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Home My WebLink AboutAgendas/Packets - 2023.12.06 - 41325Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Public Comment PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) A Fireworks & Flannels - Winter Event Presentation Informational Brandy Boyd / 296-1972 COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) B 2023 Golf Report Informational Tom Hughes / 343-1011 C Capital Planning and Development Projects Update Informational Zachary Crane / 240-1079 REGULAR AGENDA:ACTION PRESENTER(S) 1 2024 OCPR Fees & Charges and Appreciation Days Approval Brandy Boyd / 296-1972 2 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) Request Approval Brandy Boyd / 296-1972 3 Final Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan Approval Donna Folland / 736-9087 4 FY2024 Capital Equipment Amendment Approval Tom Hughes / 343-1011 5 Catalpa Oaks License Agreement - South Oakland Soccer Association (SOCS) Approval Erik Koppin / 909-7702 6 Revocation/Termination of License Agreement and Letter of Understanding for the James Harvey Davis Home Approval Chris Ward / 858-4944 7 Changes to January/February OCPRC Scheduled Meetings Approval Chris Ward / 858-4944 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) 7 8 Director's Report Informational Chris Ward / 858-4944 8 9 Executive Committee Update Informational Dave VanderVeen / 821-0903 OTHER BUSINESS ACTION PRESENTER(S) 9 10 Wildlife Crossing Overpass Park Informational Lance Stokes / 586-883-3343 CLOSED SESSION:ACTION PRESENTER(S) 10 11 Pursuant to MCL 15.268(a) - Chris Ward Performance Evaluation Informational Dave VanderVeen / 821-0903 ANNOUNCEMENTS View Recorded Meetings Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv6lUWH4IJEASENpEwjhoPSueR6nFVXp Approval of Minutes - November 1, 2023 Regular Meeting & November 1, 2023 Closed Session OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION J. David VanderVeen, Acting Chairman Wednesday, December 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm Parks Commission Room - 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford 48328 Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda View Agenda Packets/Minutes Here: https://www.oakgov.com/parks/getinvolved/Pages/Parks-Commision.aspx Public Access Information If you require special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at ADJOURNMENT TO: January 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. or to the Call of the Chair November 1, 2023 Vice Chairman VanderVeen called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: J. David VanderVeen, Ebony Bagley, Christine Long, Amanda Herzog, Andrea LaFontaine, Nancy Quarles, Yolanda Smith Charles, Lance Stokes COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Gary R. McGillivray, Jim Nash OTHERS PRESENT: PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director Jim Dunleavy, Manager-Operations Melissa Prowse, Manager-Planning & Development Sarah Cook-Maylen, Chief-Environmental Sustainability & Planning Zach Crane, Supervisor-Parks Engineering & Development Donna Folland, Chief-Planning & Development Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – North District Erik Koppin, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – South District Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Desiree Stanfield, Chief-Marketing & Communications Aaron Stepp, Chief-Business Operations Mark Adams, Project Manager Engineer Darryn Horvath, Project Manager Engineer Kelley Moss, Recreation Program Supervisor Jami Monte, Staff Assistant Simon Rivers, Associate Planner Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chairman VanderVeen proposed to move the Regular Agenda and Closed Session to the top of the agenda, following Public Comment. Quarles moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried on a voice vote with Bagley and Stokes absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Long moved to approve the minutes of October 4, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote with Bagley absent. OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328 Telephone: (248) 858-0906 REGULAR MEETING Gary R. McGillivray, Chairman J. David VanderVeen Vice Chairman Ebony Bagley Secretary Christine Long Amanda Herzog Andrea LaFontaine Jim Nash Nancy Quarles Yolanda Smith Charles Lance Stokes RETURN TO AGENDA November 1, 2023 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT None. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Lyon Oaks Healthy Communities Park Improvements Mr. Ward requested to amend the motion as follows: “Move to approve a contract to Sinclair Recreation (Holland, MI), in the amount of $373,142.81 and the implementation of the Healthy Communities Park Improvements at Lyon Oaks, with a total project cost of $440,000.” Smith Charles moved to approve the Lyon Oaks Healthy Communities Park Improvements, as amended. Seconded by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Preliminary Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan Long moved to approve the Preliminary Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan, as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. FY2024 Capital Equipment Purchase – Addison Oaks Heated Holding Cabinet Bagley moved to approve the FY2024 Capital Equipment Purchase – Addison Oaks Heated Holding Cabinet, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Interlocal Partnership Agreement for Park Operations with the City of Southfield (ARPA) Bagley moved to approve the Interlocal Partnership Agreement for Park Operations with the City of Southfield (ARPA), as presented. Seconded by Stokes. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 5. Grant Agreement with the City of Southfield for Beech Woods Park Playground Project (ARPA) Smith Charles moved to approve the Grant Agreement with the City of Southfield for Beech Woods Park Playground Project (ARPA), as presented. Seconded by Bagley. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 6. 2024 Parks Commission Calendar Commissioner Smith Charles requested to move the January meeting to the 10th. Commissioner LaFontaine requested to limit the duration of the October meeting out of respect for those that observe Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Smith Charles moved to approve the 2024 Parks Commission Calendar, as amended. Seconded by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote with Quarles absent. November 1, 2023 Page 3 Vice Chairman VanderVeen proposed to move the Closed Session back to the end of the agenda, following New & Miscellaneous Business. Long moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried on a voice vote with Quarles absent. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. 2023 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program Wrap-up Ms. Moss presented the 2023 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program wrap-up. B. Turtle Woods Trust Fund Presentation Ms. Prowse provided a brief presentation on the Turtle Woods Trust Fund. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS C. Parks Environmental Sustainability Committee Report Ms. Cook-Maylen provided an overview of the Parks Environmental Sustainability Committee Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 7. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report. The Commission provided direction for staff to support and participate in the Urban Deer Coalition, rather than Mr. Ward providing a non-binding resolution regarding deer population management. 8. Executive Committee Update Vice Chairman VanderVeen provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on October 24, 2023. CLOSED SESSION 9. Pursuant to MCL 15.268(d) – Turtle Woods Discussion Stokes moved that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission go into Closed Session for the purposes of discussion to consider the purchase or lease of real property. Seconded by Bagley. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. The Commission went into Closed Session at 3:18 p.m. The Commission reconvened in Open Session at 3:28 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Smith Charles thanked staff for providing a tour to commissioners and countywide elected officials featuring our parks in the northern and central portions of Oakland County. November 1, 2023 Page 4 Ms. Prowse advised the Commission that the lawsuit regarding the Mill Pond Dam has been dismissed. At 3:29 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to December 6, 2023, or to the Call of the Chair. Ebony Bagley, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval. 2023 Golf Season Report •Glen Oaks •Lyon Oaks •Red Oaks •Springfield Oaks •White Lake Oaks RETURN TO AGENDA Great Parks for Great People 2023 Golf Season Highlights Park Operations Dates of Operation: •April 1 – November 5 Golf Trend •Continued popularity and new golfers o 2023 - 164,419 total starts o 13,000 more starts than 2022 •Highest Revenue Year o 2023 - Over $5,990,000 (Golf Only) o $800,000 increase over 2022 o Increased rates for Prime Time and all carts o Combined Golf, Food, and Beverage – Over $6,500,000 o $920,000 increase over 2022 •Junior Golf o 2023 – 4,000 starts •Leagues o 120 leagues of all ages and skill levels o 2,300 league players o 41,618 league starts Great Parks for Great People Golf Starts Park Operations Golf Starts 2020 - 2023 2020 2021 2022 2023 Glen Oaks 29,617 37,300 36,862 42,085 Lyon Oaks 25,143 30,971 28,180 30,657 Red Oaks 17,053 22,422 22,838 22,968 Springfield Oaks 25,358 28,027 27,778 28,975 White Lake Oaks 27,471 35,068 35,612 39,734 Total 124,642 153,788 151,270 164,419 Great Parks for Great People Golf Financials Park Operations $- $1,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 $- $1,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 All Courses Revenue Expense w/o Dep Depreciation Great Parks for Great People Golf Financials Park Operations Golf Financials 2020 - 2023 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue - Golf $663,644.61 $1,083,111.80 $1,178,415.97 $1,377,202.02 Revenue - Total $663,644.61 $1,083,111.80 $1,178,415.97 $1,377,202.02 Glen Oaks Expense (W/O Depreciation)$871,815.78 $935,771.55 $1,225,100.62 $989,371.17 Depreciation $153,587.66 $158,636.00 $148,302.87 $132,555.25 Expense Total $1,025,403.44 $1,094,407.55 $1,373,403.49 $1,121,926.42 Revenue - Golf $1,048,059.63 $1,533,131.83 $1,493,162.96 $1,725,455.69 Revenue - Grill Room $112,114.86 $206,551.16 $205,324.10 $244,189.08 Revenue - Total $1,160,174.49 $1,739,682.99 $1,698,487.06 $1,969,644.77 Lyon Oaks Expense (W/O Depreciation)$1,146,452.74 $1,258,489.99 $1,649,285.14 $1,262,900.22 Depreciation $357,064.70 $366,234.50 $356,167.72 $171,982.16 Expense Total $1,503,517.44 $1,624,724.49 $2,005,452.86 $1,434,882.38 Revenue - Golf $316,385.17 $463,259.31 $496,863.23 $650,829.09 Revenue - Total $316,385.17 $463,259.31 $496,863.23 $650,829.09 Red Oaks Expense (W/O Depreciation)$474,942.95 $521,153.37 $637,037.60 $653,319.29 Depreciation $149,439.77 $142,067.06 $138,365.09 $145,173.43 Expense Total $624,382.72 $663,220.43 $775,402.69 $798,492.72 Great Parks for Great People Golf Financials Park Operations Golf Financials 2020 - 2023 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue - Golf $637,486.79 $876,708.37 $970,149.27 $1,045,377.89 Revenue - Grill Room $73,083.26 $121,197.95 $138,952.42 $141,705.66 Springfield Oaks Revenue - Total $710,570.05 $997,906.32 $1,109,101.69 $1,187,083.55 Expense (W/O Depreciation)$922,696.87 $866,820.63 $946,600.22 $1,071,930.70 Depreciation $92,054.85 $90,490.02 $95,215.95 $97,324.99 Expense Total $1,014,751.72 $957,310.65 $1,041,816.17 $1,169,255.69 Revenue - Golf $602,423.32 $920,136.32 $1,003,244.70 $1,195,325.48 Revenue - Grill Room $28,943.03 $120,632.42 $115,804.82 $143,146.01 White Lake Oaks Revenue - Total $631,366.35 $1,040,768.74 $1,119,049.52 $1,338,471.49 Expense (W/O Depreciation)$721,447.46 $920,431.72 $1,064,816.75 $901,053.57 Depreciation $108,554.95 $102,060.18 $80,190.16 $75,787.56 Expense Total $830,002.41 $1,022,491.90 $1,145,006.91 $976,841.13 Revenue $3,267,999.52 $4,876,347.63 $5,141,836.13 $5,994,190.17 Revenue - Grill Room $214,141.15 $448,381.53 $460,081.34 $529,040.75 Total Revenue - Total $3,482,140.67 $5,324,729.16 $5,601,917.47 $6,523,230.92 Expense (W/O Depreciation)$4,137,355.80 $4,502,667.26 $5,522,840.33 $4,878,574.95 Depreciation $860,701.93 $859,487.76 $818,241.79 $622,823.39 Expense Total $4,998,057.73 $5,362,155.02 $6,341,082.12 $5,501,398.34 Great Parks for Great People Glen Oaks Park Operations 2023 Season •2023 - 42,085 starts (Most of all courses) •2023 – Highest revenue ever •Twilight golf is extremely popular •Positive feedback from golfers on Customer Service and Course Conditions Food and Beverage •Grill Room and Conference Center – Oak Management •OCPR – prepackaged food / non-alcoholic beverages sold in Pro Shop Great Parks for Great People Glen Oaks Park Operations 2023 Golf Revenue - $1,377,202.02 Total Expense - $1,121,926.42 Depreciation - $132,555.25 Starts - 42,085 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,400,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue / Expense Revenue Expense Depreciation Great Parks for Great People Lyon Oaks Park Operations 2023 Season •Arthur Hills designed 18 Hole Championship Golf Course •2023 - Best Revenue Year •30,000+ starts •Excellent Course Conditions •Course Improvements •Driving Range •New Artificial Range Tee – Delayed and closed all 2022 •Front Nine Cart Path s Food and Beverage •Grill Room operated by OCPR •OCPR took over operation of Event Center January 1 •New operational model finalized July 2023. •Booked into 2024 Great Parks for Great People Lyon Oaks Park Operations First Green Program - Second year for the STEM based GCSAA Program for Golf Maintenance Education at Lyon Oaks Hosted by Mike Mausolf and Shayne Skolnik •Industry Professionals •MSU Professors •Golf Course Superintendents •OCPR Golf Staff, NR, Nature Ed •Vendors Hands on education for students •Mowing equipment •Maintenance practices •Water conservation •Nature education Two schools participated in 2023 •Cranbrook, Huron Valley •Offering again in 2024 Great Parks for Great People Lyon Oaks Park Operations $- $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $- $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue / Expense Revenue Expense Depreciation2023 Total Revenue - $1,969,644.77 Golf - $1,725,455.69 Grill Room - $244,189.08 Total Expense - $1,434,882.38 Depreciation - $171,982.16 Starts - 30,657 Great Parks for Great People Red Oaks Park Operations 2023 Season •Fees •Increase all rates •Implement resident /non-resident rates •22,000+ starts per year 2021-23 •Highest revenue ever ($650,829) •Popular with all ages and skill levels •(2) OCPR run golf leagues - sold out •New 2023 -TGA Spring and Fall Junior Golf Leagues •Construct netted practice tee area •Opening Spring 2024 Challenges •Water/Sewer Bill •Pond dredge •9 holes limit capacity •Impacts on revenue Great Parks for Great People Red Oaks Park Operations $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00 $900,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00 $900,000.00 $1,000,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue / Expense Revenue Expense Depreciation 2023 Total Revenue - $650,829.09 Total Expense - $798,492.72 Depreciation - $145,173.43 Starts - 22,968 Great Parks for Great People Springfield Oaks Park Operations 2023 Season •2023 - almost 29,000 starts •Up North Feel in Lower Michigan •Weekends and evenings are peak times •New golf carts (73) - ordered 2022 •Course Improvements •Cart Paths – back nine •Tee boxes on holes 4,6, and 15 Food and Beverage •Trailer at #1/#10 •Beverage Cart •Pro Shop •Grill room is a rental space and used for outings. Great Parks for Great People Springfield Oaks Park Operations 2023 Total Revenue - $1,187,083.55 Golf - $1,045,377.89 Grill Room - $141,705.66 Total Expense - $1,169,255.69 (includes $109,178.30 for Golf Cart Fleet) Depreciation - $97,324.99 Starts - 28,975 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue / Expense Revenue Expense w/o Dep Depreciation Great Parks for Great People White Lake Oaks Park Operations 2023 Season •35,000+ starts per year 2021-23 •Course for all skill levels •Course conditions – Positive feedback from golfers •Excellent customer service Food and Beverage •Grill Room Operations o Modifications for operational efficiency o Pro Shop is only service counter for golf and food/beverages o Improve flow between pro shop and grill room •Event Center o Reservations picking up for 2024 o Pontiac Lake Rd Crossing an issue Great Parks for Great People White Lake Oaks Park Operations 2023 Total Revenue - $1,338,471.49 Golf - $1,195,325.48 Grill Room - $143,146.01 Total Expense - $976,841.13 Depreciation - $75,787.56 Starts - 39,734 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,400,000.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue / Expense Revenue Expense w/o Dep Depreciation Great Parks for Great People 2023 Golf Report Park Operations Thank you! Any Questions? Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 1 Department: Administration From: Jim Dunleavy, Manager of Park Operations Brandy Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Subject: 2024 OCPR Fees & Charges and Appreciation Days INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Attached are the proposed Oakland County Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges for 2024 as well as the recommended appreciation days. These charges were proposed after extensive review and consideration of fiscal reports, fees usage study (comprised of the number of uses for each fee listed over three years, the average where applicable, illuminating changing trends and lists cost recovery goals) and competitive market analysis. The study of a variety of data sources enabled staff to project while considering fluctuating usage due to unpredictable conditions such as weather and recognize where fee changes might drive down usage due to marketplace and capacity. OCPR staff is also proposing the OCPR Volunteer Program participate in the National Volunteer Week Reciprocal Program. During this week, participating organizations from the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Coordinators Network will offer volunteers from their groups discounted or free admission to their attractions. National Volunteer Week in 2024 is scheduled for April 14-20. Must have at least one volunteer from participating organization with valid ID or volunteer letter on organization letterhead. ID or letter must be presented at park entry if applicable and placed on vehicle dashboard. Participation in these events has been a past practice of the OCPR Commission and its staff for several years. Included in the data submitted are the following attachments: •Summary of Proposed Changes for 2024: This is a summary of all fees and charges for parks facilities and services that are proposed to change and the amount of proposed increased. This includes fees proposed for new services, changes for specific user groups, or in some cases if something was discontinued. •Master List Fees and Charges with Proposed Fees for 2024: This is a comprehensive list of all 2022 and 2023 fees and charges alongside the recommended 2024 fees and charges. o 2024 Free DNR ORV Weekends at Holly Oaks – ORV Park June 8 – 9, 2024* August 17 – 18, 2024* *2024 Dates haven’t been released; these dates are based on 2023 dates.o 2024 Appreciation Days: Staff is recommending the following OCPR 2024Appreciation Days with entrance fees waived for these days for day-use parksonly: New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr, January 15, 2024 Presidents Day, February 19, 2024 RETURN TO AGENDA  Earth Day, April 22, 2024  Restore in the Outdoors, May 2, 2024  Juneteenth, June 19, 2024  Fall Harvest, September 22, 2024  Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024  Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024  Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024  Christmas Day, December 25, 2024  New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending the Commission approve the attached proposed 2024 Fees and Charges for implementation on January 1, 2024; the 2024 Free DNR ORV Weekends; the OCPR 2024 Appreciation Days; and free entry to day-use parks for the 2024 National Volunteer Week Program on April 14-20, 2024. MOTION Move to approve the proposed OCPR 2024 Fees and Charges, as recommended, effective January 1, 2024; and Move to approve participation in the 2024 National Volunteer Week Program, April 14-20, 2024, to offer free admission to volunteers from participating organizations at Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, Red Oaks, and Rose Oaks County parks; and also, for Orion Oaks Dog Park, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, and Red Oaks Dog Park with a valid ID or volunteer letter on organization letterhead; and Move to approve waiving the entrance fees for Holly Oaks ORV on the DNR ORV Free weekends: • 2024 Free DNR ORV Weekends at Holly Oaks – ORV Park o June 8-9, 2024* o August 17-18, 2024* *2024 Dates haven’t been released; these dates are based on 2023 dates Move to approve waiving the park entrance fees for day-use parks only for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2023 Appreciation Days as follows: • 2024 Appreciation Days o New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024 o Martin Luther King