Category Archives: Lake Oswego lifestyle

What We Love About Spring in Lake Oswego

March 20 marks the arrival of Spring this year and here in Lake Oswego, that means we have lots to look forward to. The season is a worthy buildup to our favorite season here in Lake Oswego—summer—and here are a … Continue reading

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Why Lake Oswego Continues to Stand Out as One of the Most Desirable Places to Live

Every other year, the City of Lake Oswego gathers resident feedback to better understand what’s working well — and where thoughtful improvements can be made. The 2025 Lake Oswego Resident Survey Findings Report offers valuable insight into how residents experience … Continue reading

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Top 10 Blogs About Lake Oswego in 2025

Since 2011, we’ve published 833 blogs, bringing readers all the reasons to Love Lake Oswego each and every week. Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular posts this past year: The Surfside Collapse and the Wake-Up Call for HOA … Continue reading

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Why You Want to Live in Lake Oswego

What do you say about a town that… •is considered one of the best small towns in the U.S. •has been listed as the safest town in the state •was recognized as a top suburb for urban style living in … Continue reading

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Find European Vibes in Lake Oswego, Oregon

European vibes in Lake Oswego? Apparently so. From its walkability to its downtown architecture, adventure traveler Charlie Boyle recently touted Lake Oswego as a “charming lakefront town” that “feels like it belongs in Europe.” On many of her points, we’d … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About the Recent Court Ruling Regarding Public Access to Oswego Lake

When my wife and I moved to Lake Oswego and bought a home on the Oswego Canal, the lake was considered private. That status dated back to 1942, when the Oregon Iron and Steel Company deeded the bed of the … Continue reading

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Where your kids want to spend their summer in Lake Oswego

There are 52 Reasons a year to love Lake Oswego but the summer months offer some very special reasons why kids love living here. LAKE GROVE SWIM PARK. When my wife and I first visited Lake Oswego, Oregon, we drove … Continue reading

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Keeping Lake Oswego Beautiful – Let Us Count the Ways

April is Keep America Beautiful month which makes it a perfect time to reflect on some of the ways our city keeps Lake Oswego beautiful all year-round. FOCUS ON PUBLIC ART. You don’t need to spend much time in Lake Oswego … Continue reading

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What We Love About Lake Oswego in April

April in Lake Oswego is filled with Lake Oswego Reads events which you can find here. But in addition to all that, the City is celebrating National Poetry Month and Arbor month as well as our four-legged friends and student … Continue reading

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Top 10 Blogs of 2024 About Loving Lake Oswego

Since 2011, I’ve posted 709 blogs, bringing readers all the reasons to Love Lake Oswego each and every week. Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular posts this past year: 1. Reading Into the Lake Oswego Housing Market Numbers. … Continue reading

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