Oakdowns, Tasmania
Recreation
Oakdowns Park is the only park in Oakdowns. The park has a rivulet running through it and has grounds suitable for ball games. Many people walk their dogs throughout the park and take their family to play on the play equipment. There is a bike trail that follows South Arm Highway to the city known as an intercity cycle way. Near the Rokeby Village is Percy Park which is less than a kilometer away from Oakdowns. There is a cricket and soccer ground and games are held there.
Retail
There are no stores in Oakdowns, however there are a range of shops including; hair dresser, take away food outlets, service station, coffee, doctors surgery, pharmacy and other various businesses on the border between Rokeby and Oakdowns on the South Arm highway. There is also a supermarket in Lauderdale for residents to shop for items that are required.
Transport
Oakdowns is serviced by Metro routes 634, 635, X34 and X35. There are numerous bus stops in Oakdowns which are:
- Horsham Road
- Sharon Drive
- Oakdowns Park on Oakdowns Parade
- Oakdowns Parade
References
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- ^ Council, Clarence City, Multi-use Paths and Cycleways, Clarence City Council, retrieved 3 May 2016
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