City of Lake Oswego Services & Activities 2 IN THIS GUIDE 3
Each year amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter their best images in the City of 4 MAP Lake Oswego Photo Contest. To take a look at winning photographs and for contest information, visit www. 5 CITY PROFILE & lakeoswego.city/publicaffairs/photo-contest. GOVERNMENT City Council Boards & Commissions Neighborhood Associations Stay Connected Finance & Budget 12 BUSINESS Photo by Deanna Glanville, 2016 Photo Contest. GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR 14 HISTORY Welcome to Lake Oswego. Whether you are here for a short visit, a vacation, to establish your residency here, or Historic Preservation to find a place to locate your business, I think you will find Lake Oswego can provide a wonderful experience for you. 16 SERVICES You have probably already noticed that Lake Oswego is a beautiful city with bountiful trees, summer hanging Community Development flower baskets, a mix of attractive housing styles, and a rural feel despite our upscale businesses, shops, and Recycling & Sustainability restaurants. And, of course, there is a beautiful lake in the middle of the City. In the event of any emergency, Cover photo “Saturday Market Lunch Break” by Bill Eklund, Transportation Lake Oswego has its own police force, and its own fire service. 2016 Photo Contest. Public Works Public Safety For your cultural and entertainment interests, we have the Lakewood Theater that offers numerous Emergency Preparedness performances each year in its well-appointed and intimate theater setting. Our Arts Council Library has numerous showings each year at its museum, and the Gallery Without Walls introduces Recreation 6 new outdoor sculptures each year to go along with the approximately 70 pieces already Parks & Natural Areas on display in various parts of the City. Adult Community Center If you are considering living here, we offer some of the best schools in the nation to give 32 AROUND TOWN your children a superb education. We also have 600 acres of parks for recreation, and tennis courts and an 18-hole executive golf course, as well. On Kruse Way, there is about two Arts & Culture million square feet of the premier office space in the Portland Metropolitan area. Education Events & Attractions This short booklet will give you additional information about Lake Oswego, its attributes and resources. Thanks for your interest, and we hope you come to love this City as 40 FREQUENTLY ASKED much as we do. QUESTIONS Sincerely, Back cover photo “Canada Geese” by Bruce Lee, 2015 Photo Contest. Numbers to Know Kent Studebaker, Mayor Mayor Kent Studebaker 4 CITY PROFILE & GOVERNMENT 5
Legend Located in the northwestern corner of Clackamas County on the banks of the scenic Willamette River, Lake Oswego is 1 City Hall nestled among many of Oregon’s greatest attractions: Mt. 380 A Avenue Hood, the Oregon Coast, the Columbia Gorge and nearby 2 Main Fire Station vineyards, farmlands, and forests. Lake Oswego is also ideally 300 B Avenue situated close to Oregon’s major metropolitan areas – just 8 miles south of downtown Portland and about 45 minutes 3 Library 706 Fourth Street north of Salem, the state capitol. 4 Adult Community Center Although the city is primarily residential, there is some 505 G Avenue commercial development and light manufacturing. Most of the businesses are located downtown near the Willamette 5 South Shore Fire Station 1880 South Shore Blvd. River on the City’s western boundary, or on the west end Parks & Recreation in the Lake Grove business district and neighborhood. 6 1500 Greentree Road Commercial properties on Kruse Way, near the interstate Jean Road Fire Station highway, offer some of the most sought after Class A office 7 4555 Jean Road space in the region. Public Works Lake Oswego, with a population of just over 37,000, is 8 5705 Jean Road considered one of the finest residential areas in Oregon. 9 Westlake Fire Station Lake Oswego offers full-service police and fire protection, a 4900 Melrose Street celebrated library, and parks system. It also provides planning 10 Parks Maintenance and zoning regulation, building inspection and regulation, street maintenance and improvement, water, wastewater and 11 11 Lake Oswego High School surface water services. The schools in the city rate among the 12 12 Lakeridge High School best in the state. 13 13 Lakeridge Jr High School There is a city-owned sports center on the Willamette River, 14 14 Lake Oswego Jr High School two public swimming facilities on the privately-managed Oswego Lake, an 18-hole golf course, indoor tennis center, and 15 15 River Grove School outdoor amphitheatre right along the river. These amenities, 16 16 Westridge School managed by the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, help 17 17 Lake Grove School promote Lake Oswego as a place to live where you play. 18 18 Oak Creek School 19 19 Forest Hills School Lake Oswego is a full-service city with a council-manager form of government. Policy authority rests with a volunteer City Council, Visit lakeoswego.city/maps for and an appointed, professional detailed maps of Lake Oswego. city manager has administrative authority for day-to-day operations.
K9 Charger at Kids Day, 2016. Photo by Dave Arpin. 6 CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL 7
The Lake Oswego City Council consists of a mayor Kent Studebaker - Mayor Theresa Kohlhoff - Councilor John LaMotte - Councilor and six councilors who serve four-year terms. Mayor Studebaker attended school Theresa M. Kohlhoff has lived John LaMotte is a city planner The Council holds regular meetings on the first in Lake Oswego from grade school in Lake Oswego since 1989 with with expertise in land use, and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall. All through high school. After earning her husband, Mike. Together community development and meetings are open to the public. his undergraduate and doctor of they have 6 grown children and 6 conflict resolution. He has served jurisprudence degrees from the grandchildren. as Chairman of the Lake Oswego Watch Council Meetings at Your Convenience University of Oregon, he served on Councilor Kolhoff has a BA in Planning Commission and on the Meetings can be watched live or at your active duty with the Marine Corps for 3 years. He English from Portland State University and a JD from Clackamas County Sheriff’s Juvenile Diversion Panel. convenience online. As you watch the meeting, you then practiced law in both governmental and private Lewis & Clark Law School. She has been a practicing He currently serves on the board of Lake Oswego can link to related material as it’s being discussed. corporate offices. Following that, he owned his own attorney since 1980. Before being elected to the Arts Council and Village on the Lake Homeowners successful manufacturer’s representative business Lake Oswego Council, she was on the Board of Bar Association. Opportunity for Citizen Comment for 21 years. He served on the Lake Oswego Citizens Governors for the Oregon State Bar for 4 years, the Councilor LaMotte has a Masters of Urban and Citizens can provide written comment on specific Budget Committee. Kent is married to Kim, his wife last year being chair of Budget & Finance. Regional Planning from University of Wisconsin and agenda items using eComment - a feature on the of over 40 years, and has two adult daughters. Bachelors of Geography from University of Utah. John city’s website. Term 1: 01-01-2017 to 12-31-2020 and his wife, Jennifer, live in the Village on the Lake Term 2: 01-01-2017 to 12-31-2020 Contact: 503-660-8693, [email protected] neighborhood. To watch a City Council meeting, look at what’s on Term 1: 01-01-2013 to 12-31-2016 an agenda, or comment on an agenda item, go to Contact: 503-201-2270, [email protected] Term 1: 01-01-2017 to 12-31-2020 www.lakeoswego.city/meeting. Contact: 971-263-8272, [email protected]
Joe Buck - Councilor Jeff Gudman - Councilor Jackie Manz - Councilor Skip O’Neill - Councilor Joe Buck is a Lake Oswego Jeff Gudman is a local businessman, Jackie Manz is a business and Skip O’Neill is a local business restaurateur, businessman and investor, active volunteer and strategic management consultant owner and community volunteer. community volunteer. He is 40-year resident of Lake Oswego. and twenty-one year resident of He has served on the Lake a native Oregonian and third- He has served on numerous City Lake Oswego. Her governmental Corporation Board as both a generation Oswegan. He serves committees including West End experience includes serving as member and past-president. He on the board of the Lake Grove Building Task Force, Chair of Lake co-vice chair on the Lake Oswego is a Lake Oswego Chamber of Business Association, previously on the Chamber of Oswego Neighborhood Action Coalition, Chair of Lake Citizens Budget Committee and Chair and Vice-Chair Commerce Member and coaches for the Lake Oswego Commerce Board, and has worked on community Oswego Shuttle Transit Advisory Committee and Chair of the Hallinan Heights Neighborhood Association. Soccer and Lacrosse Clubs. He and his wife, Lynda, projects including Parks Plan 2025, Lake Grove Village of the City of Lake Oswego Budget Committee. She served on the Oregon Tourism Commission, have lived in Lake Oswego for over 30 years, where Center Plan, and the Lake Grove Urban Renewal Oregon Heritage Vitality Task Force and the Oregon they raised their three daughters. Councilor Gudman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree District Plan. His professional background includes Sustainable Tourism Action Initiative. Jackie and her in Economics from Pomona College and a Masters Councilor O’Neill holds a degree from Michigan State public accounting and hospitality management. husband, Christian, have two adult children who both in Business Administration from the University of University in Advertising. graduated from Lake Oswego public schools. Councilor Buck holds a Bachelor of Business Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Administration in accounting from the University of Councilor Manz holds a Bachelor of Science degree Term 2: 01-01-2017 to 12-31-2020 Portland and is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Term 2: 01-01-2015 to 12-31-2018 in