Southfield Oaks County Park is a 39-acre area located within Beech Woods Park in the City of Southfield. It is operated by OCP and owned by the City of Southfield. The development of Southfield Oaks is funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $1.5M in ARPA funding and $1.5M from the OCP Capital Improvement Program. OCP received an additional $300,000 in funding from Sustain Our Great Lakes, a public-private partnership administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, which will be used to reconnect and restore four acres of floodplain along the Rouge River.

Construction update

The former golf course is in the process of being reconnected to the Rouge River floodplain with trails that weave throughout the newly restored landscape. Work is underway and Southfield Oaks is expected to open in 2026.

The preliminary design for Southfield Oaks Park, located at 22200 Beech Road in Southfield, has been developed with guidance from the public engagement conducted in 2023. The most important priorities identified by Southfield residents were:

• Paths and walking tails
• Trees and shade
• Restrooms
• Access for all abilities
• Native flowers and pollinators

What to expect at your park

The concept renderings below have an overall emphasis on peaceful, natural spaces and nurturing the excitement to explore. The priority improvements planned are:

• Looping accessible trails through restored natural areas
• Trailside bump outs with amenities to relax or play
• Restored wetlands and Rouge River shoreline

Concepts renderings for Southfield Oaks