Why Live in Amazon
Amazon is a woodsy suburb in the southeastern corner of Eugene. The neighborhood's walkable streets are characterized by its lush greenery, featuring Douglas firs, Ponderosa pines, and Vine maples, with residents often maintaining gardens and ornate shrubbery. Housing styles include ranch-style homes, craftsman bungalows and cottages built between 1930 and 1970. Typically, properties are on quarter-acre lots. Streets are lined with sidewalks and shaded by tree canopies, making walking a popular activity. The area is served by the Eugene School District, with students attending Camas Ridge Community Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and South Eugene High School, all of which have high ratings on Niche.
Amazon Park, a nearly 100-acre outdoor recreation area, features two community centers, the city's only outdoor pool, tennis courts, ball fields and the North and South Amazon Running Trail System. Additional amenities include a skateboard bowl, dog park and access to wet prairie areas and ash woodlands. The Amazon Community Center hosts classes and activities, while the Hilyard Community Center provides customized programs.
Local shopping options include Sundance Natural Foods and Sundance Wine Cellars, offering organic produce and a wide selection of wine. Nearby eateries include Happy Cow, Ume Grill Onigiri House, and South Hills Cafe. For larger grocery needs, Albertsons is located a mile south of Hilyard Street. Residents primarily drive, however local buses stop along Hilyard Street and 30th Avenue. Downtown Eugene is about 2 miles away, while McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is 5 miles away. Eugene Airport is 13 miles northwest.
