May 30th, 10am please RSVP
For all those who have driven down Iron Mountain Blvd. and marvled at the historic structures and bucolic landscape of the Lake Oswego Hunt Club, now is your chance to learn more about it. On Saturday May 30, the club is hosting a 2 hour informative tour and open house of the Club’s buildings and grounds. Come to learn and experience more about the land, the historic buildings, the people, and the horses. (One does not necessarily have to be a “horse person” to appreciate this very special Lake Oswego community asset).
The land was designated as a “Polo Field” in the late 1920s by developer Paul Murphy. This was part of the effort to attract residential homebuyers as the community was transforming from its iron manufacturing past to the residential/recreational community that we know today. An arena, club house, and stable were built in 1937 becoming one of seven “Hunt Clubs” in the region. Now, 90 years later, it is the last one standing, and, thanks to dedicated supporters, still operating as a riding facility, including a Riding Academy serving 120 riders last year.
The tour will be led by the following speakers:
Jerry Griffen — President of Hunt Club.
Jack Bookwalter — Lake Oswego Preservation Society.
Jayne Cronlund — Historic Prervation Specialist.
Megan Callahan Grant — LOHC barn manager
Jessica Lucas — Architect.
The tour will start out at the Clubhouse and walk around the site (3/4 mile max). We will then retreat to the Clubhouse where we listen to recalled stories of the Club’s past. Light refreshments will be served.
May 30th, 2026 at 10am.
Address: 2725 SW Iron Mountain Blvd.
Please RSVP if you can make it, and if you have mobility assistance needs. jaynecronlund@gmail.com
See you there!