Celebrating 42 years, the 13 Oakland County Parks
offer nearly 60 miles of trails and natural landscapes for year-round recreation, including five golf courses, two waterparks and nature centers. Unique recreation opportunities include Mobile Recreation and The Fridge Toboggan Run.

Aug. 29 - Sept. 1
Don't miss Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats, Pontiac,
4 p.m. Friday through 8 p.m. Sunday.  Celebrating its
11th year, the festival offers more than 200
performances on eight stages, a juried fine arts show,
local restaurants and regional and
local attractions.  An ITC Greenways initiative
encourages fairgoers to leave their cars behind and
walk or bike to Pontiac via one of the Oakland County Trails.  More trails info.  Visit www.artsbeatseats.com 
for details on the event.

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan now available for download
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved a Strategic Master Plan outlining goals, strategies and tactics to guide the activities of the Commission and staff over the next ten years. Please use the link to download the Strategic Master Plan.

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The Oakland County Trails Master Plan final draft is available for public review through Sept. 3, 2008.  Please click here for more information and to view the Master Plan.

 
This image of Lake Sixteen at Orion Oaks County Park is featured on a Pure Michigan billboard in 144 locations throughout Michigan, Chicago, Indiana, Ohio, Ontario, Milwaukee and St. Louis. The Pure Michigan campaign was created by Michigan.org to promote tourism in the state. Image courtesy of Michigan.org.   


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Your Ticket to Fun!
Purchase Permits On Line
At Oakland County Parks, $30 buys your ticket to family fun! Annual Vehicle Permits are valid at six Oakland County Parks plus enjoy free parking at the July 4th fireworks and Oakland County Fair on Oakland County Parks Day.
 
Did You Know

Biking on Oakland County Parks trails can improve and elevate your sense of well-being!

Trails Info


 


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