Approximately 40 acres of passive recreation on the former Pleasureland property, with pavilion, Great Lawn, walking areas and dog park.
Great Oak Park · Ramapo Mountain · Ramapo River · Van Allen House · Hiking
Visit Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland is one of Bergen County's strongest outdoor day-trip towns, combining municipal parkland, mountain trails, river access, historic sites and a substantial Route 202 dining corridor.
Oakland has limited conventional hotel inventory, so overnight visitors generally stay in nearby Mahwah or Ramsey.
What to see in Oakland
3–5 Franklin Avenue · circa-1748 Dutch stone house associated with George Washington's 1777 stay.
Fishing pier and boat launch near the end of West Oakland Avenue, with borough-use rules.
341 Ramapo Valley Road · historic congregation and cemetery with burials reaching the late 18th century.
Oakland's main commercial corridor for shopping, coffee, meals and practical stops.
2 Municipal Plaza · BCCLS services and community programs.
Outdoor recreation
67 Skyline Drive · hiking, mountain biking, Ramapo Lake, wildlife viewing and boating. Open sunrise to sunset.
Nearby 4,000+-acre county preserve with marked trails, fishing, canoe/kayak access and permit camping.
Registration required; resident and nonresident rules apply.
History worth seeing
Oakland was once known as “The Ponds,” grew along important Revolutionary-era roads and was incorporated in 1902. Van Allen House is the centerpiece for interpreting that history, while Ponds Cemetery preserves early family names.
Seasonal events
Oakland's 2026 calendar includes community traditions such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Parade, summer carnival and recreation programming. Verify the current Borough calendar before traveling.
2026 Borough CalendarWhere to stay nearby
Oakland has limited conventional lodging. Mahwah and Ramsey offer the most practical nearby hotel clusters.
Mahwah · conventional hotel near I-287/Route 17.
Mahwah · all-suite option for longer stays.
Mahwah · highway-access hotel.
946 Route 17 North · Ramsey.
1315 Route 17 South · Ramsey.
Commercial-link policy: nearby hotels are listed factually. Direct booking/private hotel links are reserved for enhanced paid placement.
A simple Oakland day trip
Start with local history.
Walk the passive-recreation areas.
Choose a trail suited to ability and daylight.
Use NJTGO Food & Drink for current restaurants and dietary notes.
Reach Oakland visitors
Visitor AdvertisingVisitor information reviewed September 2026.