Live in Lake Oswego "Oregon’s safest small town"
From lush public spaces and a stunning 405-acre lake to farmers’ markets, restaurants and fabulous shopping, Lake Oswego allows residents to reap the benefits of both the natural world and the best of urban living.
Close to nature & the best of city life.
Located just 5 minutes from downtown Lake Oswego, 8 minutes from West Linn, and 8 minutes from Portland, Mary’s Woods is the perfect, tree-lined, quiet spot to access all that these great cities have to offer.
A strong community, a great city
Lake Oswego has a strong focus on supporting local businesses and fostering a safe community. With the perfect blend of nature and convenience, residents can enjoy well-maintained parks, farmers’ markets, an award-winning library, summer concerts, and more.
Oregon’s
Safest
Small Town
39,495 population
645
Acres of
Parks
and Open Spaces
Voted #1
Best School
District
In Oregon
Golf
Live Music
Restaurants
Galleries
Wineries
breweries
boating
shopping
Library
Best of Lake Oswego
& West Linn
Thank you to readers of the Lake Oswego Review and the West Linn Tidings for recognizing Mary’s Woods as Best Place to Work, Best Independent Living, and Business of the Year for 2026.
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