Hovan Tract - Oakland Sandpit

05/09/2026

Bear and her three yearlings at the corner of Grove and Page Streets. They were babies last spring and survived the year living in the sandpits.

05/09/2026

Mother fox working all day to find food for her kits. Den at the top of the sandpits.

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Places like this don’t come back once they’re gone.

If you think the Hovan Tract (Sandpit) should be preserved, please share—and follow for updates.

04/30/2026

This page is dedicated to protecting the Hovan Tract—also known locally as the Sand Pit—from development.

This land is part of what makes Oakland, NJ special: woods, wildlife, and open space that can’t be replaced once it’s gone.

We’re here to share information, raise awareness, and bring the community together to protect it.

If you care about preserving Oakland’s natural beauty, follow along and help spread the word.