Both Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks Waterparks are closed for the 2011 season.  Please visit us again in the summer of 2012. Click Red Oaks Waterpark or Waterford Oaks Waterpark at left for 2012 dates and hours information.

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.

OCEANS OF MOTION WITHOUT THE SAND!
Our award-winning waterparks are summer's must-see destination! Choose Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights or Waterford Oaks Waterpark near Pontiac, for a splashing good time with family and friends! 
Both waterparks are smoke and alcohol-free facilities and feature wave-action pools, giant waterslides and plenty of picnic space, as well as locker rooms and food concessions. Glass containers are not allowed.

Note: Both waterparks offer special late-season dates and hours.  Click the waterpark of your choice for details.  Both waterparks close for the season after Sept. 3, 2012.  Both waterparks may have a reduced park capacity during special late-season dates and hours due to staff availability.

Red Oaks Waterpark's "SplashTown" features Soak Station (water playground for kids), River Ride (tube river ride) and Spray 'n Play (spray zone for the littlest splashers). There is also a wave pool and triple waterslide. Red Oaks Waterpark Fees Voted “Best Michigan Waterpark” in the 2010 Daily Tribune Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest. 

Waterford Oaks Waterpark sports a tropical look, complete with palm trees. You'll also find The Big Bucket (water playground) and Ragin' Rapids (group raft ride). Waterford Oaks Waterpark Fees

Also see: Where to purchase discount tickets.

Regular Hours:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekends & Holidays
(Admission ticket sales stop daily one hour before close)
Note: Both waterparks offer special late-season dates and hours.  Click the waterpark of your choice for details.  Both waterparks close for the season after Sept. 3, 2012.  Both waterparks may have a reduced park capacity during special late-season dates and hours due to staff availability.

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.

Group Rates:
Special group rates are available for affiliated groups only.  Please see the Group Information page for details and rates. 

Shelter reservations are available seven days a week.

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!