To: The Lake Oswego Parks Board George Rogers Park Needs Attention! What about investing in improving George Rogers Park (vs. focusing so much $$$ on new Parks)? This is the City's "Gem of a Park". It needs to be updated. What about a "walk about" field trip for the Parks Advisory Board to see with your own eyes what condition the park is in? Especially the "entrance" to the park off Ladd Street between the tennis courts and fields that so many people use when coming f

Perception vs. reality of George Rogers Park in the summer. It's overcrowded. As locals in Lake Oswego, we genuinely love George Rogers Park during the spring, fall, and even winter. But summer at George Rogers Park is a completely different experience - it can be frustrating for both visitors and locals. During the warmer months, social media photos and travel blogs make the park look calm, spacious, and relaxing. Families plan beach days, paddleboarding trips, kayaking o

This past week we have had several meetings with City leaders, including Interim City Manager and LO resident Lynn Peterson Meeting with Lake Oswego Fire Department On Wednesday, Jim Perris (VP of Old Town Neighborhood Association) and I met with three people from the LO Fire Department: Kris Artman, JT, and Fire Marshal Matt Amos. Jim shared an excellent video and photo summary showing what our neighborhood looks like on hot summer days, specifically highlighting the “pinch