February 2023 Year in Review for 2022City of Lake Oswego www.LakeOswego.city 503-635-0257
City of Lake Oswego2022REVIEWYEAR IN
February 2023
City Manager’s Office
In the Council-Manager form of government, the City Manager is appointed by the City Council to serve as the City’s chief administrative
officer. The City Manager’s Office houses the Public Affairs Office; City Recorder’s Office; programs for Sustainability and Emergency Planning &
Management; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The City Manager also serves as the Executive Director of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency.
Message from the Mayor
A few City highlights from 2022
Lake Oswego continues to be a City growing stronger each day - creating a community of belonging, while being responsive to the needs of our
residents and to the shared natural surroundings we inhabit. In 2022, the return of in-person gatherings once again allowed us to better build
neighborly bonds that foster understanding and sparked creative and collaborative solutions.
As Oswegans, we highly value our ability to be out enjoying the beauty of the City, whether walking our neighborhoods or
participating in a park activity. To build on community goals, in 2022, we allocated millions of dollars toward safe pathways to
schools and improving pedestrian conditions in neighborhoods across the City. We also approved dedicated funding to continually
invest in healthier and safer forms of transportation throughout town. In addition, we completed renovations of the Adult
Community Center and Indoor Tennis Center, while advancing the renovation of our municipal golf course and driving range and
construction of the Recreation & Aquatic Center, a partnership with the school district. This year, we will continue using data to
improve policies related to the health of our natural areas and continue the implementation of our Climate Action Plan.
In 2022, to ensure our facilities, programming, and infrastructure are accessible to all residents, we adopted the Americans
with Disabilities Act Transition Plan. We now turn toward its implementation, work that will intersect many aspects of the
City. We also partnered with Metro and Clackamas County to bring a much needed affordable housing development to
the Lake Grove Town Center and are supporting Habitat for Humanity in its project along the same corridor. With the
support of partnering community organizations, 2022 also provided opportunities for memories to be made at a variety
of events celebrating many of the cultures present in Lake Oswego, including the first annual Multicultural Festival.
As we move forward into a new year let us allow our hearts to lead with a grace that opens our doors wider, pulls a chair
up for all, and builds true community through compassionate understanding. May we all answer the call to be true members
of our community - active participants in the change we work together to achieve. On behalf of the City Council, thank you for
allowing us the honor of serving our tremendous City.
Learning Hands-Only CPR at Emergency Preparedness Fair.
2022 Council Goal
Accomplishments
For 2022, Council agreed on 19 major
initiatives under 8 different strategic goals.
The City collectively accomplished a lot
in the past year, with major progress on
17 of these 19 projects. A few completed
initiatives include:
X Implementing the recommendations of
the 2021 Community Dialog on Policing.
X Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
in Lake Oswego and in the City as an
organization
X Improving the City’s emergency
management capabilities.
X Adopting an Economic Development
Strategy and Resource Plan.
X Updating the Urban and Community
Forest Plan.
X Improving resiliency and climate
adaptation strategies.
X Adopting a Natural Areas Habitat
Management Plan.
X Adopting a funding strategy for
pedestrian safety capital projects.
X Completing work on key housing
initiatives, including HB 2001.
Additional completed initiatives and goals
are highlighted throughout this report.
Emergency Management
The City’s Emergency Management Program is responsible for planning, preparing, and
providing for the prevention, mitigation and management of emergencies or disasters
that may impact the community. In 2022, the City:
X Completed a facilitated joint wildfire emergency exercise with the City of West Linn.
City staff are working on implementing recommendations resulting from the exercise.
X Hosted a successful Emergency Preparedness Fair in September with approximately
300 community members participating.
X Drafted a Stranded Workers Agreement which will allow staff to report to their closest
local government if they cannot get to their regular workplace in an emergency.
X Conducted various trainings with staff related to the Emergency Operations Center.
X Began the update process for the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, as well as the
City’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, and proposed updates to Lake Oswego Code
12.20 “Emergency Code.”
