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	‘SUMMER IN THE VILLAGE’ FESTIVAL SEEKS GRILL TEAMS FOR BBQ RIBS COMPETITION 5/16/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Lathrup Village invite teams to register for a barbecue ribs cooking competition in the second annual BBQ Battle at the “Summer in the Village”... WATERPARKS SET TO OPEN AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 5/15/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation is set to open two waterparks for the summer season. Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights opens May 25 and Waterford Oaks Waterpark in Waterford opens... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CAMPGROUNDS OPEN MAY 17 5/1/2013 EVENT NAME: Campgrounds Open WHAT: May 17 marks the beginning of the camping season at Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks campgrounds. Spend the weekend with family and friends in... WILDLIFE MOMS AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 4/30/2013 EVENT NAME: Wildlife Moms WHAT: Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend by experiencing nature with the family. Learn about wildlife mothers that reside in Michigan such as beavers, does... FLOWERS AND FAIRIES AT WINT NATURE CENTER 4/23/2013 EVENT NAME: Flowers and Fairies WHAT: Bring the family to celebrate spring with a peek into the world of fairy homes and meet Flora the Flower in the sensory garden at Wint... CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY MARKET FUNDRAISER 4/23/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration to benefit Centro Multicultural La Familia and Oakland County Parks and Recreation on Friday, May 3 at the Oakland County... FREE WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE FROM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 4/19/2013 EVENT NAME: Wood Chips Pick-Up WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers landscaping wood chips free of charge at Orion Oaks County Park. WHEN: Saturdays:... VERNAL POND LIFE AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 4/17/2013 EVENT NAME: Wild Wednesday Nights - Vernal Pond Life WHAT: Participants will enjoy a hands-on learning experience about pond residents including the life cycle of frogs; aquatic... CLEVER COYOTES EDUCATIONAL EXPO AT LYON OAKS DOG PARK 4/17/2013 Participants learn about coyotes spotted locally at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s informal educational expo Clever Coyotes on Saturday, April 27 at Lyon Oaks Dog Park in Wixom.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS PET VACCINATION CLINICS 4/15/2013 EVENT NAME: Pet Vaccination Clinics WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is partnering with All About Animals Rescue and the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center to offer a... “BE OUT THERE” AT WINT NATURE CENTER 4/12/2013 EVENT NAME: Be Out There WHAT: Discover new ways to make spring and summer memories with the family through nature games, songs, crafts and trail activities. Join in the fun by... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION VOLUNTEERS AWARDED BY MRPA FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE 4/8/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation submitted three successful nominations. Red Oaks Nature Center Volunteers, Eagle Scout Evan Reich and business owner Steve Stroud were the award... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION INVITES PUBLIC INPUT 4/4/2013 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is conducting a series of public workshops to gather input on appropriate cost recovery levels for park and recreation services. The... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION PARTNERS WITH OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REMOVE INVASIVES AND ADD NATIVE PLANTS 4/2/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources technicians will work with Oakland Community College Environmental Studies classes to remove invasive garlic mustard from hardwood... SPRING STAR PARTY AT WINT NATURE CENTER 3/28/2013 EVENT NAME: Spring Star Party WHAT: Meet Leo the Lion, the star constellation of the spring night sky. Learn to identify this constellation and others in StarLab, an indoor... CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 3/28/2013 EVENT NAME: Celebrate Earth Day WHAT: Celebrate Earth Day with nature games, songs, crafts and trail activities. Earth Day, officially on April 22, is the largest environmental... TURTLE TALK AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 3/20/2013 WHAT: Turtle Talk features live turtles and participants will enjoy a hands-on learning experience with a naturalist, a short discussion and a nature film in the auditorium. Suitable for... CREATE A FRESH SPRING FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 3/14/2013 EVENT NAME: Fresh Spring Floral Arranging WHAT: Join Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff and Kay Kiekbusch, owner of Designs by Ella Rae to make-and-take a beautiful fresh spring... CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK GREAT MARSHMALLOW DROP 3/12/2013 EVENT NAME: Catalpa Oaks Great Marshmallow Drop WHAT: Join Oakland County Parks and Recreation at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield for the annual Great Marshmallow... FIRESIDE FUN AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 2/21/2013 EVENT NAME: Fireside Fun WHAT: Gather family and friends and melt away winter’s frost by a