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ENJOY HALF-OFF GREEN FEES AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF COURSES ON MAY 20
5/15/2012
Golfers save 50 percent on green fees to celebrate Municipal Golf Trail Day on Sunday, May 20 at all five Oakland County Parks and Recreation golf courses. “Michigan Municipal Golf... WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK CELEBRATES BMX ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE RACE5/11/2012
Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the Waterford Oaks BMX Volunteer Association celebrate 38 years of bicycle motocross racing at Waterford Oaks County Park this season.... RED OAKS WATERPARK OPENS IN MAY 5/10/2012 EVENT NAME: Make a splash at Red Oaks Waterpark
WHAT: Grab the family and head out to Red Oaks Waterpark for the opening day on Saturday, May 26. Kids enjoy the Soak Station,... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVES FUNDING FOR CONNECTOR TRAIL AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK5/7/2012 At its regular commission meeting on May 2 the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved a bid by WCI Contractors Inc. of Detroit to construct a connector trail joining Addison... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS COYOTE INFORMATION CLINIC 4/25/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation will host Clever Coyotes informational clinic on Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Orion Oaks Dog Park. Participants will learn how to respond to... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DOG PARKS HOST WALK-IN CLINICS FOR LOW-COST VACCINES4/20/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Dog Parks will host the Oakland Pet Adoption Center as it provides a series of low-cost, drop-in vaccination clinics for dogs at two locations.
WATERFORD OAKS GREENHOUSE OUTDOOR GARDEN PLOT LOTTERY BEGINS
4/20/2012
The Waterford Oaks Greenhouse is accepting lottery applications for summer outdoor garden plots. Lottery forms, available at DestinationOakland.com or the greenhouse, will be accepted until... FREE WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE FROM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION4/19/2012 EVENT NAME: Woodchips Pick-Up
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers mulch or landscaping woodchips free of charge at Orion Oaks County Park.
WHEN: April... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES EARTH DAY ALL SEASON AT CAMPGROUNDS 4/17/2012 Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks campgrounds will celebrate Earth Day throughout the season with new recycling centers at each park. Both campgrounds open May 18. Addison Oaks in... WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT NOW ONLINE 4/6/2012 The Master Plan Draft for Waterford Oaks County Park is now online at DestinationOakland.com for public review. The online preview provides opportunity for Oakland County residents to review... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH BEGINS3/30/2012
April 1 marks the beginning of National Volunteer Month and Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s volunteers are a vital element of many of its programs. “There are... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS ONLY PUBLIC ACCESS CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING LAKE IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN3/27/2012 Beginning April 1, Upper Bushman Lake at Independence Oaks-North in Clarkston will become the first and only public access lake in Southeast Michigan with a Catch-and-Release-Only Special... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADDS NEW FOOD SERVICE VENDOR3/23/2012 Visitors to five of the 13 Oakland County Parks and Recreation facilities will now have different food and beverage choices from which to select. The parks system has awarded a... CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK GROUND BREAKING AND GREAT MARSHMALLOW DROP 3/21/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commissioners will host a Ground Breaking ceremony at Catalpa Oaks County Park Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in conjunction with the park’s annual Great... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION VOLUNTEERS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HONORS 3/20/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation volunteer Regina Ellis, of Shelby Township, and the Independence Oaks Nordic Ski Patrol have received Michigan Recreation and Park Association Community... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADDS COUNTY MARKET TO ITS OPERATIONS3/13/2012 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will assume management and operation of the Oakland County Market on June 2, 2012. The market features a Farmers Market on Tuesday, Thursday... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS GOLF COURSE VOLUNTEERS 3/9/2012 EVENT NAME: Golf Course Volunteer Recruiting WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for its five golf courses - Glen Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks,... Oakland County Parks and Recreation Golf Courses Open in March 3/8/2012 WHAT: Golfers can start swinging this month with low spring rates at Oakland County Golf Courses. All courses will open in March and two courses will be taking tee times.
