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Red Oaks Waterpark

Both Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks Waterparks are closed for the 2011 season.  Please visit us again in the summer of 2012. 

Red Oaks Waterpark Kudos: 
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Lifeguards awarded the 2010 Gold International Aquatic Safety Award for having the highest degree of swimmer protection provided in the aquatics industry! Details.
-- “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, 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 for affiliated groups ONLY with advance reservations (at least five full business days in advance).
  • Free tubes and deck chairs, based on availability, first-come first-served basis, tubes or chairs may not be held
  • 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.
  • River Walk program offered (details coming soon)
  • 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.

    Red Oaks Waterpark is certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program. MTESP certification requires the park to exceed requirements of environmental laws, protect water resources and enhance the maintenance of turfgrass and open spaces. See other ways the Oakland County Parks is protecting the environment.


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    Contact/Hours

    LOCATION:
    1455 East 13 Mile Road
    Madison Heights, MI  48071
    (between John R & Dequindre)
    Park Amenities Map

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

    DATES & HOURS: 
    (based on staff and weather conditions)
    Please note: Admission ticket sales stop daily one hour before close.

    EARLY SEASON:
    May 26 - May 28: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Regular weekend/holiday admission rates apply. (weather permitting)
    Closed: May 29 - May 31.

    REGULAR SEASON:
    June 1 - Aug. 26

    WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday)
    11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
    10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    LATE SEASON:
    Aug. 27 - Aug. 31: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Sept. 1 - 3: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Note: Both waterparks may have a reduced park capacity during the late-season dates and hours due to staff availability.

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    Click here for the current Fees for Red Oaks Waterpark
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