crackling campfire. Enjoy learning about Michigan animals and the first signs of... CHILLY OPEN WARMS UP THE SEASON AT RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 2/21/2013 Golfers are invited to participate in the Chilly Open at Red Oaks Golf Course at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. The event is a 9-hole two-person scramble for golfers ages 16 and over. CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 2/21/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dance for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and older... VOLUNTEER TO BE A NEST BOX MONITOR AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 2/15/2013 EVENT NAME: Nest Box Monitor Volunteer Training WHAT: Workshop participants learn how to monitor next boxes at six Oakland County Parks from April - August. Information will be... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS ADOPT-A-NATURAL-AREA VOLUNTEER TRAINING 2/14/2013 EVENT NAME: Adopt-a-Natural-Area Volunteer Training WHAT: Attend a volunteer training workshop to learn about the Oakland County Parks and Recreation natural resources... CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 2/13/2013 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dance for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and older on Friday, March 15 at Novi Parks and... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HIRING SEASONAL STAFF 2/12/2013 Job seekers are invited to apply for a limited number of summertime positions with Oakland County Parks and Recreation. Seasonal positions include: summer clerical, lifeguard, recreational... RED OAKS GOLF COURSE HOSTS WINTER GOLF WORKSHOPS 2/5/2013 EVENT NAME: Winter Golf Workshops WHAT: Five upcoming Winter Golf Workshops include How to Re-grip your Clubs; Do-it-Yourself Golf Training Aids; Golf Drills to Get Your Game in... CREATE A HYPERTUFA WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 1/31/2013 EVENT NAME: Hypertufa Hype WHAT: Join Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff to make-and-take a hypertufa garden container. Hypertufa is an artificial stone made from several... WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE OFFERS WINTER GOLF WORKSHOPS 1/30/2013 EVENT NAME: Winter Golf Workshops WHAT: Join U.S. Golf Teachers Federation Certified Instructor Al Urpsis and Oakland County Parks Golf Course staff for five upcoming workshops... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS A PROTECTING WATER QUALITY WORKSHOP 1/29/2013 EVENT NAME: Protecting Water Quality WHAT: Learn how to protect water quality at home. Landscaping practices, lawn fertilizers and other homeowner habits can impact Michigan’s... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVES $150,000 IN RECREATION GRANTS 1/24/2013 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved $150,000 to support the 2013 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) at its Jan. 9 meeting. The goal of the RAPP... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT NOW ONLINE 1/11/2013 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces its 2012 Annual Report is now online at DestinationOakland.com. The parks system provides recreational facilities, programs and... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION WELCOMES NEW COMMISSIONERS AND ELECTS OFFICERS FOR 2013 1/10/2013 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces the addition of two new commissioners--Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash of Farmington Hills and Chairman of... FAMILY SLEDDING HILL IS OPEN AT WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK 12/28/2012 Families will find the 27-foot high and 325-foot long Family Sledding Hill at Waterford Oaks County Park an exhilarating way to enjoy winter. “The hill is ready to go, weather... LEARN TO SKI AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK 12/28/2012 Independence Oaks County Park again hosts the Cross-Country Ski School on Saturdays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16, 2013. “This is a perfect opportunity to start the New Year off by learning a... RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 12/19/2012 EVENT NAME: Christmas Tree Recycling WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers 11 park locations to make holiday cleanup easy and environmentally friendly by offering to... VOLUNTEER GATEKEEPERS NEEDED AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 12/19/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers to open or close access gates at the Red Oaks Nature Center for one shift/week. Evenings and Saturday and Sunday morning time slots are... FREE ENTRY ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT THREE OAKLAND COUNTY DOG PARKS 12/11/2012 EVENT NAME: Guest Appreciation Day WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free park entry at three Oakland County Parks and Recreation dog parks.... ROCHESTER FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL NEEDS 200 VOLUNTEERS 12/11/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation seeks 200 volunteers for the Rochester Fire & Ice Festival weekend, Jan. 25 – 27, 2013. “We couldn’t make the event the success that it is... ALMOST NEW YEAR’S AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 11/26/2012 EVENT NAME: Almost New Year’s WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program invites individuals with disabilities ages 18 and over and their families to... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 11/15/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites public input for its Five-Year Recreation Master Plan 2013-2017 draft through Dec. 15. The document guides decisions made by the Oakland County... CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT JINGLE BELL BALL WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 11/14/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation hosts Jingle Bell Ball for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and older on Wednesday Dec. 5 at the Waterford CAI. “It’s such a... HOLIDAY BONUS WITH A GIFT CARD PURCHASE AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 11/13/2012 Purchase an Oakland County Parks and Recreation gift card and receive a $10 golf coupon for each $50 purchase. The gift cards are rechargeable and make ideal gifts for golfers and outdoor... CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT WORKSHOP AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 11/6/2012 EVENT NAME: Christmas Bird Count Workshop WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Education staff and members of the Oakland Audubon Society host an... SKI PATROL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK 11/5/2012 Independence Oaks County Park needs volunteers to patrol its cross-country ski trails for 2012-2013. “Volunteers help to make the nearly 12 miles of groomed and marked cross-country ski... AWESOME PAWSOME AT SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK 11/1/2012 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the Freestyle Fanatics dog club host Awesome Pawsome at Springfield Oaks County Park. Dogs and their handlers are invited to enjoy an event... Youth Assistance Coordinating Council honors Oakland County Parks for partnership efforts 11/1/2012 The Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council awarded Oakland County Parks and Recreation with the Champion of Youth Award on Friday, Nov. 19 at the Met Hotel in Troy.... CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED STORY AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 11/1/2012 EVENT NAME: The Clinton River Watershed Story WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Education staff and members of the Clinton River Watershed... PLATFORM TENNIS MIXER AT WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK 10/25/2012 EVENT NAME: Platform Tennis Mixer WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts a Platform Tennis Mixer at Waterford Oaks County Park. Learn about platform tennis and... FREE ENTRY ON VETERANS’ DAY AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS 10/23/2012 EVENT NAME: Veterans’ Day WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free park entry to all guests in honor of Veterans’ Day. WHEN: Sunday, Nov.... NATIVE SEED PROPAGATION WORKSHOP AT WATERFORD OAKS GREENHOUSE 10/17/2012 EVENT NAME: Native Seed Propagation Workshop WHAT: Join Oakland County Parks staff in propagating native seed collected at Highland Oaks County Park. The propagated seeds will... TWO OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS CLOSED ON SELECT DATES FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 10/16/2012 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. NATIVE SEED COLLECTION WORKDAY AT HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK 10/11/2012 EVENT NAME: Native Seed Collection Workday WHAT: Join Oakland County Parks Natural Resources Stewardship staff in harvesting native seed from restoration areas. Learn about... FREE WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE FROM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 10/9/2012 EVENT NAME: Wood Chips Pick-Up WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers mulch or landscaping wood chips free of charge at Orion Oaks County Park.... PLATFORM TENNIS OPEN HOUSES AT WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK 10/5/2012 EVENT NAME: Platform Tennis Open Houses WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts two Platform Tennis Open Houses at Waterford Oaks County Park. The sport is played is... DRESS UP YOUR PET FOR ‘HOWL-O-WEEN’ AT LYON OAKS DOG PARK 10/5/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts Howl-o-ween, a Halloween event for dogs and their owners, at Lyon Oaks Dog Park on Saturday, Oct. 20. “Dogs and their owners... FAMILY FUN AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY MARKET FALL FESTIVAL 10/5/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites visitors to Family Fall Festival at the Oakland County Market to celebrate the season with locally grown produce, plants and games for the... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS HALLOWEEN FUN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 10/1/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program hosts Halloween Happiness for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and over on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Southfield Civic... ANNUAL TRAIL RUN SHOWCASES AUTUMN COLORS AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK 10/1/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Riverbend Striders host the annual Hidden Forest Trail Run at Independence Oaks County Park on Sunday, October 14. “We’ve been doing this run... