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About Gresham

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    • There’s a story being told about this town by people who have never set foot on our Main Street. We’re here to tell the story of those who call Gresham home. This is Gresham. And this is our story.

About Gresham

  • Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity in Oregon's fourth largest city.

    Located just minutes from iconic Mount Hood, Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the city of Portland, and Portland International Airport, Gresham’s location is ideal for families and businesses wanting to start something new and grow. 

    Gresham’s residents care deeply about our heritage as a homestead and agricultural community, and are committed to building a vibrant future. Today, Gresham is a dynamic, innovative and rapidly growing city with a mutual desire and drive to thrive. In Gresham, we are family.

    Welcome to Gresham: Going Beyond

    • A painter smiles in front of his artwork at the Gresham Arts Festival.
    • Gallery Gresham Teespring Store

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    • Apply by April 9 to showcase your talents in July's Gresham Arts Festival. 

    • We may be Oregon’s fourth-largest city, but we cherish that small-town feel. Discover why we love Gresham. Lyrics and music by Michelle and the Beards.

    • Visit Hogan Butte Nature Park

    • This is Gresham. A park for everyone, built by hand, rock by rock by rock, and restored into an oasis of beauty by volunteers. Visit Tsuru Island

    • Order your Gresham merchandiseincluding posters, t-shirts, mugs, canvas bags and stickers. All proceeds benefit the Rockwood Boys and Girls Club.

    • Mentoring is changing the lives of children in Gresham. The City has welcomed Family of Friends Mentoring as a partner in its efforts to support local youth and families. Family of Friends

    • The students behind Centennial High School's Food for Families run a nonprofit food pantry out of a school bus to serve people in need in their Gresham community.

    • Dozens of church and community volunteers stage the Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs in Gresham.