Jr, January 15, 2024 o Presidents Day, February 19, 2024 o Earth Day, April 22, 2024 o Restore in the Outdoors, May 2, 2024 o Juneteenth, June 19, 2024 o Fall Harvest, September 22, 2024 o Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024 o Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 o Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 o Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 o New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS DAILY MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS Regular (Non-Resident Rate)$12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Resident Discount $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS Regular (Non-Resident Rate)$48.00 $48.00 $48.00 Regular (Non-Resident Rate) 2nd Vehicle Discount $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 Resident Discount $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Resident Senior/Military/Persons w/Disability Free Free Free Resident 2nd Vehicle Discount $15.00 $15.00 $16.00 OCPR/HCMA Joint Pass $64.00 $64.00 $65.00 BUS/VANS Resident Bus/Van $1 /person ($8min)$1 /person ($8min)$1 /person ($8min) Non-Resident Bus/Van $2 /person ($10min)$2 /person ($10min)$2 /person ($10min) Bus/Van Senior/Military/Persons w/Disabilities (12 passenger+)$12.00 / day $12.00 / day $12.00 / day Walk-ins/Bike-ins Free Free Free Oakland County Parks Days at the Oakland County Fair Free Free Free VEHICLE PERMIT GROUP DISCOUNTS Quantity Price/Permit 25-100 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 101-250 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 2024 Appreciation Days: OCPR 2024 Appreciation Days with entrance fees waived for these days for day-use parks only: New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024 Fall Harvest, September 22, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr Day, January 15, 2024 Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024 Presidents Day, February 19, 2024 Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 Earth Day, April 22, 2024 Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 Restore in the Outdoors, May 2, 2024 Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 Juneteenth, June 19, 2024 2024 Park Entry for National Volunteer Week: 2024 Free DNR ORV Weekends at Holly Oaks ORV Park Entrance fees waived for the DNR ORV Free Weekends New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024 Free park entry for National Volunteer Week is valid April 14-20, 2024 for Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, Red Oaks, and Rose Oaks County parks; and also for Orion Oaks Dog Park, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, and Red Oaks Dog Park. Must have at least one volunteer from participating organization with valid ID or volunteer letter on organization letterhead. ID or letter must be presented at park entry if applicable and placed on vehicle dashboard. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 June 8-9, 2024 August 17-18, 2024 - 1 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 GOLF: GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE Glen Oaks - Summer Rates (Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close) Glen Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes GLG $6.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes GLG $5.00 $17.00 $17.00 Glen Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes GLG $5.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes GLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes GLG $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT GLG $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Glen Oaks - League - Premium per Player GLG $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Glen Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player GLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes GLG $33.00 $35.00 $35.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes GLG $20.00 $22.00 $22.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes GLG $13.00 $13.00 $13.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes GLG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight GLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes GLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 2 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Glen Oaks - Fall Rates - 10/15 - Close Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes GLG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes GLG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes GLG $27.00 $28.00 $28.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes GLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $27.00 $28.00 $28.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight GLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes GLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes GLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 3 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE Lyon Oaks - Summer Rates Lyon Oaks - Bulk 10 Tokens LYG $40.00 $50.00 $50.00 Lyon Oaks - Large Bucket Balls LYG $13.00 $15.00 $15.00 Lyon Oaks - Medium Bucket Balls LYG $10.00 $12.00 $12.00 Lyon Oaks - Small Bucket Balls LYG $5.00 $6.00 $6.00 Lyon Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes LYG $10.00 $17.00 $17.00 Lyon Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes LYG $10.00 $11.00 $11.00 Lyon Oaks - PGA/GAM Qualifiers/Tournaments LYG $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Lyon Oaks - Full Day Facility Rental - Weekdays LYG $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 Lyon Oaks - League - Premium per Player LYG $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Lyon Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player LYG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes LYG $72.00 $77.00 $77.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes LYG $45.00 $47.00 $47.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes LYG $27.00 $30.00 $30.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $59.00 $61.00 $61.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $35.00 $37.00 $37.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Lyon Oaks - League Weekdays - 9 Holes LYG $32.00 $34.00 $34.00 Lyon Oaks - Pre / Post League Weekdays - 9 Holes LYG $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $27.00 $27.00 $27.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $27.00 $27.00 $27.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 Lyon Oaks -Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $27.00 $27.00 $27.00 Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday LYG $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday LYG $37.00 $37.00 $37.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 18 Holes LYG $59.00 $61.00 $61.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 9 Holes LYG $35.00 $37.00 $37.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - 18 Holes LYG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - 9 Holes LYG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 4 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Lyon Oaks - Spring/Fall Rates - (Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close) Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes LYG $59.00 $61.00 $61.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes LYG $35.00 $37.00 $37.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes LYG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $50.00 $54.00 $54.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $30.00 $33.00 $33.00 Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $20.00 $21.00 $21.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 Lyon Oaks -Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday LYG $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday LYG $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - 18 Holes LYG $50.00 $54.00 $54.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - 9 Holes LYG $30.00 $33.00 $33.00 Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - X9 Holes LYG $20.00 $21.00 $21.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes LYG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes LYG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Use Fees: Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental LYG N/A $700.00 $3,500.00 Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day LYG N/A $1,200.00 $1,750.00 Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Per Day LYG N/A $700.00 $1,000.00 Lyon Oaks Grill Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Day LYG N/A $500.00 $500.00 Lyon Oaks Grill Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Hour (3 Hour Minimum)LYG N/A $50.00 $50.00 Lyon Oaks Buffet Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Day LYG N/A $500.00 $500.00 Lyon Oaks Buffet Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Hour (3 Hour Minimum)LYG N/A $50.00 $50.00 Lyon Oaks - Fireplace Room - Per Day LYG N/A $500.00 DISCONTINUE Lyon Oaks - Fireplace Room - Per Hour (3 Hour Minimum)LYG N/A $50.00 DISCONTINUE - 5 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 RED OAKS GOLF COURSE Red Oaks - Summer Rates Red Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes RDG $6.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider RDG $5.00 $11.00 $11.00 Red Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $11.00 $11.00 Red Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT RDG $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Red Oaks - League - Premium per Player RDG $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Red Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player RDG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Red Oaks - Additional Non-Resident Fee (All Greens Fees Only)RDG $2.00 $2.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes RDG $17.00 $19.00 $19.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes After 12:00pm RDG $15.00 $17.00 $17.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $15.00 $17.00 $17.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $17.00 $19.00 $19.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekend After 12:00 pm- 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $15.00 $17.00 $17.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $15.00 $17.00 $17.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $12.00 $14.00 $14.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks Facility Rental - Clubhouse RDG $250.00 $400.00 $400.00 - 6 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Red Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close) Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes RDG $15.00 $18.00 $18.00 Red Oaks - Weekend after 12:00pm - 9 Holes RDG $14.00 $16.00 $16.