Schools:
https://www.losdschools.org/Page/4857
Lake Oswego schools are top rated and excellent college prep schools. Each year the district is rated top 5 of all districts in Oregon.
There are currently 5 elementary schools in Lake Oswego: Forest Hills, Hallinan, Lake Grove, Oak Creek and Westridge. These 5 elementary schools feed into 2 middle schools, grades 6 through 8: Lakeridge Middle School and Lake Oswego Middle School. Lakeridge Middle School was just rebuilt and is a state of the art learning center.
Each Middle School feeds to its’ own high school, Lakeridge High School and Lake Oswego High School.
What is there to do in Lake Oswego?
Parks
There are nine official parks in Lake Oswego. They range in size. Those with playstructures are: Waluga Park East, Waluga Park West, and Westridge Park. Cook’s Butte is a big tree filled hiking park. There are a lot of criss crossing trails to explore. Millenium Plaza Park has two fountain pools, sits next to the lake and is urban. It’s next to shops and restaurants. It is where the Farmer’s Market is held in Lake Oswego every Saturday. Finally, if you are a skateboarding lover, there is a great skate park for you.
Sports
Every sport imaginable is available to you and your family: Martial Arts, Horseback riding, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Gymnastics and more. Many are offered through the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation. Competitive sports are offered, of course by schools, but also though private clubs.
Restaurants
Lake Oswego has plenty of kid-friendly restaurants: Pizza, burgers, Mexican and Italian and more. There are also some upscale dining establishments that cater to those with a more mature taste. Date night possibilities or drinks with friends are met with many possibilities.
Summer concerts
Every summer there are free concerts in the park. Two of Lake Oswego’s parks are the locations for these fun, family friendly concerts. There are cover bands which play popular music, jazz concerts, country and more. Everyone brings a blanket and a picnic dinner. Dancing and fun are key features!
Community Center for the Arts
This center is for creative folks. You can take acting classes, dance classes and music classes. The center also puts on plays in which you can take part, or go see. The Community Center also sponsors a summer art festival in June. This events brings both local and non-local artists that sell their various creations.
Gym Memberships
There are two “upscale” gyms close to Lake Oswego: The Bay Club and The Stafford Club. They both have many popular amenities and you can visit each to see which suits your needs. There are also many chain-style gyms in the area, something for everyone!
Luscher Farm
Once a dairy operation, Luscher Farm was purchased by the City of Lake Oswego in 1990. The property and buildings are maintained as an agricultural example to educated interested visitors in local food and organic food production. The Farm offers residents rental plots for growing fruits and veggies each summer.
Summertime Farmer’s Market
This blissful market runs from May through September and sells fresh produce, flowers, local products, soaps, lotions prepared foods and more. You always run into someone you know at the Saturday Farmer’s Market!
Out of Lake Oswego and into Portland
OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a fantastic place. There are so many fun, hands on learning experiences. There are core, unchanging exhibits, like an indoor playground, chemistry room and even one that let’s you experience what an earthquake feels like. But best of all, are OMSI’s traveling exhibits which change every few months. For example, an exhibit that shows what your body looks like without skin and a Sherlock Holmes exhibit where you have to figure out clues to a murder. The museum has a planetarium where you can see shows about the stars and there is an IMAX theater that plays both popular movies and more science oriented movies like creatures of the deep ocean.
Evergreen Aviation Museum and Water Park
What started out as a museum, featuring “The Spruce Goose”, a huge wooden airplane that took only one flight, is now also a huge indoor water park. There are three huge water slides, one of which starts inside a real Boeing 747 airplane. There is a wave pool and lots of fountains to stand under. Don’t get caught under the huge bucket that tips over once it’s full and surprisingly soaks everyone under it.
Portland Zoo
34 acres of animal bliss. The zoo has summer camps you can attend and a wonderful train too!
World Forestry Center
This museum located next to the zoo educates its visitors about the world’s forests and trees. There are hands on exhibits and 3 tree farms to see. If you are not from Oregon, you should know we are the biggest producer of Christmas trees in the United States and lumber is a huge industry here.
Portland Children’s Museum
This interactive museum boasts a stage and dress up wear, a hands on water exhibit and more. Great for kids up to about age 7.
Zip Lines
Tree to tree zip line park is just about 30 minutes from downtown Portland. There are tall zip lines, and lower ones for those that aren’t as adventurous. If you try it, you will get a huge thrill ride!
SCRAP
SCRAP is a donation-based creative reuse store where you can use recycled materials to make art and more. It’s a great place for a rainy day.
Trails for hiking
Lake Oswego boarders a huge park called Tryon Creek. This park has miles and miles of trails for you to run on and play in, while enjoying nature. If you venture farther into Portland, there are unending hiking trails for you and your family to explore.
Mt Hood Adventure Park
This is about 1 hour from Portland. It is an extreme adventure park with bungee jumping, alpine slides, big drops, high speeds, and hairpin turns. The mountain has two ski areas and a snowboarding pipe.
The Beach
We are about an hour and a half from the beach. Although the water is cold, it’s still fun to run around, throw a Frisbee or build a sand castle!
