It is bordered by Sumner to the west, the Columbia River to the north, Argay to the east, and Parkrose Heights and the city of Maywood Park to the south.

There is a Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center, which is served by the Red Line of TriMet's MAX Light Rail.

[3] Columbia Pioneer Cemetery, established in 1877, exists at NE 99th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.

[5] In July 2018, community members painted a street mural in the shape of a compass at the intersections of NE 109th and Skidmore.

[citation needed] An annual event, Taste of Parkrose, is held in the summer.