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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
Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Michigan Widetrackers Car Club, Chapter 16 of the Pontiac-Oakland Club... TOP WATER SKI JUMPERS COMPETE AT GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARKS6/9/2011 EVENT NAME:
King of Darkness 2011 Night Jump
At the Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2011 King of Darkness Night Jump event, guests can watch skiers fly more than 230 feet... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVES 2012 BUDGET; CATALPA OAKS IN SOUTHFIELD TOP PROJECT6/3/2011 At its Wednesday, June 1 meeting, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adopted its 2012 Operating Budget of $23,107,000 for the 13-park, 6,700-acre system. Of this amount,... FAMILY FEST OFFERS AFTER-HOURS FUN AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION WATERPARKS6/2/2011 Families and friends are invited to Waterford Oaks Waterpark Family Fest on June 24 and Red Oaks Waterpark Family Fest on July 8 from 6 – 9 p.m. “Families can enjoy waterpark... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION PROMOTES HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH THE 2011 WALK MICHIGAN PROGRAM6/2/2011 All ages can walk the Oakland County Parks for fitness and prizes in the annual Walk Michigan program. “The goal of Walk Michigan is to encourage park users to walk their way to... INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK OPENS ADDITIONAL 188 ACRES5/25/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation officially opens its newest acquisition, Independence Oaks County Park-North, on Saturday, May...
PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BAILEY LAKE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ARE OAKLAND COUNTY PARK’S TOP READING RANGERS FOR 2011
5/13/2011
More than 200 schools in Oakland County participated in this year’s Oakland County Parks and Recreation Reading Rangers Program. Overall, more pages were read this year than previous... WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK OPENS FOR THE 2011 SEASON5/13/2011 Launch the summer at Waterford Oaks Waterpark when it opens on Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m. “Waterford Oaks County Park has a great family atmosphere with something for everyone,”... WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK OFFERS FREE BMX FUN5/9/2011
Adventure seekers are invited to try out the sport of bicycle mototcross (BMX) for free at Waterford Oaks County Park. “We’re inviting people new to BMX to come out... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION LIFEGUARDS RECEIVE AQUATICS SAFETY AWARD5/9/2011 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 aquatic industry.
RED OAKS WATERPARK KICKS OFF THE SUMMER WITH HALF-OFF RATES
5/6/2011
EVENT NAME:
Red Oaks Waterpark Half-Off Summer Kick Off
WHAT: Red Oaks Waterpark opens on Saturday, May 28, and to make family fun more affordable, Oakland County Parks... RED OAKS DOG PARK OPENS OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION’S FIRST AGILITY COURSE5/2/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the grand opening of Red Oaks Dog Park’s eight-piece agility course donated by the Nutro Company. The Nutro Company, a... FREE ENTRY FOR ARMED FORCES DAY4/27/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in honor of Armed Forces Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CAMPING SEASON BEGINS ON MAY 204/22/2011 Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks campgrounds will open on Friday, May 20. Both parks offer four to six-person cabins for those who want to “sleep in style.” All cabins include a... DOG OWNERS LEARN HOW TO PROTECT THEIR DOGS FROM MICHIGAN’S ONLY VENOMOUS SNAKE 4/22/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites dog owners to learn how to protect their dogs from Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes, the only venomous snake in Michigan. When Massasauga... VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO KEEP BEACHES OF OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS CLEAN AND SAFE4/15/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to make the beaches of Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks and Independence Oaks clean and safe.
