Oakdale

The community of Oakdale is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River on the eastern edge of California 's Great Central Valley. Our City of over 17,000 connects to a history rich in its rural ranching and equestrian heritage. Throughout all four seasons, Oakdale serves as a gateway to Yosemite National Park as well as the central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range where unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities and natural beauty abounds.

As an emerging small urban setting, unique to its environment, Oakdale is also home to a growing number of manufacturing firms including Hershey Chocolate, ConAgra Foods, and Ball Can.