Oakland Park

Greetings & Welcome to Oakland Park!

On behalf of the Oakland Park City Commission and the nearly 50,000 residents of our diverse community, we warmly welcome you to “A City on the Move.”

Oakland Park attracts people from near and far to our Downtown Culinary Arts District and the City’s eclectic array of art and antique galleries. We are proud that people who visit us for the first time quickly become regular visitors, with some choosing to take advantage of the excellent opportunities to become business owners or home buyers.

Our community offers a wide variety of parks and recreation facilities. We enjoy waterfront access to launch kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards, allowing you to enjoy the serenity of pristine waterways and frequent encounters with manatees and abundant birdlife.

Take an online tour at www.opcra.com to see the very best of what Oakland Park has in store. You will find a handy GIS map of local businesses and various incentives and promotions to help stretch your leisure spending budget.

From sampling craft beers at the nationally-renowned Funky Buddha Brewery to a rich array of cuisine reflecting our cultural diversity, you will find the welcome sign flashes brightly in Oakland Park. Visit our City website at www.oaklandparkfl.gov to check the latest updates on our popular special events such as “Taste of Oakland Park” and “Dancing in the Street.” See old friends and make new ones at the free outdoor concerts at - Jaco Pastorius Park – named for our hometown jazz legend – and its beautiful fountain plaza. When you do, we hope you will stop to say hello and let us know how you like our community and if there is anything we can do to ensure you have a wonderful visit. Enjoy a sunny and safe stay!

Aisha Gordon, Mayor City of Oakland Park