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Road construction to improve safety on Stafford Road officially begins on Monday, May 5, 2025. Stafford Road will be closed to thru traffic between Johnson Road and Childs Road through September 30, 2025.
This is a Clackamas County Road Improvement Project. This project involves adding a roundabout at Childs Road, realigning Johnson Road to eliminate intersection skew and reduce steep slopes, adding a southbound left-turn lane at Johnson Road, widening Stafford Road between Pattulo Way and Rosemont Road to add bike lanes, and replacing the Pecan Creek culvert at Childs Road with a larger, fish-passable culvert.
Construction is expected to continue on this project through September 2026.
Applications for the City’s Advisory Boards and Commissions are currently open.
Nearly 100 Lake Oswego residents serve on an Advisory Board or Commission each year. These volunteers ensure the City Council moves in sync with the community, advising on issues related to the charge of their Board and offering perspective on the needs of their neighbors.
Learn about the role of Boards & Commissions, the application and selection process, and the qualities of strong applicants.
The City is also seeking youth volunteers to serve on five Advisory Boards.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, May 11.
May 4-10 is Drinking Water Week, a celebration recognizing the vital role water plays in everyday life for both water professionals and the communities they serve. It is an opportunity to highlight the quality of our water, the infrastructure needed to deliver water from the source to your home or business, and the people who make it happen.
Learn more about the journey of your water by taking a tour of our Water Treatment Plant! Tours are limited to 15 people, so sign up early! You can also participate by using our new smart water meters to take control of your water usage and set conservation goals through our online utility billing portal!
The City’s Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) provides guidance and standards for the placement, design, and maintenance of structures used to control runoff, reduce flooding, and prevent pollution from contaminating our local waterways. The manual applies to stormwater management design for public and private development and redevelopment within the City of Lake Oswego.
The City has updated the manual based on stakeholder feedback and revised DEQ water quality requirements. The 2025 draft manual(link is external) is available for public comment from April 23 through May 14.
On Sunday, May 18, join us for our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage celebration at Millennium Plaza Park!
This special event will honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of AANHPI communities through dance and martial arts performances, traditional food, local artists, henna and community/nonprofit booths. Guests can peruse vendor booths from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by an exciting lineup of cultural performances and speakers starting at 1 p.m.
On May 17, join us to celebrate urban forestry at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market!
Activities include Urban & Community Forestry booths and activities for children and adults. Spin the prize wheel, do a craft, talk to an arborist, receive a free tree seedling, learn about stewardship opportunities in your neighborhood and more. Arbor Month Art Contest winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded when the band takes a break around 11:30 a.m.
Please join us for a special 2-hour forum on May 22. This free forum will take place at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
At this forum, presenters Clackamas County Health Officer Dr. Sarah Present and Suicide Prevention Coordinator Galli Murray will discuss the importance of mental health awareness, who is at risk for suicide, trends we are seeing nationally and regionally, and how we can support someone who is struggling.
We will also be:
- Providing hands-on intranasal Narcan training
- Holding a drug take-back collection event
- Giving away handgun lock boxes, cable locks, and medication lock boxes (while supplies last).
In addition, the Forum will feature a multitude of organizations that provide programs and mental health resources.
As we head into the spring and summer months, the City of Lake Oswego has updated the Park Rules for entering Oswego Lake at Lower Millennium Plaza Park following the recent Court ruling and Council direction.
These updates help ensure a safe experience for the community. Please take a moment to review the new guidelines.