Friends of Springbrook Park

06/12/2026

Did you know that Springbrook Park features 52 acres of forested area in Lake Oswego's Uplands neighborhood and has two miles of soft-surface and gravel trails upgraded to Oregon State Parks standards? The trails meander beneath a dense canopy of trees this time of year and wind between many types of flora & fauna. The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation and the nonprofit Friends of Springbrook Park host year-round habitat restoration and "trail days" work parties.
Saturday June 6, 2026 The Friends hosted wonderful volunteers who wheelbarrowed and spread gravel to improve and maintain trails- thank you to all who helped!

06/05/2026

Native pollinator magnets-June flowers in the park including:
Thimbleberry-Fringe Cup-Herb Robert-Geum Large Leaved Avens-Snowberry and Inside Out Flowers.

06/04/2026

From our friends at Forest Park Conservancy. 🦉

Owl alert! We recently had a barred owl dive at an independent volunteer in Marquam Nature Park, so it's a good time to remind folks about owl safety tips. We share our parks with all sorts of wildlife, so it's important to be mindful of our animal neighbors!

To keep yourself safe, keep your ears open. Owls will often give hikers a warning before they strike, so if you hear a lot of hooting nearby, you may want to leave the area. It's a good rule of thumb to listen carefully when on the trails, so perhaps keep your headphones off while you're on your hike. Additionally, head coverings like hats or helmets can offer some protection.

That being said, typically, owls will be perfectly content to leave you alone if you give them space; owl attacks are pretty rare after all. However, they might feel threatened if you're in their territory, so respect their space!

05/23/2026

Early May in the park.

05/09/2026

Snow in May? No, it’s the Cottonwood Tree’s seed season!
*photo by Friends of Springbrook Park Board President- Laura Tanz

04/22/2026

What wonderful, wet preschool walks we enjoyed! Thank you to all adults attending for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge and love for the park with our little environmentalists! 🌝

04/22/2026

Looking forward to seeing you!🧑‍🧒🌲🌎🌲

Looking for a fun outdoor activity for your little one during Arbor Month?

Join Friends of Springbrook Park for a Preschool Nature Walk on Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Springbrook Park.

Celebrate Arbor Month by getting outside and exploring the wonders of nature. Preschoolers will enjoy a hands-on adventure with interactive discovery buckets, perfect for curious minds and little explorers.

Details:
• Meet at the park kiosk behind the playground
• Park at Uplands Elementary School or along the street at 2055 Wembley Park Road
• Free and no registration required
• Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult

Questions? Contact Anne Lider at [email protected]
Come explore, discover, and celebrate Arbor Month together.

04/22/2026

🌎EARTH 🌍DAY🌏
April 22nd - please join us at 10:30 with your Preschooler for a guided walk in the park! We will meet at the Lake Oswego Middle School /Uplands trail head Kiosk.🌲

04/18/2026

In celebration of Arbor Month, the City is pleased to offer a series of free Urban and Community Forestry Workshops. Please join us!

Looking for a perfect tree?

Join us for a TREE PLANTING workshop! This free workshop will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.

At this hands-on event, Parks & Recreation staff with teach you what to look for in selecting a high-quality tree. You will also have the opportunity to practice proper tree planting techniques.

For more information and to register, go to:

www.lakeoswego.city/planning/2026-urban-community-forestry-workshop-series

04/13/2026

Misty April brings growth and surprises- walk carefully🐌!