Oakland Park

The friendly “small town in the big city”

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Oakland Park is a welcoming small city located in Broward County, in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area. It is 3 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL and about 30The students are very charming miles north of Miami, FL. Oakland Park earned its name from the excess of oak trees that surrounded the Middle River. The beautiful relaxing community was incorporated on June 10th 1929. However, the subdivision of Oakland Park was established in 1923. The population consisted of only 562 people back then, today the estimated population is said to be over 209,000! Below you will find information that intrigued the 209,000 people, see what everybody else went crazy over. We welcome new residents!

Oakland Park Community

The friendly “small town” offers attractive and safe neighborhoods, quality schools, outstanding parks, and exceptional recreation programs, with the social, cultural, and business opportunities of a large city. Oakland Park estates are a mixture of neOakland Park, Flw and old properties. If you need variety this is the place to call home! Some of the houses are located in close proximity to parks such as Easterlin Park that hosts a Folk Festival attracting many people from all over South Florida to enjoy the musical performances and participate in the fun and games. Royal Palm Park offers a variety of activities, including tennis lessons for children, adults and seniors. The North Andrews Gardens Community Center offers martial arts training classes and aerobics for seniors.
The city of Oakland Park also has many highly respected quality schools to choose from including one of the oldest schools in Broward County, Oakland Park Elementary. It was founded in 1925 and is still in operation today. Our Elementary school was declared a national and historical landmark in 1988 because it was used as a shelter for local residents during the hurricane that ripped through South Florida in 1926. Another Oakland Park school to look into would be Northeast High School. It offers magnificent programs in the subject areas of design and business entrepreneurship, and architecture among others.

Oakland Park Real Estate

Oakland Park properties offer extraordinary lake views and are located near parks. In addition to being surrounded by parks it also consists of houses and condos surrounded by wonderful recreational facilities, top qualified schools and outstanding restaurants. Residents enjoy a life that combines an exciting lifestyle with a dynamic town spirit to create a safe fun filled haven for locals to live in.Search Oakland Park Properties
New communities are vastly on the rise. A few of the newly built communities within Oakland Park include an exciting mini golf course! There are also communities that are surrounded by a peaceful quiet neighborhood. In close proximity there is an elementary school for the community’s children, Lloyd Estates Elementary. The overall average value for a house in Oakland Park varies from $300,000 to $450,000.
To accompany the beautifully built homes of Oakland Park are the many condo communities. Come and visit some of the well established communities that are located in the Oakland Forrest area. These communities welcome pets, and offering residents a sun deck and a swimming pool with breath taking lake views. If you’re looking for a location near an Interstate, or looking to get away from an Interstate, look no further. Looking for a place near the water? There are communities that are moderately quiet while located just a short drive from Interstate 95 and the beach area. The average price range for a condo in Oakland Park varies from $150,000 to $200,000.

Oakland Park

Demographics

         Total Population: 209,139
         Households: 85,425
         Median Age: 37.1
         Median Income: $37,817

Fun things to do in Oakland Park

There are many interesting sites and activities available to local residents and visitors. Every year there is an International Film Festival that premier over 200 films from around the world! The films range from World Films, Competition Films, AmericEasterlinPK-OPan Independents, Documentaries, Short Films, Children Films, and much more! Many filmmakers and popular celebrities will attend a majority of the screenings, you’ll get to meet and greet these respectful celebrities at local hot spots, onboard their beautiful yachts, and on the newly renovated beaches of Oakland Park! Oakland Park is a great shopping and dining destination. Over two hundred vendor stands to display many useful items, such as apparel, decorations, and home appliances. Shopping for your favorite items in Oakland Park can be done in many places. The Oakland Park Boulevard Flea Market, Oakland Park Main Street, and The Coral Square Mall are just a few popular places to shop. This mall provides many specialty stores such as Old Navy and Marshalls. If you need more variety there is the Galleria Mall in nearby Fort Lauderdale offering luxury stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

 

Looking for somewhere to have a nice dinner after a day of shopping? Oakland Park has a variety of tasteful restaurants and bars that cater to its local residents and their visitors. One example would be Thai Spice located on Commercial Boulevard. Thai Spice features a romantic atmosphere and a very extensive menu. Another popular local favorite is Catfish Dewey’s, they serve all-you-can-eat catfish dinners! Yum! They have been reviewed with high ratings from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Oakland Park has multiple sporting activities that make the community all worthwhile! The Royal Palm Parks Tennis Center offers adult and junior group lessons for beginners which combine basic and intermediate fundameWimberlyAthleticOakPark2ntals.

Children like variety right? The North Andrews Gardens Community Center offers exciting martial arts training for children of all ages. It doesn’t stop there! There are also professional sporting event locations such as the Dolphins Stadium, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins team, and Miami Gardens that is located 18 miles away.
Come join the fun! Contact me today to get into your Oakland Park Real Estate!

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