Parks

Parks

Get Moving and Get Outdoors! You'll enjoy miles of trails, hundreds of acres of parks and open spaces, and the beauty of this great City.

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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Trails and Pathways

Starting in 1992 the City of Lake Oswego began building pathways that formed walking loops around the City. There are currently five main loops totaling 23.7 miles.

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Picnic Shelter Reservations

What picnic shelters may be rented?

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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...

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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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City of Lake Oswego Parks Ranger Station

Thank you for visiting & remember to Discover, Respect, and Protect our Parks & Natural Areas!

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Coyotes and Other Urban Wildlife

Throughout the community, Lake Oswego has habitat that supports wildlife - coyotes, raccoons, possums, squirrels, owls, ducks, geese, skunks, and others.

For more information about living with coyotes or other urban wildlife, please contact the following experts:

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Contact Information

Parks and Recreation Menu

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Departments A-I

Departments J-Z

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