Category Archives: Lake Oswego Recreation

Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department Ready to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Chances are “taking better care of your health” is one of those resolutions that makes your New Year’s to-do list every January. The Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department is determined to help you make good on that promise. In … Continue reading

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Why Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Learning New Things this Fall in Lake Oswego, Oregon

It seems the Lake Oswego Public Library, Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department, and local businesses refuse to buy into the saying that “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” They have a lineup of learning opportunities for adults … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Make This the Year You Do the Lake Run

The Lake Oswego Women’s Club is sponsoring the 37th annual Lake Run this Saturday, May 11, beginning and ending at Millennium Plaza Park. Here’s why you should be there when runners cross the starting line.  It’s a new course! Race … Continue reading

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7 Wintry Things To Do in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Recently my daughter sent me a link to a Jimmy Kimmel skit where he was complaining about the 55 degree “cold snap,” in Los Angeles. “It was so cold I had to wear two tank tops to work,” Kimmel joked. … Continue reading

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Why John Muir Would Love the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation’s Thursday Hikes and Rambles

John Muir once said, “In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks.” Program participants in Lake Oswego’s Parks and Recreation’s Thursday Hikes and Rambles couldn’t agree more. “I never take a hike where I don’t learn something … Continue reading

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Why Galen Rupp Would Love Lake Oswego

It’s no secret—Galen Rupp loves to run. And the city of Lake Oswego is doing its best to inspire a love of running among third through eighth graders with the last of three free Cross Country One Mile Runs coming … Continue reading

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Why 5,081 Miles Is Not Too Far to Travel to Enter the Lake Run Set for Saturday, May 12

Lake Oswegan Kevin Clarke has crossed the Lake Run finish line 16 times…even when it meant traveling the 5,081 miles from Belgium where he was living for a couple years. Why? “If I do a race, it’s going to be … Continue reading

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