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Community Development
Community Development consists of Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Affordable Housing, and Economic Development services.
Planning
In addition to completing annexations, code
maintenance, neighborhood grants, historic
preservation, urban and community forestry,
and code enforcement, the Long-Range
Planning section of the Planning Department
managed major updates to the development
code to comply with House Bill 2001 (Middle
Housing) and began work on an updated
housing needs analysis under House Bill
2003. In line with the City’s Sustainability and
Climate Action Plan, the department also
published State of the Urban Forest Report and
updated the demolition tax and code standards
for demolitions. The new deconstruction
requirements, for homes built in 1940 or
earlier, will help to reduce waste and emissions
associated with residential demolition through
the salvage of valuable building materials for
reuse.
The Current Planning section saw a decline in
development permits, as shown in the chart,
but continued to process Lake Oswego School
District bond projects including replacement of
Rivergrove Elementary. The department also
produced an online, self-guided pre-application
training guide for neighborhood associations.
Economic Development
In December 2022, the City Council adopted an
Economic Development Strategy and Resource
Plan. The plan includes a partnership with the Lake
Oswego Chamber of Commerce for direct business
assistance services.
Rivergrove Elementary.
Frances Penthouses in downtown Lake Oswego.
Building
New construction and remodels remained strong despite a tight labor market
and industry supply chain issues. The Building Division was overcome by staffing
shortages, but filled all vacancies by the end of the year. During 2022, the division
processed 4,408 permits, for $231,901,672 in construction, a 7% increase in
valuation, and staff performed 13,271 inspections, up 5% over the previous year.
Affordable Housing
Mercy Housing Northwest broke ground on
100 affordable family apartments at Marylhurst
Commons. Additionally, Community Development
assisted Habitat for Humanity with plans to build
23 for-sale townhomes in West Lake Grove. The
City Council also approved intergovernmental
agreements with Metro and the Housing Authority
of Clackamas County for development of
approximately 50 affordable housing units on the
former Boones Ferry Road construction staging site.
2022 2021 2020 2019
Annexations
(Applications/Acres)
14 / 14.89 11 / 9.13 9 /8.58 10 / 7.05
Pre-Applications 84 115 83 70
Land Use Applications 61 79 45 53
All Tree Removal Apps 1547 2205 1806 1808
Type 2 Tree Apps 213 348 303 344
Sustainability
City staff and the Sustainability Advisory Board continued progress
on implementing the City’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
X Organized the first annual Sustainability Resource Fair in April
in partnership with the Lake Oswego School District, Lake
Oswego Sustainability Network, and Oswego Lake Watershed
Council to connect community members with sustainability
information, resources, and volunteer opportunities, as well
as an electric landscaping tool exchange offered by Portland
General Electric.
X Launched the EcoHome LO residential sustainability
certification program, supporting and celebrating actions
by residents advancing sustainability at home and in the
community.
X Renewed the City’s franchise agreement with Republic
Services to provide waste and recycling services to Lake
Oswego residents and businesses, including biannual
community cleanup days.
X Implemented the Neighborhood Drop Box Program,
supporting 5 community-led neighborhood events to clean up
leaves and invasive plants in yards and common spaces.
X Conducted outreach and education to community members
on sustainability topics including recycling, electric vehicles,
electric landscaping equipment, and clean energy.
City Manager’s Office Continued from page 1
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The City continues its commitment to make Lake Oswego a welcoming
and inclusive community for all, including internally for City operations
and services.
X Expansion of outreach and inclusion efforts to include
underrepresented communities in annual City-wide cultural events,
such as Juneteenth and the multicultural festival, Cultural Xchange.
X Work progresses on identifying forms, documents, and publications
that should be made available in multiple languages, as well as
offering translation interpretation to community members for
meetings or events.
X Implementation of the DEI Task Force recommendations related
to community engagement, which includes review of the City’s
community engagement strategies, Boards & Commission
recruitment, and promotion of civic engagement opportunities.
