Oakland County Parks hosts a Greenhouse Open House on May 5 at the newly acquired greenhouses at Waterford Oaks County Park to showcase community volunteerism efforts, partnership opportunities, ecological and educational initiatives. “Volunteers and staff have been spending quality time in the greenhouses growing annuals and perennials, and we want to showcase what they accomplished,” Recreation Program Supervisor Rachel Boyd said. “We’ll …
Volunteers needed to help pull invasive plant
Visit a park and you are usually told to look and not touch the plants, but on May 8, Oakland County Parks is asking volunteers to help pull the invasive garlic mustard plant at the Highland Oaks County Park. The garlic mustard is an invasive plant that has a negative impact on forest biodiversity. It …
Swing into golf with Oakland County Parks
Beginning May 1, ladies and adult beginner and intermediate golfers can improve their golf game through lessons offered by Oakland County Parks at the Lyon Oaks Golf Course. The lessons start on the driving range and continue on the course where participants will learn about everything from tee-ing off to putting. The cost of the …
Tots learn about spring
Oakland County Parks helps parents build a love of nature in their children starting at a young age through Tuning Your Tot into Spring, a 25-year-old program that celebrates nature with the youngest explorers. Tuning Your Tot into Spring will be held Wednesday, April 21 from 10-11:45 a.m. or 1-2:45 p.m. of Saturday, April 24 …
Oakland County Parks seek ownership of county market
Under a current proposal, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission would assume management and operation of the Oakland County Market, a mainstay for providing grower-direct fresh produce and flowers to residents since 1953. The goal is to expand the market, which currently is operated by the Facilities Maintenance and Operations division. The transfer of operations is expected to be approved at the May 5 Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Oakland County Parks Offer Early Season Group Rates at Red Oaks Waterpark
Oakland County Parks is now taking reservations for early-season group outings at Red Oaks Waterpark. “We’re opening Red Oaks Waterpark in early June to give groups a chance to hold end-of-school parties, picnics and celebrations at the waterpark,” Katie Stavale, Park Supervisor, said. “Our special $5 per person rate makes outings economical and fun.” …