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $14.00 $16.00 $16.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $11.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $11.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG $11.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $15.00 $18.00 $18.00 Red Oaks - Weekend after 12:00 pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $14.00 $16.00 $16.00 Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $14.00 $16.00 $16.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $11.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $11.00 $13.00 $13.00 Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG $10.00 $13.00 $13.00 - 7 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE Springfield Oaks - Summer Rates Springfield Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes SPG $6.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes SPG $5.00 $17.00 $17.00 Springfield Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes SPG $5.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes SPG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes SPG $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT SPG $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Springfield Oaks - League - Premium per Player SPG $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Springfield Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player SPG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes SPG $33.00 $34.00 $34.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes SPG $20.00 $21.00 $21.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes SPG $13.00 $13.00 $13.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes SPG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes SPG $18.00 $19.00 $19.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG $12.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $18.00 $19.00 $19.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $12.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 18 Holes SPG $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 9 Holes SPG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - Extra 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes SPG $13.00 $14.00 $14.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes SPG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grill Room SPG $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 - 8 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Springfield Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close) Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes SPG $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes SPG $18.00 $19.00 $19.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes SPG $12.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes SPG $27.00 $28.00 $28.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes SPG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $27.00 $28.00 $28.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Hole SPG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes SPG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 18 Holes SPG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - Extra 9 Holes SPG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Springfield Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes SPG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes SPG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes SPG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 9 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE White Lake Oaks - Summer Rates White Lake Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $10.00 $10.00 White Lake Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes WLG $5.00 $17.00 $17.00 White Lake Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes WLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes WLG $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT WlLG $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 White Lake Oaks - League - Premium per Player WLG $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 White Lake Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player WLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes WLG $29.00 $31.00 $31.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes WLG $18.00 $19.00 $19.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes WLG $11.00 $12.00 $12.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes WLG $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes WLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $9.00 $9.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $9.00 $9.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 White Lake Oaks -Reg Twilight - 9 Holes WLG $13.00 $14.00 $14.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 10 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 White Lake Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close) White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes WLG $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes WLG $16.00 $17.00 $17.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $9.00 $9.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes WLG $23.00 $24.00 $24.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG $8.00 $9.00 $9.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $23.00 $24.00 $24.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $8.00 $9.00 $9.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 White Lake Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes WLG $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes WLG $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes WLG $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 White Lake Oaks Facility Use Fees: White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental WLG $ 1000.00 $ 1000.00 $ 2400.00 White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day WLG $ 1000.00 $ 1000.00 $ 1000.00 White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Hall - Per Day WLG $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall + Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 1200.00 $ 1200.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Hall + Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 700.00 $ 700.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 250.00 $ 250.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 150.00 $ 150.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Buffet Room - Per Day WLG $250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Buffet Room - Per Day WLG $150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 - 11 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 CAMPGROUNDS: ADDISON OAKS PARK Addison Oaks Cabins - Two Person -Nightly ADD $80.00 $87.00 $87.00 Addison Oaks Cabins - Two Person - Special Event/Holiday ADD $85.00 $92.00 $92.00 Addison Oaks Cabins - Four Person -Nightly ADD $80.00 $87.00 $87.00 Addison Oaks Cabins - Four Person - Special Event/Holiday ADD $85.00 $92.00 $92.00 Addison Oaks Cabins - Six Person - Nightly ADD $115.00 $125.00 $125.00 Addison Oaks Cabins - Six Person - Special Event/Holiday ADD $115.00 $130.00 $130.00 Addison Oaks Yurts - Six Person - Nightly ADD $125.00 $135.00 $135.00 Addison Oaks Yurts - Six Person - Special Event/Holiday ADD $115.00 $140.00 $140.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Weekend Rate ADD $35.00 $38.00 $38.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Weekend Rate - Oakland County Resident ADD $30.00 $32.00 $32.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Weekday / Shoulder Season ADD $35.00 $38.00 $38.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Weekday / Shoulder Season - Oakland County Resident ADD $30.00 $32.00 $32.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Pull Through Campsite (in Addition to Standard Rate)ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Monthly Rate - Modern Site ADD $700.00 25% OFF 25% OFF Addison Oaks Campsites - Pull Through Site Monthly Rate ADD $800.00 25% OFF 25% OFF Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) with Pavilion - Regular/Weekly ADD $200.00 $575.00 $575.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) with Pavilion - Holiday / Special Event/Weekly ADD $225.00 $575.00 $575.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) without Pavilion/Weekly ADD $175.00 $525.00 $525.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) without Pavilion - Holiday / Special Event/Weekly ADD $200.00 $525.00 $525.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Large Group Campsites (16 spaces) - Regular Weekly ADD $300.00 $850.00 $850.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Large Group Campsites (16 spaces) - Holiday / Special Event/Weekly ADD $350.00 $850.00 $850.00 Addison Oaks Campsites - Group Campsite Youth Camping Site /Per Night ADD $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Addison Oaks Campsite - Campsite Overflow Weekday Per Site ADD $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Addison Oaks - Additional Vehicle ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Trails Edge Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Trails Edge Weekend/ (Sat-Sun or Holiday)ADD $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Lakeview Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Lakeview Weekend/Holiday (Sat-Sun or Holiday)ADD $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Timber Ridge Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Timber Ridge Weekend/Holiday (Sat- Sun or Holiday)ADD $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Adams Lake Lodge Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Adams Lake Lodge Weekend/Holiday (Sat-Sun or Holiday)ADD $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Addison Oaks Bikes - Mountain Bikes Half Hour Rental ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Bikes - Specialty Bikes Half Hour Rental ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Boats - Kayak (1 Person) Half Hour Rental ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Boats - Kayak (2 Person) Half Hour Rental ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Addison Oaks Boats - Pedal Boats Half Hour Rental ADD $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 - 12 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Addison Oaks Boats - Rowboat One Day Rental ADD $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Addison Oaks Dump Station - Onsite Dumping Fee per color (Black or Gray)ADD $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Addison Oaks Dump Station - Honey Wagon Per Pump ADD $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 - 13 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 GROVELAND OAKS PARK Groveland Oaks Cabins - Two Person -Nightly GRV $80.00 $87.00 $87.00 Groveland Oaks – Two Person Cabins -Holiday and Special event (in Addition to Nightly Rate)GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Cabins - Four Person -Nightly GRV $80.00 $87.00 $87.00 Groveland Oaks Cabins - Four Person -Holiday and Special Event (in Addition to Nightly Rate)GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Cabins - Six Person - Nightly GRV $115.00 $125.00 $125.00 Groveland Oaks Cabins - Six Person -Holiday and Special Event (in Addition to Nightly Rate)GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Yurts - Six Person - Nightly GRV $125.00 $135.00 $135.00 Groveland Oaks Yurts - Six Person -Holiday and Special Event (in Addition to standard Rate)GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Cabins/Yurt - Security Deposit per stay GRV $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Campsites Scouts Site Fee GRV $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Campsites Scouts Per Camper Fee GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Full Hookup Nightly Rate GRV $50.00 $53.00 $53.