LEARN ROSE GARDEN CARE AT WATERFORD OAKS GREENHOUSE SEMINAR
4/14/2011
Waterford Oaks Greenhouse is hosting a World of Roses, a rose care seminar, on April 27 at 6 p.m. The seminar presentation will include all aspects of rose care: pruning, planting,... ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK HOSTS FREE WOOD CHIP DAYS4/14/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free wood chips and compost at Orion Oaks County Park during the spring. Patrons can enter at the Clarkston Road gate to load... WATERFORD OAKS GREENHOUSE OPENS LOTTERY FOR GARDEN PLOTS 4/8/2011 To foster community members’ green thumbs, Oakland County Parks and Recreation is leasing 150-square-foot garden plots at the Waterford Oaks Greenhouse. “We offer a gardening opportunity... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION WELCOMES SPRING WITH THE GREAT MARSHMALLOW DROP 4/6/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts The Great Marshmallow Drop, Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at Catalpa Oaks County Park. Parents and children are... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS NEEDS BICYCLE MOTOCROSS TRACK VOLUNTEERS4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation seeks work bee volunteers for Waterford Oaks County Park’s Bicycle Motocross track in Waterford. “Getting the track ready for the season... FREE PARK ENTRY AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry on Monday, Jan. 17 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks,... FIDO AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO THE HAPPY TAILS TRAIL WALK4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites dogs and their owners to a free, on-leash group walk on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Lyon Oaks Dog Park and on Feb. 19 at Independence Oaks County Park.... CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS OFFERED AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers Cross-country Ski Lessons at Independence Oaks County Park starting Jan. 15. “Winter is often a time... CURE CABIN FEVER WITH AN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites all ages to enjoy the winter outdoors and campfire experience with Cabin Fever Cure at Addison Oaks and Independence Oaks county... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NAMES NEW CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS4/4/2011
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission announces the election of Gerald A. Fisher of Clarkston as its new Chairman and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL BIRD COUNT4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation volunteers ventured into the low temperatures and cold winds for the 111th annual Christmas Bird Count, one of the oldest conservation... EXPERIENCE WINTER FUN BY MOONLIGHT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites all ages to enjoy the winter outdoors with Moonlight Adventures at Addison Oaks and Independence Oaks county parks. Depending on the... Canines, Coffee and Conversation 4/4/2011 Dogs and their owners are invited to attend Canines, Coffee and Conversation from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Orion Oaks Dog Park and March 12 at Lyon Oaks Dog Park. Free... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATON SEASONAL STAFF HIRING BEGINS FEB. 14 4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation will accept applications for seasonal employment from Feb 14 – 28. “Seasonal employment is a fantastic opportunity to gain or improve professional... FREE PARK ENTRY AT OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT’S DAY4/4/2011 Guest Appreciation Day Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers patrons free park entry on Monday, Feb. 21 in honor of President’s Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVES $150,000 IN RECREATION GRANTS4/4/2011 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved $150,000 to support the 2011 Recreation Assistance Partnership at its Feb. 2 meeting. Initiated in 1982, the program grants... VOLUNTEERS FOR NESTBOX MONITORING NEEDED BY OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to monitor nest boxes at five parks for the 2011 nesting season from April – August. More than 116 nest boxes are located in five... TWO MORE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SITES NOW ENVIRONMENTALLY CERTIFIED4/4/2011 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 SCHEDULES SPRING PRESCRIBED BURNS 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be conducting controlled burns at Addison Oaks, Independence Oaks, Orion Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Rose Oaks, Highland Oaks, Lyon Oaks and Waterford Oaks... VEGETABLE BASICS’ HORTICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers Vegetable Basics, a class for beginner to experienced gardeners. Topics covered in the session include: soil; composting; planting,... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS GOLF COURSE VOLUNTEERS 4/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation golf courses seek volunteers to help at Glen Oaks, Lyon Oaks and Red Oaks golf courses during the 2011 golf season, from April – October. ... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NOMINEES RECEIVE MRPA 2011 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS 4/4/2011 MRPA (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) has honored Oakland County Parks and Recreation nominees with three Community Service Awards. The awards were given to organizations and... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF COURSES OPEN MARCH 314/4/2011 Golfers have even more recreation choices with five Oakland County Parks and Recreation golf courses opening for the season on Thursday, March 31. Please call the Pro Shops for... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS HOSTS RAIN GARDENS WORKSHOP4/4/2011