X The development of equitable procurement strategies continues
with the prioritization of outreach to local COBID certified
businesses. Quarterly check-ins continue with City departments to
discuss metrics and outreach barriers to COBID businesses.
X Developed DEI interview questions to use in City hiring and
recruitment.
X The DEI Program Manager has developed and provided internal
staff training, including a DEI training as a part of the City staff on-
boarding process.
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Public Works
Throughout 2022, our Maintenance, Facilities, Engineering, and Water Treatment Plant staff continued to deliver essential services to our Lake
Oswego community.
Our core mission continues to be completing construction on City projects, ensuring clean drinking water flows to homes and businesses 24/7,
maintaining streets and stormwater systems, ensuring wastewater is collected, and providing well-maintained infrastructure to our residents and
businesses. These are vital services that many of us take for granted in our daily lives.
Major accomplishments, highlights, milestones, and projects
undertaken during 2022 include:
X Completed the three-year transformation of Boones Ferry Road,
led by our all-women Engineering Project Team. Features include:
a new streetscape, wider sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, traffic
signals, street lighting, landscape planters, underground utilities,
artistic elements, and stormwater facilities. The Project won a
2022 League of Oregon Cities Award for Excellence for its “Shop
Lake Grove” business support and promotional program.
X Developed the City’s first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan, approved by Council on December 20, 2022.
X Started the McVey/Stafford Corridor Vision Study which aims to
identify potential street and safety improvements for all users.
X Started design on four new pathways to connect neighborhoods to
schools, business districts, and recreation areas.
X Completed our five-year pavement management program: paving
more than 58 miles of roadway, slurry sealing more than 63 miles
of roadway, installing 297 ADA curb ramps, and replacing 280
stormwater catch basins.
X Filtered and produced 1.7 billion gallons of water for Lake Oswego
customers through the Lake Oswego Tigard Water Treatment Plant
(this is enough to half fill Oswego Lake or fill 2,565 Olympic sized
swimming pools!).
X Installed new water, stormwater, sewer pipes, and traffic signal
heads.
X Maintenance Crews responded to and repaired 15 water main
breaks and converted 2,000 water meters to new smart meters.
Engineering Team Members held several open houses to hear from
neighbors on the Pathways Project.
ADA Coordinator Kelli Byrd sharing the City’s first ADA Transition Plan.
The transformation of Boones Ferry Road was completed in summer 2022. Council and Community Members commemorate the transformation of
Boones Ferry Road with a ceremonial ribbon cutting in spring 2022.
Administrative Services
X The Human Resources Department is responsible for a full range of comprehensive human resource services and programs to enhance the
efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. These responsibilities include recruitment and selection, benefits administration, classification
and compensation, labor relations, training, safety and workers’ compensation, risk management, performance management, and conflict
resolution.
X The Finance Department provides professional financial services and information to the City Manager, City Council, and City departments in
order to promote fiscal stability and integrity. In addition to providing financial services relating to accounting and payroll, this department
prepares the annual budget, works with the City’s auditors to prepare the annual audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, performs
utility billing and fee analysis, prepares fund projections to support future bond needs, manages the City’s investments and debts, and
explores alternative sources of funding. It serves the public through accepting passport applications and issuance or renewal of business and
dog licenses.
X The Information Technology Department provides computer, network and communications support, and copy and mail center services to all
City departments. Additionally, the Department supports mobile and fixed computers that are part of the 9-1-1 Center servicing the City of
Lake Oswego and the Police Departments of West Linn and Milwaukie.
X The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency, the City
Manager, the City staff and various City boards and commissions in all areas, including constitutional law, municipal law, land use, public
contracting, public records, public meetings, urban renewal, code enforcement, tort liability, civil rights, taxation and municipal finance. The
Office provides advice at public meetings, prepares legal opinions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, ordinances and resolutions, and
handles real property transactions. In addition, the Office prosecutes criminal misdemeanors, traffic cases, and City Code violations in the Lake
Oswego Municipal Court.