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Full Hookup Pull Through Nightly Rate GRV $55.00 $58.00 $58.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Water and Electric Nightly Rate GRV $40.00 $43.00 $43.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Resident Discount off Nightly Rate GRV -$5.00 $6.00 $6.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Full Hookup Monthly Rate GRV $900.00 30% OFF Daily Rate 30% OFF Daily Rate Groveland Oaks Campsites - Water and Electric Monthly Rate GRV $750.00 30%OFF Daily Rate 30%OFF Daily Rate Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #1 GRV $1,200.00 $1,300.00 $1,300.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #2-11 GRV $1,000.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #12 GRV $900.00 $1,200.00 $1,300.00 Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area -Holiday and Special Event (in Addition to standard Rate)GRV $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (M-Th)GRV New $125.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (M-Th)GRV New $100.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (Fri-Sun)GRV $200.00 $200.00 $250.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (Fri -Sun)GRV $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 Groveland Oaks Bikes - Specialty Bikes Half Hour Rental GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Boats - Kayak (1 Person) Per Half Hour Rental GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Boats - Kayak (2 Person) Per Half Hour Rental GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Boats - Pedal Boats Per Half Hour Rental GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Boats - Corcl Half Hour Rental GRV $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Groveland Oaks Boats - Rowboat One Day Rental GRV $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Groveland Oaks Miniature Golf - Per Round GRV $5.00 FREE FREE Groveland Oaks Waterslide - Inflatable Waterslide - Day Pass GRV $5.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE Groveland Oaks Waterslide - Inflatable Waterslide - Per Ride GRV $1.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE Groveland Oaks Dump Station - Onsite Dumping Fee per color (Black or Gray) *Black and Grey together only GRV $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 - 14 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 PARKS: CATALPA OAKS PARK Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Greenfield Pavilion Weekday (Mon-Thur)CAT $175.00 $200.00 $200.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Greenfield Pavilion Weekend/Holiday (Fri-Sat-Sun or Holiday)CAT $300.00 $300.00 $325.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields C and D)CAT $30.00 $30.00 $35.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields E and F)CAT $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Baseball per Hour CAT $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 HOLLY OAKS ORV PARK Daily Entrance Fee - Online HRV $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Daily Entrance Fee - At the Gate HRV $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - May - October (M-Th)HRV $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,750.00 Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - November - April (M-Th)HRV $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee (Until 2 p.m.) - Friday HRV $1,500.00 $750.00 $750.00 Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day (Sat/Sun)HRV New $3,500.00 Weekend Vendor / Program (Non-Exclusive)HRV $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 HRV Annual Pass HRV $250.00 $199.00 $199.00 Holly Oaks - Stage Rental Fee per Day HRV New $500.00 Holly Oaks - Garage Building Rental Fee per Day HRV New $150.00 INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 1 per Day IND New $100.00 Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 2 per Day IND New $150.00 Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - All Group Sites per Day IND New $225.00 Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Camper Fee IND $6.00 $6.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Camper Fee - Oakland County Resident IND $5.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Site Fee IND $30.00 $30.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Site Fee - Oakland County Resident IND $25.00 $25.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $275.00 $300.00 $300.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $275.00 $300.00 $300.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $275.00 $300.00 $300.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $350.00 $375.00 $375.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $275.00 $300.00 $300.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $250.00 $275.00 $275.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (M-Th) per Day IND $125.00 - 15 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day IND $500.00 $525.00 $525.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oaks- Cohn Amphitheater IND $200.00 $225.00 $225.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oaks- Port-a-Jon IND $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Cross Country Ski Set All Day Rental IND $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Poles All Day Rental IND $5.00 $5.00 $7.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Skis All Day Rental IND $10.00 $10.00 $13.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Boots All Day Rental IND $5.00 $5.00 $7.00 - 16 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 LYON OAKS PARK Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Wood's Edge LYP $150.00 $150.00 $250.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Cages - Per Hour LYP $25.00 $35.00 $35.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Cages - Per Season (1 hour time block)LYP $400.00 $400.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field - Per Hour LYP $70.00 $70.00 $90.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field - One Day Rental LYP $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field per Day LYP $250.00 $250.00 $300.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour LYP $35.00 $35.00 $45.00 ORION OAKS PARK Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Large Run ORN $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Small Run ORN $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Orion Oaks Facility Rental- Big Meadow Pavilion ORN $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 RED OAKS PARK Red Oaks - Nature Center RDP 250.00$ 250.00$ $275.00 SPRINGFIELD OAKS PARK Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Three Day SAC New $3,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Three Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $3,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Carousel Room Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $1,200.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $1,200.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekday (M-Th)SAC $1,000.00 $800.00 $800.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Carousel Room Weekday (M-Th)SAC $500.00 $400.00 $400.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall Weekday (M-Th)SAC $500.00 $400.00 $400.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall/Carousel Hall Weekday Per Hour SAC $25.00 $25.00 $50.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (2024) (Per Three Day Weekend)SAC $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn ( Half Day Rental - M-Th)SAC $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (Add Hours to Eight Hour Rental)SAC $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (Eight Hours - M-Th)SAC $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn Group Camping SAC New $500.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Barn Rental & Pavilion SAC $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Main Event Arena SAC $500.00 $500.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Only - No Buildings per Day (M-Th)SAC $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Only - No Buildings per Day (Fri/Sat/Sun)SAC $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Full Park Rental per Day (M-Th)SAC $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Full Park Rental per Day (Fri/Sat/Sun)SAC $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Event Camping per Site SAC $25.00 $25.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Arena per Day SAC $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Area (Includes Arenas, Barn, and Camping up to 50)SAC $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Arena per Hour M-Th SAC $25.00 $25.00 - 17 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Bunkers (Grill Room)SPR $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 - 18 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 WATERFORD OAKS PARK Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center WWP $400.00 $450.00 $475.00 Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Lookout Lodge WWP $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Peninsula WWP $225.00 $250.00 $250.00 Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Parkview WWP $225.00 $250.00 $250.00 WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Waterford Oaks County Market Events - Community Garage Sale WCM $15.00 $16.00 $20.00 Waterford Oaks County Market Events - PER STALL Holiday Shopping Night WCM $35.00 $37.00 $39.00 Waterford Oaks County Market Events - Flower Day WCM $25.00 $26.00 $27.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Annual Stall Rental WCM $1,825.00 $1,900.00 $1,900.