In the early 1970s, Maywood Park homeowners joined together to incorporate in an effort to stop the development of the I-205 interchange. Although they were unsuccessful in their attempts, the existing homes have maintained the city operations and have turned this “city within a city,” into a very lovely place to live. Maywood Park has its own Mayor and several appointed officials and committees that reside over the area and organize many events throughout the year.

The residents of Maywood Park enjoy events including a Christmas Lighting contest, Easter Egg hunt, Annual city-wide Garage Sale, July 4th Parade and Barbeque, and the “Best Yard” contest. Throw in the outpouring of candy and well-lit porches on Halloween, and it’s clear that this is a community of people who love where they live.
 
Maywood Park’s original developers wanted to build an area of homes as nice as Eastmoreland or Laurelhurst, but more affordable. Homes in Maywood Park have larger yards, many with outdoor fireplaces or barbeques and large, old-growth conifer trees. The majority of the homes were built in the 1940s and offer amenities like tile, full basements, large kitchens, arched doorways, coved ceilings, dormer windows, built-in bookshelves, and vanities.