Gaston

Gaston is located in western Washington County, west of Portland, between Forest Grove and Yamhill along Highway 47

.This community on the banks of the Tualatin River has a city park with five acres. The Tillamook State Forest is within 50 miles. The following recreational areas are within 100 miles of the city: Oregon Coast, Columbia River, Nestucca River and the Wilson River.

A popular attraction for the city of Gaston is a car show held in August, the Annual Wapato Showdown.

Gaston is part of the Portland-Vancouver, Oregon-WA metro area.

There is also a Gaston, North Carolina.