X The Municipal Court adjudicates City code violations, Oregon motor vehicle law violations, and misdemeanor criminal code violations in Lake
Oswego. The Municipal Judge is appointed by the City Council and oversees the Municipal Court.
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Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency
Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA), the urban renewal agency for the City of Lake Oswego, coordinates revitalization efforts in
downtown’s East End Urban Renewal District and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal District. The projects in these areas improve the
overall quality of life in the community and are intended to stimulate private investment, create economic vitality, and enhance the character of
these districts.
LORA worked to advance two of the many City Council goals for this year: 1) Prepare for a process to update the Foothills District Framework Plan
and 2) Ensure the North Anchor redevelopment project stays on track.
Lake Grove Village Center Urban
Renewal District
After several years of construction, the Engineering
Project Team completed work on transforming
Boones Ferry Road into a welcoming, comfortable,
more accessible corridor for all. More than 20 years
in the making, the Boones Ferry Road Improvement
Project was championed by many area neighbors
and businesses, and a core goal of the 2008 Lake
Grove Village Center Plan. Construction was
completed in summer 2022.
Final design, construction, and completion of the
project was successfully led by an all-women project
team from the City’s Engineering Department.
For more details, visit www.boonesferryproject.org.
Boones Ferry Road Project Team
Members: Stacy Bluhm, Katy Kerklaan,
and Crystal Shum.
North Anchor rendering: view looking north up First Street with the hotel on the left and mixed-use residential development on the right.
North Anchor rendering: corner entrance and outdoor seating
for the 83-room boutique hotel and 100-seat restaurant.
North Anchor rendering: multifamily amenity lounge for the 67-unit,
6,000 sf ground floor retail mixed-use residential development.
Foothills Plan
Research and preliminary planning has been underway
to update the Foothills Plan. A more detailed plan will be
developed if a decision is made to pursue the Lake Oswego
Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. In addition, the
process will include a robust community engagement
process to seek input on the future use of the existing
Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant site.
North Anchor Project
Like a lot of other redevelopment projects in 2022, the North Anchor
Project has faced unprecedented economic challenges, including increases
in construction cost and rising interest rates. Despite these challenges,
the project continues to move forward in anticipation of breaking ground
in 2023. The building permit for the mixed-use residential development
has been submitted and is under review. The building permit for the hotel
development is anticipated to be submitted in early 2023.
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Police
The Lake Oswego Police Department has highly trained Dispatchers and Police Officers ready to respond to any emergency with the confidence of
keeping our community safe. Below are a few accomplishments we are particularly proud of from 2022.
LOCOM Earns Award for Dispatch Excellence
In November of 2022, the Lake Oswego Communications Center (LOCOM) was recognized by The
International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence
(ACE) for emergency medical dispatching. LOCOM is the 312th Medical ACE in the world and the
only 9-1-1 center in Oregon with medical accreditation.
IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch services worldwide.
Accreditation from the IAED is the highest distinction given to emergency communication centers,
certifying that the center is performing at or above the established standards for the industry.
Centers that earn ACE status are the embodiment of dispatch done right and have demonstrated
strong local oversight, rigorous quality processes, and a commitment to data-driven continuous
improvement.
IAED Accreditation is the culmination of a lengthy, arduous process that includes the completion
of the 20 Points of Accreditation, a detailed evaluation of performance by industry experts, and
a final review and ruling by IAED. LOCOM’s accreditation process has been in the works for more
than a year, requiring contributions from LOCOM’s dispatchers, supervisor, and manager to Fire
and EMS partners, physician advisors, and IAED.
LOCOM provides 9-1-1 call answering and dispatch services to the cities of Lake Oswego, West
Linn, and Milwaukie with dedicated staff who strive to provide excellent service.
The City’s 9-1-1 Communications Center (LOCOM) is located in City Hall.
