What are the major special community events and activities that are coordinated by the Department of Leisure Services?

2024 was a great year for community events and programs. We held many of our annual community events, and all who participated had fun!

  • Trivia Tournament
  • Friday Night Fun
  • Gingerbread House Decorating
  • Community Food Drive
  • New Resident Breakfast
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Spinning Classes
  • Over 50 Fitness Classes
  • Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Planting Project
  • Friends of Smith Gardens Poinsettia Sale
  • Friends of Smith Gardens Perennial Sale
  • Family Fall Festival
  • Holiday Scavenger Hunt
  • Spring Senior Luncheon
  • Many camps throughout the summer
  • Tennis Lessons
  • Smith Garden Blanket Concert Series
  • 50th Anniversary of Smith Gardens Celebrations including a Concert at the Gardens and a Holiday Tree Auction Fundraiser
  • Pumpkin Carving
  • Scarecrow Row
  • Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dances
  • Holiday Senior Luncheon
  • Candy Cane Hunt
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Letters from Santa
  • Lighting up Oakwood
  • Holiday of Lights
  • Holiday Decorating Event
  • Pro-Am Art & Photography Expo
  • Children’s Cooking Classes
  • Community Book Swap
  • Houk Stream Scavenger Hunt
  • Swim Lessons
  • Homecoming Hot Dog Supper in the Park
  • Arbor Day Celebration
  • Treesure Hunt
  • Brixilated Builders Academy

The Department of Leisure Services also has the responsibility for the maintenance of the city’s natural areas and boulevards. What is the value of publicly owned trees and what are the annual expenses to maintain and replace them?

TOTAL VALUE OF STREET AND PARK TREES $18,924,597
Average street tree value $2,384/tree
Average park tree value $2,045/tree
2024 EXPENSES:
Tree Removal and Pruning $91,046
Stump Removal $15,672
Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Planting Project (city portion) $9,953
Community Tree Planting $9,000
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment $32,338
TOTAL $158,009
Boulevard in Oakwood featuring a decorative light pole with 'Discover the Charm / City of Oakwood' banners and an American flag.

Annual members are an important indicator of citizen interest in Leisure Services offerings. How many Oakwood Community Center, Health Center, and Pool memberships did we have during 2024, and how does this compare to previous years?

Note: We have approximately 9,500 citizens living in Oakwood.

OCC MEMBERSHIPS – 467
Bar chart showing OCC Memberships from 2020 to 2024: 1361 in 2020, 686 in 2021, 417 in 2022, 457 in 2023, and 467 in 2024.
HEALTH CENTER MEMBERSHIPS – 154
Bar chart showing Health Center Memberships from 2020 to 2024: 153 in 2020, 142 in 2021, 122 in 2022, 138 in 2023, and 154 in 2024.
POOL MEMBERSHIPS – 750
Bar chart showing Pool Memberships from 2020 to 2024: 377 in 2020, 774 in 2021, 685 in 2022, 712 in 2023, and 750 in 2024.
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Historical membership figures for Leisure Services facilities from 2020 to 2024:

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Membership Type 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
OCC Memberships 1,361 686 417 457 467
Health Center Memberships 153 142 122 138 154
Pool Memberships 377 774 685 712 750

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