Parks & Recreation Projects
Traffic Advisory – Stafford Road
Update 4/17/25
Roadwork along Stafford Road, Bergis Road, and Overlook Drive is entering its final phase as part of the improvements surrounding the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center. Over the next few weeks, construction crews will be completing final tasks, including lane striping and other finishing work.
Construction Timeline & Traffic Impacts
What to Expect:
➡️Flaggers and lane closures
➡️Extended traffic delays and backups
➡️Alternative routes recommended
Work Hours:
April 17 until completion: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. Final striping and pavement markings will take place later this spring.
We appreciate your patience during these final corridor enhancements! Please note, additional road construction projects with Clackamas County and PGE will be happening simultaneously on Atherton Road and south of the Rosemont Roundabout.
Clackamas County Work
Stafford Road (Pattulo Way to Rosemont Road) Improvements - 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.
Project estimate is $18 million Funding is provided from Community Road Funds and Transportation System Development Charges.
Utility relocation: Fall 2024 to Winter 2025
Construction: Spring 2025 to Winter 2026
https://www.clackamas.us/engineering/st-rd-improvements
Contact: Jonathan Hangartner, PE, Project Manager, 503-742-4649, jhangartner@clackamas.us
Stafford Road (Pattulo Way to Rosemont Road) Improvements
Stafford Road closures expected to begin in early May
Construction crews will continue to relocate utilities along Stafford Road in between the Tualatin River Bridge and the Rosemont Road roundabout through April. Starting in May, road construction and closures will begin.
Here's what to expect through 2025:
May 1 – July 14, 2025: Stafford Road and Johnson Road closed to thru traffic from north of Pattulo Way to south of Childs Road
July 15 – September 30, 2025: Stafford Road and Childs Road closed to thru traffic from north of Johnson Rd to south of Rosemont Road
October 1, 2025 – April 31, 2026: Childs Road closed to thru traffic. Stafford Road and Johnson Rd open to traffic.
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.
City Work
For specific questions regarding the City’s LORAC and Rassekh Park projects, please contact:
Bruce Powers - bpowers@lakeoswego.city for LORAC
Kyra Haggart - khaggart@lakeoswego.city for Rassekh Park
For general inquiries, please call 503-675-2549.
Get the latest updates on the progress of the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center.
Welcome Back to the Lake Oswego Public Golf Course! We’re excited to announce that the course officially opens on Sunday, April 27.
Please note that the Lake Oswego Golf Course and the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center will open together in early spring 2025. Designed with your convenience in mind, both facilities will share a common front desk, parking, restrooms, and lobby areas—ensuring a seamless and connected experience for every visitor. Exciting news!
PARKS & RECREATION FRONT DESK is now at the Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation is building a new community park at the Rassekh property on Stafford Road.
We are excited to announce that the Rassekh Park parking lot is officially open to the public! You can access the park through the Rosemont/Stafford roundabout. Take the Atherton Drive exit and proceed to the park entrance. This new lot enhances accessibility for all visitors, including skaters and all-wheel users.
How will Lake Oswego invest our local share of the 2019 Metro Parks and Nature Bond funds? Click "Read More" below to learn about the project.