Update to the Dialog on Community Policing
In November of 2022, LOPD staff updated the City Council on the progress toward the
recommendations from the Community Conversation on Policing. Leading up this presentation,
members of the LOPD engaged in a community dialog that sought to identify opportunities to
strengthen how the police department collaborates with all persons in our community to provide
public safety. Utilizing a team of outside facilitators, the department, City, and community sought
to review the department’s public safety systems, structures, policies, and practices in order to
increase transparency, build public trust and strengthen and build relationships, especially with
those who have historically been marginalized.
The presentation and related documents can be found on the department’s website at www.
lakeoswego.city/police/reports-and-data.
Chief Burke (R) and Captain Simon (L) updated City Council on the
Community Conversation on Policing recommendations.
Body-Worn Camera System
Deployment
In April of 2022, after months of
testing, development, and outfitting,
LOPD deployed its first body-worn
camera (BWC) system along with
an update to the in-car mobile
audio-video system. The successful
deployment of this system involved
the hard work of LOPD members, IT
personnel, and other City staff.
The new technology has provided
officers with a valuable investigative
tool while also providing valuable
insight and transparency into police
activity.
In 2022, LOPD deployed it’s first
body-worn cameras.
LOPD Welcomes New Chief
In September 2022, the City of Lake
Oswego welcomed it’s newest Police
Chief, George Burke. Chief Burke
comes to the LOPD with over 32 years
of law enforcement experience in
several assignments having worked
for the Oregon cities of Forest Grove,
Portland, and Salem. In his own
words Chief Burke feels, “honored
to have been chosen as your chief
as we continue to focus on fair and
equitable policing for all residents of
the City. As we focus on the future of
policing, we will continue to enhance
our engagement in the community,
through trust building, respect,
neutrality, and a desire to give our
community a voice.”
Welcome to LOPD, Chief Burke!
To learn more about the Lake Oswego Police Department, please visit www.LakeOswego.city/police.
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Fire
The Lake Oswego Fire Department (LOFD) provides Fire, EMS, Rescue, and Fire prevention/investigation/inspection services to the City of Lake
Oswego and three contract districts.
Assistant Chief Kristine Artman and
Lieutenant Paramedic Toby Hays.
Above and Beyond
Officers and a dispatcher from Lake Oswego Police Department, medics
from AMR Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, and Lake Oswego
firefighters were recognized for working together to save a 5-year-
old’s life in April of 2022. Quick action that started with the dispatcher
instructing CPR, the first arriving officer performing CPR then the
firefighters and EMTs, determined this great outcome of survival.
LOFD, LOPD and AMR - left to right: Kevin Fitch, Scott Vachter, Brandon
Gastelum-Plata, Nick Fiorante, LOPD Officer Ryan Leslie, Ben Sanders, LOPD
Officer Matt Dungey, Cody Grimm, Toby Hays, and our partners from AMR,
Bill Thrasher, Scott Nowak. Family - front: Anders, Sloan, Anchor, Ericka. Not
shown: LOCOM Dispatcher Scott Brown and Firefighter Steven Kha.
2022 was a busy year for Lake Oswego Fire
X Eight recruits finished their year of probation and passed their mentally and physically tolling final evaluations.
X LOFD said goodbye to Battalion Chief Jim Doane who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service.
X New Assistant Chief Kristine Artman joined the department.
X Deputy Fire Marshal David Smith resumed in-person Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training.
Community Involvement
X Last year LOFD, along with the Police Department, taught
“Hands-Only” CPR to over 400 community members and
City workers.
X LOFD continued its long-standing relationship with the
Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, Hunger Fighters Oregon, and
most importantly, our own Lake Oswego community, to
provide toys and food for those in need.
X LOFD also enjoyed station visits and lunch on every
shift with our Lake Grove Fire District representatives.
Lake Grove Fire District generously donated personal
protection equipment to crews which will assist LOFD’s
firefighter cancer reduction campaign.
