At that time, homeowners outnumbered renters 5,424 to 2,908. About the neighborhood Residents of West Keizer take full advantage of the sidewalks and bike lanes that crisscross this area, earning the distinction throughout the city as the walking neighborhood of Keizer. Joggers run alongside the tree-lined roads that cross in front of homes with wide lots. Seniors take relaxing strolls through tree-lined boulevards on one of the most established neighborhoods in Keizer. Through these walks and rides through the streets, neighbors are able to meet and talk.
Kids still ride their bikes through the neighborhood.
The western edge of the neighborhood also boasts spectacular views of the Willamette River. From the back decks of some houses, residents watch red sunsets paint the sky above the distant hills of Polk County and the shimmering river below. Residents and the city have worked hard to protect West Keizer, which has seen the Willamette River flood at least three times in the last 100 years. The worst of the flooding occurred in December 1964 when water reportedly rose 4 inches every 15 minutes. Some residents are breathing a little easier because the Army Corps of Engineers reinforced the dike by sinking a foot-thick concrete wall into it in fall 2000.