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 …
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS OFFERS ADULT GOLF LESSONS FOR LADIES, BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
WHAT: Oakland County Parks offers Adult Golf Lessons for ladies, beginners and intermediates starting in July at Lyon Oaks Golf Course. Lessons start on the driving range and continue on the course. All lessons are conducted by a PGA professional. Cost is $99/person/session. Pre-registration required one week prior to start date. To register, visit the …
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.