Oakland Park, FL is a vibrant city located in Broward County. It offers a variety of activities and attractions for its residents and visitors alike. From its unique boutiques, restaurants, outdoor recreation areas, to its historical sites, Oakland Park has something to offer for everyone. The city is also known for its diverse cultural events and festivals that take place throughout the year. Residents of Oakland Park enjoy the convenience of living close to major cities like Fort Lauderdale while still being able to enjoy a small-town feel. Reviews of Oakland Park are overwhelmingly positive, with many travelers praising the city for its friendly people and beautiful scenery. Visitors are often delighted by the area's natural beauty and abundance of activities. With plenty of places to eat, shop, and explore, Oakland Park offers something special for everyone who visits.
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Diverse Oakland Park - 1/11/2024
I have lived in Oakland Park for 10 years originally from the East coast. What I like about Oakland Park although it is city within metro Fort Lauderdale it still has a small town feel.
Prices of home are reasonable compared to surrounding towns like Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale. There is a large LGBT population that have moved here as it is cheaper than the surrounding areas yet close to Wilton Manors.
They are investing in the future they have just built a new fire station, three new parks, pickleball courts and soon a new city
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Quality of Life - 10/23/2009
You are living in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. It's the city, so you get all the good and all of the bad of city life. I'm not saying we are big like NYC or Chicago, or anything like that. But we have a lot of the same qualities - good and bad. I live on a beautiful street in a lovely home, but if you walk just a block away you are bound to see a drug deal or someone in the dumpster at 7-11 looking for his next meal - true story. On the other hand, I am very close to the airport, shops, restaurants the beach and the theater. The schools, well I wouldn't send my daughter to the public schools here. You just have to factor in private school into your budget or you get lucky and win the lottery they have to get into one of the magnet
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