Fun FREE Event at New Paradise Peninsula Playscape

WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation extends an open invitation to the Grand Opening celebration of the new universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks County Park, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on July 7. The free fun day for all ages includes inflatable bouncers; climbing tower; puppet show; face painting; live music; a hot …

Walk for Fitness and Prizes!

All ages can walk the Oakland County Parks for fitness and prizes as participants in the 2010 Walk Michigan program. “This is a non-competitive program to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles,” Parks Helper Ted Benfield said. “It is a great opportunity to interact with others in the community, to get fit and to explore the …

Red Oaks Dog Park Opens July 6th in Madison Heights

The opening of Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s third dog park is now Tuesday, July 6, due to a construction delay. Located in Madison Heights, Red Oaks Dog Park will offer more than five acres of fenced area for dogs to run off- leash; a picnic shelter; and a 60-space paved parking lot. A Grand …

Wet and Wild Wednesdays at Rochester Hills Museum

Beat the summer heat by heading over to the Rochester Hills Museum for Wet and Wild Wednesdays (last year it was known as Fun Fridays)! Every Wednesday in July starting July 7, 2010 the Rochester Hills Museum sets up a 100 ft slip and slide and the fire department brings their truck and hose and …

Affordable Summer Camp/Preschool at Rochester Community House

As summer gets underway and the kids get out of school, there is plenty of fun for them to have at the Rochester Community House, no matter what their age. For the youngest children, low-cost, high quality summer pre-school is offered. For children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2, Quality Time for Parents & Children …