Rolling along: one of Oregon, OH's claims to fame is its exciting roller derby, held at the International Boxing Club in town.
Oregon, Ohio, located across the Maumee River from downtown Toledo, is a quiet mixture of neighborhoods and commercial districts stretching all of the way to Lake Erie
Rolling along: one of Oregon, OH's claims to fame is its exciting roller derby, held at the International Boxing Club in town.
Oregon, Ohio, located across the Maumee River from downtown Toledo, is a quiet mixture of neighborhoods and commercial districts stretching all of the way to Lake Erie. The suburb of around 20,000 residents is known for its parks and events, including its always-anticipated annual German-American Festival. Oregon's network of hiking and biking trails and its many affordable rental apartments make it especially attractive to anyone with an active lifestyle. Living in Oregon offers the benefits of small-town life, while still being just minutes away from a big city and all the good things that go along with that: sports, culture, shopping, transportation and education, just to name a few. If you crave a mix of suburban silence and proximity to a big city, Oregon just may be the spot for you.
Oregon has a lot to boast about. It is an area that is convenient to jobs in Toledo and even Detroit, making it a good choice for commuters. Living in Oregon is affordable and it offers easy access to some of the area's favorite attractions. Places to rent in Oregon, Ohio, run the gamut from traditional one-bedroom apartments to semi-detached condos to large rental homes. There's pretty much something for every budget and lifestyle in this Toledo suburb. Architectural styles range from mid-century ranch-style homes and turn-of-the-20th-century bungalows to more modern homes with large central entrance halls.
Getting around Oregon is easy. This city sits on I-280, which connects the city to I-75 and Detroit to the north and to the Ohio Turnpike to the south. The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) provides regular, daily public bus service between points in the city and between Oregon and downtown Toledo. For trips further afield, Detroit Metropolitan Airport -- which handles more than 32 million passengers annually -- is just 45 minutes away by car, and offers nearly 150 non-stop flights to destinations the world over.
Come prepared for your apartment search with copies of your ID, letters of reference, your credit report and, of course, that fancy checkbook of yours!
Although Oregon is a relatively compact community, it still has distinct neighborhoods. During your search for apartments to rent in Oregon, be sure to check out the following areas:
Harborview: Located at the mouth of the Maumee River, Harborview is the most sought-after neighborhood in Oregon. However, that doesn't mean that it's out of reach. The area offers a number of homes to rent. Harborview is noted for its luxury lakefront homes and quiet tree-lined streets. Some homes here even have views of the lights along Luna Pier and Monroe, Michigan, on the west end of Lake Erie. This is an area of serenity and beauty.
Momeneetown: Located east of Harborview and south of Maumee Bay State Park, the Momeneetown neighborhood offers some of the newest homes and condos in Oregon. Though it's further away from the commercial district and thus shopping and restaurants, Momeneetown provides a rural ambiance while still offering city water, sewer and natural gas access. If you are looking for a newer lower-maintenance home, start here.
Navarre Avenue: This half-commercial, half-residential neighborhood is home to the majority of the apartments and condos in Oregon. When you live in this area -- located in the southwestern part of the city -- you have the advantage of being near shopping, restaurants and public transportation lines. If you really love convenience, this is the neighborhood for you.
The industrialist John Jacob Astor once owned the land that would become Oregon, Ohio. He used it for his fur-trading business. Luckily, you don't have to be a fur-mogul (yes, it's a thing) to enjoy your time in Oregon.
Oregon is home to several popular annual events. Chief among these is the German-American Festival, which draws more than 100,000 revelers each August. The event, which takes place at Oak Shade Grove in the heart of the city, features live entertainment, plenty of German food and (like any good German festival) more than three dozen varieties of German beer.
If you enjoy sports and outdoor activities, you may find your personal paradise in Oregon. This city is known for its many parks and green spaces. The largest of these is Maumee Bay State Park, located where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie. This 1,800-acre park -- one of Ohio's newest state parks -- offers a Lake Erie beach, an 18-hole golf course, a birding and nature trail, a lodge and camping facilities. Also in town, the 320-acre Pearson Park features hiking and biking trails, a nature center and picnic facilities.
Not so into nature? Don't worry, there's something for everyone here. Of course, when you live in Oregon, you're just across the Maumee River from downtown Toledo, where you'll find the home of the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team, the Toledo Museum of Art and its extensive collection of art glass. Equally appealing are the gracious homes of the historic Old West End neighborhood. Take a step back in time by visiting these areas. Gambling, live entertainment and dining at the new Hollywood Casino in Toledo are also just a few miles away from Oregon.
If the attractions of Oregon and Toledo aren't enough to keep you from getting bored, the City of Detroit is just a one-hour drive from Oregon. The "Motor City" offers the sort of entertainment you would expect from a big city, including perennial NHL contenders the Detroit Red Wings, the Henry Ford and Detroit Art Museums, casinos and plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. Just a little further north from Detroit, Windsor in Ontario, Canada is just across the Ambassador Bridge.
No matter what you like, there's always something to gather and celebrate in Oregon. For example, every year, there's Oregon Fest, when the whole city comes together to have fun the old-fashioned way. We're talking amusement park rides, music, great food... what more could you want? If you do want other great food, there's always the German-American festival every year in Oregon as well. You'll be learning what voll means in German faster than you'll be ready to!
Best of all, no matter where you want to go, Oregon is located along the I-280, one of the first (and longest) interstate highways in the United States. Heck, if you wanted to, you could drive all the way to San Francisco on this interstate!
