There’s something special happening in Lake Oswego this summer—and it starts with a milestone worth celebrating.

The Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center (LORAC) is marking its one-year anniversary, and if you’ve spent any time there, you already know it’s become more than just a facility—it’s a community hub. From early morning swims to family afternoons and fitness classes, LORAC has quickly woven itself into the fabric of Lake Oswego living.

And now, it’s setting the stage for something new.

To celebrate that sense of connection, the City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is launching a pilot program that feels very “Lake Oswego summer”: a series of relaxed, community-focused evenings featuring live music and local food.

Think less “event” and more “effortless night out.”

These gatherings are designed to bring people together—neighbors, families, friends—over good music, great food, and that easy, lingering summer light (which we have so much of here in Lake Oswego with sunsets as late as 9:03 p.m.!). It’s the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer, chat with someone new, and maybe even start imagining what it would feel like to live here full-time.

The one-year anniversary celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 from 12:00–3:00 PM, and it offers a first glimpse at what this series could become. Expect live entertainment, local food vendors (including crowd favorites), and a welcoming, come-as-you-are vibe.

For buyers considering a move to Lake Oswego, this is exactly the kind of lifestyle moment that doesn’t always show up in listing photos—but absolutely defines what it means to live here. It’s not just about beautiful homes or proximity to the lake—it’s about community, connection, and having places where people naturally gather.

If this pilot program is a hit (and it’s hard to imagine it won’t be), it could become a staple of Lake Oswego summers moving forward.

So, whether you’re already a local or just starting to explore the idea of calling Lake Oswego home, this is one to put on your calendar.

Because sometimes the best way to understand a place… is to show up and experience it.

Looking to buy or sell in Lake Oswego? Let us help! With other 35 years’ living and working here as Realtors, we’d love to put our experience to work helping make your next move your best one!

Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801

Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205