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The City of Lake Oswego held a Special City Council Meeting on March 31 to consider resolutions related to the recent court judgment regarding public access to Oswego Lake. Following a community input session, Council voted as follows on two resolutions:
- Voted (5-2) against authorizing the City Attorney to appeal the Clackamas County Circuit Court judgment related to public lake access from City park property.
- Voted (7-0) in favor of directing the City Manager to adopt City Park Rules and identify other actions available to the State of Oregon, Clackamas County, the City of Lake Oswego, and Lake Corporation in managing public access.
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In April, portions of Firwood Road, Oakridge Road, Crest Drive, Middlecrest Road, Glenmorrie Drive, Westview Circle, Woodland Terrace, and McNary Parkway are scheduled to be paved. Paving may include extensive repair areas, grinding existing pavement, and a new overlay or pavement of the driving lanes. You may see roads with lane closures and flagged one-way traffic, or full road closures with detours for everyone’s safety. Schedules are subject to change due to weather.
Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foothills Park to learn why, what, and how to prune to develop healthy, strong, and attractive trees and shrubs. Explore pruning types, proper cutting tools and techniques, and tree responses to pruning.
This workshop is led by ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Rick Till.
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 40 participants.
Register now!
On Sunday, April 6, join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Grove Elementary School for the fourth annual Sustainability Resource Fair. At this free event you can connect with neighbors and learn what diverse organizations across our community are doing to advance sustainability. This year's event will feature:
- Sustainable landscaping and gardening
- Native plants and pollinators
- Caring for our urban forest
- Wildfire prevention
- Water conservation
- Rooftop solar
- And more!
Plus, try out electric yard tools and participate in Shifting Gears/Gifting Gear's popular sporting gear exchange where you can give and receive free cycling and recreation equipment.
Do you have something broken you’ve been meaning to fix? Join us at the free Repair Fair, on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.
You can bring in broken items and work with experienced fixers to try to fix it. Items can include: small electronics and home appliances, clothing (clean), and jewelry. It’s a fun way to learn how to repair items, save money, and keep things from going into the trash.
Pedestrian improvements are coming in summer/fall 2025 to portions of Meadowlark Lane, Tree Top Lane, Carman Drive, and Pilkington Road. Please join us for the final design open house on Thursday, April 10, to see how community feedback has shaped the final designs, connect with the project team, and learn about upcoming construction.
Visit our webpage for all the details.
Join us on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lake Theater & Café for an evening of learning and discussion on Oregon White Oaks. Learn about:
- Types, growth, and habitat needs
- Pests, diseases, and environmental stressors
- Signs of health issues
- Proper care
- Pruning tips
- How to protect Oaks from storms
- Growing healthy Oaks
- Q&A with Experts
Free admission. Pre-registration required
Celebrate the 19th annual Lake Oswego Reads!
Lake Oswego Public Library invites the entire community to participate in this year’s 2025 Lake Oswego Reads program featuring How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.
Enjoy over 30 programs, events, and discussions planned throughout April!