Oakland Nature Preserves' boardwalk reopens

Renovations on the boardwalk were completed earlier than expected, allowing the boardwalk to reopen Thursday, Aug. 13.

By Liz Ramos
| 2:14 p.m. August 13, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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Oakland Nature Preserve announced the boardwalk has reopened Thursday, Aug. 13.

The boardwalk was temporarily closed Wednesday, Aug. 12, for planned renovations. The closure was expected to last through Friday, Aug. 14, but the preserve announced the work was completed faster than expected.

The closure affected the sidewalk leading up to the second part of the boardwalk, closing off access to the lake.

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.