Oakland County Parks offers a variety of programming for active adults. Explore our parks, try a new activity, learn about Oakland County history and enjoy socializing with others in a welcoming, friendly environment. Check back often as programs are added to the calendar and feel free to email OCPrecreation@oakgov.com or call 248-221-8040 with your questions, comments and suggestions.

Register online for Active Adults programming

Upcoming Events

Oakland County Parks offers many programs for Active Adults throughout the year that focus on fitness, wellness, historical education and fun in the parks.

View the 2026 Active Adults Programming Calendar of Events to see what we have planned for the whole year at a glance!

After Hours 50+ Swim Party

Join us for the After Hours 50+ Swim Party at Red Oaks Waterpark. Those ages 50 and older can swim in the wave pool, float in the River Ride and zip down the waterslides from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Gather your friends for this popular event and enjoy some fun in the sun together. Registration is required and is now available online.

Please remember that appropriate swimwear (no street clothes) must be worn. This program is not included with River Walk cards. Cost is $10/person if preregistered. Day-of-the-event registration is $15/person.

• Printable After Hours 50+ Swim Party Flyer

Register for the After Hours 50+ Swim Party

Walk This Way Kick-Off Event

Join us to kick-off Walk This Way, a six-week walking series featuring themed walks focused on mindfulness, pacing, balance and strength. This energizing kick-off event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the boat launch parking lot in Pontiac Oaks Park.

This free program will feature interactive park activities, community resources and social opportunities. A light lunch will be provided.

Walk This Way is designed to help participants build healthy habits and enjoy time outdoors. Select sessions will also feature “Walk and Talk” guest experts sharing wellness insights, practical tips and community resources in a relaxed, conversational setting.

Register online or by calling 248-858-0916 by Tuesday, Sept. 8.

• Printable Walk This Way Kick-off Event Flyer

Register for the Walk This Way Kick-Off Event

Walk This Way Walking Series

Walk This Way is a six-week walking series featuring themed walks focused on mindfulness, pacing, balance and strength. Build healthy habits and enjoy time outdoors. Select sessions will also feature “Walk and Talk” guest experts sharing wellness insights, practical tips and community resources in a relaxed, conversational setting.

This program will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays on the following dates: Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Meet at the boat launch parking lot in Pontiac Oaks Park. Cost is $10 for all six weeks. Registered participants will receive a reusable water bottle.

Register online or by calling 248-858-0916 by Thursday, Sept. 10.

• Printable Walk This Way Series Flyer

Register for the Walk This Way Walking Series

Fireside Chats Series

Join us on Zoom as Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo shares fascinating history connected to Oakland County Parks during her Fireside Chat from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. The topic will be “Growing Great Parks: Celebrating 60 years of Oakland County Parks.” Learn the amazing history of our park system from acquiring land to dealing with troublesome beavers

Fireside Chats is a free program series. Join online by clicking on this Zoom link. There is no need to preregister.

This year's Fireside Chats series will focus on celebrating the 60th anniversary of Oakland County Parks. Discover stories you never knew about the parks system, learn about how the park's natural assets shaped the region and gain an appreciation for those who cared for the land before we became stewards of it.

Upcoming Fireside Chat presentations include:

• Wednesday, Oct. 28 - "A River Runs Through Them: Waterways and our Parks"
• Thursday, Nov. 19 - "Those Who First Belonged: Indigenous Connections to
  our Oakland County Parks"

All presentations run from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom. For more information and individual program links, view the Fireside Chats Flyer.

Fireside Chats Flyer

Other events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events, too! More information will be released closer to the event dates.

• Sept. 12 - Adult Only Archery Shoot. Learn archery basics and perfect shooting technique from 1-3 p.m. at the Independence Oaks County Park Archery Range. Each session is limited to 16 guests. Cost: $15/person. Register by calling 248-858-0916. View the Adult Only Archery Shoot Flyer for more information.
• Oct. 6 - Fall Into History from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Buhl Estate on the grounds of Addison Oaks County Park & Campground. Enjoy a buffet prepared by Oaks Management and learn about the parks’ storied past with Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo. Tour the Buhl Estate mansion and take a wagon ride through the grounds. Cider and donuts will be served. Registration fee: $45/person.

Printable Active Adults 2026 Calendar of Events Flyer

Michigan Senior Olympics

Oakland County Parks is a proud sponsor of the Michigan Senior Olympics. To learn more about registration for the winter or summer games, visit the Michigan Senior Olympics website.