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The Beautification Committee helps preserve the setting of the city by encouraging landscaping on City and private grounds, promoting general beautification throughout the City and coordinating environmental and horticultural programs including Tree City, USA and Arbor Day.  The Committee offers advice on horticultural and environmental concerns and assists in implementing the annual Johnny Appleseed Street...

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears and decides on appeals to orders, requirements, decisions or determinations made by the Building Commissioner based on the city’s Zoning Code.  The Board hears and decides upon conditional use permits and variances to the Zoning Code. The Board considers the facts of each case and input and comments received...

The Planning Commission has broad responsibility over land-use issues within the city.  Primary responsibilities include: Hearing and making recommendations to Council on applications for amendments to the Zoning Code. Hearing and passing upon applications for special use permits.  Special use permits are required for uses which, because of their unique characteristics,  cannot be properly classified as...

Oakwood operates a Local Health Department, but works in close coordination with Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County, which serves all of Montgomery County.  The Board of Health is assisted by the Health Commissioner, Assistant Health Commissioner/Medical Director, Environmental Health Director and Board Administrator.  The Board addresses issues related to public health including inspections...

The 32-member Budget Review Committee provides oversight to Council and Staff on all budget related issues.  It considers the financial needs of the city against the revenues available and offers advice on budgeting matters.  Responsibilities include helping communicate the viewpoint of Oakwood residents as to the extent of services they desire, bearing in mind the cost...

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!