People living in smaller homes might feel like they are at a disadvantage with space. But with a little creativity and imagination, even the smallest bathroom can be turned into a stylish and functional space. Comfortable Over Cramped The golden rule with small bathrooms is “comfortable over cramped.” With so little floor space to work… Continue reading Best Small Bathroom Decor Ideas
Month: July 2022
Foothills Park
The City’s newest riverfront park is nine acres on the Willamette River waterfront, just north of Roehr Park and the Oswego Pointe area. It has a covered platform with panoramic views of the river, as well as a ring of basalt columns inscribed with William Stafford’s poetry (the Stafford Stones). A timber and stone picnic… Continue reading Foothills Park
Lake Oswego Preservation Society
The Lake Oswego Preservation Society is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. Its goal is to preserve, protect, and promote the historic architecture of Lake Oswego while also encouraging Lake Oswego to appreciate the social, economic, and environmental benefits of preservation. Any amount is helpful! The Lake Oswego Landmarks Society does not have paid… Continue reading Lake Oswego Preservation Society
Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm
The City of Lake Oswego’s newest community park is Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm. It features the city’s first artificial turf athletic field, a 1.5-acre wetland, two dog parks, a playground, restroom facilities, a parking lot, and trail access to the Stafford Basin Trail, which was just completed. The park is the first city park… Continue reading Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm
Lakewood Center for the Arts
If musicals and shows are what interest you, then this is where you need to visit! The Lakewood Theater Company is a well-known and successful artist in the community, and it is at the heart of Lakewood Center for the Arts! In 1952, a group of people living in Lake Oswego decided that their town… Continue reading Lakewood Center for the Arts
George Rogers Park
The city’s first and most unique, Rogers Park is Lake Oswego’s most diverse community park. The park is located on the Willamette River, where it has been a site of significant Native American activity for 10,000 years as well as the epicenter of Lake Oswego’s industrial iron history. There are athletic fields, tennis courts, a… Continue reading George Rogers Park
Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market
The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market has everything you need to sample the region’s top agricultural and food items! There’s a lot of great stuff for everyone, from delicious fruit and vegetables to delectable meats, fish, shellfish, nuts, cheeses, handmade baked goods, jams and jellies, salsas, and hummus. After two years of falling in line with… Continue reading Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market
McLoughlin House
The McLoughlin house will give you quite the historic visit! Dr. John McLoughlin and his wife Marguerite resided at Fort Vancouver until January 1846, when he retired from service with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Dr. McLoughlin was the doctor who oversaw a huge fur trading business that stretched from Northern California to Alaska while serving… Continue reading McLoughlin House
Willamette Falls
Are you ready for a waterfall adventure? Most folks aren’t aware that Willamette Falls offers more than just stopping at one of the two viewpoints along Interstate 205 or Highway 99E. It’s a natural resource with a long history that continues to this day on the Willamette River. In recent years, the Willamette Falls Heritage… Continue reading Willamette Falls
Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park
A self-guiding walk through Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park will expose you to breathtaking vistas of creeks and waterfalls, as well as mountain biking on the park’s dedicated trails. The picnic area, surrounded by bigleaf maple trees, is close to restrooms and parking. Beavers, red foxes, black-tailed deer, pileated woodpeckers, and cottontail bunnies may be… Continue reading Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park