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Annual Stall Rental - Inside WCM $1,975.00 $2,075.00 $2,075.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Building Rental - Each Additional Hour WCM $50.00 $60.00 $60.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Building Rental (Eight Hours)WCM $800.00 $800.00 $850.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Activity Center (200)WCM $300.00 $310.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Lookout Lodge (100)WCM $200.00 $210.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Mobile Rec (80)WCM $150.00 $175.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Saturday WCM $46.00 $48.00 $50.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Thursday WCM $22.00 $23.00 $24.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Tuesday WCM $17.00 $18.00 $19.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Winter Rate WCM $20.00 $21.00 $22.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Fencing (750 ft.)WCM $400.00 $450.00 $450.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Hand Washing Station Rental (each)WCM $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Port-A-John Rental (each)WCM $100.00 $120.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share - Saturday WCM $30.00 $32.00 $33.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share - Tuesday WCM $10.00 $11.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share -Thursday WCM $15.00 $16.00 DISCONTINUE - 19 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 WATERPARKS: RED OAKS WATERPARK Red Oaks Waterpark - Picnic Grove Weekday Rate (For reserved non-profit groups only M-F, no holidays)RWP $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Red Oaks Waterpark - Riverview Weekday Rate (For reserved non-profit groups only M-F, no holidays)RWP $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Red Oaks Waterpark - Affiliated Group Rate (0-74)RWP $13.00 $15.00 $15.00 Red Oaks Waterpark - Affiliated Group Rate (75+)RWP $12.00 $14.00 DISCONTINUE Red Oaks Waterpark - Children Under 2 Years Old - Free with Paid Admission RWP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Red Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate - M-Th RWP $16.00 $18.00 $18.00 Red Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate - Fri, Sa, Sun RWP $18.00 $20.00 $20.00 Red Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate - Fri, Sa, Sun RWP $22.00 $26.00 $26.00 Red Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate - M-Th RWP $20.00 $24.00 $24.00 WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Pine Cove Weekday Rate WWP $55.00 $60.00 $60.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Pine Cove Weekend Rate WWP $160.00 $170.00 $170.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Poolside Weekday Rate WWP $55.00 $60.00 $60.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Poolside Weekend Rate WWP $160.00 $170.00 $170.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - 100+ Tickets (Advanced Purchase DISCOUNT Per Ticket) For Resident Weekday or Weekend Rates Only WWP -$2.00 -$2.00 -$2.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Affiliated NON PROFIT Group Rate WWP $6.50 $7.50 $7.50 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Children Under 2 Years Old - Free With Paid Admission WWP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate WWP $11.00 $16.00 $16.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate WWP $14.00 $21.00 $21.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate WWP $9.00 $15.00 $15.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Twilight - Buy one Reg. Admission Get One Free (BOGO)WWP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Waterford Oaks Waterpark - Waterpark - Inclement Weather/Slow Day Rate (Includes Rate for last 2 Weeks of summer) WWP $7.00 $7.50 $7.50 - 20 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 MOBILE RECREATION: Mobile Recreation Out of County Fee (for all units)REC $75.00 $75.00 $125.00 Mobile Recreation Extra Hour Fee (for all units)REC $75.00 $75.00 $100.00 Mobile Recreation Bleachers -Non-Profit Per Day REC $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 Mobile Recreation Bleachers - Per Day REC $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 Mobile Recreation Bouncer -Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $300.00 $300.00 $375.00 Mobile Recreation Bouncer - Per Two Hours REC $375.00 $375.00 $475.00 Mobile Recreation Buses - Per Eight Hours REC $575.00 $575.00 $575.00 Mobile Recreation Buses - Schools, Sept-May, Per Four Hours REC $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 Mobile Recreation Buses - Government Rate - Per Eight Hours REC $475.00 $475.00 $475.00 Mobile Recreation Buses - Non-Profit, Per Eight Hours REC $475.00 $475.00 $475.00 Mobile Recreation Buses - Senior Program, Per Eight Hours REC $375.00 $375.00 $375.00 Mobile Recreation Kick Off Package - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Kick Off Package - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation Climbing Tower - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $425.00 $425.00 $425.00 Mobile Recreation Climbing Tower -Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $525.00 Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Per Two Hours REC $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation Generators Each REC $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Mobile Recreation Go Cache! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Mobile Recreation Go Cache! - Per Two Hours REC $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Mobile Recreation Go Fish! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Mobile Recreation Go Fish! - Per Two Hours REC $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $375.00 Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Per Two Hours REC $475.00 Mobile Recreation Go Mobile Recreation Golf! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Mobile Recreation Go Mobile Recreation Golf! - Per Two Hours REC $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Mobile Recreation Jumping Juniors - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $425.00 Mobile Recreation Jumping Juniors - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $525.00 Mobile Recreation Oakie the Mascot - Per Hour IN HOUSE Only REC $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Government, Per Day REC $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Non-Profit, Per Day REC $550.00 $550.00 $550.00 Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Per Day REC $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 Mobile Recreation Zipline - Per Four Hours REC $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Mobile Recreation Zipline - Rider Fees in Park, All Day Pass REC $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Mobile Recreation Zipline - Rider Fees in Park - Per Ride REC $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Mobile Recreation - Light Towers (In-House) REC $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 - 21 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Mobile Recreation - Glow Golf Program REC $400.00 $400.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation - Non-Glow Golf Program REC $500.00 Mobile Recreation - Jumbo Games REC $325.00 $325.00 Discontinued Mobile Recreation - Carnival Games REC $225.00 $225.00 Discontinued Mobile Recreation - RC Car REC $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 Mobile Recreation - Oaks on the Road REC $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 Mobile Recreation - Seasonal Inflatable REC $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Mobile Recreation - Archery/Axe Throwing Unit REC $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 Mobile Recreation Game On - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $425.00 Mobile Recreation Game On - Per Two Hours REC $525.00 Mobile Recreation Giant Curling - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $600.00 Mobile Recreation Giant Curling - Per Two Hours REC $700.00 Marshmallow Drop Coupon Giveaway - One free entry into either Waterpark REC $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 OCPR Camper Per Week REC $155.00 $155.00 Dicontinued Special Event Fees - Low REC $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Special Event Fees - High REC $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Outdoor Movie Screen, Projector, Sound & Movies REC $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $1,300.00 - 22 - OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Archery - Independence Oaks Range: Open Range - Per Person / Per Hour REC $5.00 $5.00 Free Open Range - Equipment Rental REC $5.00 $5.00 Free Archery Classes - Per Person REC $60-$80 $60-$81 $60-$80 Archery Camps - Per Person REC $160-$180 $160-$181 $160-$180 Archery Parties - Per Person REC $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Archery Badge/Day Programs - Per Person REC $10-$20 $10-$21 $10-$20 Archery Field Trips - Per Person REC $5-$20 $5-$21 $5-$20 Archery Class Participants Punch Card - 5 visits REC FREE FREE FREE NATURE PROGRAMS Nature Birthday Parties - Per Child (Minimum 15 Children)NR $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Nature Birthday Parties Non-refundable Deposit NR $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Nature Presentation Outreach NR $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours Presentation - Additional Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Discovery Outreach - Offsite Presentation - Additional Fee NR $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours, Offsite - Additional Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Discovery Outreach - Out of County Additional Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours, Out of County - Additional Fee NR $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Nature Field Trips Minimum 10 People - Per Person (Low Rate)NR $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 Nature Field Trips Minimum 10 People - Per Person (High Rate)NR $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Nature Public Interpretive Programs - Per Person (High Rate)NR $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Nature Public Interpretive Programs - Per Person (Low Rate)NR $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Adult NR $3.00 $3.00 $0.00 Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Scout NR $7.00 $7.00 $10.00 Nature Star Lab - Off Site, Additional Presentation NR $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Nature Star Lab Off Site After Regular Hours Additional Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Star