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 …

Oakland County Parks “Best Of” List

Whether you’re looking to photograph a championship golf course, a family camping trip, kids swimming and splashing around, or just a beautiful scenic view, Oakland County Parks has a park that can meet your needs. Below is a “Best of” list, providing you with ideal locations to photograph the best scenic and action shots. Addison …

Splash Bonus Nature Exploration Day

All ages are invited to enjoy a Splash Bonus Nature Exploration Day at Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks waterparks, June 30. Guests can enjoy a puppet show and nature program in addition to waterpark features, all for the same daily rates. “For the nature program, we demonstrate how common, everyday materials can relate to aquatic …

Royal Oak resident names new Oakland County Park

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.