About Classes & Activities News & Events Parks Pathways Millenium Park Plaza Sports Forms & Documents Maps & Directions
Search the Site
Popular Shortcuts
Jump to a Department


Lake Oswego Home
Find a Document or Form
Quick Links
Arrow Contacts
Arrow Maps & Directions
Arrow How are we doing?
You are Here Home > Departments > Parks & Recreation > About
About Parks & Recreation

 


The Department operates one of the most active parks and recreation programs in the Portland metropolitan area. It manages over 600 acres of park and open space property and over 45 acres of recreation facilities including the Adult Community Center, Indoor Tennis Center, the 18-hole Golf Course and Practice Range, and the Charlie S. Brown Water Sports Center on the Willamette River. The Department hosts an average of 1800 recreation programs and 85 community events each year.

Arts Foundation

The Lake Oswego community prides itself on its support of the arts. Take a virtual tour of the current Arts Downtown presentation.

Code of Conduct for Program Participants (PDF) and Volunteers (PDF)
Participation in City sports and recreation activities is guided by code of conduct expectations. Volunteers represent the City of Lake Oswego and are also expected to abide by our code of conduct. These documents provide an outline of behavioral expectations.

Contact Info
The Parks & Recreation Department offices is located at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed holidays). View a directory listing of contact information for Parks Department staff.


Director’s Message

Kim Gilmer, Director, provides an overview of the Parks Department including mission and other pertinent information.

Jobs with P&R
View the current positions available with the Department.

Natural Areas

Find out information about Lake Oswego's resources.

P&R Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meetings monthly and addresses all matters concerning the Department.

Parks Maintenance
Meet the amazing staff who care for over 600 acres of parks property and open and natural areas as well as keeping our City beautiful.

Parks Planning

Get information about the parks planning process and planning projects.

Parks Projects
Check out the progress of major projects.

© City of Lake Oswego. All Rights Reserved.   |   Privacy Policy