LAKE OSWEGO
Lake Oswego is considered to be one of the finest residential areas on Oregon. It is a safe and attractive community with a vision and excitement for the future, while maintaining perspective with respect for the past.
Take a walk around town and peruse the outdoor Sculpture Gallery. Explore the historic homes and landmarks or grab a photo of the heritage trees. Rent a bicycle and ride through the city parks on well marked pathways.
Stop by the Library or the Heritage House for a taste of local history. Take in a show at the Lakewood Center or take in a free summer concert. Golf at the Municipal Course or go for a boat ride along the Williamette River.
There is never a dull moment in Lake Oswego, where residents are active in their community, taking great pride in the city and its unique history. Considered as one of the finest residential areas in Oregon, Lake Oswego has 178 miles of street and 10.9 square miles of beautiful water.
CNN.com ranked Lake Oswego as number 32 in the top 100 places to live. The schools in the city rank among the best in the county, with more than 80% of high school students going on to attend college.
Lake Oswego has plenty to offer its residents. The community enjoys a city-owned water sports center on the Williamette River, two swimming facilities on Oswego Lake, an 18-hole golf course, an indoor tennis center, and an outdoor amphitheater right along the river.
Theres never a week when there isnt some kind of community event drawing the crowds. Throughout the year, people flock to the Farmers Market, summer concerts, the Festival of the Arts, and even a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Lake Oswego offers hundreds of community classes and programs through the Parks and Recreation Centers, Adult Community Center, Municipal Golf Course, and Public Library.
Residents also frequent Luscher Farm, with its history lesson disguised in hours of old world fun. Luscher Farm is the most intact historical farm located in Clackamas County. The Farm boasts 75 acres with a Queen Anne style farmhouse, a barn, a chicken coop, a bunkhouse, and several more outbuildings. The property once served the community as a dairy farm, but it now offers classes and community supported agricultural programs.
Foothills Park also brings a lot of fun to Lake Oswego, as the communitys newest gathering place. This nine acre park links Roehr Park and George Rogers Park. The water-front property offers sweeping views of the Williamette River and a cobblestone plaza. A beautiful stone picnic pavilion is the perfect place for families to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and more. The amphitheater is always alive with activity as summer concerts draw in crowds.
Lake Oswegos annual Festival of the Arts draws a huge crowd every year. The festival celebrates the creative work of dozens of recognized and emerging artists. Each year, a new type of art is featured in the Special Exhibit which draws a lot of public interests. Recent years have featured wood turning, miniatures, sculptures, calligraphy, and even comic book art.
If you are looking for the perfect balance of active community with outdoor serenity, Lake Oswego is the perfect place to call home. There is never a lack of community events or splendid natural beauty in Lake Oswego. Many people stop by for a visit and simply cannot escape the slow paced lifestyle. This is how many of Lake Oswegos residents have come to call the community home.