigard tourist information
Tigard Oregon
Tigard was incorporated in 1961 and today, is a clean, livable and affordable community located just minutes southwest of Portland in Washington County. The city is home to more than 43,040 residents and expects a population nearing 47,280 by 2005. As a community, Tigard strives to manage this growth and blend the amenities of a modern city with the friendliness and community spirit of a small town.
A modern Tigard Civic Center which borders the Fanno Creek Greenway was completed in 1986 and houses city offices, the library and the police department. A new library is currently being designed and is slated for completion Summer of 2004.
The City's "open door" policy encourages citizens to attend weekly city council meetings and observe the four-member council and mayor make important decisions. Tigard is a community building for today and its future. Local government and school leaders, citizen groups, businesses and individuals work hard to build upon Tigard's significant community attributes. The City promotes citizen participation through Citizen Involvement Teams that represent the community's four geographic areas. The teams allow citizens to become part of the decision-making process.
"Art Resources in Tigard" is a grassroots committee that actively promotes art in Tigard. Tigard is also home to the Deb Fennel Auditorium which hosts the professional Broadway Rose Theatre. With computer-controlled lighting and sound systems, the 600-seat air conditioned facility spotlights the talents of the school's award-winning music and theater groups as well as touring professional artists.
Downtown Tigard is experiencing a renaissance of business and community involvement. Quaint antique shops, espresso bars and fashionable eateries line Main Street. Side streets are sites of community facilities and activities including the Tigard Civic Center, fire station and many retail and service businesses.
Tigard is home to a variety of community festivals that bring families and adults together to enjoy the cultural and outdoor bounty of the region. Festivities include the Festival of Balloons held at Cook Park as part of the Portland Rose Festival, 4th of July fireworks at the Tigard High School stadium and the Tigard Blast end of summer celebration in downtown Tigard.
Tigard features many opportunities for activity and recreation including several public and private golf courses, city parks, outdoor tennis courts, bike and pedestrian paths and the Tigard High School Swim Center. The 79-acre Cook Park is the largest of 7 neighborhood and community parks. Cook Park is located along the banks of the Tualatin River and is currently undergoing a 3-phase expansion which will include many new amenities. Summerlake Park and Fanno Creek Park are unique havens to waterfowl and wildlife in the middle of the busy suburban community.
Washington Square, one of the Northwest's largest climate controlled shopping malls is in Tigard. It features newly remodeled major department stores including one of the largest Nordstrom stores on the West Coast. Tigard is also proud to be home to one of the West Coast's largest Price Costco warehouse store as well as major home improvement centers and food and office superstores. All major grocery chains are represented in Tigard conveniently anchoring smaller shopping centers that include specialty and retail stores.
Tigard is located at the junction of Interstate 5, Highway 99W and Highway 217 - a mere 11 miles from the Portland core, offering easy access to major interstate transportation routes.
Tri-Met, Portland's mass transit system, transports hundreds of people to and from Tigard daily. The Tri-Met bus transfer is located in downtown Tigard. Westside Light Rail runs east/west through neighboring Beaverton. The Portland International Airport is 25 minutes north of Tigard and is accessible via Light Rail.
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