Oakland

OAKLAND: COLES COUNTY

Oakland: Relax And Unwind In A Small-Town Setting

Enjoy the experience of a visit to small town life in Oakland, IL, located just minutes east of Interstate 57 between Arcola and Paris on Route 133. Relax and unwind on the village green, which marks the center of community activity.

Visitors will find a plethora of things to see and do, including swimming at the Oakland pool and camping at one of the many campsites in the area. Drive north to visit the scenic area surrounding Walnut Point State Park, one of the most visited parks in Central Illinois. At the park, visitors can enjoy fishing, camping, boating, and a concession with food and drinks. Additional camping is available at Hebron Hills Camping, located south of Oakland, from May 15 to October 15. Call 217-346-3385 for additional information or a brochure.

William’s Café, featuring home-cooked food specials, is located at the Oakland VFW.

History buffs will want to visit the Landmarks Historic Compound, which is the location of Oakland’s first doctor’s home and office. Dr. Rutherford’s home and office gives visitors a feel for what life was like for a prairie doctor in the mid-1800s. Dr. Rutherford was Oakland’s connection to President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president. Dr. Rutherford and Lincoln were on opposite sides of a court trial.

Attend any one of the many events held throughout the year. Stop by and visit the kick-off to spring with the Easter Egg Hunt in April or visit the City-Wide Yard Sale, held during the first Saturday in May.

Independence Pioneer Village, located a quarter of a mile north of Oakland, is a log cabin village venue available from May 1-October 31. Visit Village’s Facebook page for a 2021 schedule of events, or call 217-460-2290 to make an appointment for a tour or for more information.

On June 26, enjoy a full day of activities in Oakland. Fireworks will be at dusk at the Oakland School Complex.

Join the Oakland Chamber for the annual Jonah Fish Fry on July 10 at Oakland Lake Park. All fathers and sons are invited to attend the 27th Annual Father’s & Son’s Weekend October 14-17. This four-day event encourages the bond between fathers and sons through outdoor adventures at Walnut Point State Park. Visit www.fathersoncamp.org or check out its Facebook page for more details.

On November 6, plan to attend the Methodist Women’s Soup Supper and Silent Auction, at the Oakland Methodist Church on Washington Street, from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors will be able to purchase frozen homemade soups and frozen homemade pies that night and throughout the year.

Santa arrives in Oakland on December 4, during Breakfast with Santa at the Lake Crest Elementary School, All Purpose Room.

While in Oakland, visit one or more of the local businesses, the true heart of the community. Visitors will find everything from lumber, building supplies, windows, doors to farm machinery, furniture, carpet, floor tile, paint, groceries and private and commercial insurance services.

Are you looking for a place to call home? We offer a family-friendly community with safe streets and small-town charm. We offer a local swimming pool, city parks, medical health clinic, K-12 school and shopping. Oakland also offers historic sites like the Rutherford Home, recreation and camping at Walnut Point State Park, and a Memorial Library.

For details, write to: Oakland Chamber, P.O. Box 283, Oakland, IL 61943

Dr. Rutherford’s home and office gives visitors a feel for what life was like for a prairie doctor in the mid-1800s.

HEBRON HILLS CAMPING

✫Fishing ✫ Camping ✫ Swimming ✫ Relaxing ✫ All sites in the shade May 15 - October 15

✫ Cabins ✫ Seasonal sites ✫Full hookup sites ✫Primitive tent sites 217-346-3385

Reservations Required 14349 N. County Rd. 2350 E. Oakland, IL 61943 James & Dawn Cooper, owners