CITY OF OAKWOOD
Welcome to Oakwood! The City of Oakwood would like to have the opportunity to know you and welcome you to their community. If you are a new resident, or know of someone, who has recently moved into the Oakwood community, the neighborhood would love to hear about it. We welcome you to share your information with the residents of Oakwood in our website,
VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD.com
Thank you!
Best regards,
Nancy and Colin Campbell
OAKWOOD - VISION STATEMENT
"Our vision of Oakwood is to continue our heritage as a premiere residential community:
-Where citizens now and respect one another.
-Where principal emphasis is placed on neighborhoods, schools, responsive city services and parks.
-Where citizens contribute to and benefit from strong, responsible stewardship of community resources.
-Where a responsible citizenry helps establish and follows community standards that preserve the quality of individual and community property.
-Where residents feel comfortable and secure in their homes and as they move about the community.
-Where education is a vital community tradition.
-Where viable business and professional enterprises are clearly compatible with the residential integrity of the community.
-Where citizen participation is valued and encouraged to give definition to the high expectations of the community and its residents.
-Where Oakwood benefits from the involvement of its residents and employees in a variety of regional business, cultural and governmental activities."
~ The Oakwood Historical Society QUARTERLY ~
THE OAKWOOD REGISTER ~ FULL COLOR WEEKLY MAGAZINE, DELIVERED "FREE" TO ALL OAKWOOD RESIDENTS
OAKWOOD PARKS
In addition to its magnificent nature preserves, public and school playgrounds and quiescent parks, Oakwood has forever appreciated and protected its green spaces. Oakwood has garnered its "Tree City, U.S.A." designation and continues to work diligently to preserve the trees which are so vital to the city of Oakwood. Walking tours are offered "free" to Oakwood's most renowned nature areas: Loy Garden, Elizabeth Garden, the lovely and colorful Smith Garden and Houk Stream. Enjoy learning about Oakwood's history, horticulture and wildlife of these special green spaces.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
In Oakwood, the residents enjoy many leissure activities sponsored by the city and are administered by way of the department of Leisure Services. You will find athletic and cultural activities, trips, classes, dances, art shows, health screenings and a lot more, which are presented throughout the calendar year to residents of all ages. The Leisure Services Department is also responsible for maintaing the wonderful parks, natural areas and the many boulevards in cooperation with the Public Works Department. The coveted location of OAKWOOD, adjacent to the cities of Dayton, Kettering, and on to Washington Township, Centerville, Bellbrook and Springboro, offerr citizens a variety of nearby leisure and cultural activities. Recreation choices range from golf, boating, classical and country music performances at the Fraze Pavillion and noteworthy Schuster Center. There is a wealth of attractions and special events to enjoy, namely The United States Air Force Museum, Paramount Kings' Island Amusement Park and The Beach Waterpark.
Please be sure to visit Oakwood's numerous places to enjoy indoor/outdoor activities with its truly gracious residents:
OAKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
TENNIS ~ Shafor and Orchardly Parks
PARKS ~ Orchardly Park, Shafor Park, (3.3 acres of playground, ballfield, basketball court, 6 tennis courts, fountain, & outdoor pool), and Fairridge Park, (Playground equipment, landscaping and access for the handicapped). At Shafor Park, activities include summer day camp, tennis lessons, ice cream social and an annual concert.) The Oakwood Community Center is next to the pool.
NATURAL AREAS
Houk Stream, Elizabeth Gardens, Smith Gardens & Loy Gardens
PLAYING FIELDS
Irving (field hockey field) & Creager Fields
