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New Hours for Wint Nature Center

Beginning, today, Jan. 4, 2012, the Wint Nature Center will be open for walk-in visitation Wednesday – Sunday, from 1 – 5 p.m. The nature center will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Advance reservations programs including group programs, field trips, birthday parties, etc. are available Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. The [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on January 4, 2012 4:22 pm

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Recycle Christmas Trees at 11 Oakland County Parks

Oakland County Parks and Recreation makes holiday cleanup easy and “green” with Christmas Tree Recycling at 11 park locations. Free self-serve Christmas Tree Recycling is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. From Dec. 26 – Jan. 16 Christmas tree recycling will be available at: Addison Oaks in Leonard; Catalpa Oaks [...]

Published by Christina on December 22, 2011 6:00 am

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Free Entry to Oakland County Parks on Veteran’s Day

Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in honor of Veterans’ Day. Guests can hike, bike and enjoy the natural surroundings at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. The dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Red Oaks are ideal for dogs and [...]

Published by Christina on October 24, 2011 9:16 am

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Free Entry to Oakland County Parks on 9/11

Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in remembrance of September 11 and to honor armed forces and veterans. Guests can hike, bike and enjoy the natural surroundings at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. The dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and [...]

Published by Christina on September 7, 2011 2:36 pm

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Wordless Wednesday: August 17, 2011

Published by Kathy on August 17, 2011 8:00 am

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Airplanes, Balloons, Oh My!

image: South Carolina Balloons Oakland County Parks and Recreation hosts its first-ever Air Fair on Aug. 4 – 7, featuring hot air balloons, sailplanes, human-size model airplanes, kite flying and Great Turtle Toys at Groveland Oaks County Park. “We will be showcasing different kinds of sports that people don’t hear much about and they can [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 22, 2011 9:40 am

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FREE Summer Concerts

Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering FREE summer concerts! Detroit Mommies thinks this is a great way to spend some family time outdoors, together! WHAT: End the summer enjoying music and the outdoors at three free Summer Concerts hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. During each concert, families and friends can enjoy an [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 22, 2011 6:51 am

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Armed Forces Guest Appreciation Day at Oakland County Parks

WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free park entry to all guests in honor of Armed Forces Day. Guests can enjoy the natural areas and trails at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. The dog parks at Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Red Oaks are ideal for dogs [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on May 15, 2011 7:15 am

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Try out bicycle motocross free at Waterford Oaks on May 21

Adventure seekers are invited to try out the sport of bicycle motocross (BMX) for free at Waterford Oaks County Park on May 21.

Published by Rebecca on May 10, 2011 7:21 pm

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS OFFERED AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK

Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers Cross-country Ski Lessons at Independence Oaks County Park starting Jan. 15. “Winter is often a time when people hibernate indoors, but it’s a beautiful time to get outdoors,” Recreation Program Supervisor Derenda Howard said. “Oakland County Parks and Recreation winter programs are designed to introduce people to the many [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on January 10, 2011 4:27 pm