Foster-Powell

Southeast Portland

Best For: Food cart enthusiasts, brewery hoppers, budget travelers

Walkability: 68%

Overview

Foster-Powell is one of Southeast Portland's most dynamic emerging neighborhoods, anchored by the lively Foster Road corridor. Once a sleepy commercial strip, Foster has exploded with breweries, food carts, dive bars, and international restaurants. The neighborhood balances its industrial-tinged past with a wave of creative energy, making it a favorite for those who want Portland's real, unpolished character.

History

Foster-Powell takes its name from two east-west arterial roads: Foster Road and Powell Boulevard. The area developed in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb and working-class industrial district, serving the nearby rail yards and the Brooklyn railyard. For much of the 20th century, it was a quiet, overlooked corner of Southeast Portland. In the 2010s, the Foster Road corridor saw a dramatic revitalization — breweries, distilleries, and food cart pods moved into vacant auto shops and storefronts, transforming the strip into one of Portland's most exciting dining and drinking destinations.

Highlights

Foster Road food cart pods — some of the best in the city
Foster-Powell is home to one of the best food cart pods in Portland, with everything from Filipino breakfast to vegan tacos
A growing brewery and distillery scene with taprooms and tasting rooms
Foster-Powell is home to several breweries and distilleries, including one of the city's best sour beer producers
Local parks include Mt. Scott Park and Raymond Park
Foster-Powell is within walking distance of Mt. Scott Park, Raymond Park, and the Springwater Corridor trail

Top Attractions

Foster Food Cart Pod — One of Portland's best food cart gatherings with Filipino, Mexican, Thai, vegan, and more.
Mt. Scott Park — A 14-acre park with a pool, playground, sports fields, and community center.
Raymond Park — A 5-acre neighborhood park with a playground, basketball court, and picnic areas.

Parks & Green Spaces

🌲 Mt. Scott Park

A 14-acre park with a public pool, playground, baseball fields, and a community center.

🌲 Raymond Park

A 5-acre park with a playground, basketball court, and picnic tables.

🌲 Powell Park

A 10-acre park with sports fields, a playground, and walking paths along Powell Butte.

🌲 Springwater Corridor Trail

A 21-mile multi-use trail running along the southern edge of the neighborhood.

Things to Do

✦ 🌮 Foster Food Cart Pod

Grab lunch from one of the city's best food cart pods on Foster Road.

✦ 🍺 Brewery Tour on Foster

Hit Barrel & Stills, Ruse Brewing, and other taprooms along the corridor.

✦ 🏊 Mt. Scott Pool

Cool off at the neighborhood public pool in Mt. Scott Park.

✦ 🚲 Springwater Corridor

Bike or walk the Springwater Corridor trail for miles of car-free paths.

✦ 🌮 International Dining

Foster-Powell is a global food destination — try Vietnamese, Ethiopian, and more.