<h1 style="text-align: center;">Oakdale, <em>Minneapolis</em></h1>
<p>Named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site, Oakdale is along the outer edge of Washington County. With less than 30,000 residents, Oakdale's median home prices are at the lower end, at $225,000. Nearby 3M employees many of Oakdale's residents, with Minneapolis a 30 minute drive away.</p>
<p>There are a variety of casual and fast food dining choices in Oakdale. Classics like IHOP, and new favorites like Buffalo Wild Wings can be found in Oakdale, with fine dining a short trip away in the Twin Cities. Grocery store chain Hy-Vee is in Oakdale, otherwise Kowalski's and Trader Joe's are a ten minute drive away in Woodbury.</p>
<p>For family fun, check out the Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Oakdale is also home to 28 parks, and the city's Discovery Center. Learn more about nature through art exhibits, an aquarium, even a "hands-on" wildlife exhibit room. &nbsp;In the winter, the Farmers' Market moves indoors to the Discovery Center, so you can enjoy year-round treats and crafts from the local artisans.</p>