Lake Oswego Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Members from the Lake Oswego Amateur Radio Emergency Service
(LOARES) group volunteered roughly 1,000 hours of time in 2022 to
support the efforts of emergency communications in the city. Through
hands on training exercises, members focused efforts on improving
skills that will allow sending digital communications (email, pictures,
documents) over radio should a natural or manmade disaster disable
common communication paths. Members also assisted Fire Department
personnel with the installation of upgraded radio equipment.
Wildfire Prevention & Deployment
X LOFD assisted the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal with multiple
wildland deployments throughout the state.
X In Lake Oswego, LOFD expanded its Fire Wise Communities program,
offering free home assessments to all community members
interested in learning about how they can best protect their home
from exposure to urban interface wildfires. To date, more than 150
home inspections have been completed, with remedial actions
recommended in every case.
Battalion Chief James Doanes retiring
after 27 years of service.
Firefighter Paramedic Candace
Grimes celebrating success.
Rope training with Roberto Villapando and Cameron Whitney.
Firefighter Paramedic Diego Vaca
Navarro after his evaluation final.
Training
In 2022, Lake Oswego Firefighters and Paramedics conducted
a number of trainings, including rope training, search and
rescue training, boat training, elevator training, and wildfire
training.
Cross-departmental training also continued with Public
Works participating with LOFD in drills on hazardous
materials spills - just one week prior to Fire, Police, and
Public Works responding on an actual spill call.
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Library
The award-winning Lake Oswego Public Library offers materials,
services and events to educate and delight all ages. With a mission
to inspire discovery and cultivate wellbeing by welcoming all
people to read, learn and connect, the Library provides resources
and opportunities to ensure an exceptional quality of life for
everyone in our community.
The Library’s collections consist of more than 300,000 holdings.
Borrow books, magazines, media, Library of Things and more
from our in-house collections; or connect to our online resources
for Cultural Passes, e-books, downloadable audiobooks and
magazines, streaming video, and high-quality databases such
as Consumer Reports and Ancestry. New Cultural Pass venues
include the Portland Opera, Clackamas County Parks and Hallie
Ford Museum of Art.
Connecting Our Community
The Library continues to develop and grow
partnerships that strengthen community
ties. Together with Lake Oswego Rotary,
Respond to Racism, LO for Love, Friends of
the Library and more, the Library hosted
speaker series, cultural events and book
discussion groups.
Our 16th annual community-wide reading
program, Lake Oswego Reads, featured the
novel How Much of These Hills is Gold. City
wide programs expanded on the themes
of the book and provided opportunities
to celebrate Chinese culture and the
significance of home and belonging,
culminating in a presentation by award-
winning author C Pam Zhang.
The Summer Library Challenge continued
to inspire people of all ages to read, learn
and explore, engaging 1,697 children and
498 adults in 2022. Camp LOPL offered
a wide range of activities including
opportunities to learn from scientists,
park rangers and artists. The return of in-
person storytimes have drawn close to 400
people each month since October. New
programming options in languages other
than English include Movement and Music
in Mandarin, Spanish Story and Play, and
Baby Sign Language.
The Library offers many more
opportunities for meaningful connection
and learning all year long, including book
group discussions, trivia, art nights, author
talks, podcasts, poetry clubs, and musical
events.
Equity-Focused Outreach Services
The Library delivers books and other materials into the hands of community members
through a variety of outreach options including homebound delivery, mail delivery and
curbside holds pickup.
The Library’s latest outreach initiative, Rover, a mobile pop-up library, was an 8-week
pilot project designed to help meet residents’ library needs on-the-go. Visitors to Rover
signed up for library cards, browsed and checked out popular books, connected with their
librarians for reading recommendations, and more.
StoryWalks® at Woodmont Natural Park, West Waluga Park, and Luscher Farm introduced
an innovative and delightful way for children – and adults – to enjoy reading and the
outdoors.
To stay connected to all the library has to offer, please visit www.lopl.org, follow us on
social media, and sign up for our e-newsletter today.
