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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

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

Oakland County Parks golf courses open for play in April

OAKLAND COUNTY – While warmer temperatures have already provided a sample of spring, a sure sign the seasons are changing is when the five golf courses operated by Oakland County Parks open. Glen Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks and Springfield Oaks golf courses will open on Wednesday, April 1, weather permitting. Due to construction, opening day for White Lake Oaks Golf Course is set for Saturday, April 4.

View the full Golf Opening Day news release

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

Oakland County Parks celebrates 60 years of community connection

OAKLAND COUNTY - Oakland County Parks (OCP) is commemorating its 60th anniversary, honoring its decades-long commitment of preserving natural areas, enhancing outdoor community spaces and offering unique recreation programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. These activities have greatly contributed to the high quality of life throughout Oakland County and set the bar high for the future of public recreation.

View the full Oakland County Parks 60th Anniversary news release

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

Explore the cozier side of winter during Fireworks and Flannels

WATERFORD, MI – The return of Fireworks and Flannels and the Light the Night Flannel 5K are sure to turn chilly temperatures into warm memories with frosty fun like horse-drawn wagon rides, a petting farm, pony rides, winter games, sledding, fat tire biking, crafts and an illuminated walking path as well as live music, food trucks and a beer tent. This two-day community celebration takes place on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford.

View the full Fireworks and Flannels news release

Holly Oaks ORV Park Information

Oakland County Parks Resources

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