Sherwood is in Washington County, southwest of Portland. When I want to be outside, I start at Snyder Park, the largest of the town's parks. It has soccer fields, ball fields, basketball courts, a playground and a dog park, all in one place. I like how much it offers, and it is easy to fill an afternoon there.
For a longer walk, I take the Cedar Creek Trail in town. When I want a change of scenery, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is just past the town line. Back in Sherwood, I also enjoy stopping at the Sherwood Public Library.
Jen Nunnerley
- County
- Washington
- Population
- 20,535 (Census estimate, 2025)
- Downtown Portland
- about 14 miles (straight line)
- City website
- sherwoodoregon.gov
Coming up
Events in the next few weeks, from the town’s own calendars: its library, its park district and its city. Times and places can change, so check with the organizer before you go.
- SatOct 2410 amPrescription Drug Take Back EventSherwood Police Department, 20495 SW Borchers Drive, Sherwood, OR, 97140 · from the City of Sherwood
- WedOct 2811 amAI AwarenessSherwood Public Library · from the county libraries (WCCLS)
- SatOct 313 pmOld Town Trick-or-TreatingCity Hall / Library, 22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR, 97140 · from the City of Sherwood
- SatNov 711 amPop-Up Maker Spacefrom the City of Sherwood
- MonNov 97 pmMonday Mic NightSherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 Pine St., Sherwood, OR, 97140, United States · from the City of Sherwood
- WedNov 186 pmAdult Book Discussion: Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoSherwood Public Library · from the county libraries (WCCLS)
Parks and nature
14 parks and nature areas, the largest first.
A playground, a dog park, soccer fields, ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, sports fields
A playground, restrooms
A playground
A playground, basketball courts
A playground, picnic shelters
A playground
A playground
Restrooms, a pond or lake
Also: Robin Hood Plaza, Rudy Olsen Gas Pump Park.
Just past the town line
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge 1,315 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Trails
The town’s named trails and greenways. Where the map shows it, each trail’s length inside the town is given.
- Cedar Creek Trail 0.9 miles · a bike route
- Tonquin Trail 0.8 miles
Libraries
Pools and recreation
New construction
These come from New Homes, Jen’s guide to new-home communities around Portland. It shows each community’s builder and homes, and what is for sale now, with current prices and incentives.
- Moser Pass at Denali JT Roth Construction · Single-family, luxury (30 lots) · Coming soon
- Cedar Creek Gardens Westwood Homes · 41 homes; type not stated · Now selling
Schools
School districts: Sherwood SD 88J. The schools and their official figures come from Explore Schools.
- Archer Glen Elementary School Public · K-5
- Hawks View Elementary School Public · K-5
- Middleton Elementary School Public · K-5
- Ridges Elementary School Public · K-5
- Sherwood High School Public · 9-12
- Sherwood Middle School Public · 6-8
- Sherwood Charter School Charter · K-8
1 private school too, in Explore Schools.
Places to live for 55+
From 55+ & Retirement.
- Stewart Terrace affordable apartments (HUD)
- The Springs at Sherwood independent living
Property taxes
From Property Tax Compare, worked out from the counties’ own records for tax year 2025-26.
A typical $600,000 home in Sherwood pays about $6,200 a year in property taxes; most homes there, $5,750 to $6,650. A new home at that price starts at about $6,400 a year once fully taxed. Homes here are taxed at about 52% of their market value.
Estimates, not a tax bill or tax advice. A listing shows a particular home’s current bill, and in Oregon that bill stays with the house when it is sold.
Sources: the parks, trails, libraries, pools and recreation centers, golf courses and farmers markets come from OpenStreetMap, the map its contributors keep (as of 2026-10-12; sizes are worked out from its outlines). Population figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s city estimates. Schools, new homes and places for 55+ come from Jen’s compare sites. Checked 2026-10-12.
Jen Nunnerley
I’m a Realtor® and a licensed Oregon real estate broker, with a passion for discovering more and more about the different neighborhoods on the Portland Westside. I can help you buy or sell your next home, and I’ll support you with experience and integrity.