Resources
Schools
- Buckman Elementary (k-5)
- DaVinci Arts Middle School (6-8)
- Benson High School
- Pacific Crest Community School
- LEP High
- Curious about what school your child will attend if you live in Kerns? Find a school here.
Parks
- Oregon Park
- Everett Community Garden
- Buckman Field Park
- Portland Tennis Center
- Biking and Walking in Kerns
Livability
- For life threatening situations, crimes in progress or situations where an officer is needed immediately call 9-1-1
- Police Non-emergency: 503-823-3333
- Submit Crime Tips: 503-823-HELP (4357) or online
- Report graffiti: Online or call the Graffiti Hotline: 503-823-4824
- View crime statistics: Enter your address in PortlandMaps.com and selecting the “Crime” tab
- View Land Use Notices and Liquor Licence Applications: See summary information via Neighborhood Notes website
- Report Safety Issues: Call the Transportation Safety and Neighborhood Livability Line at 503-823-SAFE or email safe@portlandoregon.gov to contact the city regarding the following issues:
- Intersection Safety: Pavement Markings / Signals / STOP Signs
- Pedestrian Safety: Crosswalks / Curb Ramps / Signals / Visibility / Enforcement
- School Safety: Safe Routes / School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Operations / Crosswalks / Bus Zone / Education
- Speeding: Enforcement / Speed Zones / Residential Speed Bump Purchase Projects
- Visibility: Lighting / Pruning / Signage
- Bicycle Safety: Bike Lanes / Parking / Signals / Visibility
- Parking: Limited On-Street Parking / No Parking
- Capital Project Requests: Sidewalks / Bike Lanes / Signals / Intersection Improvements
- Report transportation maintenance issues: For 24-Hour maintenance and repair of traffic signs, signals & equipment, pavement markings and condition, or sidewalk repair call 503-823-1700
- Report potholes: Call 503-823-BUMP (2867)
- Report street light outages or malfunctions: Call 503-865-LAMP (5267) or fill out this online form
- Report neighborhood nuisances, liquor license violations, and many other potential violations online by creating a Portland Online account.
Parking
- Call the Police non-emergency number to report parking violations: 503-823-3333
- Abandoned auto 24-hour reporting hotline: 503-823-7309
- For details on the Central Eastside Parking Program, visit the city’s website.
- For details on the Mini Area Parking Permit Pilot Program, visit the city’s website.
- The neighborhood association has limited control and avenues for influence over parking issues – We encourage those who are interested in this issue to contact the city directly and participate in long-term planning discussions
Garbage