Oakdale, Pennsylvania

About Oakdale

Oakdale, PA is a small town located in western Pennsylvania counting 1,427 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Oakdale is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,036 residents per square mile.

📰 Oakdale News Today

• Michael Pesta Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Oakdale, PA - The Bradford Era Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Oakdale Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• John J. Leininger Jr. Obituary | Richard F. Thomas-Robert W. Little Funeral Service | Oakdale, PA Tribute Archive · Jun 25
• Oakdale is a tiny borough near Pittsburgh with more hidden gems than you’d expect NEXTpittsburgh · Sep 24
• Bible missing for over 20 years reunited with owner after Pennsylvania firefighter found it in coat pocket CBS News · Nov 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Oakdale Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Oakdale — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakdale

• El Marro — mexican
• The Oakdale Diner
• Canopy Cafe — coffee shop
• Pepperoncini's Pub

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oakdale

• Bookworm Glen reviews ★
• Boys Home Park reviews ★
• Collier Park reviews ★
• Farm Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Huck Gamble Field reviews ★
• Kelly Park reviews ★
• Learning Circle reviews ★
• Pittsburgh Botanic Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Preservation Park reviews ★
• Settlers Cabin Park reviews ★
• Vincennes Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Oakdale

• Donaldson Elem Sch
• McKee El Sch
• Parkway West Career and Technology Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Oakdale

🏘️ Nearby Communities