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Catalpa Oaks
248-424-7040
catalpaoaks@oakgov.com
Southfield, MI 48076
8 a.m.-Dusk
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Catalpa Oaks
Construction Update
Due to ongoing construction, Catalpa Oaks is closed. Improvements will include:
- Paved parking lot
- An additional picnic shelter
- Improved accessible pathways
- Playground expansion
Renovations are expected to be complete in 2026, although there may continue be intermittent closures to allow for turf growth.
Vincent Gregory Pavilion
Due to construction, Catalpa Oaks is not currently accepting reservations for its picnic shelter in 2026. Look for a second picnic pavilion and other park improvements coming soon as detailed above.
About
Catalpa Oaks preserves 24 acres of green space in Southfield adjacent to the South Oakland Health Department. The park is home of the Annual Great Marshmallow Drop, a spring event drawing 5,000+ participants to watch 15,000 marshmallows drop from a helicopter. Catalpa Oaks features one youth and four large soccer fields which will not be available for rent in 2026 due to construction. Its playgrounds include a universally-accessible playscape and swings for all abilities. A .8-mile aggregate perimeter pathway around the park provides a walking and running loop. The Vincent Gregory Pavilion offers picnic table seating for 100 people, but will not be available for rent in 2026 due to construction. Modern restrooms are on site and open daily April through October.