Management and Marketing from Portland State Term 1: 01-01-2013 to 12-31-2016 Term 1: 01-01-2011 to 12-31-2014 University. Contact: 503-781-7664, [email protected] Term 1: 01-01-2015 to 12-31-2018 Contact: 503-780-1524, [email protected] Term 1: 01-01-2015 to 12-31-2018 Contact: 503-849-3572, [email protected] Contact: 503-781-7664, [email protected] 8 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS 9 The City has several permanent boards and consistent with the City Code, Comprehensive Plan, Neighborhood associations provide an officially- projects that address: Emergency Preparedness, commissions comprised of citizen volunteers and related policies and regulations. recognized channel for citizen participation in Lake Neighborhood Sustainability, Association Leadership appointed by City Council to three- or four-year Historic Resources Advisory Board: Promotes Oswego. Participation in a neighborhood association and Capacity Building, Community Building, and terms. Open positions are advertised in the City’s the historic, educational, architectural, and is voluntary and open to all who live in or own Neighborhood Signs. newsletter, HelloLO, in local papers, and on the cultural welfare of the City through identification, property or a business within the neighborhood’s website. Public involvement in decision making is preservation, restoration, and protection of Lake boundary. Neighborhood Drop Boxes essential to our community and your participation Oswego’s historic and cultural sites. Republic Services donates drop boxes each year to makes a difference. The Lake Oswego Neighborhood Association be used for neighborhood and natural area cleanups Library Advisory Board: Makes recommendations program began in 1974 with the development of or other special events with a neighborhood/ 50+ Advisory Board: Makes recommendations on regarding library services and facilities. the original Comprehensive Plan. Today there are community benefit. Find more information, including matters relating to the needs, interests, and quality Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory 23 recognized neighborhood associations within the the required Neighborhood Drop Box Application, at of life of residents who are 50 and over. Board: Considers and addresses the use, planning, City of Lake Oswego. www.lakeoswego.city/planning neighborhood-drop- box or call the Public Information Office at 503-635- Budget Committee: Provides an annual review of acquisition, development, maintenance, and A detailed map showing the boundaries of 0257. Please do not contact Republic Services directly. the City’s budget. It is composed of seven citizen management of park lands and open spaces; and associations within the community is available members, the Mayor, and City Council. the policies and programs that meet community online at www.lakeoswego.city/maps/lake-oswego- Development Review Commission: Reviews a variety needs and preserve, restore and enhance natural area-neighborhood-associations. of land use applications and ensures that they are areas including those that address surface water management, wildlife habitat, trees, tree groves, Neighborhood Planning stream corridors, shorelines and ecologically The Neighborhood Planning Program began in distinctive natural areas. 1993 as a way for recognized neighborhoods to Planning Commission: Conducts studies and adopt specific goals and action plans for their local makes policy recommendations regarding growth, areas. To date, the City Council has adopted eight transportation, natural resources and citizen neighborhood plans, including First Addition/Forest involvement. Hills, Old Town, Lake Grove, Waluga, Evergreen, Lake Sustainability Advisory Board: Recommends plans Forest, Glenmorrie and Palisades. and policies to enhance the sustainability of the community as a whole, with consideration of public Neighborhood Enhancement Grants and private actions and their effects on ecological, The Neighborhood Enhancement Program supports economic, and community systems. partnerships between the City of Lake Oswego and its neighborhoods by providing grants for Transportation Advisory Board: Recommends and projects or programs that provide a community reviews requests for neighborhood traffic controls, benefit. Through a competitive application provides advice on the implementation of the process, qualifying neighborhood associations are Transportation System Plan, and provides suggestions awarded grants for specific projects or programs to Council on transportation issues. that can help to build the capacity of neighborhood associations and increase neighborhood For more information, including vacancies involvement. and detailed descriptions, contact the City Manager’s Office at 503-635-0215 or go to The City adopted the Neighborhood Enhancement www.lakeoswego.city/boc. Program in 1998. Proposals are accepted for
Park Ranger Ben LaBounty at Kids Day, 2016. Photo by Alexis Baker, 2016 Photo Contest. 10 FINANCE & BUDGET 11 The City of Lake Oswego’s Finance Department has Business Licenses: City of Lake Oswego Ordinance the fiduciary responsibility of safeguarding the City’s 20.02.025 requires that anyone conducting business financial assets and managing them in accordance within the City of Lake Oswego must obtain a with generally accepted accounting and financial business license unless specifically exempted by management principles. state law (Real Estate Agents, Insurance Agents). City Budget: Lake Oswego is a full-service City This requirement includes working out of your home providing water, wastewater, surface water, and and those doing door-to-door solicitation. Visit www. street utility services to the 43,000 residents in the lakeoswego.city/finance/getting-business-license or community’s urban services boundary. The Budget call 503-635-0279 for more information. is the City’s annual financial plan that details how No Solicitation Signs: Door-to-door solicitation is legal those programs and services will be funded based in Lake Oswego with a temporary business license, STAY CONNECTED on estimates of revenues and expenditures. Copies but only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The City encourages citizens to stay informed, Subscriptions: You can also subscribe to receive an of the budget are available for review online at during Daylight Savings Time, and 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. connected and engaged. Here’s how: email with a link to Council Meeting packets, news www.lakeoswego.city/finance/city-budget or at the during Standard Time. Entering property outside of releases, and other lists. Subscribe online at www. Lake Oswego Public Library. these periods is a civil violation (LOC 34.16.915). City Website: A wealth of information about City lakeoswego.city/newsletter/subscriptions. government and the Lake Oswego community can Utility Rates: Utility rates are set on an annual basis Solicitation is prohibited if the property owner has be found online at www.lakeoswego.city. Website Update Notifications: Get notified (daily, and published in the City’s Master Fees and Charges posted a “No Solicitation” sign on the premises weekly, or monthly) on which sections of the booklet which can be obtained online at www. (LOC 34.16.945). “No Solicitation” signs may be HelloLO: The monthly City newsletter is mailed to website have been updated - for example, a lakeoswego.city/finance/master-fees-and-charges. purchased at the Finance Department. every Lake Oswego household and business. It’s also construction project webpage or concert update. online at www.lakeoswego.city/publicaffairs/hello-lo. Utility Billing: The City has a variety of payment Subscribe at www.lakeoswego.city/enotifications/ methods for utility billing. Sign up for automated LODown: This electronic newsletter, published subscribe. payments with EasyPay, or check your account and twice a month, highlights breaking news, significant Public Information Center: Your first stop for make online payments with UtilityOnline. For questions projects, and City Council actions. Go to www. information about Lake Oswego. Located on the first regarding your utility bill, call 503-635-0265 or visit lakeoswego.city/publicaffairs/lo-down-e-newsletter floor of City Hall. Stop by or call 503-635-0257. www.lakeoswego.city/finance/utility-bill-information. to view newsletters or subscribe online. CodeRED: CodeRED, the City’s emergency Passports: The Finance Department accepts Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Friend the City on notification system, distributes emergency passport applications and forwards them to the Facebook or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. messages via telephone, text or email to registered U.S. Passport Service. Passport services are open on Nextdoor: As part of neighborhood outreach, participants in the community at a rate of 1,000 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 many neighbors are turning to a newer platform calls per minute. To be added to this emergency p.m. (closed Monday and Wednesday). For more for communicating through Nextdoor, a private call list, register online at www.lakeoswego.city/ information, visit www.lakeoswego.city/finance/ social network for you, your neighbors and your citymanager/code-red-emergency-notification, or passport-service-city-hall or call 503-635-0260. community. It is a convenient way for you to call the Public Information Center at 503-635-0257. Dog Licenses: The State of Oregon Health Division share information online quickly and safely. It is Registration is confidential, free, and easy. requires all dogs six months of age and older to be easy to sign up if you are a resident or business Local Newspapers: Lake Oswego has a weekly immunized against rabies. In addition, if you have owner and it’s free. The City uses Nextdoor to newspaper distributed each Thursday - the Lake a dog that is six months or older or has permanent notify specific areas of the community about Oswego Review. The Oregonian, a daily paper, canine teeth, the animal must have a dog license. issues that may affect them - road closures, covers regional issues. For details, visit www.lakeoswego.city/finance/dog- public safety concerns, etc. license-application or call 503-635-0255.
