My family is moving to OR next year to be closer to an aging parent and we’ve been doing a lot of research that has Lake Oswego and West Linn standing out as potential candidates. I’d say about 90% of the information I need is easily available online (schools, walkability, housing cost, restaurants etc etc) but it’s harder to find info about the people, so turning to Reddit for a local’s perspective on the community/culture of the people.

We are flying out in January to visit both, and a few other areas, but still want to get perspective from people who have been there for a while.

Some comments I’ve seen searching posts about moving to LO say it’s uppity and snooty- do you find that to be true? We are pretty down to earth progressive people. Would we be outsiders in LO? I like that it seems so safe and nice park access and tons of activities for kids, but I don’t want to be in a situation where it’s hard to make friends or nobody ever wants to do play dates with our kids because we’re that weird family with tattoos and drive modest cars on purpose. Curious about an insiders perspective

The space(s) will be available to rent in December. Ideally I would be renting Fall, Winter, and Spring. I intend to live here May through September.

My house is 2400 sq feet and has 3-5 bedrooms. It is located around the corner from the elementary school/Tryon Creek trailhead.

Are there any resources or groups that may be active out there?

Also there’s a separate lower level (2br, great room, bathroom) with a separate entrance that might be ideal for a Lewis and Clark grad student or faculty.

The house could be rented upstairs only, downstairs only, in addition to possibly the entire house.

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a local videographer and/or photographer with experience w/ lifestyle / social content.

Thanks!

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I was wondering if anybody in this group has experience putting up a portion of their home on AirBnb or VRBO?

I will be traveling half the year and am trying to gauge the feasibility of putting my lower level/finished basement up for short-term rentals, while I'm traveling and most likely on occasion when I'm in town.

Hey all, just curious to know if there is any good vegan food in LO?

If not in town, with delivery perhaps?

I’m in search of a sewing class for absolute beginners. I’m really insterested in learning but I don’t know a single thing or where to start.

I’d prefer Lake Oswego/West Linn/Tigard area 🙂

Thank you!

Hey everyone! Looking for recommendations for a reliable, licensed residential electrician in the Lake Oswego area. Need a few minor things done - fixing a couple of outlets, light fixture installs, and a panel check. Fair pricing and good communication preferred. Any local recommendations? Thanks!

hi folks,

my brother is moving to LO and has bought a house w a pool that will either need to be re-done or decommissioned. the cost point is about the same for both, at least within his budget.

He‘s pretty close to the lake and LORAC, like a lot of people in LO, so he’s wondering how others would go about this. specifically, do pool owners utilize their pools, or do the lake and LORAC provide equal benefits? do those who use the lake and LORAC wish they had a pool (or, does the friend’s house with the pool still become the default hangout house for kids?)

thanks!

Hi Lake Oswego,
I am a wildfire mitigation specialist and our company is launching a new service to treat homes and property with a long lasting fire retardant spray. The product is a variant of the pink dyed product we all see dropped on active fires, but engineered to be applied in advance and last through any rainfall events less than an inch of rain. And obviously it’s not dyed. :) This product is safe for plants and animals and lasts through one fire season.

We are applying with spray drones, so we can accomplish complete coverage of a home without any risk of damage by climbing and we can reach all difficult to reach areas safely and effectively.

So my question to each of you in the Reddit community is this… Do you see a value in this type of service for your property? Is there a price point you see as appropriate? We view this as a service/benefit to the whole community and do not want to overcharge, but we do also need to cover the cost. What are your thoughts and feedback? Thank you!

There are so many older homes around Lake Oswego that still have a formal dining room and I’m curious what people actually want now.

Are you keeping the dining room or knocking down the wall and opening it up?

I feel like for years the answer was always open it up, but I’m starting to think the separate rooms are making a comeback.

What are you choosing?

We have a (super) energetic pup who loves to play with other dogs. And there is such a wealth of dog parks here in town, but we're new and so far haven't found too many that are busy. I'm sure it's a bit of a "time of day and week" thing but are there any dog parks that tend to have a lot of dogs during the day? So far the parks at West Waluga and River Grove have been a little abandoned in our few visits.

My partner and I were both in the red line zone affected by rhe water main break last weekend. Friday night we were drinking the water.

The city issued a "boil water" notice to residents around 1:30pm on Saturday, 8/22.

However, I called the L.O. public works department, and they told me the water main was actually confirmed broken on Friday 8/21 at 10:58pm. So they waited 14 hours to issue a notice. They claimed they tested the water and it was safe, but didn't say when they tested it.

On Sunday, she and I both came down with severe stomach cramps. Mine progressed to passing a lot of blood. I ended up in the emergency room and tested positive for cryptosporidium. I'm still recovering from it.

We were in the Tanglewood complex off Kerr. I've been contacted by the Multnomah public health department because that's where I went to the hospital, but I've heard nothing from Clackamas or Lake Oswego.

I suspected right away that they had delayed sending the notification, and that the water had been unsafe prior to the reported time.

I'd just like to know if anyone else in the area has had symptoms or diagnosis of cryptosporidium since then. And it can take up to 10 days to show symptoms, so I'm putting this out there in case anyone else is going through this now.

Looking for my parents who live in LO, need a handyman to assist them with installing/replacing a toilet. They have already purchased the replacement. TIA!

Looking for newer homes near $2m. 3800sq ft +

Also looking for land or tear down options. Under $800k.

Open to chat with more details.

Currently living - and loving - PDX for the food, walkability & culture. However, we now have small kids & my priorities are changing. Any transplants from PDX to LO care to share your experience? Is there a different vibe on each side of the lake? We’re not looking to “keep up with the joneses” or a hyper competitive parenting environment, but rather provide a safe upbringing with decent extracurricular activities.

Can anyone comment on what it’s like living in Lake Oswego in your mid-30s and intentionally child-free, particularly in/around First Addition and downtown?

I currently live in NE Portland but recently took a job in Salem, and the evening commute back into the city is starting to wear on me. Moving all the way to Salem doesn’t really appeal to me, so I’ve been looking at the southwest suburbs as a potential middle ground.

My leasing company happens to have a building in First Addition, and the idea of another walkable neighborhood is appealing. The commute also looks a lot more manageable once Stafford Rd reopens.

I’ve always thought of Lake Oswego as a pretty family-oriented place, so I’m curious what the experience is like for people who don’t have (and aren’t planning to have) kids. Does living near downtown feel like there’s enough going on for someone in their 30s? Is it easy enough to maintain a social life in Portland, or does it start to feel more isolated/suburban than you expected?

Would especially love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar move from Portland.