Lab - Off Site, First Presentation NR $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 Nature Star Lab - On Site, Additional Presentation Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Star Lab - On Site, After Hours, Additional Fee NR $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Nature Star Lab - On Site, First Presentation NR $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Nature Table/Outreach Hikes Program - Per 2 hours NR $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Nature Table/Outreach Hike Program - Per Additional Hour NR $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Virtual Nature Presentation Outreach - Per Hour NR $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Nature Take and Learn Program - 10 participants NR $150.00 $150.00 Discontinue Nature Take and Learn Program - 25 participants NR $250.00 $250.00 $175.00 Nature Take and Learn Program - Additional Materials (Low Rate)NR $1.00 Nature Take and Learn Program - Additional Materials (High Rate)NR $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 - 23 - Approved as of: Fee Description Budget Center Code FY 2022 Rate FY 2023 Rate Proposed FY 2024 Rate Lyon Oaks Facility Use Fees: Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental LYG N/A $700.00 $3,500.00 Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day LYG N/A $1,200.00 $1,750.00 Lyon Oaks Event Center - Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Per Day LYG N/A $700.00 $1,000.00 Lyon Oaks - Fireplace Room - Per Day LYG N/A $500.00 DISCONTINUE Lyon Oaks - Fireplace Room - Per Hour (3 Hour Min)LYG N/A $50.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Facility Use Fees: White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental WLG $ 1000.00 $ 1000.00 $ 2400.00 White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall + Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 1200.00 $ 1200.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Hall + Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 700.00 $ 700.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 250.00 $ 250.00 DISCONTINUE White Lake Oaks Event Center - Weekday (M-Th) Grill Room - Per Day WLG $ 150.00 $ 150.00 DISCONTINUE CAMPGROUNDS: GROVELAND OAKS PARK Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (M-Th)GRV New $125.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (M-Th)GRV New $100.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (Fri-Sun)GRV $200.00 $200.00 $250.00 Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (Fri - Sun)GRV $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 Groveland Oaks Waterslide - Inflatable Waterslide - Day Pass GRV $5.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE Wednesday, December 6, 2023 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION APPROVED 2024 FEES AND CHARGES Groveland Oaks Waterslide - Inflatable Waterslide - Per Ride GRV $1.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE PARKS: CATALPA OAKS PARK Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Greenfield Pavilion Weekend/Holiday (Fri-Sat-Sun or Holiday) CAT $300.00 $300.00 $325.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields C and D)CAT $30.00 $30.00 $35.00 Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields E and F)CAT $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 HOLLY OAKS ORV PARK Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - May - October (M-Th) HRV $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,750.00 Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day (Sat/Sun)HRV New $3,500.00 Holly Oaks - Stage Rental Fee per Day HRV New $500.00 Holly Oaks - Garage Building Rental Fee per Day HRV New $150.00 INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 1 per Day IND New $100.00 Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 2 per Day IND New $150.00 Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - All Group Sites per Day IND New $225.00 Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Camper Fee IND $6.00 $6.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Camper Fee - Oakland County Resident IND $5.00 $5.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Site Fee IND $30.00 $30.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Campsites - Per Site Fee - Oakland County Resident IND $25.00 $25.00 DISCONTINUE Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (M-Th) per Day IND $75.00 Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (M- Th) per Day IND $125.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Cross Country Ski Set All Day Rental IND $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Poles All Day Rental IND $5.00 $5.00 $7.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Skis All Day Rental IND $10.00 $10.00 $13.00 Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Boots All Day Rental IND $5.00 $5.00 $7.00 LYON OAKS PARK Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Wood's Edge LYP $150.00 $150.00 $250.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field - Per Hour LYP $70.00 $70.00 $90.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field - One Day Rental LYP $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field per Day LYP $250.00 $250.00 $300.00 Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour LYP $35.00 $35.00 $45.00 RED OAKS PARK Red Oaks - Nature Center RDP 250.00$ 250.00$ $275.00 SPRINGFIELD OAKS PARK Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Three Day SAC New $3,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Three Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $3,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Carousel Room Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $1,200.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC $500.00 $500.00 $1,200.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall/Carousel Hall Weekday Per Hour SAC $25.00 $25.00 $50.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (2024) (Per Three Day Weekend)SAC $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn Group Camping SAC New $500.00 WATERFORD OAKS PARK Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center WWP $400.00 $450.00 $475.00 Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Lookout Lodge WWP $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Waterford Oaks County Market Events - Community Garage Sale WCM $15.00 $16.00 $20.00 Waterford Oaks County Market Events - PER STALL Holiday Shopping Night WCM $35.00 $37.00 $39.00 Waterford Oaks County Market Events - Flower Day WCM $25.00 $26.00 $27.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Building Rental (Eight Hours)WCM $800.00 $800.00 $850.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Activity Center (200)WCM $300.00 $310.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Lookout Lodge (100)WCM $200.00 $210.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Chair Rental - Mobile Rec (80)WCM $150.00 $175.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Saturday WCM $46.00 $48.00 $50.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Thursday WCM $22.00 $23.00 $24.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Tuesday WCM $17.00 $18.00 $19.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Winter Rate WCM $20.00 $21.00 $22.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Hand Washing Station Rental (each)WCM $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Port-A-John Rental (each)WCM $100.00 $120.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share - Saturday WCM $30.00 $32.00 $33.00 Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share - Tuesday WCM $10.00 $11.00 DISCONTINUE Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Share - Thursday WCM $15.00 $16.00 DISCONTINUE WATERPARKS: RED OAKS WATERPARK Red Oaks Waterpark - Picnic Grove Weekday Rate (For reserved non-profit groups only M-F, no holidays)RWP $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Red Oaks Waterpark - Riverview Weekday Rate (For reserved non-profit groups only M-F, no holidays)RWP $75.00 $100.00 DISCONTINUE Red Oaks Waterpark - Affiliated Group Rate (75+)RWP $12.00 $14.00 DISCONTINUE MOBILE RECREATION: Mobile Recreation Out of County Fee (for all units)REC $75.00 $75.00 $125.00 Mobile Recreation Extra Hour Fee (for all units)REC $75.00 $75.00 $100.00 Mobile Recreation Bouncer -Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $300.00 $300.00 $375.00 Mobile Recreation Bouncer - Per Two Hours REC $375.00 $375.00 $475.00 Mobile Recreation Kick Off Package - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Kick Off Package - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation Climbing Tower -Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $525.00 Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Per Two Hours REC $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $375.00 Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Per Two Hours REC $475.00 Mobile Recreation Jumping Juniors - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $425.00 Mobile Recreation Jumping Juniors - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $525.00 Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course - Per Two Hours REC $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation - Glow Golf Program REC $400.00 $400.00 $600.00 Mobile Recreation - Non-Glow Golf Program REC $500.00 Mobile Recreation - Jumbo Games REC $325.00 $325.00 Discontinued Mobile Recreation Game On - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $425.00 Mobile Recreation Game On - Per Two Hours REC $525.00 Mobile Recreation Giant Curling - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC $600.00 Mobile Recreation Giant Curling - Per Two Hours REC $700.00 OCPR Camper Per Week REC $155.00 $155.00 Discontinued Archery - Independence Oaks Range: Open Range - Per Person / Per Hour REC $5.00 $5.00 Free Open Range - Equipment Rental REC $5.00 $5.00 Free NATURE PROGRAMS Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Adult NR $3.00 $3.00 $0.00 Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Scout NR $7.00 $7.00 $10.00 Nature Take and Learn Program - 10 participants NR $150.00 $150.00 Discontinued Nature Take and Learn Program - 25 participants NR $250.00 $250.00 $175.00 Nature Take and Learn Program - Additional Materials (Low Rate)NR $1.00 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 2 Department: Recreation Programs & Services From: Brandy Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Subject: Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) Request INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) provides cities, villages, townships, and partner organizations with special assistance with recreational programming, education, equipment, and