Pool

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Sports Court/Field

Oakland County Parks offer year-round opportunities for family recreation. From camping to golfing, nature education to outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone. Special programs are designed for scouts and individuals with disabilities. 

The Mobile Recreation program brings the fun straight to you. Whether in your backyard or neighborhood, our mobile program brings a variety of recreation activities right to your door.

Make Oakland County Parks your go-to spot for family recreation. With a variety of activities, special programs, and the unique Mobile Recreation program, you're sure to find something your family loves.

Swimming

Nature

Archery

Rock Climbing

Painting

Zip Lining

Field Trips

Art & Crafts

Schools, Scouts, senior centers and other groups can schedule nature center field trips, including the StarLab experience, and tailor the program content to specific topics. School programs are designed to meet Michigan Science Standards.

Traveling outreach programs include nature presentations, nature tables and virtual take-and-learn field trips. StarLab, an inflatable planetarium, is offered as a program at the nature centers or as an outreach experience.

Field Trips, Nature Presentations and Nature Tables

Let Oakland County Parks curate a field trip experience for your organization that's memorable and fun! The Picnic & Play All Day program provides a structured day of activities, including nature fun, multiple themed station, zipline and mobile units.

Summer Day Camps for Organizations

Designed with youth groups in mind, Camp Wilderness at Independence Oaks County Park offers two adjacent campgrounds accommodating 60 campers and 100 campers, respectively from May through October. Learn more about our campgrounds.

Camp Wilderness

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Great parking, clean, and lots of attractions and fun things to do and see. We love it!

Anne R

The new play structure is exciting!  The 8-year-old and 4-year-old both had a good time.  Maintain your progress.  Perhaps a water feature to compensate for closing the beach.

Margaux H

Oakland County Parks are fantastic and full of exciting activities! Camping is so much fun!
