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About Parks and Recreation
In 42 years, the Oakland County Parks system has grown to more than 6,000 acres of natural landscapes and outdoor recreation for Oakland County residents. The 13 Oakland County Parks offer a wide variety of year-round recreation opportunities ranging from camping, hiking, swimming, boating, golfing and picnicking to cross-country skiing, ice skating and ice fishing.
 The Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission was pleased to open two new parks in 2007; Catalpa Oaks in Southfield and Highland Oaks in Highland Township.
Play structures, wetland mitigation and prescribed burns are among some of the significant projects and plans for the Oakland County Parks during 2008.
At Red Oaks in Madison Heights, a major play structure will be constructed at the park's new soccer complex. Design and engineering also will begin on a universally designed, barrier free play area planned for Waterford Oaks in Waterford Township.
Mitigation to restore a wetland at Lyon Oaks in Wixom is a cooperative project with the Road Commission for Oakland County. Prescribed burns and meadow restorations will be undertaken at six parks.
Renovations and repairs to existing facilities include an addition to the maintenance facility at Lyon Oaks Golf Course and roof renovations at the Addison Oaks Conference Center and Waterford Oaks Activity Center.
Two waterparks offer the motion of the ocean without the sand. Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks offer wave-action pools, waterslides, interactive water playgrounds, picnic areas and more.
The Fridge at Waterford Oaks, Michigan's first and only refrigerated toboggan run, offers two 1,000-foot flumes and a sledding hill, plus the Lookout Lodge warming building.
Two Nature Centers offer educational areas, hands-on exhibits and interpretive programs.
Two Dog Parks offer fenced areas for dogs to play off-leash.
Five Golf Courses offer challenges for all levels of golfers.
The parks system operates additional programs and facilities including a Bicycle Motocross track, an adaptive recreation program, an outdoor amphitheater, and conference and banquet facilities. Platform Tennis courts and a mobile recreation program, as well as numerous special activities, events and classes, are also offered.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is proud of its leadership in preserving park land and creating recreational opportunities for all the people of Oakland County. The parks function in an environmentally-sensitive manner to protect the natural world for future generations.
Mission Statement
To provide all residents of Oakland County with recreational, leisure and learning experiences; parks, open spaces, facilities; and professional staff and fiscal management, resulting in a comprehensive county park system that enhances the residents' quality of life. |
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