WATERFORD OAKS HOSTS BMX 4th ANNUAL VINTAGE BIKE SHOW AND 2012 TRACK REUNION
3/5/2012
Waterford Oaks County Park presents the 4th Annual BMX Vintage Bike Show and Track Reunion on Saturday, March 10 from 1-5 p.m. at the Waterford Oaks Activity Center. BMX enthusiasts can take... Oakland County Parks and Recreation Golf Courses at the Michigan Golf Show2/16/2012 WHAT: Cure spring fever with a visit to Oakland County Parks and Recreation booth #429 at the Michigan Golf Show held in the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on March 2 – 4, 2012. Stop by... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION GRANTS TOTAL $150,0002/13/2012 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved $150,000 to support the 2012 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program at its Feb. 1 meeting. RPP offers support in outreach... CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT VOLUNTEERS SPOT BALD EAGLES NEAR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS 2/3/2012
More than 50 volunteers participated in the 112th annual Christmas Bird Count, one of the oldest conservation events in the world. Three American Bald... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT NOW ONLINE1/27/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces its 2011 Annual Report is now online at DestinationOakland.com. The annual report offers a glimpse of parks, programs and services... TWO OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS EARN NATIONAL CERTIFICATION 1/23/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation professionals Dan Stencil and Phil Castonia were recently certified by the National Recreation and Park Association and the National Certification Board.... ADDISON OAKS AND GROVELAND OAKS CAMPGROUNDS NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS 1/19/2012 EVENT NAME: Oakland County Parks and Recreation campground reservation line opens
WHAT: Make reservations by phone for cabins, group areas, pavilions and select individual... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ELECTS 2012 OFFICERS1/12/2012 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces the re-election of Gerald A. Fisher of Clarkston as its chairman; Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P. McCulloch of... FREE PARK ENTRY AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 1/10/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Guest Appreciation Day
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry on Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin... Oakland County Parks-Cross-country Ski Clinics1/6/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers Cross-country Ski Clinics for winter fun at Independence Oaks County Park. Clinics are offered on Jan. 14 and 28; and Feb. 4, 11 and 25 from 10... SNOWSHOES, CAMPFIRES AND NEW HOURS START 2012 AT WINT NATURE CENTER1/5/2012 Strap on snowshoes and follow an experienced naturalist to discover tracks and other evidence of active winter animals on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks... RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES AT 11 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS12/21/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation makes holiday cleanup easy and “green” with Christmas Tree Recycling at 11 park locations. Free self-serve Christmas Tree Recycling is available seven days... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH FREE PARK ENTRY 12/16/2011 EVENT NAME: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Holiday Appreciation Day
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers guests free park entry on Saturday, Dec. 24. Guests can... FAMILY SLEDDING HILL NOW OPEN AT WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK12/9/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites all ages to glide down the 325-foot-lng, 27-foot high Family Sledding Hill at Waterford Oaks County Park. “Sledding is a wonderful outdoor... FREE ENTRY AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING 11/15/2011 EVENT NAME: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Guest Appreciation Day
WHAT: Thanksgiving- a time to contemplate one’s blessings. Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free... INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK NEEDS SKI PATROL VOLUNTEERS11/14/2011 Independence Oaks County Park is in need of volunteers to patrol the cross-country ski trails this winter. “Volunteers help make the park safe by giving directions and enforcing the... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION GIFT CARDS ON SALE11/10/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers rechargeable gift cards that are ideal for holiday gift giving. Outdoor enthusiasts can give the gift of the great outdoors this holiday season.
AWESOME PAWSOME, DOGGIE TRICK SHOW AT SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK
11/1/2011
WHAT: Dogs and owners from around the country will compete in freestyle dance categories. Watch the Freestyle Fanatics, a unique group of dogs and handlers, perform tricks and display... TWO OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS CLOSING ON SELECT DATES FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM10/26/2011 Addison Oaks and Independence Oaks county parks will be closed on select dates in November and December to implement the parks system’s long-standing deer management program. Managed... FREE ENTRY ON VETERANS’ DAY10/21/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in honor of Veterans’ Day. Guests can hike, bike and enjoy the natural surroundings at Addison Oaks,... WATERFORD OAKS BMX HOSTS ‘THE RACE FOR LIFE’ ON THE COMPETITION’S 30th ANNIVERSARY10/12/2011 Waterford Oaks BMX presents the Race For Life Series on Oct. 22, 2011. The Race for Life is an annual event held at BMX tracks throughout the nation; proceeds benefit The Leukemia &... FORMER OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION EXECUTIVE OFFICER INDUCTED INTO MRPA HALL OF FAME10/11/2011 Former Oakland County Parks and Recreation Executive Officer Ralph Richard of Wolverine Lake was inducted into the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct.... Howl-o-ween Bash10/11/2011 WHAT: Dogs are encouraged to dress in costume and have a howlin’ good time at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s Howl-o-ween Bash. Activities include contests for best doggie... WATCH PUMPKINS FLY UP TO 1,000 FEET AT ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK10/7/2011 Guests can watch teams compete in the fourth annual Lake Orion Pumpkin Launch at Orion Oaks County Park from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Oct. 15. Last year, the winning team launched a... EXPERIENCE FALL FUN ON THE AUTUMN EXPRESS FROM CATALPA OAKS TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK10/7/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts its first Autumn Express trip from 1 – 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Guests will meet at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield and ride an... ORION OAKS DOG PARK HOSTS DOGGIE TAILGATING BEFORE U of M vs. MSU FOOTBALL GAME9/30/2011 Fans and furry friends are invited to root for University of Michigan and Michigan State University’s football teams at a pre-game tailgating party at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Orion... ENJOY OLD-FASHIONED FUN AT SPRINGFIELD OAK COUNTY PARK’S ELLIS BARN FESTIVAL9/12/2011 Guests can go back in time at Springfield Oaks County Park’s 6th Annual Ellis Barn Festival from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Ellis Barn Festival will feature antique tractors,... LYON OAKS DOG PARK HOSTS SEMINAR ON MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKES 9/12/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation will host a seminar for residents to learn safety tips if they encounter an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, the only venomous snake in...