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION PARTNERS WITH OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REMOVE INVASIVES AND ADD NATIVE PLANTS 9/26/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources technicians will work with Oakland Community College Environmental Studies classes to remove two types of woody invasive species in old... PUMPKINS LAUNCH OCTOBER 6 AT ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK 9/26/2012 Pumpkins will soar through the sky at the 5th Annual Pumpkin Launch on Saturday, Oct. 6 hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the Village of Lake Orion. “This event is a... TREES IN FULL COLOR SET THE STAGE AT CLASSIC CAR EVENT 9/18/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts the Fall Color Car Classic at Independence Oaks County Park on Sunday, Oct. 7. “It’s a beautiful park setting for people to view cars of all... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVES 2013 BUDGET; DOG PARKS, TRAIL PROJECTS AND FISHING DOCKS TOP PLANNED PROJECTS 9/13/2012 At its Wednesday, Sept. 5 meeting, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adopted its 2013 Operating Budget of $22,933,010 for the 13-park, ‘VANISHING OF THE BEES’ DOCUMENTARY AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 9/13/2012 EVENT NAME: ‘Vanishing of the Bees’ film WHAT: The “Vanishing of the Bees” documentary examines Colony Collapse Disorder--the alarming disappearance of the honeybee... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 2013 ANNUAL VEHICLE PERMITS ON SALE OCT. 1 9/13/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2013 annual vehicle permits are available for purchase beginning Oct. 1. A 2013 annual vehicle permit is valid for the remainder of 2012 through December... ‘VANISHING OF THE BEES’ DOCUMENTARY AT RED OAKS NATURE CENTER 9/13/2012 EVENT NAME: ‘Vanishing of the Bees’ film WHAT: The “Vanishing of the Bees” documentary examines Colony Collapse Disorder--the alarming disappearance of the honeybee... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ADDS NATURE CENTER TO RED OAKS COUNTY PARK 9/13/2012 On Oct. 1, 2012, Oakland County Parks and Recreation will begin operation and management of the Madison Heights Nature Center. The 25-year lease agreement between Oakland County and the City... OAKLAND COUNTY FAIR EXTENDED TO 10 DAYS 9/12/2012 The Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg has been extended to 10 days, beginning 4 p.m. on July 6 through 9 p.m. on July 15. ... THE SENIORS OPEN RETURNS TO RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 9/12/2012 The Seniors Open returns Friday, Sept. 21 to Red Oaks Golf Course with a $3 savings for pre-registered golfers. “Our patrons have asked us to bring back the Seniors Open, so we are... FREE WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE FROM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 9/12/2012 EVENT NAME: Wood Chips Pick-Up WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers mulch or landscaping wood chips free of charge at Orion Oaks County Park.... HARVEST HAPPENING AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 9/6/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program hosts Harvest Happening for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and over on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Royal Oak Senior Center.... HALLOWEEN-THEMED WEEKENDS AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK 9/6/2012 EVENT NAME: Boo Bash weekends WHAT: Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Addison Oaks Campground for the annual Boo Bash weekends. Activities for campground guests... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVES 2013 BUDGET; DOG PARKS, TRAIL PROJECTS AND FISHING DOCKS TOP PLANNED PROJECTS 9/5/2012 At its Wednesday, Sept. 5 meeting, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adopted its 2013 Operating Budget of $22,933,010 for the 13-park, 6,700-acre system. Of this... HALLOWEEN-THEMED WEEKENDS AT GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK 8/29/2012 EVENT NAME: Haunted Hallows weekends WHAT: Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Groveland Oaks Campground for the annual Haunted Hallows weekends. Activities for... RATTLESNAKE RECOGNITION FOR DOG OWNERS AT ORION OAKS DOG PARK 8/29/2012 EVENT NAME: Rattlesnake Recognition for Dog Owners WHAT: Michigan’s only venomous snake and a species of special concern, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is featured at an... FIDO FEST AT RED OAKS DOG PARK 8/23/2012 FIDO FEST AT RED OAKS DOG PARK EVENT NAME: Fido Fest WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts Fido Fest at Red Oaks Dog Park. Dogs and their owners are... ANNUAL DOG SWIMS AT OAKLAND COUNTY WATERPARKS 8/23/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with the 8th annual Dog Swims at Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks waterparks. The Waterford Oaks Waterpark... THE SENIORS OPEN RETURNS TO RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 8/23/2012 The Seniors Open returns to Red Oaks Golf Course with a $3 savings when golfers pre-register for the Seniors Open on Friday, Sept. 21. “We are excited to bring back the Seniors... AIR FAIR DECORATES THE SKIES AT GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK 8/2/2012 Groveland Oaks County Park dazzles spectators with Air Fair, a free annual event featuring hot air balloons, gliders, kites and more on Saturday, Aug.11. “Air Fair is a great... SENIORS OPEN RETURNS TO WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE 7/27/2012 Golfers save $3 when pre-registered by Aug. 22 for the Seniors Open on Friday, Aug. 24 at White Lake Oaks Golf Course. “We