The 1924 motto for the Oswego Lake Country Club “live where you play” still accurately describes the city today.
With award-winning schools, one of the top libraries in the United States, an abundance of recreational opportunities, some of the lowest crime in the state, beautiful homes and sought-after restaurants and shops, Lake Oswego is the Palm Springs of Oregon.
The citizens are friendly, parents are involved and year ‘round city-organized events are popular.
Located 15 minutes south of Portland and surrounding the 405-acre private Oswego Lake, the city was founded in 1847 and incorporated as Oswego in 1910. Lake Oswego was the hub of Oregon’s brief iron industry in the late 19th century and today is an affluent suburb of Portland.
The sought-after community is a recreational paradise, maintaining 573 acres of parks and open spaces. With 24 developed parks, an amphitheater, swim park, water sports center on the Willamette River, an adult community center, a public golf course, indoor tennis center, seven outdoor tennis courts, a handful of picnic shelters, a private country club and equestrian riding club, residents stay active year ‘round.
Its yearly summertime Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts draws 25,000+ attendees worldwide. The Arts Council of Lake Oswego promoted philanthropic support of arts in the city. A quick loop through downtown will highlight dozens of sculptures in a variety of mediums as part of a rotating “gallery without walls.”
The Lake Oswego Public Library has been rated among the top 10 libraries serving similar population sizes in the United States. The top-rated Lake Oswego School District features six elementary schools, two junior high schools and two high schools with an average class ration of 23 students per instructor.
And if you’re looking for shopping and dining opportunities within the city, hot spots can be found at all four corners. Lake Oswego’s downtown is a beautiful, walkable lakefront business district featuring specialty shops and restaurants and home to the popular Lake View Village Shopping Center – with shops such as Chico’s and Sur la Table. Its next-door Millennium Park is home to the well-attended Farmers’ Market, outdoor concerts and holiday gatherings.
Oswego Village – anchored by Albertson’s and Ace True Value Hardware – is across from the lake and the popular Lake Theater cinemas movie theater. Lake Place shopping center – with shops such as Petco, Lake Oswego Jewelers and U.S. Bank – hugs George Rogers Park, with great riverfront access and recreational fields and play structures.
Enjoy living next to Bridgeport Village, Oregon’s premiere shopping and dining destination located just off I-5 and featuring patio dining, valet service, restaurants, upscale shops, a central Italian gazebo, kids play structure and water features. A Regal Cinemas includes a 3D IMAX screen and 90 other shops and restaurants include popular choices such as Crate & Barrel, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Coldwater Creek and P.F. Changs.
Lake Oswego is a special place and Renaissance Homes is proud to build green-built homes in this fine city.
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