Parks General Information

Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation operates one of the most active parks and recreation programs in the Portland metropolitan area. Among the parks and recreation facilities managed by the department are over 600 acres of developed park property, undeveloped and passive park lands, natural parks and open spaces, including 45 acres of recreation facilities: an Adult Community Center, Indoor Tennis Center, outdoor swim park, an 18-hole Golf Course and practice range, and the Water Sports Center on the Willamette River.

Donations & Memorials in Parks

Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the Memorial Bench Program for Millennium Plaza Park. Memorial benches have become an increasingly popular way to remember and pay tribute to loved ones. The park is often referred to as "the City's living room".

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LO Parks Photo Pass

Commercial photography LO PARKS PHOTO PASS permits are issued to ONE individual for the express purpose of Still Portrait Photography or Videography in any Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation park and open space. An LO PARKS PHOTO PASS is good from one year from the date issued. The cost is $150 for residents and $173 for Non-Residents.

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Natural Areas

In the City of Lake Oswego, there are over 300 acres of natural character parks. These often overlooked parks are vital to our community. They contribute to important habitat for plants and animals, water shed and stormwater management/health, as well as a place for the community to connect to nature.

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Parks Maintenance

Meet the dedicated people who care for over 600 acres of Parks properties and natural areas at 36 different sites. Parks Maintenance provides maintenance for the City’s developed parks, open spaces, natural areas,wetlands, heritage sites and various trail systems.

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Picnic Shelter Reservations

What picnic shelters may be rented?

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Pathways Guide

Pathway Guide
In the spring of 1991, the City began the construction of a recreational loop system of pathways around the community. Each loop is designed to connect neighborhoods with schools, parks, and commercial centers. Funding for the majority of the system was provided by the bond measure approved by the voters in 1990.

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Lake Oswego Swim Park

Swim Park 2017 Season

The Lake Oswego Swim Park is operated by Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation and is open on Saturday July 1, 2017 and the last day of operation is scheduled for Sunday August 27, 2017

Daily hours are Sunday through Saturday
1 pm to 6 pm (weather permitting)

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Lake Oswego Public Golf Course & Practice Range

Lake Oswego Golf Course is a City owned 18-hole par-3 facility with holes ranging from 74-179 yards. The hillside layout offers beautifully kept, small, contoured greens with Lost Dog Creek passing among fir, cedar, and maple trees through the back nine.

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