are excited to bring the Seniors Open back because golfers... URBAN COYOTES EDUCATIONAL EXPO AT RED OAKS DOG PARK 7/25/2012 Participants learn what to do when they encounter a clever coyote at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s informal educational expo Urban Coyotes on Saturday, Aug. 11. ... JOIN FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK 7/3/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts an Outdoor Adventure day Addison Oaks County Park on Saturday, July 14. “This is a great opportunity for families to get outdoors and try new... CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES STAY ACTIVE WITH SATURDAY SPORTS PROGRAM 6/22/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation and The Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County offer Youth Abilities on Saturdays from 9:30 – 11 a.m., October – April, for... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES JULY IS NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH 6/21/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation encourages families to celebrate July is National Park and Recreation Month by participating in events at Oakland County Parks that promote active... Spectacular Fireworks Displays 6/21/2012 WHAT: Families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks celebrations on June 29 at Addison Oaks campground and at Groveland Oaks campground on June 30. Spend the weekend at... ROOSEVELT PRIMARY SCHOOL TOPS OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION’S 2012 READING RANGERS 6/15/2012 Roosevelt Primary School in Ferndale topped the chart in the 2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Reading Rangers Program with 497 participants who read 52,392 pages. The 2012 Reading... OLYMPIC DAY AT WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK BICYCLE MOTOCROSS TRACK 6/15/2012 EVENT NAME: Olympic Day WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates Olympic Day at Waterford Oaks County Park’s bicycle motocross track by offering free BMX racing on... RIVER WALK AT RED OAKS WATERPARK 6/15/2012 EVENT NAME: River Walk WHAT: Individuals with joint replacements, arthritis, or those who seek the benefits of exercise with gentle resistance in the water are invited to... ‘SUMMER IN THE VILLAGE’ FESTIVAL SEEKS GRILL TEAMS FOR BBQ RIB COMPETITION 6/5/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Lathrup Village invite teams to register for a barbecue rib cooking competition in the second annual BBQ Battle at the Summer in the Village Festival... STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURES FREE GRASSLAND BIRD HIKE AT ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK 5/24/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers a Grasslands Bird Hike, a free Natural Resources Stewardship educational program June 2 from 8 – 10 a.m. at Orion Oaks County Park. “The... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS A FREE FISHING EVENT AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS-NORTH COUNTY PARK 5/24/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites anglers to Hooked on Fishing at Upper Bushman Lake on Saturday, June 9 in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Free... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS ‘NATURE AT NIGHT’ EVENT 5/22/2012 Learn about Michigan bats and other nocturnal animals at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s Nature At Night event on Friday, June 8 at the Lookout Lodge in Waterford Oaks County Park. The... FREE WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE FROM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 5/17/2012 EVENT NAME: Wood Chips Pick Up WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers mulch or landscaping wood chips free of charge at Orion Oaks County Park. WHEN: May... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY 5/17/2012 Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates National Kids to Parks Day, a nationwide day of outdoor play on May 19. Make memories and introduce kids to the many wonders parks have... 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 RACE 5/11/2012 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 PARK 5/7/2012 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 VACCINES 4/20/2012 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 RECREATION 4/19/2012 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 BEGINS 3/30/2012 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 MICHIGAN 3/27/2012 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 VENDOR 3/23/2012 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 OPERATIONS 3/13/2012 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 Show 2/16/2012 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 $150,000 2/13/2012 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 ONLINE 1/27/2012 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 OFFICERS 1/12/2012 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... SNOWSHOES, CAMPFIRES AND NEW HOURS START 2012 AT WINT NATURE CENTER 1/5/2012 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... FORMER OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION EXECUTIVE OFFICER INDUCTED INTO MRPA HALL OF FAME 10/11/2011 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.