Community
Located at the base of the beautiful Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon, this agriculturally-based rural community is an outdoor enthusiast and sportsman’s paradise. Well known for its world-class Pendleton Round-Up rodeo, the area also boasts hunting, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, hiking, and many other recreational activities. The City of Pendleton also enjoys a thriving arts culture with a wonderful art center, community theater, and many historic attractions. Combined with clean air, good schools, and an active community college, Pendleton is a vibrant and family-friendly community. The City serves a population base of about 17,000.
What Makes a Community Great?
Family Friendly
- “Best Town in Oregon to Raise a Family” - Bloomberg Business Week
- Active Parks and Recreation and library programs
- Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
- Free art classes and programing for children, teens, and adults
- Playing for Keeps orchestral music programs
Good Schools
Safe
- Top 10 safest cities in Oregon
- One of a limited number of Accredited Police Departments in the State of Oregon
Clean/Green
- Most Solarized city in Oregon
- State-of-the-art Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) system
- Weatherize program
Cultural Interest
Outdoor Activities
Parks/Recreation
- 21 City Parks
- Aquatic Center
- Ice Rink
- Movies in the Park
- Music in the Park
- Other Recreation Activities
Transportation
- Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
- Let'Er Bus Transit (City bus and reduced price program)
- Kayak Public Transit (CTUIR Regional Bus Program)
Technology
- The fastest internet in the state
- Widely available Wifi
- Leading edge for Unmanned Aerial Service
Natural Beauty
- Views of the Blue Mountains
- Umatilla River running through town
- Surrounded by wheat fields and other agricultural crops
Good Restaurants
- Two nationally recognized steakhouses (Hamley’s and Cimmiyotti’s)
- A top 5 brew pub (Prodigal Son)
- Many more options to eat and drink in Pendleton
Health Care
Library
- Over 100,000 visitors/yr.
- Computer stations
- Genealogy research
- Free programs for children, teens and adults
