Where is Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Lake Oswego Located? - Lake Oswego is a city located in the Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington County of Oregon, United States. Lake Oswego lies between 48.8577837 Degrees North latitudes and 99.6179216 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lake Oswego Located?

Lake Oswego is a city located in the Clackamas County, Multnomah County, Washington County of Oregon, United States. Lake Oswego lies between 48.8577837 Degrees North latitudes and 99.6179216 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lake Oswego city is 40731 people and the city has a total area of 10.78 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lake Oswego, Oregon Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLake Oswego
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionPacific Northwest
Latitude45.4207° N
Longitude122.6706° W
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Land Area10.68 sq mi
Water Area0.64 sq mi
Total Area11.32 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)40,731
Population DensityApproximately 3,813 per sq mi
ZIP Codes97034, 97035
Area Code503, 971
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-41000
Metropolitan AreaPortland–Vancouver–Hillsboro Metropolitan Area

Transportation and Connectivity in Lake Oswego

Category Details
Nearest AirportPortland International Airport
IATA CodePDX
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, Interstate 205, Oregon Route 43, Oregon Route 217
Public TransitTriMet Bus Service
Nearest Rail ServicePortland Union Station and nearby MAX Light Rail connections
Regional AccessDirect access to Portland, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, and the greater Portland metropolitan area
  • Interstate 5 and Interstate 205: Provide convenient access to downtown Portland, Salem, Vancouver, and other regional destinations.
  • TriMet Transit: Multiple bus routes connect Lake Oswego with Portland, Tigard, Oregon City, and nearby transit hubs.
  • Portland International Airport: Located approximately 22 miles northeast, offering extensive domestic and international air service.
  • Regional Road Network: Oregon Routes 43 and 217 provide efficient travel throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

Top Places to Visit in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Landmark Name Type
Oswego LakeLake
George Rogers ParkCity Park
Foothills ParkRiverfront Park
Tryon Creek State Natural AreaState Natural Area
Millennium Plaza ParkCommunity Park
Iron Mountain ParkNature Park
Lakewood Center for the ArtsPerforming Arts Center
West Waluga ParkRecreation Park
Roehr ParkNeighborhood Park
Willamette River GreenwayScenic Trail

Driving Distances from Lake Oswego, Oregon to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
PortlandOregon815 minutes
TigardOregon610 minutes
TualatinOregon815 minutes
West LinnOregon510 minutes
Oregon CityOregon1020 minutes
BeavertonOregon1220 minutes
WilsonvilleOregon1525 minutes
HillsboroOregon2135 minutes
SalemOregon4650 minutes
VancouverWashington2030 minutes

Colleges and Universities in and near Lake Oswego, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lewis & Clark CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, law school, environmental studies, and graduate education
Portland Community College – Sylvania CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Oregon Health & Science UniversityPublicResearch UniversityMedicine, nursing, dentistry, and biomedical research
Portland State UniversityPublicResearch UniversityBusiness, engineering, urban planning, and public affairs
University of PortlandPrivateUniversityEngineering, nursing, business, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Oswego Lake, Willamette River, Tryon Creek, Springbrook Creek, Nettle Creek, Tualatin River (nearby), Lake Grove Swim Park, Rossman Park Pond

Stadiums in Lake Oswego

Lakeridge High School Stadium, Lake Oswego High School Stadium, Lewis & Clark College Griswold Stadium, Providence Park (Portland), Moda Center (Portland)

Lake Oswego, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Lake Oswego was founded in the mid-nineteenth century and developed around extensive iron ore deposits discovered near Oswego Lake.
  • The Oregon Iron Company established one of the first iron smelting operations on the West Coast in the 1860s, helping shape the city's early economy.
  • Originally known as Oswego, the community officially adopted the name Lake Oswego in 1960 to emphasize its scenic lake and residential character.
  • Following the decline of the iron industry, Lake Oswego evolved into a desirable suburban community within the growing Portland metropolitan area.
  • Today, Lake Oswego is recognized for its high quality of life, waterfront neighborhoods, parks, arts community, and strong local economy.

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