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Annual Oakwood Ice Cream Social

Posted on July 15, 2025

Join us at Shafor Park for Oakwood’s annual Ice Cream Social — a family tradition to celebrate the end of summer. Enjoy music from a DJ and the Oakwood High School Marching Band, games and prizes for all ages, the Avenue of Organizations, a chicken dinner (pre-sale only), and of course... ice cream! Rain or...

Free Community Document Shred Event

Posted on July 3, 2025

It’s time to get rid of those papers you’ve been saving! Bring the items to the J. D. Foell Public Works Center at 210 Shafor Blvd. on Saturday, August 30, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Shred-It will be onsite, providing document destruction services. Shred-It can destroy paper documents, microfilm, microfiche, and other confidential materials. All...

2025 Citizen Police Academy

Posted on June 23, 2025

The Oakwood Public Safety Department is accepting applications for our 2025 Citizen Police Academy (CPA).  The CPA will consist of a ten-week curriculum from September 3, 2025, through November 5, 2025, educating the participants about the functions of the Oakwood Public Safety Department.  Classes will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm every Wednesday...

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...

Temporary Yard Signs

Posted on September 20, 2024

With the November 5 election day approaching, it is the season for temporary signs… and you may be wondering, are there any rules about how many signs someone can have in their yard? Title 12 of the Oakwood Zoning Code regulates temporary signage. Temporary yard signs are permitted in residential districts, under the following rules:...

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...