Perfect picnic spots are just a short drive away. Oakland County Parks has seven locations for special occasions such as company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and more.
All picnic facilities offer:
- Shelters & tents for groups of 20- 1,000.
- Sites can accommodate 20-800+.
- Large outdoor cooking grills, sand volleyball and horseshoes pits.
- Special packages for Mobile Recreation "fun on wheels" units. Choose from a Climbing Tower, Inflatable Bouncers and more.
Addison Oaks - 248-693-2432
1480 West Romeo Road, nine miles north of Rochester
Life-guarded beach, playground, disc golf course, ball field, horseshoes pits, hiking, mountain bike, equestrian and paved trails, boat and mountain bike rentals, sand volleyball courts, and fishing.
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Beachfront |
Lakeview |
Timber Ridge |
| Capacity |
350 people |
350 people |
350 people |
| Rental Fee |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
| Parking Capacity |
200 |
200 |
200 |
Groveland Oaks - 248-634-9811
14555 Dixie Highway at Grange Hall Road
Life-guarded beach and waterslide, playground, hiking trail, mini golf, skate park area, horseshoes pits, fishing, boat and specialty bike rentals.
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Virgin Island |
Devils Island |
Paradise Island |
| Capacity |
50 people |
100 people |
100 people |
| Rental Fee |
$125 |
$100 |
$150 |
| Parking Capacity |
15 |
25 |
25 |
Independence Oaks - 248-625-0877
9501 Sashabaw Road, 2 ½ miles north of I-75, exit 89
Life-guarded beach, nature center, hiking trails, boat rentals, fishing, playground, sand volleyball courts, ball field, and horseshoes pits. Fire rings and water frontage at some sites. Fireplace at Twin Chimneys.
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Twin Chimneys |
Pine Grove |
Moraine Knoll |
Beach Cove |
| Capacity |
800 people |
300 people |
500 people |
150 people |
| Rental Fee |
$350 |
$350 |
$350 |
$250 |
| Parking Capacity |
250 |
117 |
143 |
45 |
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Lake View |
Lake Point |
Trail Side |
| Capacity |
200 people |
80 people |
175 people |
| Rental Fee |
$300 |
$250 |
$275 |
| Parking Capacity |
69 |
25 |
60 |
Lyon Oaks - 248-858-0916
52251 Pontiac Trail, Lyon Township
Dog Park and hiking trails.
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Wood's Edge |
| Capacity |
150 people/area; 75 people/pavilion |
| Rental Fee |
$200 |
| Parking Capacity |
50 |
Red Oaks Waterpark - 248-858-0916
1455 East 13 Mile Road, between John R and Dequindre roads
Terrific Tides (wave-action pool), Triple Turn (giant triple waterslide), River Ride (tube ride), Spray & Play (tot wet deck), and Soak Station (children's water playground). Concessions, bathhouse with showers and lockers, lounge chairs and tubes (based on availability, first-come first-served basis, tubes or chairs may not be held). Certified lifeguards on duty.
Important waterpark shelter reservation information: Full payment of shelter is due at the time the reservation is booked. Reservations will not be held while waiting for payment. A reservation is not booked or complete, meaning you do not have a reservation, until:
- All appropriate payments have been made
- A contract has been generated
- A confirmation number is given to the person making the reservation
All reservations must be completely booked a minimum of five full business days (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) before the desired reservation date. No exceptions.
All shelter reservations are subject to the Reservation Terms and Conditions.
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Riverview |
Picnic Grove |
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(20' x 40' Tent) |
(20' x 40' Tent) |
| Capacity |
80 people |
80 people |
| Rental Fee |
$50 (Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
$200 (Sat./Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) |
$50 (Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
$200 (Sat./Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) |
Waterford Oaks - 248-858-0916
2800 Watkins Lake Road, between Scott Lake and Pontiac Lake
Special Waterford Oaks Waterpark rates available for summer facility rentals at Lookout Lodge, Activity Center, Paradise Pavilion and Parkview Shelter. Please call for more information and requirements.
Lookout Lodge is available for rent year-round. Features a fireplace, eating or meeting and food prep. area, modern restrooms, deck, scenic overlook and select audio-video equipment.
Fees: $200/6 hrs. Monday-Sunday
$100/4 hrs. for Meetings Only Monday-Friday
$100 Security Deposit required
The Waterford Oaks Activity Center features an open floor plan accommodating 200, plus adjacent bar area, coat room, dance floor and select audio- visual equipment.
Fees: $200/6 hrs. Monday-Sunday
$100 Security Deposit required
All shelter reservations are subject to the Reservation Terms and Conditions.
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Paradise Peninsula Pavilion |
Parkview |
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(40' x 80' Tent) |
| Capacity |
300 people |
500 people |
| Rental Fee |
Sat. Sun. & Holidays $200/day Mon. - Fri.
$100/4 hours |
Sat. Sun. & Holidays $200/day Mon. - Fri. $100/4 hours |
| Parking Capacity |
200 |
300 |
Waterford Oaks Waterpark - 248-858-0916
1702 Scott Lake Road, between Watkins Lake Road and Dixie Highway
Features Ragin' Rapids (group raft ride), The Wave (wave-action pool), The Big Bucket (children's interactive water playground), and Slidewinder (giant double waterslide); large grills, sand volleyball courts, concessions, bathhouse with showers and lockers, lounge chairs and tubes. (based on availability, first-come first-served basis, tubes or chairs may not be held). Certified lifeguards on duty.
Important waterpark shelter reservation information: Full payment of shelter is due at the time the reservation is booked. Reservations will not be held while waiting for payment. A reservation is not booked or complete, meaning you do not have a reservation, until:
- All appropriate payments have been made
- A contract has been generated
- A confirmation number is given to the person making the reservation
All reservations must be completely booked a minimum of five full business days (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) before the desired reservation date. No exceptions.
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Poolside Pavilion |
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Pine Cove |
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(30' x 50' Tent) |
| Capacity |
75 people |
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200 people |
| Rental Fee |
$50 (Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
$150 (Sat./Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) |
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$50 (Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
$150 (Sat./Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) |