About the Town of Oakland
Oakland, established in 1887, is one of the oldest municipalities in Orange County. In fact, Oakland celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2017. Years ago Oakland was a major center of commerce with a thriving downtown that boasted an opera house and a number of commercial establishments. Unfortunately, due to fires the downtown was decimated and never rebuilt. Today, Oakland is a diverse, thriving and growing small community noted for its laid-back lifestyle and majestic oak trees. We operate under a Commission/Manager form of local government with a Mayor, Kathy Stark and four Commissioners elected at-large.
Oakland Nature Preserve
Located between Lake Apopka and John’s Lake, Oakland has a rich history of railroads and agriculture. At one time, we were even a shipping point on Lake Apopka for the vegetables and oranges for which we were well known. In 1999, the Friends of Lake Apopka formed the Oakland Nature Preserve to restore and preserve an area adjacent to Lake Apopka to educate future generations on this area ‘as it was’ before development. In cooperation with the Town of Oakland, 130 acres of wetlands and uplands were secured and are being restored. The preserve is owned by the Town. It was developed and is operated by the Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc. and is open free to the public for nature walks, self guided tours, bird watching, and many formal and informal programs. For a minimal charge field trips and guided tours can be scheduled.
Charter School
In 2003, the Town of Oakland created the Oakland Avenue Charter School, a K-5 elementary school chartered under the auspices of Orange County Public Schools. The school, which has over 500 students is owned and operated by the Town of Oakland and has maintained an ‘A’ rating for several years.
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Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland is Celebrating International Jazz Day
The Town of Oakland is celebrating International Jazz Day on Friday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live jazz music on Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland’s porch. Read on... -
Residents invited to participate in golf cart survey
The utilization of golf carts beyond their recreational use in the sport of golf continues to trend upwards across the country. In 2005, the Town of Oakland passed a Golf Cart Ordinance. Read on... -
Oakland recognized for public relations work for ‘Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas’
The Town of Oakland was honored by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) for excellence in public relations for “Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas.” Read on...
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