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Oakwood is a small west end neighborhood, adjacent to the boroughs of Greentree and Crafton. This quiet and relaxed community is in close proximity to Downtown, yet it retains a suburban character.

Oakwood Park houses recreation facilities and a newly renovated playground. Shopping is available at nearby Parkway Center Mall.

Pleasant homes complemented by large yards and abundant greenery stand quiet along the shady streets in Oakwood. Undeveloped land and wooded areas are still abundant, giving some parts of the neighborhood an almost rural character.

Community festivals and clean-ups are common here, and everyone gets involved. A family-oriented neighborhood, kids play soccer in the street and neighbors hold old-fashioned block parties. Residents enjoy their quiet oasis, just minutes from busy Downtown.

Schools

Families in Oakwood enjoy a variety of educational options. The Pittsburgh Public School District - which was recently named one of the Country's Top Ten Large Urban Districts by GreatSchools.org - offers a mix of neighborhood schools and specialized magnet choices in or near Oakwood, including:

• Pittsburgh Westwood PreK-8
• Pittsburgh Stevens PreK-8
• Pittsburgh Schaeffer PreK-8
• Pittsburgh Classical Academy 6-8 Magnet
• Pittsburgh Langley 9-12

Please visit the Pittsburgh Public Schools website for more information.
If you are interested in private, parochial, or charter school options, please visit the "Education" section of our resource page for links.

Libraries

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest and most respected public library systems in the country. Established by Andrew Carnegie as a public trust in 1895, CLP has 19 locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Neighbors in Oakwood enjoy these branches:

• Sheraden Library
• West End Library

For more information about the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, visit their website.

Oakwood Links

Westwood Oakwood Athletic Association

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