Ellis district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Oak Leaf

Oak Leaf is a town in Ellis district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 91 churches, 40 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 32 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (16 km), Central Presbyterian Church (18 km) and Inspiring Body of Christ Church (19 km).

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Oak Leaf, Texas
Oak Leaf, Ellis district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oak Leaf at a glance

Location
Ellis district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,373
Coordinates
32.5204° N, 96.8547° W
Places within 50 km
221 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Oak Leaf

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oak Leaf: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Oak Leaf

97 churches within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is Church of Christ (6 km); the best-known is Central Presbyterian Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Oak Leaf

45 parks within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is Danieldale Park (18 km); the best-known is Scarborough Renaissance Festival (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oak Leaf

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam (14 km); the best-known is Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Oak Leaf

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is Ellis County (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Oak Leaf

23 museums within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is International Museum of Cultures (16 km); the best-known is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oak Leaf

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oak Leaf. The closest is Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (19 km); the best-known is Dallas World Aquarium (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oak Leaf

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oak Leaf
  2. 18 km Central Presbyterian Church · church, Ellis
  3. 4 km Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam · dam, Ellis
  4. 24 km Padera Lake · lake, Ellis
  5. 13 km Joe Pool Lake · lake, Dallas
  6. 18 km Inspiring Body of Christ Church · church, Dallas
  7. 19 km Back to Oak Leaf

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    Within 15 km of Oak Leaf

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oak Leaf by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9197Church of Christ (6 km)
    Parks4045Danieldale Park (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1935Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3235Ellis County (6 km)
    Museums1423International Museum of Cultures (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (19 km)
    Temples810Zion Apostolic Temple (25 km)
    Other attractions34Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center (36 km)
    Treks22Dallas Pedestrian Network (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Cedar Bluff (20 km)
    Waterfalls22Twin Falls Park (21 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lynn Creek Park Beach (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cambodian Buddhist Temple (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (72 km)

    Oak Leaf: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oak Leaf?

    Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (dam, about 16 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 18 km), Inspiring Body of Christ Church (church, about 19 km), Padera Lake (lake, about 22 km), Joe Pool Lake (lake, about 22 km), Scarborough Renaissance Festival (park, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oak Leaf?

    221 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 40 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Oak Leaf?

    Church of Christ, about 6 km by road; Church of Christ Cold Springs (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oak Leaf?

    Danieldale Park, about 18 km by road; Meadow Stone Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oak Leaf?

    Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam, about 14 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Dam (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oak Leaf?

    Start in Oak Leaf, visit Central Presbyterian Church, then Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam, then Padera Lake, then Joe Pool Lake, then Inspiring Body of Christ Church, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oak Leaf?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Oak Leaf

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oak Leaf’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oak Leaf on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.