Director Report April 1 - 30, 2025 Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation's mission is to Build Community, Enrich Lives, and Care for the Urban and Natural Environment. This report is a look back and summary of operations supporting our mission and promise of excellent services to the people of Lake Oswego.
Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Thousands as LORAC & Golf Course Begin New Chapter The Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC) officially opened to the public on April 27 with the launch of Sectors B and C, which include the fitness center, gymnasium, locker rooms, and community spaces. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held on April 26, drew more than 1,500 attendees to celebrate this milestone partnership between the City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego School District. In the week leading up to the ribbon cutting, Parks & Recreation hosted a series of pre-membership launch parties, offering early supporters and residents a first look at the state-of-the-art amenities and upcoming programs. In addition, City staff moved into the facility, finalized operational logistics, and prepared workspaces and equipment. Training programs ensured all team members were ready to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality recreation services from day one. In tandem with the facility opening, the Lake Oswego Public Golf Course also reopened, offering another vibrant and revitalized recreational space for the community to enjoy.