Oakland Park Florida Map

About Oakland Park, Florida

Oakland Park is a locality in Broward County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 44,682. The population density is 2266.2 people per km². Oakland Park is located at 26.1723°N, 80.1320°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33306.

Oakland Park lies under a sky that often shifts from the hazy, pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a tropical dusk, a canvas for the flat, verdant expanse of South Florida. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Fort Lauderdale, FL (from Fort Lauderdale, FL: bearing 12°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south of Pompano Beach. The landscape here is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, a subtle rise from the surrounding wetlands, where the air hangs thick with the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant hum of traffic. Wide, straight streets, lined with mature oak trees that give the city its name, bisect neighborhoods of modest ranch homes and newer developments, their lawns meticulously manicured, a testament to the relentless sunshine and the constant battle against the encroaching subtropical growth. The canals, glinting like scattered ribbons under the sun, weave through the city, a reminder of the water that defines this region, carrying the languid flow of life from the inland marshes toward the distant, shimmering Atlantic. This is a place where the echoes of its agricultural past, particularly citrus groves, still resonate, though the economy has long since diversified into a vibrant mix of service industries, retail, and a growing presence in technology and healthcare. Oakland Park’s founding was intrinsically linked to the development of South Florida, a story of pioneers who saw potential in the fertile land and the promise of a sun-drenched future. Today, the city cultivates a character that is both laid-back and energetic, a community that draws from the diverse cultural currents of Broward County, evident in its eclectic culinary scene and the lively weekend farmers' markets. While not directly on the coast, the proximity to the beaches imbues Oakland Park with a certain ease, a feeling that the ocean’s breath is never too far away, shaping the rhythm of its days and the aspirations of its residents.

About This Oakland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland Park, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.172306, -80.131989. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oakland Park and Broward County.

Detailed location data for Oakland Park includes the ZIP code (33610), telephone area code (904, 954, 754), county seat of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), and school district assignment (Broward County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.