The City of Sherwood

Just twenty miles outside Portland lays Sherwood, one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon. Why is Sherwood growing so rapidly? Ask Sherwood residents and local homeowners, and they’ll likely give a variety of reasons.

Perhaps they will mention Sherwood’s historic Old Town, or the quaintness of living in a small town that still somehow fits in perfectly with a modern lifestyle. Parents will probably mention the excellent public schools, the caring, dedicated teachers or the high level of parental involvement in the classes. Wine enthusiasts will enjoy the wine region, horse lovers the rich equestrian culture, and business owners the easy 20 minute commute to Portland each day. Regardless of their particular reason for loving Sherwood, everyone certainly enjoys the feeling and camaraderie that comes with living in a vibrant community.

Why Sherwood?

• Phenomenal public school system
• Family-oriented community
• Affordable home prices
• World-class shopping and fine dining
• The beauty of the rolling green hills and a wildlife refuge
• Annual festivals like the Robin Hood Festival in Old Town

The History of Sherwood

In 1889, the city known as Sherwood was first deemed ‘Smockville’ by James Christopher and Mary Ellen Smock. Two years later, in 1891, the U.S. Post Office sent mail addressed to the town of Sherwood to the area, and Sherwood was officially incorporated as an Oregonian town in 1893. Named after England’s Sherwood Forest, Sherwood’s rich green valleys and rolling, fertile hills lend credence to the city’s namesake. The city’s rich soil allows working farms to exist today.

Sherwood's Proximity

• 5 minutes to wine country
• 5 minutes to Newberg's drive-in movie theater
• 10 minutes to George Fox University
• 20 minutes from Portland
• 25 minutes to Portland International Airport
• 1 hour away from the breathtaking Oregon Coast
• 1 hour away from the snow capped peaks of Mt. Hood.

Sherwood Today

Today, Sherwood encompasses 4.5 square miles and is between the Oregon cities of Tigard and Newberg. The Sherwood population has grown to over 17,000 residents, and the city is growing at one of the fastest rates in all of Oregon.

The town is conveniently nestled alongside the fertile rolling fields of Willamette Valley and Yamhill County, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy wine tours and beautiful vineyards. In quaint Old Town, Sherwood’s rich history of antique shops and tea cafe somehow fits in perfectly with the bustling businesses and commercial life of the city center a few minutes away. A beautiful wetlands wildlife refuge is nearby, and local restaurants abound, as do fine dining establishments. The excellent school system, athletic programs and creative community make the city even that much more attractive.

Sherwood has been nationally-recognized on more than one occasion, garnering a spot as one of the 10 Best Towns for Families by Family Circle magazine in 2009. CNN’s Money magazine also honored Sherwood by rating it the ‘18th Best Place to Live in America’. The results are in: Sherwood has something for everyone and is arguably one of the best places to live in the country. Which certainly comes as no surprise to Sherwood residents!