ADDISON OAKS AND GROVELAND OAKS CAMPGROUNDS OFFER HALLOWEEN FUN
9/7/2011
Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks campgrounds offer Halloween fun for all ages during September and October. Groveland Oaks hosts Haunted Hallows Sept. 16 – 17 and Sept. 23 – 24 and... ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK HOSTS FALL FREE WOOD CHIP DAYS8/29/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free wood chips and compost at Orion Oaks County Park during the fall. Patrons can enter at the Clarkston Road gate to load wood chips.... FREE ENTRY ON SEPTEMBER 11-Patriots Day8/26/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in remembrance of September 11 and to honor armed forces and veterans. Guests can hike, bike and enjoy the... RED OAKS AND WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARKS HOST DOG SWIM8/26/2011 To end the season, Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks waterparks will open only for the four-legged customers at the Seventh Annual Dog Swim. “It’s a unique event for dogs to come out to the... WATERFORD OAKS BMX HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL VINTAGE BIKE SHOW8/26/2011 Bicycle motocross riders and fans are invited to the third annual Waterford Oaks BMX Vintage Bike Show from noon – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Waterford Oaks BMX Track.
Waterford Oaks Indoor Garden Plot Open House
8/19/2011
LOTTERY OPENS FOR INDOOR GARDEN PLOTS
WHAT: To foster community members’ green thumbs during the off-season months, Oakland County Parks and Recreation is leasing... A. DAVID BAUMHART III APPOINTED OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CITIZEN COMMISSIONER8/19/2011 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces the appointment of A. David Baumhart III of Bloomfield Hills as the Citizen Commissioner. Baumhart’s appointment to the... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER PRESENTED NATIONAL OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD8/18/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commissioner Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. of Bloomfield Hills received the National Association of County Parks and Recreation... 2011 Walk Michigan! Winner8/17/2011 Independence Township resident Connie Hoffman, 59, has walked the Orion Oaks Dog Park trails almost every morning for the past nine years, and this year, her morning ritual has paid off.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
8/5/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates “July is National Parks and Recreation Month” by offering close-to-home events and promoting healthy and active lifestyles. “It’s... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION RENEWAL VOTE SET FOR AUGUST 38/5/2011
OAKLAND COUNTY -- A proposal to renew the operating millage for Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be on the August 3, 2010 countywide ballot. The parks and recreation 10-year... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NAMED STATE’S TOP RECREATION AGENCY8/5/2011
The Michigan Recreation and Park Association has awarded Oakland County Parks and Recreation its 2010 “Grand Award”. The honor is bestowed annually to the organization that provides... Bugs at Night with a Blacklight7/28/2011 Bugs at Night with a Blacklight
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation along with the Oakland Audubon Society is hosting a night where attendees can learn about different... FREE ENTRY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS7/27/2011 EVENT NAME: Senior Appreciation Day WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to senior citizens age 62 and over and high school seniors.
FAMILY TRAVELS OVER 3,000 MILES BY BIKE TO WATERFORD OAKS BICYCLE MOTOCROSS TRACK
7/22/2011
After leaving their Florida home by bike on April 20 and travelling more than 3,000 miles, the nationally-known Warren family arrives at Waterford Oaks County Park on Friday, July 29 for the...
GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK'S FIRST-EVER AIR FAIR
7/22/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts its first-ever Air...
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
7/21/2011
EVENT NAME: 2011 Family Concert Series WHAT: End the summer enjoying music and the outdoors at three free Summer Concerts hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
PAMPER YOUR PET AT ORION OAKS DOG PARK
7/14/2011
Yappy Days Pet Expo
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is hosting Yappy Days Pet Expo for owners to pamper their dogs or bring home a new canine friend as an addition... KITE STUNT TEAM PERFORMS AT CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK6/30/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts Kites Over Catalpa on July 16 from noon – 4 p.m. at Catalpa Oaks County Park. At the free kite festival, the Michigan-based and... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION TAKES PART IN ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY COUNT6/16/2011 In order to keep track of Michigan’s dwindling butterfly population, Oakland County Parks and Recreation will host its annual North American Butterfly Count on June 25 at Independence... 2011 Free Family Concert Series6/16/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS FREE SUMMER CONCERTS EVENT NAME: 2011 Family Concert Series WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is showcasing local talent... Oakland County Fair6/15/2011 The Oakland County Fair offers a week of low cost fun at Springfield Oaks County Park, July 12 – 17. Free activities offered at the fair include an exotic petting zoo, racing... Fireworks Spectacular 6/14/2011 Shortly after dusk, family and friends are invited to watch fireworks shoot at Addison Oaks County Park on July 1 and Groveland Oaks County Park on July 2. Festivities begin... Spring Dust-Off Car Show 6/10/2011 TROPHIES AWARDED TO PONTIAC, OAKLAND AND GMC VEHICLE OWNERS
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