Photo by Alexis Baker, 2016 Photo Contest. Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 12 BUSINESS 13 Lake Oswego is home to a wide variety of Lake Grove Business Association businesses, including retail, service and restaurant The Lake Grove Business Association (LGBA) businesses, as well as traded-sector light provides advocacy and promotion for the manufacturing and professional services enterprises. commercial business district located along the Community residents enjoy the convenience of small Boones Ferry Road corridor. For more information, neighborhood retail areas, while downtown and visit www.lakegroveba.com or call 503-635-9393. Lake Grove commercial centers draw both locals and visitors to enjoy shopping, service and dining options. Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) The Kruse Way district, with more than two million LORA, the urban renewal agency for the City of square feet of Class A office space, is a regional Lake Oswego, coordinates revitalization efforts employment center with convenient freeway access in downtown’s East End Redevelopment District and proximity to amenities and services. Downtown, and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal Lake Grove, and light industrial areas also offer District. Public improvement projects are intended convenient employment opportunities. to stimulate private investment, create vitality and enhance the character of these districts. The City of Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Grove Business Association all East End projects have included public-private provide support to help businesses get started and redevelopment projects like Lake View Village, as thrive in Lake Oswego. well as construction of public infrastructure and streetscape improvements like Millennium Plaza Business License Information Park, Sundeleaf Plaza and the trolley station. Business licenses are required if you conduct Planned Lake Grove urban renewal projects include business within the City, including home-based reconstruction of Boones Ferry Road and public businesses. Applications are available on the City’s parking improvements. The proposed Boones website at www.lakeoswego.city/finance/getting- Ferry Road project would add safe and attractive Welcome to the newly improved business-license or on the first floor of City Hall. For sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, trolley station at 311 N. State more information, call 503-635-0279. stormwater facilities, new signalized intersections Street. Open May through and landscaped medians with turn lanes to better October, with some winter holiday Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce accommodate vehicular traffic. The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce provides excursions, the Willamette Shore For more information, visit www.lakeoswego.city/ education, advocacy, networking and visitor Trolley takes you on a scenic lora or call 503-635-0215. information to support its member businesses 1-hour, 7-mile roundtrip ride along and promote the community. It offers leadership the shore of the Willamette River to training courses, weekly networking events, the Downtown Façade Grants the Sellwood Bridge and features To enhance the appearance and viability of FORGE business education series, and annual events spectacular views along with downtown and support Lake Oswego businesses, to support community partnerships and recognize several unique railroad attractions. LORA offers grants of up to $15,000 for storefront business success. The Chamber coordinates Lake improvements within the downtown East End Oswego’s signature Village Flower Basket Program For more information on the Redevelopment District. and other community events and celebrations. For vintage trolley, fares and ride more information, visit www.lake-oswego.com or For more information, visit www.lakeoswego.city/ schedule, visit oregontrolley.com or call 503-636-3634. lora/facade-grant-program or call 503-697-7421. call 503-697-7436.
Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 14 HISTORY HISTORIC PRESERVATION 15 Until the mid-1800s, homesteads, farms and a small Local Landmarks Oswego’s historic fabric through advocacy and population of Native Americans - the Clackamas Indians Landmark designation plaques and interpretive education. For more information, visit www. - occupied the land between the Willamette and Tualatin signs adorn many historic homes and landmarks lakeoswegopreservationsociety.org. rivers in Oregon. The town of “Oswego” throughout the community. A list, including Restored in 2010, the was founded in 1847 by Albert Alonzo locations, photos and background information, is Luscher Farm Oswego Iron Furnace is Durham, which he named after his available online at www.lakeoswego.city/planning/ The City of Lake Oswego’s Luscher Farm, at 135 one of Oregon’s oldest birthplace in New York. historic-resources-preservation. Rosemont Road, is the most intact historic farm in landmarks and is listed on Clackamas County. On nearly 75 acres, it includes Iron ore was discovered in 1841 within a Queen Anne-style farmhouse, a barn, a chicken the National Register of Heritage Trees the Tualatin Valley. In 1865, the Oregon coop, a bunk house, and smaller outbuildings. Historic Places. Built by the A “Heritage Tree” is a tree or stand of trees that is Iron Company was incorporated as the The farm hosts classes, Oregon Tilth, the Brewster Oregon Iron Company in of landmark importance due to age, size, species, first of three companies that hoped to horticultural quality or historic importance. Lake Rogerson Clematis Collection, community box 1866, it was the first iron make Oswego an industrial center or the Oswego currently has 19 trees with this special gardens, and a community-supported agriculture furnace on the Pacific Coast “Pittsburgh of the West.” designation. For more information, go to www. program. Learn more about this site at www. and is the only surviving lakeoswego.city/planning/natural-resources. lakeoswego.city/luscher. historic furnace west of the At its peak, the iron industry employed 300 Rocky Mountains. Between men. In 1890, production reached 12,305 Historic Photos Gallery tons of iron ore. Oswego boasted a growing Oswego Furnace 1867 and 1885 it supplied Visit the Library at www.lakeoswego.city/library/ population, four general stores, a bank, two Built in 1866, this 42-foot-high iron furnace chimney pig iron to foundries from local-history to view or download thousands of barber shops, two hotels, three churches, stands in George Rogers Park as the last remaining Portland to San Francisco. photos from the late 1800s to today. Local history nine saloons, and Davidson’s drugstore. structure from Lake Oswego’s early days as a mining community. Listed on the National Register of and historic oral interviews can also be found. Before rail, the city was accessible by river boats and Historic Places, the furnace underwent a year-long dirt roads. A narrow gauge railroad was built between restoration process in 2009. Historical Walking Tour Brochures Portland and Oswego in the late 1800s. The Southern Brochures for a self-guided walking tour are Pacific Railroad acquired the line before the end of the Heritage House/Oswego Heritage Council available at City Hall and the Chamber of century, and in 1914 it was electrified. The rapid, clean, Built in 1920, and located at 398 Tenth Street, Commerce. and quiet trains stimulated development. the Oswego Heritage House is the site of historic archives, a small library and museum, and meeting The City of Oswego was incorporated in 1910, and the space. The Oswego Heritage Council, committed to first City Hall was built on A Avenue between State and the recognition and preservation of local history, First streets in 1926. By the 1930s, Oswego was well purchased the Colonial Revival-style building in established as a residential community. 1997. The group sponsors an annual Classic Car Show each August and sells an illustrated history Residential development around the perimeter of of Lake Oswego. For more information, visit www. Oswego Lake accelerated in the 1940s and ‘50s. With the oswegoheritage.org or call 503-635-6373. annexation of part of Lake Grove to the west in 1960, the name of the city was changed to Lake Oswego. Lake Oswego Preservation Society Visit www.lakeoswego.city/library/local-history for more The Lake Oswego Preservation Society, local history, historic photographs, and historic oral founded in 2011, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit interviews. corporation. Its mission is to support Lake
Photo by Michael Berger, 2016 Photo Contest. Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY 17 Building Services Planning computers in the trash. To safely dispose of e-waste, 503-635-0390, Fax: 503-697-6574 503-635-0290, Fax: 503-635-0269 up to seven computers, monitors, laptops, and www.lakeoswego.city/building www.lakeoswego.city/planning televisions can be recycled for free through Oregon Hours: Hours: E-Cycles, a state-sponsored electronics recycling Monday - Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (No new program. Computer peripherals (keyboards, mice, Wednesday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. applications can be submitted after 2:30 p.m.) etc.) and printers are also accepted. Oregon E-Cycles Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (No new collection sites in Lake Oswego include The Building Permit Center issues permits and Far West Fibers on Foothills Road and applications can be submitted after 2 p.m.) Lake Oswego conducts inspections to ensure safety standards Thursday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (No new Goodwill (S. State Street and Lower started a new for structures in our community. Before beginning applications can be submitted after 2:30 p.m.) Boones Ferry Road). For details, such as any type of construction project, please contact residential food hours of operation or to find additional the office to ensure compliance with requirements Charged with current and long-range planning. recycling program locations, visit the Oregon E-Cycles and regulations. Construction hours for residential Development applications including multi-family in 2016. website at www.oregonecycles.org or projects that require a permit are Monday through projects, subdivisions, new office/retail building, call 1-888-532-9253. Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 and change of use applications are reviewed by p.m. Permitted work is not allowed on Sundays. the Planning Division. Staff also reviews tree, sign, Sustainability fence, and home occupation permits. 503-635-0215, www.lakeoswego.city/sustainability • Trees The City recognizes that local government plays a A tree removal permit is required for trees that vital role in fostering sustainability and is committed are five inches or greater in diameter at four and to adopting, implementing, and maintaining a half feet from the ground. Visit the Planning Garbage, Recycling and Yard Debris sustainable practices. Division on the third floor of City Hall for more 503-636-3011, www.lakeoswego.disposal.com information. Residents and businesses receive garbage and Find energy efficiency, solar energy, climate change, electric vehicle charging, waste prevention, • Signs recycling services from Republic Services of Lake recycling, secure document shredding, active With few exceptions, the only signs allowed within Oswego, including weekly collection of trash, transportation, and other information and resources the public right-of-way are public signs such as recycling, and yard debris. Food waste composting at www.lakeoswego/sustainability. traffic or informational signs and construction- is also available - simply put in your yard debris related signage. Signs may not be attached to trees cart. Call about special pickup of bulky items or Hazardous Waste Disposal Options or other vegetation or placed on roofs. Sign permits temporary dumpsters for cleanup projects. 503-234-3000, www.oregonmetro.gov may be obtained on the third floor of City Hall. Local Recycling Center, 341 Foothills Road Metro has an information hotline and an online Find • Fences 503-200-5411, www.farwestfibers.com a Recycler database to answer all reuse, recycling, or Fences may not exceed six feet in height in Far West Fibers operates a recycling collection center disposal questions. residential zones. Within ten feet of a public or in the Foothills area. Plastics that cannot be accepted Hazardous waste should not be disposed of in the private street, a fence may not exceed four feet. curbside, plastic bags, electronics, metals, paper, and trash. Unwanted hazardous household products can Fences must be built so that the structural side of many more materials are accepted for drop off. be properly disposed of at one of Metro’s hazardous the fence faces the person who built the fence. waste facilities. Household hazardous waste is For commercial and industrial properties, fences Electronics Recycling accepted at: may not exceed eight feet in height and fences 1-888-532-9253, www.oregonecycles.org over six feet must be screened and require a Metro South Station, 2001 Washington St, Oregon City building permit. It is illegal to dispose of electronics such as TVs and Metro Central Station, 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland Photo by Jeff Kempe, 2016 Photo Contest. Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 18 TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS 19 Getting around Lake Oswego is easy. Our local The City of Lake Oswego Public Works Department Oswego and the Tigard Water Service Area, along businesses and the overall community are ensures that the City’s basic urban services, with several wholesale customers. The city’s water friendly to all modes of transportation including including water, wastewater and storm drainage distribution system includes about 210 miles of auto, bus, bike or walking. systems, are maintained. The department is also water mains, 16 storage reservoirs and 13 pump responsible for street operation and maintenance, stations. In 2008, the City of Lake Oswego and the Downtown Parking including pothole repairs, sign installation and City of Tigard partnered to share drinking water In the downtown area, there is a public parking repair, pavement marking and vegetation control. resources and costs of upgrading Lake Oswego’s structure at Lake View Village (enter on First water facilities in order to provide clean, reliable Street from A Avenue), and surface lots at the Public Works drinking water to both communities. In 2016, most corner of First Street and B Avenue, and just 5705 Jean Road construction was completed on the new water north of the Trolley Station on Foothills Road Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. supply system, which replaces aging, vulnerable, at- off State Street. Parking on public streets is 503-635-0280, www.lakeoswego.city/publicworks/ capacity infrastructure with a cutting-edge system allowed for the designated duration as posted operations-division designed to the highest seismic resiliency standards. on signage. Public Works - Operations keeps the streets in safe The City’s water facilities provide high-quality water driving condition, makes sure water as mandated under the Safe Drinking Bikes and Pathways is delivered to every property, keeps Water Act. The new system produces There is an extensive network of pathways the wastewater collection system The new state-of-the-art, approximately four billion gallons linking our neighborhoods and providing operating, keeps parks attractive and seismically sound Water annually. options for recreation, exercise and functional, and helps to ensure the Treatment Plant provides transportation. Learn more at www. storm water system meets state and high-quality water to lakeoswego.city/parksrec/trails-and-pathways. federal standards. more than 90,000 customers within Lake Public Transit Engineering Oswego and the Tigard Lake Oswego’s transit center is located on 503-635-0270, www.lakeoswego. Water Service Area. Fourth Street between A and B Avenues. Buses city/publicworks/engineering-division run approximately every half-hour and some lines more frequently during rush hour. For Primary responsibilities include schedules or trip planning tools, go to www. planning, design, construction, trimet.org. traffic control and the City’s infrastructure systems (streets, pathways, drinking water, surface water, Safe Streets wastewater, and bridges). The annual street The City has an annual Pavement Management pavement preservation program and other major Program that monitors conditions and protects projects are available on the Engineering website. the community’s investment in roads through preventive maintenance. You can help ensure Drinking Water that our streets stay safe. If you notice 503-635-0394, www.lakeoswego.city/publicworks/ potholes, clogged storm drains or other unsafe water-treatment-plant conditions, please let us know by reporting it to The Lake Oswego Tigard Water Treatment Plant our Public Works Department at 503-635-0280. provides water from the Clackamas River to more than 90,000 residential customers within Lake
Photo by Jackie Quattrocchi, 2015 Photo Contest. Photo: Lake Oswego Water Treatment Plant. 20 PUBLIC SAFETY 21 Fire Department fine amounts, and other administrative matters. The 503-635-0275, www.lakeoswego.city/fire city does not provide legal advice, if such service The Fire Department’s four fire stations are is needed, please consult an attorney. For help in strategically located to provide rapid emergency finding one, call the Oregon State Bar at 503-620- response 24 hours a day to more than 50,000 0222 (toll free 1-800-452-8260), or the Oregon State citizens within the City and three adjoining Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763. contract districts. In addition to services such as fire suppression, emergency medical response, and Mediation water and dive rescue, the Department provides fire 503-635-0257 safety education and training, hosts child safety seat The City of Lake Oswego, in partnership with clinics, manages the CodeRED system, and works Clackamas County Dispute Resolution Center with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the (CCDRC), provides free conflict resolution and Community Emergency Response Team. mediation services to Lake Oswego residents. The mediation process involves the assistance of an PUBLIC WORKS & PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department impartial third-party mediator, through Wastewater Collection System it to Public Works at 503-635-0280 or the Police 503-635-0238 (non-emergency dispatch) Join us each CCDRC, that works with the parties Department at 503-635-0238. To request a new www.lakeoswego.city/police year on the first through a shared, problem-solving 503-635-0280 process to resolve conflict. sign, contact the Public Works Department at 503- The Police Department works with Tuesday in August The City provides wastewater collection to more 635-0280. the community to ensure safety and than 33,000 customers within Lake Oswego. The for National livability. It provides patrol, traffic, K-9, Night Out! City owns, operates, and maintains more than Street Sweeping investigation, community services, 911 206 miles of wastewater collection pipe ranging 503-635-0280 dispatch and records management. The in diameter from 6 inches to 36 inches, more than highly qualified team of 69 officers and support staff City streets are swept regularly to prevent debris 5,570 manholes, and 12 pump stations. Wastewater take pride in serving the Lake Oswego community. generated in Lake Oswego is treated either at and pollutants from entering the storm water the City of Portland’s Tryon Creek Wastewater system. It is a violation to rake, blow, or deposit In 2016, the Police Department welcomed two new Treatment Plant or the Clean Water Services leaves or debris from private property into the K9s to the unit. K9 Chase - a German Shepherd from Durham Plant. street as it can impede the street-sweeping Slovakia - works with Officer Bryan McMahon. K9 equipment. Szemi - a German Shepherd from Hungary - works Surface Water and Storm Drains with Officer Brandon Clausen. K9 Charger, who 503-635-0280, www.lakeoswego.city/publicworks/ Streetlights joined the department’s K9 unit in January 2009 at surface-water If you see a streetlight that is out, flickering, or just 12 months old, retired in January 2017. on all day, let the City’s Public Works Department Especially in the fall, storm drains on public streets know. To report a problem, look for a map and pole can become clogged with leaves and debris, causing Municipal Court number on the light pole - it should say something localized flooding. Public Works crews respond to 503-635-0217, www.lakeoswego.city/municipalcourt like: 10D – 4A, Pole No. xx. Even if the tag on the clear the storm drains when citizens are unable to The Municipal Court adjudicates City code pole says PGE, you’ll want to report the issue to do so. violations, Oregon motor vehicle law violations, Public Works by calling 503-635-0280. Let them and misdemeanor criminal code violations in Lake know the pole number, adjacent address, side of Oswego. City Municipal Court clerks can answer your Street Signs street, and the issue with the light. If you see a missing or damaged street sign, report questions about the court schedule, bail and base
