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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.

A Pet Wellness Clinic will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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

Dog Swim

Join us for the Waterford Oaks Dog Swim. There will be three time slots available:

  • Noon-12:50 p.m. for dogs 70 lbs. and larger
  • 1-1:50 p.m. for dogs 31-69 lbs.
  • 2-2:50 p.m. for dogs 30 lbs. and smaller

Please register for one time slot only. A maximum of 75 dogs will be allowed per time slot. All dog owners must show a valid Michigan dog license along with proof of current vaccinations at the time of the event. Please check-in 30 minutes prior to scheduled swim time. Health department rules mandate that no humans are allowed in the water. There is a $10 preregistration fee. The registration packet includes a gift for the owner, entry and one 50-minute swim session for the dog only. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Aug. 26. Phone registrations will be accepted through noon on Sept. 4 by calling 248-858-0916. 

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