Library staff Laura O’Neil, Nell Diamond, Courtney Goll and
Allison Arnold participating in the Star Spangled Parade.
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Parks & Recreation
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department was back in full swing with activities and events. People gathered in person for classes and recreational
opportunities. It was a year of moving toward the future with projects and offerings while cultivating an exceptional quality of life in our
community.
The Adult Community Center underwent a major remodel in 2022.
Youth Activities
We continue to keep kids active both physically and mentally with
opportunities in 12 locations. The Teen Lounge hosted over 3,500 young
adults; outdoor programs had over 11,000 participants; camps, sports, and
cultural offerings had 10,000 participants.
Teens continue to log volunteer hours between Youth Action Council,
Teen Services, Corps, and Jr. Camp Counselor programs, giving back to the
community they love.
Events
The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market remains a top market
in the region, with over 122,000 people in attendance.
Lake Grove Farmers' Market continues to grow with
visitors and vendors. The addition of the Cultural
Xchange event in September celebrated cultures of our
community and the world with a bustling market that
featured dance, art, music, vendors, food, and more.
In addition, fun runs, concerts, holiday celebrations
and parades, along with the annual tree lighting that
featured a holiday marketplace were all back for the
community to enjoy!
Parks Projects
Bond projects completed this year include the Adult
Community Center, George Rogers Park and East Waluga
restrooms, the Watersports Dock rehabilitation, and the
Hallinan/Yates Property Acquisition. The Tennis Center
reopened its doors for a soft opening in December, with
a grand reopening in January 2023.
The golf course, driving range, and clubhouse are in
rehabilitation, with an opening scheduled for 2024.
The Recreation and Aquatic Center, an
intergovernmental project between the City and Lake
Oswego School District, will move forward in 2023. This
project will provide the community with a state-of-the-
art recreation and aquatic center.
Adult Community Center
The Adult Community Center reopened its doors in March with a ribbon
cutting, tours, and reception. The rehabilitation included ADA improvements,
lobby redesign, space reconfigurations for classes and congregating, and
many upgrades for more energy-efficient operating systems. In September,
the ACC started a grocery shopping program serving 45 shoppers and
continued the respite program for caregivers. The Meals on Wheels program
prepared, delivered, and served 17,690 meals. Recreation programs offer day
trips, art and culture, exercise, self-care classes, and social activities.
Luscher Farm
X Thirty-five adopt-a-plotters donated over 800
pounds of food to Hunger Fighters Oregon.
X In-person camps and classes returned with record-
breaking attendance.
X 13 tours of the farm hosted over 600 children.
X New programs continue to be developed for all ages
to learn about organic agriculture on a real working
farm, including the Children's Garden, where new
raised beds were installed for kids to plant, water,
and harvest.
X Luscher was host to 1900 people and 146 activities.
X Community garden members completed over 800
volunteer service hours and 15 volunteer work
parties, which took place rain or shine!
Parks
City Council adopted the Natural Habitat Management Plan, which provides
a framework for consistently managing natural area ecosystems that can
support a wide diversity of native plants and animals.
Focus continues with sustainability and clean power initiatives by increasing
the electrical equipment inventory across the Parks system.
Weather-related repair work continued, with staff spending many days
cleaning up downed trees, fixing washed-out areas, and continuing fuel (fire)
reduction in the natural areas.
Several Park improvements were completed, including the Bunk House joist
replacement at Luscher, Westlake's outbuildings painted and the shelter
reroofed, West Waluga Dog Park was partially graveled to extend winter
use, security cameras were installed in parks and facilities due to vandalism,
Millennium Park received electrical upgrades, and staff support prepped for
the Bond projects in work.
The stewardship program continues to thrive with 41 work parties held this
year with 797 volunteers, giving 1580 hours to help restore our natural areas!
Brock area next to Luscher Farm.
Parks & Rec offers a multitude of events throughout the year.