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Memorial Day - City Offices Closed

All City Offices - including the Adult Community Center and Library - will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Exceptions:

Tennis Center - will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (with a key card)
Golf Course – will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LO Recreation & Aquatic Center – will be open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Memorial Day Commemoration 2025

On Monday, May 26, join the City and the Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial organization for a meaningful Memorial Day tribute honoring the courageous service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. This year’s keynote speaker is Jonathan Puskas.

Celebrate Public Works Week!

Our public works professionals make communities safer, healthier, more vibrant, and a better place to live. Meeting the needs of our community is what gives public works its sense of purpose.

During National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025), let's acknowledge and honor their relentless dedication and often unseen contributions. Take a few minutes to go behind-the-scenes with four Lake Oswego Public Works staff members. Learn how our Public Works team is advancing quality of life, public health, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Join us to celebrate Public Works Week by taking a tour of the Water Treatment Plant or visiting our Library for fun activities!

Stormwater Management Manual

The City’s Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) provides guidance and standards for the placement, design, and maintenance of structures used to control runoff, reduce flooding, and prevent pollution from contaminating our local waterways. The manual applies to stormwater management design for public and private development and redevelopment within the City of Lake Oswego.

The City has updated the manual based on stakeholder feedback and revised DEQ water quality requirements. The 2025 draft manual is available for public comment through May 30.

Tree Removal Permits- Workshop

Learn about the City’s tree code requirements for tree removal permits. This workshop will explore Lake Oswego Code Section 55.02 Tree Removal, including tree code definitions, criteria for permits, and more!

City Budget

The 2025-27 budget process is underway. The City’s Budget Committee, which is comprised of the seven City Council members and seven appointed community members, will begin its review of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget on April 23.

The Budget Committee deliberates on the Proposed Budget then approves the Proposed Budget with any amendments after receiving public comment. The Approved Budget is then recommended to the City Council.

The City's 2025-27 Proposed Budget information and the Budget in Brief document is available to view online.

Stafford Road Closure

Road construction to improve safety on Stafford Road is underway. Stafford Road will be closed to thru traffic between Johnson Road and Childs Road through September 30, 2025.

This is a Clackamas County Road Improvement Project. This project involves adding a roundabout at Childs Road, realigning Johnson Road to eliminate intersection skew and reduce steep slopes, adding a southbound left-turn lane at Johnson Road, widening Stafford Road between Pattulo Way and Rosemont Road to add bike lanes, and replacing the Pecan Creek culvert at Childs Road with a larger, fish-passable culvert.

Construction is expected to continue on this project through September 2026.

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in May

In 2006, May was officially proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month. This designation serves as an opportunity to to recognize and honor the enduring contributions, rich cultural traditions and remarkable resilience of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history.

Learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month!