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Oakwood City Council is comprised of five members who areelected on a non-partisan basis for four-year overlapping terms.The mayor and vice mayor are selected by their fellow councilmembers for two-year terms.

The Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Project offers Oakwood residents a 50% discount on several species of desirable trees to be planted in the median area between sidewalks and streets

Francine's Garden is a small unique treasure hidden in the hills of Centennial Park at Houk Stream and was named in honor and memory of Francine van der Hoeven in 2009.

Each summer, the Department of Leisure Services hosts free blanket concerts at Smith Gardens. These concerts are free and open to the public.

These natural areas are great spots for taking a walk through the woods any time of year. Wildflowers and mature trees abound, creating a wonderful bird sanctuary.

Cook Park is the newest “pocket park.” named for former Oakwood Mayor Judy Cook.

Fairridge Park is located at the city’s water tower and stretches between Fairmont Avenue and Ridgeway Road.

Shafor Park is Oakwood's largest recreation complex, includes 3.3 acres of playground, a small ball-field, a half basketball court, six tennis courts, and an outdoor pool.

Orchardly Park is located in the southeast section of the city. The park includes a playground for small children, an interactive splash pad, a full basketball court, two tennis courts and pickleball courts.

The “Lighting Up Oakwood” has become a tradition in an effort to brighten the entire community at the onset of the winter season. Each year in December, lit luminarias line the boulevards and other areas around the city.

Held every year in Shafor Park, the Candy Cane hunt attracts kids of all ages for hunting candy canes, drinking hot cocoa and visiting with Rudolf!

This wonderful community festival combines two events…the fall picnic in the park and Scarecrow Row down Shafor Boulevard.

The Ice Cream Social is held on the Sunday before school starts in Shafor Park to mark the end of the school’s summer break.

Through the Legacy Paver Project, the patio around the garden house and entrance of Smith Gardens are repaved with beautiful personalized bricks to leave a lasting legacy in this beautiful community garden.

Shafor Park Tennis Courts are home to the Oakwood High School boys and girls tennis teams and the OCC’s summer group tennis lessons. The courts are free and open to the public.

Old River Sports Complex is open during the year for a variety of sports and community activities and is home to Lane Stadium.