Brooks, OR

Located about ten minutes north of Salem along Highway 99E, Brooks offers quiet country living right in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Surrounded by fertile farmland, nurseries, and wide-open fields, this small agricultural community gives residents a peaceful, rural feel with easy access to city conveniences. It is best known locally as the home of Powerland Heritage Park, an expansive campus celebrating vintage machinery, historic trains, and the annual Steam-Up festival. For newcomers looking for open space and a relaxed pace close to the state capital, Brooks is an easy place to settle into.