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Red Oaks Waterpark

Red Oaks Waterpark Kudos: 
-- “Best Michigan Waterpark” in the 2010 Daily Tribune Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest. 

-- 2009 Winner of Click on Detroit's "4 the Best Summer Recreation Swimming Pool" award
-- "Best Place to Cool Off" by C&G Publishing newspapers

Kids enjoy the Soak Station, children's water playground with 68 features, including water jets, curtains and slides, plus bubbler jets and a six-foot tipping bucket; must be 56" or shorter and be accompanied by an adult. Or the Spray & Play, a water play area for toddlers, with 15 water jets and bubblers at zero depth.

Grab a tube and float on the River Ride, a 990-foot long moving river. Other water park features include:

  • Triple Turn, a triple-flume waterslide
  • Terrific Tides wave-action pool.  The pool is heated to 78 degrees, so even when it's cloudy or windy, the water's just fine.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY:

  • FREE PARKING!
  • Admission includes all-day use of features including tubes.
  • Group rates available with advance reservations (at least one week in advance).
  • Free tubes and deck chairs, based on availability
  • Barrier-free access to wave pool
  • Bathhouse with lockers, showers, bathrooms and changing areas
  • Picnic areas with tables and grills; concessions; group picnic areas can be reserved in advance
  • Red Oaks Waterpark is a smoke-free and alcohol-free facility.  Glass containers are not allowed.
  • The bottom surfaces of the water features include sand particles for foot traction. Guests may wish to bring water shoes for small children, or those with sensitive feet.
  • Swim lessons for all ages and abilities, from parent/tot to junior lifeguard instruction
  • River Walk program offered

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LOCATION:
1455 East 13 Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI  48071
* See construction note below.

PHONE:
248-858-0918 or 1-888-OCPARKS

DATES (based on lifeguard availability):
Open daily through Sept. 6

HOURS:
(*Note special end-of-season hours below)
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

SPECIAL END-OF-SEASON HOURS AND FEES (based on staff availability)

Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2
Open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price: $7.50 regardless of residency or height

Sept. 3 
Open 11 a.m. - 7 pm. 
Regular Weekday prices apply.

Sept. 4, 5, 6
Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Regular Weekend/holiday prices apply.

Both waterparks close for the season at 7 p.m. on September 6

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT:
Oakland County Parks wants you to get to your destination safely and efficiently. Please note that work has begun on the  resurfacing of John R Road between 14 Mile and Maple roads in Troy. Motorists should expect delays as traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction. The project is expected to be completed by July 2. For more information, visit the Road Commission web site.

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