EVENT NAME: Rain Gardens Workshop WHAT: Oakland County Parks horticulture staff hosts the Rain Gardens Workshop, May 22, at... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS WATERPARKS OPEN FOR THE 2010 SEASON4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks waterparks open for the 2010 season. “The waterparks are fun for all ages,” Katie Stavale, parks supervisor, said. “Both waterparks have a... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS OFFERS CHAMPION TOUR 4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks invites men and women ages 50 and better to golf in the Champion Tour, a 9-hole competition, May 25 at Lyon Oaks Golf Course. Tee off times assigned between 8... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS HOSTS DIAPER DERBY TOUR 20104/4/2011 Oakland County Parks hosts the Diaper Derby Tour 2010, a crawling race for babies to crown the king and queen of the Diaper Derby. Padded mats will provide the foundation of the race... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS HOSTS BOATS AND BLAZES NATURE PROGRAM4/4/2011
Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park hosts Boats and Blazes, 7 – 9 p.m. on May 22. All ages are welcome to meet at the boathouse for a pontoon boat ride on Crooked Lake,... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS FOUR-PERSON GOLF SCRAMBLE SERIES4/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites men and women ages 50 and better to golf in a Four-person Scramble Series the first Tuesday of each month, June – October. Event... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS FOUR-PERSON GOLF SCRAMBLE SERIES4/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites men and women ages 50 and better to golf in a Four-person Scramble Series the first Tuesday of each month, June – October. Event... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS OFFERS FREE PARK ENTRY4/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks offers patrons free park entry in honor of Armed Forces Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS OFFERS JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE PROGRAM4/4/2011
WHAT: Oakland County Parks offers a Junior League Program for ages 6 – 15, starting June 21 at Glen Oaks Golf Course and June 22 at White Lake Oaks Golf Course.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS CELEBRATES GUEST APPRECIATION WITH $5 WATERPARK ENTRY4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Red Oaks Waterpark offers a discounted entry of $5/person for Waterpark Guest Appreciation Days, May 29 – 31, to make family fun more affordable. “We’re hoping that more... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS LADIES GOLF LEAGUE4/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Tuesday Ladies League starts June 15 at Red Oaks Golf Course. The eight-week recreation league offers team stroke play with no maximum handicap.... SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE EXTENDS SPRING RATES4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Oakland County Parks and Recreation extended spring rates at Springfield Oaks Golf Course through June 18. “The greens are playable; however some of them are still... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS DIAPER DERBY TOUR 20104/4/2011 WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts the Diaper Derby Tour 2010, a crawling race for babies to crown the king and queen of the Diaper Derby. Padded mats will provide the... WINT NATURE CENTER CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF NATURE EDUCATION4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites all ages to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park from 1 – 4 p.m. on June 26.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION REWARDS STUDENTS FOR READING4/4/2011 OAKLAND COUNTY – Local students set reading records as participants in the 2010 Reading Ranger Program offered by Oakland County Parks and Recreation in March, which is National Reading... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS WARREN ORLICK MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING4/4/2011
OAKLAND COUNTY – All abilities are welcome to play in a 9-hole modified scramble at the 14th Annual Warren Orlick Memorial Golf Outing on Friday, June 11 at White Lake Oaks Golf Course.... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS PATRONS FREE WOOD CHIPS4/4/2011 Free Wood Chip Pick-Up
WHAT: Grab your shovels, wheelbarrows and buckets! Oakland County Parks and Recreation is giving away free wood chips June 5 and 19 at Orion Oaks County... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS TAILS, TACKLE AND TACTICS4/4/2011
At its Wednesday, June 2 meeting, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adopted its 2011 Operating Budget of $25,003,813 for the 13-park, 6,700-acre system. Of this amount,... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS KITE FLYING EXHIBITION OVER CATALPA OAKS4/4/2011 Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts Kites Over Catalpa from noon – 3 p.m. on June 19 at Catalpa Oaks County Park. The free kite festival features Windjammers, a professional, local... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS TGIF GOLF SCRAMBLES4/4/2011 Ages 16 and older are welcome to play in 9-hole TGIF 2-person Golf Scrambles. Golfers can enjoy nine holes of golf, a barbecue and soft drinks. Tee times begin at 5 p.m. Golfers will be... OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE PROGRAM4/4/2011
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Junior League Program offers kids ages 6 – 15 an opportunity to learn golf fundamentals and course etiquette during a six-week session. | | | | | | |