2016 National Night Out. Photos by Robert Cheney, City of Lake Oswego. 22 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 23 Emergency or Hazard Tree Removal The City’s Planning Department issues both CodeRED Emergency and Hazard Tree Permits - one for CodeRED, the City’s emergency notification trees that present an immediate danger of system, allows City officials to quickly deliver collapse (emergency) and the other (hazard) for emergency messages citywide via telephone, trees that are cracked, split, leaning or physically email, and text message. CodeRED is used damaged. Photographs are required for both for significant emergencies such as floods, of these situations. Down trees don’t require a earthquakes, bomb threats, gas leaks, missing permit, however, photographs are encouraged for persons, and electrical outages. To register, go documentation. For specific requirements, including to www.lakeoswego.city/citymanager/code- a Tree Removal Guide, call the Planning and Building red-emergency-notification or call the Public Services Department at 503-635-0290 or go to Information Center at 503-635-0257. www.lakeoswego.city/planning/trees. Project Alert Natural Gas Service to Your Home The Adult Community Center, in partnership with the Police and Fire departments, has If house piping has been broken or if a strong odor developed a program for older adults living of gas is present, shut off gas service at the meter in Lake Oswego. Project Alert provides a daily - the main shut-off is located on the inlet pipe next call to registered participants during times of to your gas meter. Using a wrench or other suitable emergencies and provides assistance as needed. tool, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction For more information, or to register, call 503- so that it is crosswise to the pipe. 635-3758 or visit www.lakeoswego.city/acc. Don’t light matches or operate electric light switches or motors in areas where gas is leaking or Project Alert and CodeRED require separate is suspected of being present. registration. After a qualified professional has repaired the damaged piping, call NW Natural Gas at 503- What hazards are in your neighborhood? 226-4211 to resume service. Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Industries’ (DOGAMI) HazVu map provides a way to Electric Service to Your Home view many different geohazards in Oregon. Visit The City’s Emergency Management Program is Get up-to-the-minute weather Fuses or circuit breakers should www.oregongeology.org/sub/hazvu/index.htm. responsible for planning, preparing, and providing The City has six weather stations in and around automatically shut off house service, or for the prevention, mitigation and management of the City. These weather stations provide service to one or more branch circuits, emergencies or disasters that present a threat to Don’t Forget Your Pets accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information - in the event of electrical trouble. DO The likelihood that your pet will survive an the lives and property of citizens of Lake Oswego. recording temperature, wind speed and direction, NOT attempt to restore this service emergency such as a fire, earthquake or flood To help you prepare for a disaster, FEMA relative humidity, dew point, soil moisture, soil if there is evidence of heat damage depends largely on how well you prepare today. developed Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide temperature, precipitation and evapo-transpiration. to wiring or to the fuse/circuit Visit www.lakeoswego.city/citymanager/pet- to Citizen Preparedness. To download a copy To access the weather station information, visit breaker box. Call Portland General preparedness to find out what you can do to plan of this publication, visit www.lakeoswego.city/ www.lakeoswego.city/weather. Electric (PGE) at 503-228-6322, or ahead for your pet’s needs - such as assembling an citymanager/are-you-ready. an electrician, if you cannot restore animal emergency supply kit or developing a pet service or if it seems too dangerous. care buddy system. Photo: Rosemont Pathway, 2017. 24 LIBRARY 25 Lake Oswego Public Library Teens 706 4th Street Specialized programs for grades 7-12 include a 503-636-7628 Teen Advisory Board, gaming programs, movies www.lakeoswegolibrary.org nights, a teen summer reading club and more. The Library provides resources to help students The Lake Oswego Public Library - the highest-rated complete school assignments, expand their personal Library in Oregon per HAPLR/Hennen’s American knowledge, and explore new horizons. Public Library Ratings - provides the exceptional service the community expects. The Library’s Adults excellent programs, services and collections bring The Library’s adult programs include music in over 900 visitors per day. The Lake Oswego Public concerts, author talks and educational lectures. Library’s users check out an astounding 30.1 items Numerous book discussion groups and an adult per capita annually, which is over four times the summer reading club add to your reading pleasure. national average. Appointments can be scheduled with a librarian Exciting Events for All Ages Lake Oswego Reads so that one can learn how to The award-winning Lake Oswego This highly anticipated and download a library book to Public Library provides over a successful program demonstrates their device. quarter million fascinating and the community’s love of books, entertaining materials for all ages, intellectual pursuits, and including best sellers, ebooks, thoughtful discussion. LO Reads movies, music, magazines, photos began in 2007 and since then and local history. has allowed the community to experience select books Friendly librarians respond to your through discussions, speakers, needs and are happy to help you music, food, displays, art and locate any information. Book drops more. Throughout February, the are available at the Library, City Library, local schools, businesses Hall, Luscher Farm, Yakima Building, and organizations offer special Mountain Park and the West programs and festivities connected Waluga Park. with the LO Reads book selection. Children Our early literacy programs, including stories and music, bring together the expertise of our librarians and regional performers. Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) programs revolve around LEGO®, crafts and the sciences. The Summer Reading and Read-To-Me programs ensure that our kids are learning all year long. 26 PARKS & RECREATION 27 Lake Oswego Golf Course & Practice Range Lake Oswego Swim Park 17525 Stafford Road 250 Ridgeway Road, 503-675-2549 503-636-8228 Open during summer months to residents of Lake www.lakeoswegogolf.org Oswego, the Swim Park offers open swimming on The Lake Oswego Golf Course is open seven days the east end of Oswego Lake. a week except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Seasonal hours and rates can be found at www. Lake Grove Swim Park lakeoswegogolf.org. It is an excellent course for 3900 Lakeview Boulevard, 503-635-0355 beginning golfers and experienced players alike. Owned and managed by the School District, The course features an 18-hole, par 3 course that the park is open to residents who pay a special plays to 2,724 yards, a covered driving range, and assessment on their taxes to use the park. For a pro shop. Group and private lessons are offered more information on hours or other details, call the by PGA professionals. Regular groups such as the Community School. Senior Men’s Club, Ladies Club, and Junior Golf Club are hosted March through October. The club hosts various tournaments throughout the year including the Annual Mayor’s Tournament in September. Crosstoberfest at Luscher Farm. Photo by James Colhoff, Dodge & Burn Studios. Programs for the Special Olympics and Mobility PARKS & RECREATION Impaired Golf Association, as well as the Lakeridge Boys and Girls Golf Teams, are also hosted. Parks & Recreation Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities 503-697-6500 To help keep our parks and open spaces healthy Lake Oswego Indoor Tennis Center PO Box 369, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034 and beautiful, the City works with a number of 2900 Diane Drive, 503-635-5550 Palisades, 1500 Greentree Rd. wonderful volunteer and Friends groups. For Open every day of the year from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., www.lakeoswego.city/parksrec opportunities to help protect and restore these the Indoor Tennis Center offers four lighted tennis Registration: www.loparks.org areas of our community, please go to www. courts. These are available for junior and adult lakeoswego.city/parksrec/2016-stewardship- classes, men’s and women’s league The Parks & Recreation Department provides opportunities. play, special events, and open court year-round recreational opportunities and events, reservations. including sports leagues, golf, a community garden, Foot Golf a farmers’ market, classes and summer concerts. Play Foot Golf at the Charlie S. Brown Water Sports Center historic and beautiful Parks & Recreation manages over 600 acres of 350 Oswego Pointe Drive, 503-765-6102 Lake Oswego Public Golf Course! Footgolf - a developed park property, undeveloped and natural Located in scenic Roehr Park on the hybrid of golf and soccer parks and open spaces. There are 45 acres of Willamette River, the Water Sports - is open on Thursdays recreational facilities: an adult community center, Center offers rowing and sculling after 3 p.m. and on the indoor tennis center, outdoor swim park, an 18-hole programs to the public through Lake first weekend of each golf course and practice range, and the Water Sports Oswego Community Rowing, a non- month. Book a tee time Center on the Willamette River. Some facilities are profit community rowing organization. available for rental. now! Call 503-636-8228.
