About the Community of Lake Oswego
The City of Lake Oswego was founded in 1847 as the center of Oregon’s iron industry. Today it is known for its excellent shopping and dining, its superior school system and its beautiful Chamber sponsored Village Flower Baskets. Over 2,000 businesses flourish in Lake Oswego. In its several shopping districts, Lake Oswego teems with trendy shops, great restaurants and boutiques.
Lake Oswego’s 37,000 residents enjoy a combination of a small town community with the amenities of a larger city. Situated just minutes outside of Portland around a 405-acre lake, Lake Oswego offers some of the most sought-after housing in the metropolitan area.