Oakleaf Plantation, Florida

Coordinates: 30°10′N 81°50′W / 30.167°N 81.833°W / 30.167; -81.833
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Oakleaf Plantation
CountryUnited States
CountiesClay
Population
 • Total28,153
Time zoneEastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST)EDT
Websiteoakleafresidents.com

30°10′N 81°50′W / 30.167°N 81.833°W / 30.167; -81.833 Oakleaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre planned community in the Jacksonville area located mostly in unincorporated Clay County and partially within the Jacksonville city limits (Duval County). The Clay County portion is a census-designated place, with a 2010 population of 20,315.[1] As of 2020, the population has risen to 28,153.

History

The Oakleaf Plantation was established in 2002[2] and was developed by the Hutson Companies.[3]

State Road 23 (First Coast Expressway), Jacksonville's future outer beltway, runs north–south through the center of OakLeaf Plantation. Argyle Forest Boulevard runs east to State Road 21 (Blanding Boulevard) in the Jacksonville neighborhood of Argyle Forest.

Education

Oakleaf High School, Oakleaf Junior High School, Oakleaf Village Elementary School, Plantation Oaks Elementary School, and Discovery Oaks Elementary School are located within the community and are all part of the Clay County School District.[4]

The

U.S. Navy's Branan Field
was formerly located in the east part of the community, centered on Oakleaf Village Elementary School.

Amenities

The Oakleaf has two athletic centers that include two water parks and a Junior Olympic-sized pool. There is a championship golf course developed by East-West Partners[5] and 15 miles of pedestrian and bicycle pathways.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Oakleaf Plantation CDP, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  2. ^ "OakLeaf Plantation: Suburbia Built to Last?". Metro Jacksonville. November 11, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Writer, Staff. "OAKLEAF PLANTATION Northeast Florida's New Hometown". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Writer, Staff. "OakLeaf Plantation: Growing strong". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Writer, Staff. "OakLeaf Plantation: Growing strong". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Writer, Staff. "OAKLEAF PLANTATION Northeast Florida's New Hometown". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 22, 2024.

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