The universally-accessible playground under construction at Waterford Oaks County Park now has a name – the Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks.The winning entry was submitted by 9-year-old Royal Oak resident Benjamin Godfrey. His entry was selected from nearly 200 proposed names.
Free Movie Night at the Village of Rochester Hills
The Village of Rochester Hills will host free monthly Movie Night Under the Stars again this summer. The first movie of the summer is scheduled to begin at dusk on Thursday, June 24. Free movie night at the Village is a fun family outing that’s easy on your wallet. Bring your blankets & chairs to …
Registration Open for Oakland County Parks Day Camps
Registration is now open for Oakland County Parks and Recreation day camps. “Day camps provide youth with a positive, outdoor experience,” Amanda Kaltz, assistant director of Wild Adventures Camp, said. “Kids and teens learn team building and leadership skills; build an appreciation for nature; and interact with others.” Wild Adventures Camp is 9:30 a.m. – …
Students rewarded for participating in Reading Ranger Program
Local students set reading records as participants in the 2010 Reading Ranger Program offered by Oakland County Parks and Recreation in March, which is National Reading Month. This year, 14,082 students from 210 schools and home school groups participated in the program, up from 12,475 in 2009. Students read a total of 5,528,000 pages. Clifford H. Smart Middle School in …
FREE Family Fun Day at Panera
On Saturday, June 12, Panera Bread of Southfield and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program that …
Local waterpark opens for the summer
Waterford Oaks Waterpark Opening Weekend is June 11 – 13. Continuous operation begins June 18, seven days a week through the summer.