2023 Monster Mash Spooktacular

Join Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation on October 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon of frightful fun! Free event, ages 0-12 welcome. 

First Sunday Market in Lake Grove

Sundays - October 1, and November 5
11 a.m. to 3 p.mm
Hallmark Drive in Lake Oswego, 97035

It's back by popular demand! Your favorite farmers and foodies return to share the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Plus, guests can find the addition of artisans vendors, expanded kids activities, live entertainment, beer & wine gardens and more!

Lake Grove Farmers Market bounty with onions, red radishes, and other greens.
2023 Cultural Xchange Festival

Check out some of the great photos from the event that was held on September 17. Thank you to our partners and sponsors for supporting this fantastic day of celebrating cultures from around the world!

Cultural Xchange performance by Painted Sky
Parks & Recreation Fall 2023 Catalog

Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Open registration begins Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. Register online at  www.loparks.org. Questions about activities and services can be answered by calling 503-675-2549 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Two children in front of the Lake Oswego trolly smiling and jumping for joy!
Stafford Road Traffic & Pedestrian Update

September 14, 2023 - The pedestrian pathway along Stafford Road from the Pioneer Cemetery to Overlook Drive has been redirected to the south side of the road and is open for use. To ensure public safety, marked signs are visible for the shared-purpose path. 

****From now through September 22, flaggers will be in place along Overlook Drive, off of Stafford Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aerial photo of the Stafford Road and Rosemont area.
Help Shape the Future of Parks & Recreation

Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Advisory Committee for the Parks Plan 2040 project, which will guide how the City provides parks, recreation opportunities, natural areas, and human services to the Lake Oswego community through the year 2040.

Photo of community members attending a concert at Foothills Park
Local Share of the Metro Parks and Nature Bond

How will Lake Oswego invest our local share of the 2019 Metro Parks and Nature Bond funds? We want your help prioritizing projects! Click below to learn about the project and take the survey to help us prioritize projects for funding.

Farmers' Market

Join us on Saturdays, now through October 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park in downtown Lake Oswego!

People enjoying the Farmers' Market in front of the flower vendor. Brightly colored flowers are wrapped and in containers ready to sell.
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Gnomin!

Looking for the gnomes - it’s easy, and you can have a chance to win a Gnome in October!

Check for clues and maps to the 3 parks at lo-stewardship.org.

 

Living Well in LO: Powered by Parks & Recreation

Living Well in LO is a health and wellness initiative that is based on the six dimensions of wellness and Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation (LOPR) is committed to providing excellence in parks and

Ranger Ben with participants from Pollinator Celebration during the parade with artful bees and butterflies.

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Parks & Recreation Fall 2023 Catalog

Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Open registration begins Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. Register online at  www.loparks.org. Questions about activities and services can be answered by calling 503-675-2549 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Read More about Parks & Recreation Fall 2023 Catalog
Farmers' Market

Join us on Saturdays, now through October 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park in downtown Lake Oswego!

READ MORE about Farmers' Market
First Sunday Market in Lake Grove

Sundays - October 1, and November 5
11 a.m. to 3 p.mm
Hallmark Drive in Lake Oswego, 97035

It's back by popular demand! Your favorite farmers and foodies return to share the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Plus, guests can find the addition of artisans vendors, expanded kids activities, live entertainment, beer & wine gardens and more!

READ MORE about First Sunday Market in Lake Grove
2023 Monster Mash Spooktacular

Join Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation on October 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon of frightful fun! Free event, ages 0-12 welcome. 

Read More about 2023 Monster Mash Spooktacular
2023 Cultural Xchange Festival

Check out some of the great photos from the event that was held on September 17. Thank you to our partners and sponsors for supporting this fantastic day of celebrating cultures from around the world!

Read More about 2023 Cultural Xchange Festival
Help Shape the Future of Parks & Recreation

Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Advisory Committee for the Parks Plan 2040 project, which will guide how the City provides parks, recreation opportunities, natural areas, and human services to the Lake Oswego community through the year 2040.

LEARN MORE about Help Shape the Future of Parks & Recreation
Contact Information

Parks & Recreation Department

Information & Registration
503-675-2549

Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

505 G Ave.
Mail to: PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Parks & Recreation Management

Ivan Anderholm
Director of Parks & Recreation
503-675-2548
ianderholm@ci.oswego.or.us

Jeff Munro
Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
503-534-5683
jmunro@ci.oswego.or.us

Jan Wirtz
Deputy Director of Recreation & Adult Services
503-675-2546
jwirtz@ci.oswego.or.us

Upcoming Events

Knitting Group

Sep 22 2023 - 10:00am

Diabetes Support Series

Sep 22 2023 - 10:00am

Lunch-2-Go

Sep 22 2023 - 11:30am

Congregate Lunch @ ACC

Sep 22 2023 - 11:30am

Pinochle - Friday

Sep 22 2023 - 1:00pm

Centenarian Celebration

Sep 22 2023 - 1:00pm

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