Picnics

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 horseshoe pits
• Special packages for Mobile Recreation "fun on wheels" units. Choose from the Puppet Mobile, Festival packages, Bouncer, Dunk Tank and more!

A Group Events Coordinator can assist with food service, shelter reservations and entertainment bookings. For more information contact Group Sales at 248.858.4636 or email soncraintek@oakgov.com.

Photos of shelter areas. Pricing, capacity and parking information below.

Addison Oaks

Groveland Oaks

Independence Oaks

Lyon Oaks

Red Oaks Waterpark

Waterford Oaks

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Addison Oaks

Addison Oaks West Romeo Road, nine miles north of Rochester Life-guarded beach, playground, disc golf course, ball field, horseshoe pits, hiking, mountain bike, equestrian and paved trails, boat and mountain bike rentals, sand volleyball courts, and fishing. Photos of shelter areas.

Beachfront Lakeview Timber Ridge Capacity 350 350 350 Rental Fee $350 $350 $350 Parking Capacity 200 200 200

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Groveland Oaks

Groveland Oaks 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. Photos of shelter areas.

Virgin Island Devils Island Paradise Island Capacity 50 100 100 Rental Fee $250 $200 $300 Parking Capacity 15 25 25

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Independence Oaks

Independence Oaks 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 horseshoe pits. Fire rings and water frontage at some sites. Fireplace at Twin Chimneys. Photos of shelter areas.

Twin Chimneys Pine Grove Moraine Knoll Beach Cove Capacity 800 300 500 150 Rental Fee $350 $350 $350 $250 Parking Capacity 250 117 143 45

Lake View Lake Point Trail Side Capacity 200 80 175 Rental Fee $300 $250 $275 Parking Capacity 69 25 60

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Lyon Oaks

Lyon Oaks Pontiac Trail, Lyon Township  Dog Park and hiking trails. Photos of shelter areas.

Wood's Edge Capacity 150/area; 75/pavilion Rental Fee $200 Parking Capacity 50

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Red Oaks Waterpark

Red Oaks Waterpark East 13 Mile Road, between John R and Dequindre 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). Playground, concessions, bathhouse with showers and lockers, lounge chairs and tubes. Certified lifeguards on duty. Photos of shelter areas.

The Cabana (20' x 40' Tent) Cityview (20' x 40' Tent) Capacity 100 100 Rental Fee $175 $175 Parking Capacity 318 318 Riverside (20' x 40' Tent) Picnic Grove (20' x 40' Tent) Capacity 100 100 Rental Fee $175 $175 Parking Capacity 318 318

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Waterford Oaks

Waterford Oaks Watkins Lake Road, between Scott Lake and Pontiac Lake Lookout Lodge is available for rent April through October. Features a fireplace, modern restrooms, deck, scenic overlook, VCR and two overhead TV monitors. Photos of shelter areas.      Fees:  $300/6 hrs. Monday-Thursday               $400/6 hrs. Friday-Sunday and holidays               $75/each additional hour The Waterford Oaks Activity Center features an open floor plan accommodating 200, plus adjacent bar area, coat room and dance floor.      Fees:  $300/6 hrs. Monday-Thursday               $400/6 hrs. Friday-Sunday and holidays               $75/each additional hour

Courtside Pavilion Parkview (40' x 80' Tent) Capacity 300 500 Rental Fee Wkends & Hol $400/day Weekdays $100/4 hours Wkends & Hol $400/day Weekdays $100/4 hours Parking Capacity 200 300

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Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Waterford Oaks Waterpark Scott Lake Road, between Watkins Lake 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); playground, large grills, sand volleyball courts, concessions, bathhouse with showers and lockers, lounge chairs and tubes. Certified lifeguards on duty. Photos of shelter areas.

Poolside Pavilion Hideaway Grove (20' x 40' Tent) Pine Cove (30' x 50' Tent) Capacity 75 150 200 Rental Fee $200 $175 $225 Parking capacity 425 425 425

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