The Oakland County Parks contribute to a high quality of life that attracts businesses and residents to our communities.

In 45 years, the Oakland County Parks system has grown to more than 6,700 acres of natural landscapes and outdoor recreation for Oakland County residents. The 13 Oakland County Parks offer a wide variety of year-round recreation opportunities ranging from camping, hiking, swimming, boating, golfing and picnicking to cross-country skiing, ice skating and ice fishing. In 2008 the Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a 10-Year Strategic Master Plan, the document can be download by clicking here.

Capital improvement projects for 2012:

• A new restroom/concession building, picnic pavilion, accessible parking, and two playgrounds will be constructed at Catalpa Oaks County Park.
• Improvement design and engineering for the parking lot at Glen Oaks Golf Course.
• Construction of bike rental/waterslide facility at Groveland Oaks County Park.

Major maintenance projects include:

• Demolition of the existing Slidewinder water slide and design of a potential new water feature Waterford Oaks Water Park. 
• To improve, maintain, and manage more than 200 facilities, buildings and structures including roofing, pavement repair, structural inspections, building systems, land management, painting and replacement of windows, doors, carpeting, and flooring. Additional improvement measures will be take to ensure easy and comfortable accessibility within Oakland County Parks.
• Electrical improvements at Springfield Oaks activity center and event campground.
• Engineering of a potential storm water reclaimation project to provide irrigation at Red Oaks Golf Course and Dog Park.
• Maintain boardwalks and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Rose Oaks and Lyon Oaks County Parks as part of the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant.

Experience the Oakland County Parks:

• Enjoy two waterparks; the motion of the ocean without the sand -- a favorite family tradition.
• The Wint Nature Center offers programs and exhibits which help strengthen families and enhance knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
• Three Dog Parks unleash great opportunities to build relationships - canine and human.

Valuable green space is preserved at five Golf Courses while providing challenges for all levels of golfers.

The parks system operates additional programs and facilities including a Bicycle Motocross track, an adaptive recreation program, an outdoor amphitheater, and conference and banquet facilities. Platform Tennis courts and a mobile recreation program, as well as numerous special activities, events and classes, are also offered.

The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is proud of its leadership in preserving park land and creating recreational opportunities for all the people of Oakland County. The parks function in an environmentally-sensitive manner to protect the natural world for future generations.


Please note that Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff routinely photographs and videotapes guests enjoying Oakland County Parks, facilities, events and equipment. These images may be used in print, visual presentations and on the website to promote the parks system. If you do not wish yourself and/or children to be photographed, please inform the photographer at that time. Enjoy your visit!