Picnic Shelter and Facility Rental

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Perfect picnic spots are just a short drive away. Oakland County Parks has several locations for special occasions such as company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and more. Special packages for Mobile Recreation "fun on wheels" units - Climbing Tower, Inflatable Bouncers and more are available. Call 248-858-0916 for information.

Waterford Oaks County Park offers multiple picnic pavilion areas as well as indoor facilities for special occasions such as company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and more. Please call for more information.

Please note: Paradise Pavilion will not be available for rent during the 2026 season due to construction.

Category    EVENT  CENTER    LOOKOUT LODGE         PARKVIEW (30' X 50' TENT)                           PARADISE PAVILION (WOODEN GAZEBO)          

Guest

Capacity

200 based on setup

96 based on setup

120 seated under shelter

150 seated under shelter 

(Not available for reservations in 2026 due to construction)

Rental Fee

(Fri.-Sun. and Holidays)

$1,000

1-day rental,

up to 8 hrs.

(9 a.m-11 p.m.)

(Reservations accepted up to six months in advance)

 

$1,800

full weekend rental 

(Reservations accepted up to 11 months in advance - contact staff for daily hours  
and time blocks)

$500

1-day rental,

up to 8 hours 

(9 a.m.-11 p.m.)

$300 regular rate; $275 Oakland County resident rate

Daily rentals

(10 a.m.-sunset

May-September)

$300 regular rate; $275 Oakland County resident rate

Daily rentals

(10 a.m.-sunset

May-September)

Rental Fee

(Mon.-Thurs.)

 

$600

1-day rental,

up to 8 hrs. 

(9 a.m.-10 p.m.)

$400

1-day rental  
up to 8 hours 

(9 a.m.-10 p.m.)

$300 regular rate; $250 Oakland County resident rate

Daily rentals

(10 a.m.-sunset

May-September)

$300 regular rate; $250 Oakland County resident rate

Daily rentals

(10 a.m.-sunset

May-September)

Security Deposit

$500

$200

None

None

Parking Capacity

50 Weekdays

120 Weekends

125

Grass field parking for 100+

Paved parking with 96 total spots

(shared with other park users)

Facility Rental Information

Event Center Rental Information Sheet

 

Event Center Seating Arrangements

Lookout Lodge Rental Information Sheet

 

Lookout Lodge Seating Arrangements

Parkview Rental Information Sheet

Not available for reservations in 2026 due to construction