Oakwood greets you with easy-going streets, friendly faces, and quick access to the outdoors. Minutes from Danville and a straight shot on I-74 to Champaign, this community sits in Vermilion County with an enviable backyard: the lakes, woods, and riverways of Kickapoo State Recreation Area. Spend weekends paddling clear quarry waters, fishing, or trying scuba, then wander the quiet trails around Lake Mingo at Kennekuk County Park. Cyclists love the car-free miles on the Kickapoo Rail Trail, while stargazers head to the region’s crown jewel, the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, recognized as Illinois’ first International Dark Sky Park.
Families appreciate the tight-knit feel and strong local schools in the Oakwood Community Unit School District 76, which includes Oakwood Grade School, Oakwood Junior High, and Oakwood High School. Community events, Friday night ballgames, and library programs keep calendars full, and small businesses and eateries add local color without leaving town. Housing options range from well-kept historic homes to newer builds, and the commute is refreshingly simple—close enough to major employers and university resources, yet far from big-city congestion.
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