Incorporated in 1955, the city of Oak Creek is situated a little more than 10-miles south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Still semi-rural at the time of its incorporation, Oak Creek experienced a dramatic increase in population during the 1970s and again during the 1990s. Divided into 22 distinct neighborhoods, Oak Creek is also home to the headquarters for Caterpillar Mining. The city offers a simple environment with modern day convenience, suitable to any family.
The city of Oak Creek has a number of great parks for family outings. Bender Park and Cudahy Nature Preserve both offer incredible scenery, ranging from views of Lake Michigan to wooded trails. The city manages 11 biking and walking paths ranging from less than a mile in length to 2-miles. Grant Park, managed by Milwaukee County Parks, borders Lake Michigan and offers a variety of facilities from an 18-hole golf course to sports fields and courts. Grant Park is one of five outstanding golf courses in and around Oak Creek. When the time comes to exercise your dogs, the Runway Dog Exercise Area won't disappoint you. The park has three loops of varying lengths, and a fenced off area for small dogs and puppies.
Oak Creek has two cinemas to choose between; stadium seating at the South Shore Cinema, or second-run films at the Value Cinema for anyone on a budget. The entire area from Racine in the south, to West Allis in the north has a rich tradition of festivals all year round. No matter if you are into music tests, cultural festivities or craft fairs, you can expect to find something appealing each month of the year.
Oak Creek is home to all the top department stores from Target to TJ Maxx and Dollar Tree. When you need to lose yourself in a mall, the nearby Southridge Mall is easily the best by far. The largest mall in Wisconsin, Southridge Mall has more than 120 stores and services available, including five top national brands.
Primary and secondary education in Oak Creek is managed by the Oak Creek Franklin School District, with nine public schools and one learning academy. Oak Creek is also home to two private schools, and less than a 30-minute drive away from Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin.
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