Oakland Park, Florida facts for kids
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Oakland Park, Florida
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Oakland Park's City Hall in July 2008
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| Motto(s):
"Engaged·Inspired·United: A City on the Move"
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Location of Oakland Park in Broward County, Florida
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 Oakland Park, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Broward | |
| Settled (Colohatchee Settlement) | Late 1800s–Early 1900s | |
| Incorporated (Town of Floranada) |
November 25, 1925 | |
| Incorporated (City of Oakland Park) |
June 19, 1929 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 8.20 sq mi (21.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.53 sq mi (19.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) | |
| Elevation | 9 ft (1 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 44,229 | |
| • Density | 5,870.59/sq mi (2,266.62/km2) | |
| • Metro | 6,166,488 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
33304-33309, 33311, 33334
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 | |
| FIPS code | 12-50575 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288013 | |
Oakland Park, officially called the City of Oakland Park, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area. This larger area was home to over 6 million people in 2020. In 2020, Oakland Park itself had a population of 44,229 people.
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History of Oakland Park
Oakland Park was first known as Floranada. This name was a mix of "Florida" and "Canada." The town faced big financial problems after a strong hurricane hit in 1926.
When the town was rebuilt, residents decided to make it a city. They voted to change its name to Oakland Park. The city's original borders were much larger. Over time, Oakland Park has grown to its current size. This happened by adding nearby areas like Twin Lakes South and North Andrews Gardens.
Geography of Oakland Park
Oakland Park is located at about 26.176362 degrees North and 80.144509 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 21.1 square kilometers (8.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 19.3 square kilometers (7.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 1.8 square kilometers (0.7 square miles) is water.
The Florida East Coast Railway runs through the middle of Oakland Park. This railway is next to Dixie Highway in the city's downtown area. Oakland Park has plans to make its downtown a lively place for walking and shopping. They also hope to add a new train station along the railway line.
Oakland Park shares a border with the city of Wilton Manors. Because property prices have gone up in Wilton Manors, more people are interested in Oakland Park. This has helped boost plans for the city's downtown area.
Climate in Oakland Park
Oakland Park has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather found in many parts of the Caribbean. It is one of the few places in the United States with this type of climate. It generally has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it has warm temperatures all year and a lot of rain during certain seasons.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 463 | — | |
| 1940 | 815 | 76.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,295 | 58.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,331 | 311.7% | |
| 1970 | 16,261 | 205.0% | |
| 1980 | 22,944 | 41.1% | |
| 1990 | 26,326 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 30,966 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 41,363 | 33.6% | |
| 2020 | 44,229 | 6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The city's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1930, only 463 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 44,229 people.
Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows how the population of Oakland Park changed between 2010 and 2020. It also shows the different groups of people living in the city.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 18,650 | 16,472 | 45.09% | 37.24% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 10,306 | 11,143 | 24.92% | 25.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 74 | 64 | 0.18% | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 796 | 958 | 1.92% | 2.17% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 29 | 32 | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Some other race (NH) | 152 | 332 | 0.37% | 0.75% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 772 | 1,745 | 1.87% | 3.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10,584 | 13,483 | 25.59% | 30.48% |
| Total | 41,363 | 44,229 |
In 2020, there were 44,229 people living in Oakland Park. These people lived in 16,971 households. About 8,956 of these households were families.
Neighborhoods in Oakland Park
Oakland Park has many different neighborhoods. Here are some of the areas officially recognized by the city:
- Andrews Gardens
- Central Business District (Downtown Oakland Park-Main Street)
- Central Corals
- Central Oakland Park
- Coral Brook
- East Lakeside
- Garden Acres
- Harlem McBride
- I-95 Business Corridor Central
- I-95 Business Corridor North
- I-95 Business Corridor South
- Lake Emerald
- Lloyd Estates
- North Andrews Gardens
- North Corals
- North Ridge
- Oakland Forest
- Oakland Grove
- Oakland Hills
- Oaktree Estates
- Orange Grove Manors
- Prospect Gardens
- Rivers Edge
- Royal Palm Acres
- Royal Palm Isles
- Sailboat Lake Pointe
- Sleepy River
- South Corals
- Three Lakes
- Twin Lakes South
- West Lakeside
Economy and Businesses
Oakland Park is home to Funky Buddha Brewery. This brewery makes popular beers like Floridian Hefeweizen and Hop Gun IPA. They also create special drinks such as No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale. The brewery opened in 2013 and sells its products throughout Florida. It also helps support local events, like the yearly Oakland Park Oktoberfest [1].
The movie theater company Muvico used to have its main office in Oakland Park. However, the company closed down in 2017.
Media and News
Oakland Park is part of a large media area that includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This is one of the biggest radio and television markets in the United States. The main daily newspapers for the area are the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also Spanish versions of these newspapers, El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald.
Libraries
The main public library in Oakland Park is called the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library. You can find it at 1298 NE 37th Street.
The library started thanks to Ethel M. Gordon. In 1951, she gave her own book collection to the community. She kept the books in the Oakland Park Women's Clubhouse. Later, Ethel Gordon ran for a spot on the City Commission. She promised to create a city library if she won. The City of Oakland Park Library officially opened on February 10, 1958.
On October 16, 2013, the city decided to rename the library in honor of Ethel M. Gordon.
Education in Oakland Park
Students in Oakland Park attend schools run by Broward County Public Schools.
Here are the public schools located within Oakland Park:
- Lloyd Estates Elementary School – in southwestern Oakland Park
- North Andrews Gardens Elementary School – in northern Oakland Park
- Oakland Park Elementary School – in central and southern Oakland Park. This school building from 1925 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- James S. Rickards Middle School – serves most of the city
- Northeast High School – serves most of the city
Some students in Oakland Park also attend public schools just outside the city limits:
- Floranada Elementary School (Fort Lauderdale)
- Oriole Elementary School (Lauderdale Lakes)
- Rock Island Elementary School (Fort Lauderdale)
- William Dandy Elementary School (Fort Lauderdale)
- Wilton Manors Elementary School (Wilton Manors)
- Lauderdale Lakes Middle School (Lauderdale Lakes)
- Sunrise Middle School (Fort Lauderdale)
- Boyd Anderson High School (Lauderdale Lakes)
- Fort Lauderdale High School (Fort Lauderdale)
See also
In Spanish: Oakland Park (Florida) para niños
