Oakwood Park Missouri Map

About Oakwood Park, Missouri

Oakwood Park is a locality in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 204. The population density is 1123.4 people per km². Oakwood Park is located at 39.2033°N, 94.5738°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64118.

Oakwood Park unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the broadleaf canopy of mature oaks casts a dappled shade. It lies 1.0 miles west of Gladstone, MO (from Gladstone, MO: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Kansas City. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and decaying leaves, particularly potent after a summer shower. Creeks, often whispering secrets as they meander through the terrain, carve shallow valleys, their banks softened by a thick carpet of native grasses and wildflowers that bloom in vibrant bursts of color. The land feels solid, unpretentious, its contours shaped by seasons of rain and sun, a quiet testament to the persistent forces of nature. The history of Oakwood Park is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Clay County, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and long-cultivated fields that border its more natural preserves. For generations, this land was a source of sustenance, its fertile soil yielding corn, soybeans, and livestock, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest that defined the local economy. While modern development has brought new residents and businesses, the echoes of that rural past remain, a foundational character that shapes the distinctive feel of Oakwood Park. The nearby Missouri River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, has always played a crucial role, its influence felt even in the inland quietude of the park.

About This Oakwood Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakwood Park, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.203336, -94.573844. 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 Oakwood Park and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Oakwood Park includes the ZIP code (64118), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (North Kansas City 74 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 Oakwood Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.