Category: City News

Congratulations to our 2025 Scarecrow Row Winners!

Join Oakwood’s long-standing tradition of community beautification through the Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Planting Project. Oakwood residents can purchase discounted trees to plant in the city right-of-way, helping to grow and sustain our urban forest.  Visit Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Project for additional information.

The City of Oakwood will begin the annual fall leaf collection program on Monday, October 6.  As in previous years, the program will provide bi-weekly leaf pickup of all areas throughout Oakwood.  The city is divided into ten sections with each being collected on a 2-week interval.   The collection schedule is posted HERE and is published … Continued

AES Ohio and their contractor, Lewis Tree Service, will begin tree trimming in Oakwood within the next couple of weeks. If trees on your property are close to power lines, a Lewis Tree Service representative will notify you before trimming. If you’re not home, a door hanger with contact information will be left. All poles … Continued

Join us at Shafor Park on Sunday, October 12, for a full day of community fun! Scarecrow Building Contest (9 a.m.–3 p.m.): Families, neighbors, organizations, and co-workers are invited to take part in this festive tradition by creating scarecrows along Shafor Boulevard for “Scarecrow Row.” Judging begins at 3:30 p.m., with winners announced at the … Continued

We are excited to introduce a new initiative to gather resident feedback through community surveys. These surveys will give citizens the chance to share their perspectives and ideas, helping guide City decisions that reflect the needs and values of our community. The first survey will launch in early October and will focus on this year’s … Continued

The City of Oakwood is set to test a new approach to traffic management at several key intersections starting the third week of September. The intersections of West Dixon Avenue and Harman Avenue, Shafor Boulevard and Telford Avenue, and Shafor Boulevard and Aberdeen Avenue will see a shift from traditional stop-and-go signals to a flashing … Continued

Illegally dumped waste remains a persistent issue in many communities, including Oakwood. This practice has negative consequences for environmental health, the overall quality of life, and our sustainability efforts. It is important to recognize that unauthorized waste disposal on both municipal and private property is illegal and harmful to our community. Such actions not only … Continued

The City of Oakwood is pleased to announce a new partnership with SwimSafe Pool Company to manage community pool operations. SwimSafe is a highly respected leader in aquatic facility management, bringing extensive experience in lifeguard staffing, safety training, and pool maintenance. This partnership will enhance the overall pool experience for residents by providing: Highly trained … Continued

The Oakwood Public Safety Department is excited to announce that the department has established a Safety Department Facebook page.  This page will serve as a platform for the department to share important updates and information about department activities. To begin following the Oakwood Public Safety Department, please scan the QR code below.