Oakland
The valley of Oakland lies along a curve of the Ramapo River, sheltered on each side by the foothills of the Ramapo and Watchung Mountains. Originally, the Minis Indians, a tribe of the Lenni-Lenape, lived along the river. The Indians lived here until the end of the 17th century. Purchases made by the colonists in 1695 and 1709 began the development of the valley by Dutch farmers. The borough of Oakland is located in western Bergen County, NJ, and is approximately 20 miles from NYC. Occupying 8.60 square miles, almost one-third of Oakland's area is located in the Ramapo Mountains. This area is mostly undeveloped, used primarily for recreation and education.
Town Information
| Population |
12,000 |
| Police Department |
27 full time employees |
| Public Schools |
- Dogwood Hill - K thru 5
- Heights - K thru 5
- Manito - K thru 5
- NJ Japanese School - 1 thru 6
- Valley Middle School - 6 thru 8
- Indian Hills High School - 9 thru 12
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| Parochial Schools |
Our Lady of Perpetual Help -Pre K thru K |
Houses of Worship |
- Messiah Lutheran Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- Korean Presbyterian Church Ponds
- Dutch Reformed
- Ramapo Valley Baptist
- St. Alban’s Episcopal
- Temple Emanuel of North Jersey
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| Recreation |
- All sports fields and 9 tennis courts
- Mens Adult softball
- Summer day camp
- Teen Canteen Dances
- Public fishing
- OnStage Inc. Theatre
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| Important Phone Numbers |
| Police
Borough Hall
Board of Education
Transportation |
337-6171
337-8111
337-6156
Short Line Bus 444-7005 |
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Organizations |
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| American Legion
The Oakland (TV Cable)
Chamber of Commerce
Scouts (Boys and Girls)
Volunteer Ambulance
Senior Citizens
Elks Club
Fathers Club
Volunteer Fire Department
First Aid Squad
FLOW area drug and alcohol task force
Forest Fire Service
Garden Club
Historical Society
Woman’s Club
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La Leche League
Mothers Clubs
Newcomers Club
Oakland Lions Club
Republican Club
Oakland Rangers
Parents without Partners
PTA
Oakland Recreation
AARP
Rotary Club of Oakland - Franklin Lakes
Valley Hospital Auxiliary
Friends of the Library
Knights of Columbus
Young at Heart |
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phone: 201.891.8900 
