Call University Relations at (503) 359-2211

Located in Old College Hall, an 1850 structure on the campus of Pacific University, the Pacific University Museum is dedicated to the history and cultural influence of this pioneer educational institution. Chartered by the Territorial Legislature as Tualatin Academy in 1849, Pacific University is the second-oldest university in Oregon. The exhibits interpret important people--trustees, presidents, faculty and alumni--as well as special academic programs, events, traditions and campus buildings.

The two exhibit galleries are located on the second floor of the historic building. The South Gallery contains exhibits on Tabitha Brown (one of Pacific's founders and official "Mother of Oregon"), Sidney Harper Marsh (Pacific's first president: 1854-1879), the Morse Brothers (including telegraph instruments from Samuel F.B. Morse), and Pacific's mascots--Boxer and Badger. The North Gallery covers science education (when Old College Hall was known as Science Hall) and Pacific's long association with foreign lands through missionary service and educational work. One panel describes three Japanese students who graduated in 1876. One exhibit case is devoted to former student A. C. Gilbert, the toy maker famous for inventing the Erector set. Also, in a special area of the gallery, visitors may browse copies of the Heart of Oak yearbook dating back to 1894.

Two rooms located on the first floor are also open to the public. The Tualatin Academy Room, furnished in 1890's antique decor, is used as a meeting space for students and faculty. The Price Memorial Chapel is used for weddings and memorial services primarily, although it also serves as a program area during special events.

Old College Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest frame structure in Forest Grove and the earliest surviving college building in the Pacific Northwest. It is a valuable cultural resource and every effort is made to preserve it for future generations.

 Contact for Museum: University Relations (503) 359-2211

Bard Park
22nd and Kingwood
This park has a basketball court, picnic tables and playground equipment.

 Forest Glen Park
South end of Lavina Drive, in Forest Gale Heights
This park contains a basketball court and playground equipment

Hazel Sills Park
1627 Willamina Avenue
This very small park contains a few picnic tables and small playground area

Joseph Gale Park
18th and Maple Streets, Behind Joseph Gale Elementary School
This rather large park contains a baseball field, picnic tables, playground equipment, restrooms and a softball field

Lincoln Park
Between Main Street and Sunset Drive
This is Forest Grove's largest park and it contains a baseball field, cooking facilities, horseshoe arena, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground equipment, restrooms, a soccer field, a softball field, and a Skateboarding

Rogers Park
18th and Elm Street
This park is popular for birthday parties in the summer and contains a basketball court, horseshoe arena, picnic tables, playground equipment and tennis courts.

Talisman Park
1210 Willamina Avenue
This park has playground equipment only.
*Large groups planning to use park facilities should call the Aquatic Center for group reservations: 503-992-3238. A reservation fee of $7 will be charged for use of Lincoln Park shelter. For more information, call parks and recreation department at 503-992-3239.

*Elk Cove Vineyards
27751 NW Olson Road
Gaston, OR   97119
Ph (503) 985-7760

*Montinore Vineyards
3663 SW Dilley Road
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 359-5012

*Sake' One
920 Elm Street
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 357-7056

David Hill Winery
46350 NW David Hill Road
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 359-5436  

Kramer Vineyards
26830 NW Olson Road
Gaston, OR   97119
Ph (503) 662-4545

Shafer Vineyards
6200 NW Gales Creek Road
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 357-6604

Tualatin Hills Vineyards
10850 NW Seavey Road 
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 357-5005

Purple Cow Vineyards
52720 NW  Wilson School Road
Forest Grove, OR   97116
Ph (503) 330-0991 

  Call before you visit - some wineries are not open regular business hours

* BEST VALUE INN
3306 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-9000 OR 1-800-578-7878
41 suites; 2 king rooms w/ Jacuzzi tubs; indoor pool; exercise room; meeting room; color TV w/ HBO; direct dial phones; microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and hair dryer in every suite; AC; guest laundry; fax & copy machines; 1 mile from Pacific University.

  *BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY INN & SUITES
3933 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 992-8888 or 1-888-278-7033
53 suites; all rooms w/refrigerators and microwaves, non-smoking rooms, air conditioned, cable & HBO, In-room Jacuzzi’s, fax service, exercise room, pool, sauna, hot tub, conference rooms, free local calls, continental breakfast, guest laundry, wheelchair accessible.

 BUDGET INN
1925 C Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-5766 or 1-800-875-8452
12 rooms; cable TV w/ HBO, direct dial phones, microwave and refrigerator in every room, AC,

Golf Courses

Bowling

* Rainbow Lanes 
503-357-6321
748 19th Place, Forest Grove, Or 97716
 

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