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Operation Santa Tour – Tuesday, December 16

Posted on December 1, 2025

Santa Claus has once again reached out to the Oakwood FOP Lodge #107 and the Oakwood Public Safety Department for assistance on Tuesday, December 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. As Santa prepares for his busy night on Christmas Eve, he’ll be making a special visit to Oakwood to finalize his route plans. Since his...

CodeRED Security Breach

Posted on November 26, 2025

The City of Oakwood, along with thousands of local governments and public safety agencies across the country, uses an external communication service called OnSolve CodeRED to send emergency alerts. In mid-November, CodeRED was taken offline while the company investigated a security breach. Although the City contracts with CodeRED, we do not have access to its...

Join Us for an Information Session about Energy Aggregation in Oakwood

Posted on November 24, 2025

The City of Oakwood invites residents to an Information Session on Wednesday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Room at the Oakwood Community Center (105 Patterson Road). Learn more about the City’s energy aggregation programs, including: The new Natural Gas Aggregation Program, which began in October 2025 The current Electricity Aggregation Program, which...

Ring in the Holidays with the Shops of Oakwood

Posted on November 23, 2025

Stop by the corner of Far Hills Avenue and Triangle Avenue on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for festive fun, holiday shopping, and seasonal cheer. It’s a great opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the spirit of the season with friends and neighbors.

2026 Dog License Information

Posted on November 18, 2025

2026 Dog licenses will be sold at the City Building from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Friday, January 30, 2026. Base fee for a spayed/neutered dog: $20 Fee for an unaltered dog: $24 Exclusions to the $4 additional fee for unaltered dogs: Dog is 9 months old or younger Dog is too old or has...

Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closing

Posted on November 17, 2025

Oakwood City offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash Collection Update:All routes will follow the regular schedule during the week of November 24, except Thursday’s route, which will be collected on Wednesday.

We Want to Hear from You! Parks Survey Live Now

Posted on November 3, 2025

The City of Oakwood is dedicated to providing high-quality parks and recreational opportunities that meet the needs of its residents. To better understand community preferences, the City has launched a Parks Survey to gather feedback. Residents are invited to share their thoughts to help the City understand what they enjoy most about Oakwood’s parks and...

Veterans Day Office Closing

Posted on November 3, 2025

Oakwood city offices are closed on Tuesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. Trash and recycling pick up will remain unchanged for Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday routes will be delayed one day.

2025 Scarecrow Row Winners

Posted on October 14, 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Scarecrow Row Winners!

2025 Leaf Collection

Posted on September 29, 2025

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...

Upcoming Tree Trimming in Oakwood

Posted on September 25, 2025

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...

Family Fall Festival & Scarecrow Row

Posted on September 15, 2025

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...

Have Your Say: Community Surveys Coming Soon

Posted on September 15, 2025

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...

Traffic Signal Modifications

Posted on September 10, 2025

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...

Littering and Unauthorized Dumping

Posted on June 9, 2025

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...

Partnership with SwimSafe Pool Company

Posted on April 9, 2025

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...

Oakwood Safety Department Facebook Page

Posted on February 3, 2025

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.

Hefty ReNew™ Program and Additional Recycling Options

Posted on September 20, 2024

The Hefty ReNew™ Program started in April 2024 and provides an option for hard-to-recycle plastics that were previously unaccepted in the recycling stream. The Hefty ReNew™ Program allows residents to purchase specific orange bags from local retailers and place acceptable materials in these bags. Once the orange bag is full, simply place it in your...

City of Oakwood Participates in the Hefty® ReNew™️ Program

Posted on June 27, 2024

Rumpke Waste and Recycling recently announced the expansion of their acceptable items by adding hard-to-recycle plastics as part of the Hefty® ReNew™️ Program.  The city of Oakwood collects recyclables weekly from residential households and delivers them to the Rumpke material recovery facility for sorting and eventual conversion into new materials.   The Hefty® ReNew™️ Program allows...