Oakford Park is a small neighborhood in the 33607 and 33609 zip code. The neighborhood is part of the Tampa Bay region in Florida with boundaries of Cypress Street to the north, Macdill Avenue toward the east, Kennedy Boulevard to the south, and Dale Mabry Highway to the west.
Many of the homes in the area are detached single-family dwellings of mixed age. Roads have regular traffic making them less than desirable for running and cycling.
One of the benefits of being in Oakford Park is the quick access to many destinations located throughout the Tampa area. With Interstate 275 only a mile to the north, residents are able to travel throughout the region with little effort. There are also major roads surrounding the area including Dale Mabry Highway.
Located off of Dale Mabry on the western border of Oakford Park is a wide variety of shopping and dining within 1-2 miles north and south of the neighborhood. Some of the most popular stores include Borders, Party City, Men’s Warehouse, and Tiger Direct / Comp USA just to name a few. For more shopping options travel a little further north on the other side of Interstate 275 a little over a mile from Oakford Park. There are numerous big retailers in this area.
Dining is one of the best reasons to head down Dale Mabry Highway. The road is loaded with dining options representing a wide variety of tastes from around the world. It doesn’t matter how finicky the diner, there is most likely a restaurant within a mile of Oakford Park that will fit their needs. There are also several big sports bars along the stretch that provide excellent dining and a good brew while watching many of the big sports games.