Grants Pass, OR Reviews


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Grants Pass, located in Southern Oregon, has a population of over 37,000 and is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. It also offers a small-town community feel with a bustling downtown area. Here are some user reviews from BestPlaces.net that give insight into living in Grants Pass.

According to user "Kyle" on BestPlaces.net, living in Grants Pass has many perks, stating "The community is close-knit and welcoming, the outdoor activities are endless, and the cost of living is affordable." Another user, "Maggie," shares this sentiment, saying, "The natural beauty of Grants Pass is unparalleled, and the small-town feel adds to the charm of the city."

However, not all reviews are entirely positive. User "John" mentions some drawbacks, stating, "The job market is limited, and the town can feel isolated at times." Similarly, user "Emily" shares that "The weather can be unpredictable, and the winters can be long and rainy."

Despite some limitations, many reviewers express their love for Grants Pass. User "Susan" raves about the sense of community, stating, "The people here are friendly and welcoming, and there are plenty of local events and festivals to get involved in." Overall, the general consensus from these reviews is that Grants Pass offers a beautiful and welcoming community with plenty of outdoor activities, but it may not be suitable for those looking for a bustling city life or a wide range of job opportunities.

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Southern Oregon is BEAUTIFUL! - 3/10/2017
I have lived in Southern Oregon, outside of Grants Pass for twenty years. It is gorgeous, especially the surrounding towns---Wolf Creek and Sunny Valley a bedroom towns in the lush mountains and only 20 minutes from GP, with all the shopping and activities you could want in a small, clean, friendly town. I especially like small town living and the grade school, Sunny Wolf Charter School. in Wolf Creek is rated the highest possible, 5, by the state. The school is small, has wonderful staff and my daughter learned 7th grade stuff in 5th grade. Wolf Creek and Sunny Valley have everything you could need in a pinch...with gas and general stores. It's private and you are literally surrounded by trees in Wolf Creek. In all the years we've lived in Wolf Creek, we have never once been burglarized or anything negative. Small town living in southern Oregon is the best! Read More

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No Justice - 9/16/2014
As corrupt as people can be, Grants Pass is by far the most deceitful city all of Oregon. If the courts or political parties don't know you, you will go to jail for a misdemeanor or infractions no matter what until you can post bail. The law is only there to serve it self. Unless fresh faces from outreach communities get elected into prime seats of the offices of Grants Pass there is going to be no end to the corruption that is Grants Read More

Small Town - 7/17/2013
Grants Pass Oregon is a beautiful place, it is a small town and has some of the issues that you find in all small towns but overall it is a nice place to Read More

Fresh Air - 4/8/2012
The place is still small enough you can be known by a lot of people. There lots of things to do. Booting, fishing, skying, hunting and a lot more. One thing, when you wake in the morning you will experience a fresh clean and crisp ready to go, feeling every day. Its the Read More

Abundance of culture for a small city - 10/8/2011
You will be surprised by the variety of cultural opportunities in Grants Pass. Last weekend (Oct 1) the annual Art Along the Rogue was held. This chalk art festival brings in professionals from the local area as well as the world. Incredible work. We have one of the oldest small theaters in Oregon as well as summer musical theater as well as several other theater groups. We have numerous private art galleries as well as an excellent art museum in the center of downtown. You can find something every weekend.  Read More

gentle climate - 4/14/2011
grants pass, or. is more moderate climate compared to ashland ,or located 30 miles Read More

Its not your Great Little City anymore... - 8/14/2010
I have lived in Grants Pass for 30 yrs and have watched it grow in population rapidly. It used to be a quaint little town where people seemed happy and outgoing. Now people appear to be rude and aggressive. On the roads especially, they will cut you off and run you over! The town tries hard to keep up and maintain the beauty. But the drug addicts (METH)look like they are taking over. I have a 14 yr old son and just hope he stays in sports and keeps his nose clean of all the drugs around Read More

Tough place to be in this economy - 2/2/2010
I've lived in Grants Pass for many years and it has a lot of great points. The climate is moderate but you certainly get all four seasons. Lots of outdoor activities. Some cultural activites near by. But, the economy here is terrible. High un-employement and pay scales that have not kept pace with the cost of living make this a difficult place to raise a family. We have a large retired population here and this seems to be a good place for them, just difficult for the working Read More

pleasant place... - 7/8/2009
livable small town surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests with
the ocean a pretty 2 hour drive from town and big city benefits only
a half hour drive to Read More

An Amazing town - 4/2/2009
Grants Pass is a mid-sized town full of charm settled in a valley surrounded by beautiful hills on the banks of the Rogue River. I cannot say enough about this interesting, fun town filled with friendly people. They have worked very hard on the downtown, recreating it as it was long ago, even down to the street lights. The downtown has several fun antique shopes, and decorated fire hydrants, and for awhile each year, artists design and creatively paint life-sized bears that decorate the town. The town has a beautiful city park on the river, with a great play area, and room for sports. Don't miss Hellgate Jetboats, they are an exciting way to spend an afternoon! And Amazing May is a month filled with fun activities, from the hot air balloon festival, to the Native American Pow Wow, to an old car ralley, to the grand finale- Boatnik on Memorial Day week-end, where you will appreciate the beautiful ceremony in honor of out lost loved ones who fought for our country, and thrill to Read More

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