Oakland in Oakland, NJ — .
Riverdale September 11th Memorial · 40 parks & green spaces · 81 places to eat
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Oakland has 230 parks and green spaces, 81 places to eat, and 261 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 101 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
There are 101 homes for sale in and around Oakland, priced from $22,000 to $6,860,000 (median about $600,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
Oakland is known locally for landmarks like Riverdale September 11th Memorial, its 81-strong food and drink scene.
There are 30 events on this week in and around Oakland, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Based on what's here, Oakland suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.
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Three hand-picked days through Oakland, every stop a real place.
Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch
Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite
Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
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Fresh from local news covering Oakland and the surrounding area.
New NJ e-bike laws take effect July 19th in Oakland, and Margretta Hazel Lawery Hammerquist passed away. Maplewood is narrowing Prospect Street design as officials support bike lanes but reject Oakland turn restrictions. A car crash left one in critical condition in Oakland Township.
Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.
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Oakland has 40 parks and green spaces, 81 places to eat, and landmarks like Riverdale September 11th Memorial. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Most of Oakland is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
Oakland sits in Oakland, New Jersey, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Oakland, and can connect you with a local agent.
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