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Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Fair returns to Springfield Oaks County Park July 10-19 

DAVISBURG, MI – The best week of summer is right around the corner with the opening of the Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 10-19. Ten days of unforgettable memories, fabulous food, thrilling rides, exciting entertainment and local traditions will kick off with a spectacular grand opening celebration on Friday, July 10.

View the full Oakland County Fair news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks expands in southeast Oakland County with ribbon cutting for transformed Oak Park Woods 

OAK PARK, MI – A major renovation of Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park opened to the public with a ribbon cutting today. Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park is Oakland County Parks’ 17th county park and its first in the City of Oak Park. The park is owned by the City of Oak Park and operated in partnership with Oakland County Parks, creating a long-term county parks presence in one of southeast Oakland County’s most densely populated communities.

View the full Oak Park Wood news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Explore big trucks and heavy equipment during free community event 

WATERFORD, MI – Police cars, bulldozers, construction equipment and many other types of vehicles are out on the road every day helping to keep Oakland County communities moving forward. During Wheels & Squeals, a Touch a Truck event, families can get up close and personal with these mighty vehicles from 4:30-8 p.m. June 25 at Waterford Oaks County Park, sponsored by Xfinity.

View the full Wheels & Squeals news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks launches multi-week outdoor adventure series

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Unplug and explore outdoor activities while marking your progress with special-edition collectible decals during the Parks in Action series hosted by Oakland County Parks (OCP).

View the full Parks in Action news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

OCP to offer recreation vouchers for National Military Appreciation Month

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Oakland County Parks (OCP) is recognizing individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military and Gold Star families with a recreation voucher for one of the following:

  • One free night at a campsite at either Addison Oaks County Park & Campground near Rochester or Groveland Oaks County Park & Campground in Holly
  • One free visit to Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights
  • One free entry to Holly Oaks ORV Park in Holly

View the full National Military Appreciation Month news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks expands archery opportunities

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Driven partly by youth participation, archery continues to gain momentum, prompting Oakland County Parks to expand its archery offerings for the upcoming summer season. In addition to its traditional archery range at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, 3D archery will also be offered at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg.

View the full Archery news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Bond & Bloom event offers opportunities to connect through play

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Families are invited to enjoy a special play date among nature during Bond & Bloom, an outdoor event designed for mothers, caregivers and their elementary-age children. This activity-filled morning engages children in nature while providing meaningful opportunities for connection through shared experiences. The open house-style event, presented by Oakland County Parks, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2 at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston.

View the full Bond & Bloom news release



Media Contact
Bloomfield Hills Schools
Karen Huyghe
khuyghe@bloomfield.org

Oakland County Parks
engage@oakgov.com

Bloomfield Hills Schools and Oakland County Parks Announce New Agreement, $3 Million Investment in Bowers School Farm and Johnson Nature Center

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI - Bowers School Farm and Johnson Nature Center are cherished community spaces where children learn, families gather, and nature is celebrated. These much-loved places reflect the shared values of both Bloomfield Hills Schools and Oakland County Parks. With that in mind, Bloomfield Hills Schools and Oakland County Parks are pleased to announce a new interlocal agreement that will bring new investment, operational support, and expanded programming to both sites.

View the full Bowers School Farm and Johnson Nature Center news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

OCP’s Great Marshmallow Drop set for April 3 at Worden Park

ROYAL OAK, MI – It will be raining marshmallows over a portion of Worden Park in Royal Oak during Oakland County Parks’ Great Marshmallow Drop Friday, April 3. A helicopter will drop 15,000 marshmallows over the park beginning at 10 a.m. during this free event.

View the full Marshmallow Drop news release



Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

OAKLAND COUNTY – Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, Oakland County Parks (OCP) is celebrating the essential role its adaptive programming plays in the lives of individuals with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities.

View the full Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month news release



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