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Tigard is a city of about 55,000 people in Washington County, Oregon, about 10 miles southwest of downtown Portland. It is named for Wilson Tigard, who settled here in 1852, and it grew from a farming crossroads into a busy suburb with a compact older downtown, large shopping areas and many parks along creeks and the Tualatin River.
Historic Main Street has local cafes, breweries and shops, and the Tigard Street Heritage Trail turns a former rail corridor into a walking path with public art. The 1880 John Tigard House recalls the founding family, and the vintage Joy Cinema is a neighborhood favorite. Cook Park, on the Tualatin River, is the city's largest park, with trails, sports fields and river access.
Shoppers head to Washington Square, one of the largest malls in the Portland area, and thrill seekers can try indoor skydiving at iFLY. The Fanno Creek Trail links parks through the city, and Portland, the Tualatin Valley wineries and the Oregon coast are all within easy reach.
Tigard's largest park, set along the Tualatin River, with walking paths, sports fields, picnic shelters, a playground, a boat ramp for small craft and wetlands that attract birds. It hosts summer events such as Tigard's balloon festival. Bring a kayak for a calm paddle on the river.
Tigard's small historic downtown along Main Street, with local cafes, restaurants, breweries, antique shops and murals, plus a summer farmers market. It is walkable and close to the WES train station. Visit on a weekend morning, then walk the Heritage Trail nearby.
A short paved trail along a former rail corridor beside Tigard Street, with landscaping, seating, public art and signs about local history, linking downtown to the Fanno Creek Trail. It is a pleasant, easy walk for all ages and a good way to connect sights in the city center.
A restored 1880 farmhouse built by John Tigard, son of city founder Wilson Tigard, moved to its current site and maintained by the Tigard Historical Association. It shows rural life in the late 1800s. Tours are offered on a limited schedule; check ahead for open days.
One of the largest shopping malls in the Portland area, with department stores, many national retailers, restaurants and a food court. Oregon has no sales tax, which makes it popular with visitors. It is busy on weekends and during the holidays; parking is free.
A paved greenway trail that follows Fanno Creek through Tigard's parks and wetlands, part of a longer regional trail toward Beaverton and Portland. It is good for walking, biking and spotting herons and ducks. Some low sections can flood in winter, so check for closures.
An indoor skydiving center in Tigard where you fly in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor, with no experience needed. Sessions include training, gear and two short flights. It is great for kids and adults; book online in advance, and wear comfortable clothes and lace-up shoes.
A classic neighborhood movie theater from the 1940s on Pacific Highway, showing new releases and indie films at budget-friendly prices, with beer, wine and pizza available. It is a fun alternative to big multiplexes. Check showtimes online; tickets are cheaper than most theaters.
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