Although it’s just eight miles south of downtown Portland, Lake Oswego is not your typical
bedroom community. The thriving city is centered around the lake fed by the Tualatin River; of the same name, and bordered by the Willamette River, offering wonderful views and great walks. The most desirable property is around the private lake. The lake is maintained by the Lake Oswego Corporation and lake access is mostly deeded to lakefront property owners. The lake is closed to anyone but lake front homeowners and some of the 20 deeded easements.
Historic Lake Oswego is known as “First Addition” which originated in the 1890s when the town was still called simply Oswego. This neighborhood is in the far east side of the city, 
north of “A” Street. It’s an area of 25-30 blocks of historic homes. You will also find many newer homes in the area. This property is so desirable that people buy up bargain homes and replace them with new ones.
If you live in First Addition, it’s a short walk to the “Village Center” – a 6-7 block area of offices, shops, markets, and a few restaurants. The north end of the neighborhood borders the 645-acre Tryon Creek State Park.
Mountain Park; a nationally recognized planned community in Lake Oswego, has a population of approximately 10,000. Mountain Park is situated on 700 acres of land and is located on a dormant volcano known as Mt. Sylvania in the Northwest corner of Lake Oswego. Mountain Park was the vision of Carl Halvorson and was developed in 1968. Most of the 185 acres of common area is undeveloped and maintained in a natural state and a large portion is manicured and beautifully landscaped. Mountain Park is made up of single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments.
Lake Oswego residents are active in their community, taking great pride in the city and its unique history. It is considered one of the finest residential areas in Oregon offering ample recreational opportunities, a top-ranked public library, an award-winning senior center, and some of the best schools in the country.
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