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
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
Recreation
  • All sports fields and 9 tennis courts
  • Mens Adult softball
  • Summer day camp
  • Teen Canteen Dances
  • Public fishing
  • OnStage Inc. Theatre
Important Phone Numbers
Police

Borough Hall

Board of Education

Transportation

 337-6171

337-8111

337-6156

Short Line Bus 444-7005
 

Organizations

  
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

 

 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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834 Franklin Lake Rd., Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417 phone: 201.891.8900 fax: 201. 891.7758


 
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