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER PRESENTED NATIONAL OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD 8/18/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commissioner Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. of Bloomfield Hills received the National Association of County Parks and Recreation... INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK OPENS ADDITIONAL 188 ACRES 5/25/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation officially opens its newest acquisition, Independence Oaks County Park-North, on Saturday, May... TWO MORE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SITES NOW ENVIRONMENTALLY CERTIFIED 4/4/2011 Lyon Oaks County Park and Red Oaks Waterpark received certification by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program in recognition of environmental achievement. Oakland County has... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW UNIVERSALLY-ACCESSIBLE PLAYSCAPE 4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Oakland County Parks and Recreation extends an open invitation to the Grand Opening celebration of the new universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OPENS NEW DOG PARK IN MADISON HEIGHTS 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation opens its third dog park on July 6 in Madison Heights. The Red Oaks Dog Park features more than five acres of fenced area for dogs to run off- leash;... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION EMPLOYEE RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR ADAPTIVE RECREATION 4/4/2011 Sandy Dorey, Oakland County Parks and Recreation program supervisor of adaptive recreation, was granted national certification of Disability Sport Specialist from BlazeSports America. The... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDS 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation received three national awards for outstanding park programs and facilities. The parks system’s signature “Tuning Your Tot” program at the Wint Nature... Grand Opening celebration of the new universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation extends an open invitation to the Grand Opening celebration of the new universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks County Park,... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW RED OAKS DOG PARK 4/4/2011 Families, friends and canines are invited to the free Grand Opening Celebration of Red Oaks Dog Park in Madison Heights on July 24 from 8 – 11 a.m. “This is a great opportunity for guests... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ADDS 186 ACRES OF "PRIORTY ONE NATURAL AREA" 4/4/2011 Independence Oaks County Park near Clarkston has expanded by 186 acres that features rare natural communities, four miles of headwater streams, state-threatened (legally protected) bog... OCPR HONORED NATIONALLY FOR WEBSITE 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation was recognized as a 2010 Digital Government Achievement Award Winner by the Center for Digital Government as an “Outstanding Agency Website” for its... LOCAL TRAILS WRITER EARNS TOP HONORS FROM MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION 4/4/2011 Hiking enthusiast Jonathan Schechter shares his love of all things outdoors with readers of The Oakland Press. Through his weekly Sunday newspaper column and on-line blog,... TRAILS VIDEO EARNS OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION STATE AWARD 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation has won the 2010 Best Video award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association. The honor will be presented in February at MRPA’s... Oakland County Parks Now Using Social Networking 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks is now using Facebook and Twitter to provide guests with news, discounts and information about upcoming events. "This is a great opportunity for us to... Oakland County Parks Acquires Five Acres In Waterford 4/4/2011 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission acquired five acres of property adjacent to Waterford Oaks County Park at the intersection Scott Lake and Watkins Lake roads on July... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS STAFF NAMED TO STATE/NATIONAL BOARDS 4/4/2011 Three Oakland County Parks staff landed seats on state and national parks... LAND CONSERVANCY ELECTS OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks Executive Officer Dan Stencil was elected as a director of the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy where he will support land preservation initiatives and other... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS RECEIVES STATE AWARDS FOR GREEN INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP 4/4/2011 Environmentally-conscious efforts landed Oakland County Parks three awards from the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association. The parks system received the 2009 MRPA Innovative Park... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ACQUIRING 186 ACRES IN INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP 4/4/2011 Independence Oaks County Park near Clarkston will expand by 186 acres when a purchase agreement is signed for one of the most significant high quality green spaces in Oakland County. The total... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION TO OPERATE COUNTY MARKET 4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Under a current proposal, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission would assume management and operation of the Oakland County Market, a mainstay for...

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