KUDOS to Oakland County Parks and Recreation lifeguard staff!
Oakland County Parks and Recreation has been awarded the 2010 Gold International Aquatic Safety Award for having the highest degree of swimmer protection provided in the aquatics industry! Details.

Tropical Wave Pool includes palm trees.

The Big Bucket children's water playground features more than 30 interactive activities including a giant tipping bucket, waterfalls and sprays. Participants must be 56" or shorter and accompanied by an adult.

Ragin' Rapids, a group raft ride starts at a height of three stories; carries riders 515 feet through drops and turns; and ends in a three-foot deep splash-down pool.

After entertaining guests for 28 years, Slidewinder, the dual flume waterslide at Waterford Oaks Waterpark, has reached the end of its lifecycle and will be removed.  Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff is evaluating options for a future new attraction that is entertaining for visitors and cost effective for the parks system. 

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY:

• FREE PARKING!
• Admission includes all-day use of features including tubes.
• Group rates available for affiliated groups ONLY with advance reservations (at least five full business days in advance).
• Free lounge chairs and tubes, based on availability. First-come, first-served basis; may not hold chairs or tubes.
• Barrier-free access to wave pool.
• Bathhouse with lockers, showers, bathrooms and changing areas.
• Picnic areas with tables and grills available for rent or on a first-come, first-served basis; concessions.
• Waterford Oaks Waterpark is a smoke-free and alcohol-free facility. Glass containers are not allowed.
• The bottom surfaces of the water features include sand particles for foot traction: guests may wish to bring water shoes for small children, or those with sensitive feet.

• Waterparks are subject to capacity. When capacity is reached, no more tickets will be sold and only people who have purchased admission tickets from the park for that day will be admitted. If capacity is reached before 1:30 p.m., the Waterpark will reopen by 4:30 p.m. If capacity is reached at or after 1:30 p.m., the Waterpark will not reopen for the day. Waterpark officials have the right to adjust these times to meet the needs of the facility and maintain optimal safety.

  All pools are heated, so even when it's cloudy or windy, the water's just fine.