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Lyon Oaks Dog Park

Lyon Oaks Dog Park
52221 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393

Features a 13-acre fenced enclosure with small dog area, benches, shelter and picnic tables and field training area.

Orion Oaks Dog Park

Orion Oaks Dog Park
1200 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360

Offers a 24-acre fenced enclosure with small dog area, including two trails, picnic shelter, field area and modern restrooms.

Consider the dog park for your next pet event! Areas of Orion Oaks Dog Park are available for your pooch's birthday party or casual get-togethers.

Red Oaks Dog Park

Red Oaks Dog Park
31353 Dequindre
Madison Heights, MI 48071

This 5.2-acre site offers up to four fenced enclosures including one for smaller dogs.

Upcoming Events

Pet Wellness Clinics

Our Pet Wellness Clinics provide your pet with quick, affordable preventative care that helps keep them safe and protected. Join us to get your pet vaccinated, obtain preventative care, receive microchipping and/or purchase a dog license. Vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention and dewormer are available.

Pet Wellness Clinics will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as follows:

  • May 2 - Waterford Oaks County Park
  • May 9 - Orion Oaks Dog Park, Big Meadows Pavilion
  • May 16 - Independence Oaks County Park, Pine Grove Pavilion

For available services and a price list, view the Pet Wellness Clinics Flyer. 

For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier. No appointment is needed.

For pet vaccine questions, call 586-879-1745. For general event information, email BrechN@oakgov.com.

Paws and Play

Make new pup and human friends during Paws and Play from 5-7 p.m. July 22 at Orion Oaks Dog Park and 5-7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Red Oaks Dog Park. Enjoy open playtime and activities designed for fun, bonding and socialization.

  • • Free fun for dogs and dog owners
  • • Vendors on site
  • • Activities, cooling stations and crafts for all
  • • Giveaways and info. tables

No registration is needed. Dogs must be licensed and on a 6-foot leash outside of the dog park.

For questions, call 248-858-0916 or email BrechN@oakgov.com.

Volunteer at the dog parks

Dog Park Ambassadors serve as onsite resources for park patrons and dog park users, reporting any issues, problems or maintenance concerns to park staff. Contact volunteer@oakgov.com for details.

Additional Resources

Tick Bite Prevention

Dog Park Events

Free Entry Day - Restore in the Outdoors

  • Date: 05/04/2024 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM  

Celebrate the health and wellness opportunities Oakland County Parks has to offer during the free Restore in the Outdoors event May 4. During this special day, park entry is free and guests will have access to trails, dog parks, playgrounds and fishing spots at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park and Rose Oaks. These parks are always free: Catalpa Oaks, Pontiac Oaks, Red Oaks Nature Center, Springfield Oaks and Waterford Oaks.

Meet The Bassquatch Hunter Mike McKinstry during Fishing 101 at Pontiac Oaks County Park. The award-winning Discovery Channel personality will host a free hands-on workshop from 10 a.m.-noon.

In addition, free Restore in the Outdoors programming will be offered, including bird hikes led by a parks naturalist from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. and Forest Bathing from 1-2:30 p.m. at Red Oaks Nature Center and bird hikes led by a parks naturalist, a Happy Little Rocks arts & crafts station, fishing at the pier with equipment available for patron use and Beginner Vinyasa Flow Yoga from 10:15-11 a.m. and Yin Meditation from 11:15 a.m.-noon, both led by Studio 8 Fitness, at Pontiac Oaks County Park.

Bring the whole family to try a new activity or just enjoy a relaxing day in a soothing, natural setting. For questions or to preregister for the free programming, call 248-858-0916. For more information, view the Restore in the Outdoors Flyer.

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