Ash St Virtues Class at Hallinan Woods work party, 2016. Photo by Eric Hirshberger, LO Parks Maintenance. 28 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PARKS & NATURE AREAS 29 Luscher Farm concerts, Movies in the Park, a Foothills Park picnicking and a scenic paved 503-638-0376 Fourth of July celebration, the 199 Foothills Road trail along the Willamette River. fall Reunion Market, Holiday Viewing platforms perched high 125 Rosemont Road This nine-acre park, located Tree Lighting, and the Farmers’ over the river offer expansive West Linn, OR 97068 along the Willamette River, Market on Saturdays from mid- river views. Luscher Farm Park is a 47- is part of the City’s scenic May through mid-October. acre park located on the edge riverfront property linking of beautiful Lake Oswego. Roehr Park and George Rogers Waluga Park 15505 Quarry Road (East) This historic dairy farm is Sundeleaf Plaza Park. It features great views 120 State Street 15775 Waluga Drive (West) the perfect place to escape of the river from a viewing the city and journey to the The City’s newest park, platform that extends out over This 53-acre neighborhood country. The farm features Sundeleaf Plaza, is located next the river. Both the platform and park is really two parks – East a turn-of-the-century barn to the historic Lake Theater & covered pavilion are available Waluga Park and West Waluga and farmstead, community Cafe in downtown Lake Oswego to rent. A ring of basalt columns Park. East Waluga includes gardens, a Demonstration and opened in the spring of pay tribute to poet laureate two baseball/softball fields, Garden, the Brewster Rogerson 2011. The park features a William Stafford. The grassy children’s play area, picnic Clematis Collection, Rosemont lakeside promenade, lawns, amphitheatre and performance shelter, restrooms, walking Pathway, Community a public plaza, a bioswale for area play host to Lake Oswego’s trails, and large natural area. Supported Agriculture provider storm water management and free summer concerts. West Waluga features a (CSA) and much more. restroom facilities. Sundeleaf toddler’s play area, covered Plaza recognizes prominent Roehr Park picnic shelter, and a pleasant Hazelia Field local architect Richard 350 Oswego Pointe Drive walking path adjacent to a Sundeleaf (1900-1987) for natural area. at Luscher Farm One of five waterfront parks, his contribution to the City’s 17800 Stafford Road this seven-acre site offers architectural heritage. This 12-acre park includes an artificial turf athletic field, wetlands, two fenced dog parks, a playground, restrooms, parking lot and access to the Stafford Basin Trail which George Rogers Park connects to West Linn’s 611 S. State Street Rosemont Trail. This 26-acre site, located at the confluence of Oswego Creek Millennium Plaza Park and the Willamette River, offers two lighted baseball/softball 200 First Street fields, two tennis courts plus pickleball courts, a children’s play area, and picnic areas. The park also contains a swimming Millennium Plaza Park is beach, rental kayaks, fishing opportunities, natural open located in the heart of space and bike/jogging trails along the Willamette. George downtown. More than 80 Rogers Park is on the site of a restored historic iron furnace. community events are hosted each year in the park: summer
Photo by Susan Mann, 2015 Photo Contest. Fit Spot at West Waluga Park. Yoga fitness class in the park. Pickleball at George Rogers Park. 30 PARKS & NATURE AREAS ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER 31 Westlake Park Trail System) leading to a large meadow at the top Adult Community Center 14165 Bunick Drive of the butte, surrounded by native Northwest forest. 505 G Avenue Stevens Meadows is an open area with a half-mile Westlake Park is great for active sports enthusiasts 503-635-3758 path that circles the site. with its full-size baseball field, two smaller baseball/ www.lakeoswego.city/acc softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, two The Adult Community Center (ACC), a division lighted tennis courts, restrooms, a covered picnic Springbrook Park 2899 Diane Drive of the Parks and Recreation Department, is a a shelter, and a children’s play area. It is the premier nationally accredited nonprofit service and advocacy Over 52 acres of natural woodlands make up athletic facility in the city. organization serving the needs of older adults, their Springbrook Park. This park offers great hiking, families, neighbors and loved ones through a variety wildlife viewing opportunities Cooks Butte Park of fun recreational and educational opportunities, and can be accessed by 2266 Palisades Crest Drive fitness and cultural classes, caregiver services, Rogerson Clematis Garden many small neighborhood This 42-acre natural area support groups and more. A few programs include: This garden at Luscher Farm contains entrances. Located across offers stunning views of Mt. the most comprehensive collection of Country Club Road from Hood, the Cascades, Stafford clematis within a public garden in North Lake Oswego High School, Meals Basin, and the Tualatin Valley. The ACC provides tasty, nutritious lunch on Monday, America. The collection includes unique the park contains nearly two The park has a network of Wednesday and Friday - eat in or take-out service, and exceptionally rare plants, as well as miles of relatively flat trails. hiking trails (part of the larger or delivered by Meals On Wheels volunteers. historic clematis and the newest hybrids. Springbrook Creek flows Stafford Basin Pathway and The Garden, located at 125 Rosemont through the park. Lake Oswego Meals on Wheels provides Road, West Linn, is open to visitors housebound seniors and disabled residents with every day from 8 a.m. to dusk. The Iron Mountain Park fresh hot meals delivered directly to their homes. greenhouse (staffed with volunteers) is 2213 Iron Mountain Boulevard Whether meals are needed for just a few days or on open Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on This park has 47 acres of a long-term basis, volunteers deliver meals every the 4th Saturday of each month from natural area and wetlands Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The program, 10am to 1pm. Plants can be purchased located on Iron Mountain which began in 1972, delivers over 20,000 meals to consultations, home visits, assistance with Medicare when the greenhouse is open. Read Boulevard adjacent to the senior and homebound Lake Oswego residents each and supplemental insurance, welfare checks during more about the gardens at www. Lake Oswego Hunt Club. It year! For more information about Meals on Wheels, severe weather/disasters, transport to medical rogersonclematiscollection.org. provides a system of informal please call 503-635-3758. appointments, fixed-schedule transportation to and pathways and wildlife viewing. from the ACC, tax preparation assistance, short term Respite medical equipment loans, AARP driving programs, Bryant Woods Park, Canal Acres, and River Run People caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s assistance with grocery shopping, foot care and Located near Oswego Canal and the Tualatin River, Disease and related dementia can bring their blood pressure checks. these three natural areas offer great wildlife viewing spouses or parents to the ACC to take part in and contain two miles of relatively flat trails. meaningful social engagement and activities while Very Important Partners the caregivers can enjoy a little time to take care of The ACC’s VIP Program (Very Important Partners) is Tryon Cove Natural Area themselves. a way for citizens to show support for the important This 6-acre undeveloped park provides seasonal human services, wellness activities and caregiving access for non-motorized boat activity from May More services the ACC provides to the community. Open through September. Kayaking and SUP rental In addition, the ACC offers a range of services to all ages, residents, non-residents alike, VIPs enjoy services and lessons begin Memorial Day weekend. related to aging issues, such as individual and family perks for enrolling as a yearly contributor.
Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 32 ARTS & CULTURE 33 Arts Council of Lake Oswego 503-675-3738, 520 1st Street www.artscouncillo.org The Arts Council of Lake Oswego, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was created in 1999 to ensure the arts continue to be an integral part of life in our community. The Council was initiated by members of the Lake Oswego Arts Commission, which was a City commission, promoting philanthropic support of the arts. Since its creation, the Council has supported arts education, public sculpture and the Lake Oswego Visual Chronicle exhibit. The Arts Council of Lake Oswego welcomes volunteers who have a passion and library was built. Gifts of purchased from the Chronicle commitment to the arts in money from the Friends of for the Public Art Collection. Lake Oswego. There are many the Library and from private • Art Education opportunities to get involved donors provided art for that The Education Committee including: building. Today the Arts develops ways to implement Council oversees a collection projects that educate children • Walking Tour of Gallery of over 140 pieces. The bulk Without Walls and adults of Lake Oswego of the collection is located about the arts. This award-winning outdoor in City Hall and in the Public exhibit regularly rotates a Library. • Development selection of unique sculpture As a non-profit organization, by a variety of artists • The Visual Chronicle the Arts Council depends on throughout downtown Lake Each year artists are invited private contributions and Oswego. to create new work that fundraisers to support its chronicles life in Lake Oswego. ongoing success. Events are • Public Art Collection The works are exhibited at the The Public Art Collection held throughout the year to Festival of the Arts in June. raise awareness and funding. began in 1962 when a new Many selections have been
Stafford Stones at Foothills Park. Photo by Margaret Kay Bengtson, 2015 Photo Contest. Photo by Dave Arpin, LO Parks & Rec Dept. 34 EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 35 Lake Oswego School District Marylhurst University 503-534-2000 503-636-8141 www.loswego.K12.or.us www.marylhurst.edu The Lake Oswego School District has some of the Marylhurst offers accredited liberal arts and highest graduation rates and school performance professional programs that affirm life experience ratings in the region. and help students achieve personal goals. Flexible The District is committed to providing each student options, customized degree programs, conveniently with a strong academic program in a safe and scheduled classes and distance learning are just supportive educational environment. Local schools some of the ways Marylhurst meets expectations of strive to foster a love of learning, to instill a sense students with busy lives. of personal, civic and social responsibility, and to develop the intellectual, physical and social skills Other Area Institutions necessary for life-long personal achievement. Additional colleges and universities in the area include: Lewis & Clark College, Portland Community The Lake Oswego School District Foundation College - Sylvania Campus, Portland State University, coordinates fundraising for Lake Oswego schools. To University of Portland, Oregon Health & Science find out how you can help, call 503-534-2304 or visit University, Oregon Graduate Institute, Pacific http://losdfoundation.org/contribute/index.htm. University, George Fox University, Linfield College, Reed College, Warner Pacific College, Concordia Schools include: University, and Mt. Hood Community College. Forest Hills Elementary School Hallinan Elementary School Lake Grove Elementary School Oak Creek Elementary School River Grove Elementary School Westridge Elementary School Lake Oswego Junior High School Lakeridge Junior High School Marylhurst University Lake Oswego High School Marylhurst University has Lakeridge High School regularly been recognized in the US News and World Report’s Best Colleges Guide.
Photos by Justin Myers Photography. 36 AROUND TOWN 37 Lakewood Center for the Arts Lake Oswego Hunt Club are enjoyed from the grounds. Douglas firs and Box Office: 503-635-3901 Office: 503-636-0674 Oregon maple line the well-maintained course. Administration: 503-635-6338 Barn: 503-636-9993 368 S. State Street 2725 SW Iron Mountain Boulevard The clubhouse offers an array of excellent wines www.lakewood-center.org www.lakeoswegohunt.com and food, and many community events are held in its spacious dining room throughout the year. A The Lakewood Theatre Company began in Lake Oswego Hunt Club, a non-profit organization, pool is open to members during summer months. November 1952 when a group of residents decided offers horse riding instruction for all levels, and the community was not complete without a theater. hosts a number of horse shows and events Lake Oswego Corporation In 1979, when the Lakewood School became throughout the year. 503-636-1422 available, the Theatre Company expanded to 698 McVey Avenue, P.O. Box 203 become the Lakewood Center for the Arts. Summertime brings riding camps at the riding www.lakecorp.com school. Lake Oswego Hunt Club offers spacious stalls This organization manages the 415-acre Oswego The non-profit Lakewood Center for the Arts has for boarding horses. Trial/guest memberships are Lake and boat access on its waters. The LOC an elected board of directors and a small staff. Each available. is responsible for lake safety, water quality, year, 400-500 volunteers help make the Center run maintenance, boat and operator licensing, lake- smoothly. Today, the Center is home to live shows, Lake Theater & Cafe front building permits, and special events. classes for all ages, a community arts preschool, and 503-387-3236 the annual Festival of the Arts. The Festival is the 106 N. State Street Along with the Chamber of Commerce and the longest running and largest community event of the, http://laketheatercafe.com City of Lake Oswego, the LOC co-sponsors a attracting 22,000 - 25,000 people to the City. variety of community activities, including the 4th Built in 1940, and designed by Richard Sundeleaf, of July Boat Parade and fireworks display, and a Lake Oswego’s only movie theater has two water quality education program. auditoriums and casual dining. The first auditorium is dedicated to cinema, updated with state-of-the- Tryon Creek State Natural Area art digital projection, stadium seating, spacious www.tryonfriends.org reclining chairs, and room for food and drink. The This 658-acre park is located only minutes from second auditorium - with direct lakeside access - is downtown Lake Oswego and is Oregon’s only host to live music, sports broadcasts, trivia, and state park within a major metropolitan area. Every private events. day, visitors come to hike or stroll the nature trails through the verdant ravine between Boones Ferry Oswego Lake Country Club Road and Terwilliger Boulevard or cycle along the Club House: 503-636-3631 paved trail on the park’s eastern edge. Pro Shop: 503-635-3659 20 Iron Mountain Boulevard The Friends of Tryon Creek State Park operate a www.oswegolakecountryclub.com nature store, summer youth day camps, school tours, guided nature walks and special events. The private Oswego Lake Country Club was developed in 1924 and is known as a “shot makers” course. Views of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens
Hunt Club. Photo by Justin Myers Photography. Baby Screech Owl by Suzanna Rogstad, 2014 Photo Contest. 38 EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS CALENDAREVENTS OFCALENDAR EVENTS 39 Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market Lake Oswego. Special exhibits in recent years have featured creative process, wood turning, miniatures, January February March The Farmers’ Market is a seasonal, open-air market LO Reads Kickoff LO Reads Programs & Activities Library Lecture Series in downtown Lake Oswego and an informal social sculptures, calligraphy, and even comic book art. City Blood Drive Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance gathering place every Saturday from May through Car Safety Seat Clinic October. Howl at the Moon 5K Adventure Run Brought to you by the City’s Parks & Recreation This market showcases some of the region’s finest Department, this exciting summertime event is agricultural products. An average of over 80 vendors for the whole family! Held in July at Luscher Farm, April May June each week offer fresh local produce, cheeses, Arbor Week Lake Run & Family Fun Festival Festival of the Arts/Kids Day this adventure run covers 3.1 miles of farm terrain artisan breads, fresh seafood, meats and a variety of City Blood Drive Historic Preservation Month Missoula Children’s Theatre and 16+ obstacles including a super slip-n-slide, beautiful cut flowers and nursery items. Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market tire crawl, walk the plank, hay pyramid, mud pit Willamette Shore Trolley Rides City Blood Drive The location at Millennium Plaza Park - at First and soak-n-run. In addition to food, music and Car Safety Seat Clinic Willamette Shore Trolley Rides and Evergreen Streets in beautiful downtown Lake entertainment, there is also a free fun Junior Oswego - is near retail shops, restaurants and Firefighter Obstacle Course. businesses in Lake View Village. There is ample parking in the parking garage adjacent to the plaza. Collector Car & Classic Boat Show July August September Learn to Row Day Masque Alfresco Mayor’s Golf Tournament The Oswego Heritage Council brings collector cars Thanks to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, July 3rd Band Concert Classic Car & Boat Show Farmers’ Market and vintage boats to Lake Oswego each August. At the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays, Star Spangled Celebration Sounds of Summer Concerts Willamette Shore Trolley Rides George Rogers Park, Lakewood Bay and Foothills May through October, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 4th of July Parade Movies in the Park Park, visitors are able to view classics, rods, sports, Moonlight & Music Concerts Farmers’ Market and special interest cars, military vehicles, classic Festival of the Arts Sounds of Summer Concerts Moonlight & Music Concerts boats, plus the PT658 - the only fully operational 503-636-1060 Howl at the Moon 5K Run Willamette Shore Trolley Rides WWII PT boat in the world. Visitors will also be able 368 S. State Street Farmers’ Market City Blood Drive to enjoy Lake Corporation’s water ski spectacular www.lakewood-center.org Movies in the Park Car Safety Seat Clinic show on Lakewood Bay. www.oswegoheritage.org The Festival of the Arts, held each June, is a major Willamette Shore Trolley Rides regional arts event. The Festival, founded in 1963, Crosstoberfest presents the creative endeavors of recognized and Another fun Parks & Recreation event, emerging artists from all disciplines of the art world. October November December Crosstoberfest comes to Luscher Farm in the The Festival enjoys an outstanding reputation for Farmers’ Market Reunion Farmers’ Market Tinseltown Trolley Rides fall. At the Crosstoberfest, cyclocross race riders bringing special exhibits of quality and diversity to Crosstoberfest Tree Lighting Community Treasure Hunt compete against the clock in various categories of City Blood Drive Toy, Food Drive Carriage Rides age, gender, and ability. In addition to the beautiful Car Safety Seat Clinic Christmas Ship Parade views of gardens and fields, the course has flats, Toy, Food Drive pits, hard pack, soft grass, hills of torture, the jungle, City Blood Drive tunnels, trenches, stairs and more. Kiddie Kross - a free, non-competitive event for those 9 and under - food, drink and music round out the event. Throughout the Year 1st Tuesday Music Series - Library For the most current events, including concerts, markets, 3rd Tuesday Author Series - Library meetings and more, visit www.lakeoswego.city/calendar. 2nd Wednesday Performing Arts - Library
Howl at the Moon Adventure Run at Luscher Farm. Photo by James Colhoff, Dodge & Burn Studios. 40 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 41 How do I start my utility Where can I apply for or How can I register to vote? My neighbor’s yard is a mess and their services, such as sewer renew a passport? Voter registration forms are dog keeps barking, what can I do? and water? The Finance Department, first available at City Hall and the The City of Lake Oswego, in partnership with The Finance Department, first floor City Hall, 503-635-0279, Library. The Oregon Secretary Clackamas County Dispute Resolution Center floor City Hall, Monday through accepts passport applications of State posts the form at www. (CCDRC), provides free conflict resolution and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., can on Tuesday, Thursday and oregonvotes.gov. mediation services to Lake Oswego residents. activate your water service and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The mediation process involves the assistance set up billing at 503-635-0265 For helpful information, visit My streetlight is out, how of an impartial, third-party mediator, through or visit www.lakeoswego.city/ www.lakeoswego.city/finance/ can I get it repaired? CCDRC, that works with the parties through finance/monthly-utility-billing. passport-service-city-hall. To report a problem, look for a a shared, problem-solving process to resolve map and pole number on the conflict. This program is free to residents, Who can I call to set up My street has potholes or light pole. Even if the tag on the confidential, available after hours and is an garbage and recycling debris. Who can I call? pole says PGE, you’ll want to effective way to reduce or end conflict. For services? Contact Lake Oswego Public report the issue to Public Works more information about mediation, call 503- Call Republic Services of Lake Works - Operations at 503-635- by calling 503-635-0280. Let 635-0257. Oswego at 503-636-3011. 0280 during business hours, them know the pole number, Monday through Friday, 7:30 adjacent address, side of street, I would like to volunteer for my Do I need a permit to a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City and the issue with the light. community, who should I call? remove trees? also accepts service requests Our City welcomes volunteers at the Removal of any tree 5” in through an iPhone app. The Can you tell me about Library, Adult Community Center, Farmers’ diameter or greater requires iPhone app is free and can be the zoning on a piece of Market, and on its appointed boards and a permit. Applications are obtained by searching for the property? commissions. Volunteers are also sought for available online or from the “Citizen Request Tracker” in the Call the Planning Division, third certain special events such as the Festival of Planning Division, third floor app store. When a concern is floor City Hall, at 503-635-0290. the Arts, at ivy pulls and clean up projects in City Hall, 503-635-0290. identified, use the app to take a natural areas, the Lake Run, and other City- picture, add a description, and How much are my wide events. To become involved, contact the Where do I license my dog? send it to the City. Using the property taxes? Public Information Office at 503-635-0257. Dog licenses are required and iPhone’s GPS technology, the For Clackamas County, call 503- can be purchased from the app automatically pinpoints the 655-8671. Can I use the lake? Finance Department on the first exact location of the concern. For Multnomah County, call Oswego Lake is privately managed. All floor of City Hall. 503-988-3326. boating activities are regulated by the Lake Where can I put a sign for For Washington County, call Corporation at 503-636-1422. The City How do I contact the my garage sale or open 503-846-8741. operates a seasonal public swim park for schools? house? residents located at 250 Ridgeway Rd, 503- Call the Lake Oswego School The planner on duty, third floor How do I know where my 675-2549. The School District operates a District at 503-534-2000. The City Hall, 503-635-0290, can property lines are located? limited access swim park at 3900 Lakeview Administration Building is explain the correct placement The City does not survey private Blvd, 503-635-0355. located on the Lake Oswego of signs. The City collects a fee property, but some plat maps High School campus at 2455 for improperly placed signs. are on file in the Engineering Country Club Road. Department, third floor City Hall.
Photo by Holly Gibson, 2016 Photo Contest. 42 CITY NUMBERS TO KNOW OTHER NUMBERS TO KNOW 43 City Hall, 380 A Avenue, P.O. Box 369 . . . . . 503-635-0270 Arts Council of Lake Oswego...... 503-675-3738 Adult Community Center ...... 503-635-3758 Cable Television (Comcast)...... 888-824-8264 Building Permits (8 a.m. to noon)...... 503-635-0390 Chamber of Commerce...... 503-636-3634 Business Licenses...... 503-635-0279 Department of Motor Vehicles...... 503-299-9999 City Attorney ...... 503-635-0225 Electric (Portland General Electric) . . . . . 503-228-6322 City Council ...... 503-635-0215 Garbage & Recycling City Manager ...... 503-635-0215 Republic Services of Lake Oswego . . 503-636-3011 City Recorder ...... 503-675-3984 Construction Hotline...... 503-635-0261 Metro Recycling Hotline ...... 503-234-3000 Dog Licenses ...... 503-635-0255 Foothills Recycling...... 503-228-5375 Engineering ...... 503-635-0270 Heritage House ...... 503-635-6373 Finance Department...... 503-635-0260 Lake Oswego Corporation...... 503-636-1422 Fire Department (Administrative Office). . . . 503-635-0275 Lakewood Center for the Arts...... 503-635-6338 Human Resources ...... 503-635-0220 Metro Area Communications Commission. . 503-645-7365 Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency. . . . . 503-534-4225 Natural Gas (Northwest Natural Gas). . . . . 503-226-4211 Library ...... 503-636-7628 Newspapers Mayor ...... 503-635-0213 Lake Oswego Review...... 503-635-8811 Mediation Services ...... 503-635-0257 Oregonian...... 503-221-8240 Municipal Court...... 503-635-0217 Poison Information Center...... 800-222-1222 Parks & Recreation Department...... 503-697-6500 Postal Services...... 800-275-8777 Golf Course...... 503-636-8228 Tennis Center...... 503-635-5550 501 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Water Sports Center...... 503-699-7458 15875 Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Grove, OR 97035 Passport Applications ...... 503-635-0260 Property Tax Information (County Assessor). . 503-655-8671 Planning/Community Development...... 503-635-0290 Schools (Lake Oswego School District). . . . 503-534-2000 Police Administration ...... 503-635-0250 Taxi (Lake Oswego Taxi)...... 503-636-2222 Public Information Office...... 503-635-0257 Telephone companies Public Works - Operations...... 503-635-0280 Frontier - Residential ...... 800-921-8101 Tree Permits ...... 503-635-0290 Frontier - Business ...... 800-921-8102 Utility Billing ...... 503-635-0265 CenturyLink - Residential...... 877-837-5738 Water Treatment Plant...... 503-635-0394 CenturyLink - Business...... 877-744-4416 Public Safety Contacts Trolley Station (Willamette Shore Trolley). . . 503-697-7436 Ambulance (American Medical Response) . . . 503-231-6300 Voter Registration Clackamas County Sheriff...... 503-655-8218 Clackamas County ...... 503-655-8510 Dog Services (Clackamas County)...... 503-655-8628 Multnomah County...... 503-988-3720 Domestic Violence Shelter ...... 503-654-2288 Washington County...... 503-846-5800 Fire and Police Emergency ...... 911 Fire Department...... 503-635-0275 Lake Patrol (Lake Oswego Corporation). . . . 503-636-1422 Need more information about City services and programs? Poison Information Center...... 800-222-1222 Call the Public Information Office at 503-635-0257. Police Dispatch Non-Emergency ...... 503-635-0238
Photo by Kyle Schenone, 2014 Photo Contest. Photo by Beth Hoover, 2016 Photo Contest. City of Lake Oswego 380 A Avenue PO Box 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 www.lakeoswego.city