North Lancaster is a mixed-use community in the northern part of Salem, Oregon. Families living in the neighborhood are a short drive to shopping and dining establishments. There is a commercial area on the western side of the city with various restaurants, department stores, and shopping malls. The central and eastern parts, on the other hand, are mostly suburban residential areas with single-family homes. Residences in the community is a mix of homes built in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. These properties are perfect for buyers looking to get their first home, or for those who plan to make equity by improving the home and reselling it after two to three years.

There are two parks in the neighborhood you can visit for a fun day out with the family. Brown Road Park is a small neighborhood park which features a small community garden, open green spaces, picnic area, walking trails, and various outdoor sports facilities. The other park in the area is McKay Park which is located north of the similarly named McKay High School. McKay School City Park is way larger and it offers much more outdoor recreational amenities to visitors. There is an ample parking space, four ball fields, two soccer fields, a children’s play area, a basketball court and two half courts, a large open field, and walking trails going around the park’s perimeter available.