special events. An application and opportunity to participate in RAPP is presented to these organizations annually. Resources are prioritized to support the recreational needs of economically disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. Our staff meet regularly with local recreation and government leadership from these communities to ensure we maximize their access and utilization of RAPP resources. Staff are recommending the 2024 RAPP program with a projected budget of $250,000. Funding is available within the Commission’s FY24 adopted operating budget. The Recreation Assistance Partnership Program plays a critical role in supporting the recreational activities of local governments and organizations, providing access to recreational programming and equipment resources likely outside of their reach individually. RAPP also provides an opportunity for Oakland County Parks and Recreation to expand the reach of our services to areas of Oakland County to approximately 118,000 residents and visitors annually. Staff are requesting additional flexibility to provide assistance tailored to the needs of local communities and organizations through discounted fees and/or fee waivers for mobile recreation equipment and stages. The requested funds for the 2024 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program will be preliminarily allocated as follows: •$150,000 Community Outreach/CVT’s/non-profits: Mobile Units, Mobile Packages, GO! Adventures, and Nature Education •$55,000 Community Collaborations: Collaborations with cities, villages, townships, schools, DDA’s, etc. to support collaboration between organizations, communities, non-profit groups and municipalities. •$45,000 Event Outreach: Heighten funding for community organizations that partner with OCPR for festivals and community events SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the 2024 Recreation Assistance Partnership Program Plan with a projected budget of $250,000 and authorize the Director to approve discounted and waived fees for RETURN TO AGENDA recreation programming equipment and programming offered to local governments and organizations provided through RAPP. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 3 Department: Planning From: Donna Folland, Chief – Planning Subject: Final Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY The City of Madison Heights and Oakland County Parks negotiated and executed an Interlocal Partnership Agreement that details the long-term relationship intended to improve Ambassador Park and the Red Oaks Nature Center for the residents of Madison Heights and Oakland County, to be managed by OCP as facilities within Red Oaks County Park. This Park Action Plan and its component parts are requirements of the Interlocal Partnership Agreement. The Park Action Plan is described in Section 4.7, quoted below: 4.7. Park Action Plan. By March 31, 2024, OCPRC shall create a Park Action Plan. The Park Action Plan shall be created pursuant to OCPRC’s current policies and procedures but shall include provisions related to the City of Madison Heights Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Once completed, OCPRC shall submit the Park Action Plan to the City Representative for comments and recommendations. The Park Action Plan shall not be approved or implemented by OCPRC without prior written approval by the City Representative and a majority vote of the City’s City Council. The City Representative shall submit its comments and recommendations to the OCPRC Representative within thirty (30) Days of receipt of the Master Plan. OCPRC Representative shall review and consider the City Representative’s comments and recommendations and shall endeavor to address all comments and recommendations. Notwithstanding any other provision, if the City Council does not approve the Park Action Plan by June 30, 2024, the County may terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not be deemed a breach or default of the City. Modifications to the Park Action Plan shall be codified according to the procedure set forth in this Section. On November 11, 2023, the preliminary draft of the Red Oaks Park Action Plan was reviewed and approved by the Parks Commission and staff authorized to forward the plan to the Madison Heights City Council. The attached document was approved by the Madison Heights City Council on November 16, 2023. The attached version contains minor text revisions and addition of missing information, but no substantive content changes. All revisions comply with the Interlocal Partnership Agreement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan that was prepared in compliance with the Interlocal Partnership Agreement dated August 7, 2023. MOTION RETURN TO AGENDA Move to approve the final Red Oaks (Nature Preserve & Ambassador Park) Park Action Plan that was prepared in compliance with the Interlocal Partnership Agreement dated August 7, 2023. Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan George W. Suarez Friendship Woods and Ambassador Park City of Madison Heights, Michigan Replace with active play photo with people and/or kids Approved by Oakland County Parks Commission – DATE TBD Ap proved by the Madison Heights City Council – 11/16/2023 PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Gary R. McGillivray, Chairman J. David VanderVeen, Vice Chairman Ebony Bagley, Secretary Christine Long, Executive Committee Member Yolanda Charles, Commissioner Amanda Herzog, Commissioner Andrea LaFontaine, Commissioner Jim Nash, Commissioner Nancy L. Quarles, Commissioner E. Lance Stokes, Commissioner Executive Leadership Team Chris Ward, Director – Park and Recreation Melissa Prowse, Manager – Planning and Development Jim Dunleavy, Manager – Park and Recreation Operations City of Madison Heights Mayor and City Council Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Mark Bliss, Mayor Pro Tem Sean Fleming, Councilman Toya D. Aaron, Councilwoman Quinn Wright, Councilor Emily J. Rohrback, Councilor David M. Soltis, Councilman City of Madison Heights Staff Melissa Marsh – City Manager Sean Ballantine – Director of Public Services Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 OaklandCountyParks.com Oakland County Parks Staff Contacts – P lanning and Resource Development Donna Folland, Supervisor (248) 736-9087 follandd@oakgov.com Jess Whatley, Associate Planner (248) 494-2680 whatleyj@oakgov.com Oakland County Parks Staff Contacts – Park Operations Erik Koppin, Chief of Operations – South District (248) 909-7702 koppine@oakgov.com Matt Pardy, Park Supervisor – Red Oaks (248) 837-2863 pardym@oakgov.com Oakland County Parks Staff Contacts – Natural Resources and Nature Education Sarah Cook-Maylen, Chief of Natural Resources and Sustainability (248) 343-1353 maylens@oakgov.com Mary Blumka, Supervisor of Nature Education (248) 625-6473 blumkam@oakgov.com Benjamin Prowse, Naturalist – Red Oaks Nature Center (248) 421-3295 prowseb@oakgov.com PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................2 Community Context....................................................................................................................................................7 Community Engagement ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Environmental Condition......................................................................................................................................... 18 Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Strategic Plan ........................................................................................................................................................... 39 Letter of Intent ........................................................................................................................................................ 48 Interlocal Partnership Agreement ........................................................................................................................... 51 Boundary Surveys .................................................................................................................................................... 65 Nature Preserve Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 68 Madison Heights City Council Approval .................................................................................................................. 70 References ............................................................................................................................................................... 71 Appendix A: Public Engagement Report .................................................................................................................. 72 Introduction PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 2 Introduction Red Oaks resides on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabe, known as the Three Fires Confederacy, comprised of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. Evidence of a Native presence on and near the land includes the existence of the Red Run which flowed through the area and was an important waterway, a burial site discovered along the banks of that river and reports of nearby cultivated areas with irrigation ditches which existed before White settlement in the area. Early land purchases included those of George Dawson, Archibald Lamphere and a widow, Elizabeth McBride, who came to the area from Ireland with her five children. The Red Run, a river with several tributaries, ran through the land when these farmers made their purchases beginning in the 1830s. The river is mentioned in many early historical records. However, the river can no longer be seen at Red Oaks because it is now underground. Because of flooding and other issues its south branch was buried in the mid-1930s and the north branch in the late 1960s, becoming part of a storm and sanitary drain system for the fast-growing northern suburbs. In 1974-75 the creation of Red Oaks County Park was enabled by an Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s resolution requesting Oakland County Parks to establish a county park on the then Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System property located between Campbell and Dequindre roads in the cities of Royal Oak and Madison Heights. Over time the park has become home to a golf course, a nature center, a waterpark, and a dog park. In 2012, Madison Heights and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission executed a 25-year lease agreement for Madison Heights’ George W. Suarez Friendship Woods Park located at 30300 Hales Street. The lease brought this property into the Red Oaks County Park complex as the Red Oaks Nature Center at the Suarez Friendship Woods Park (Madison Heights and Oakland County 9/12/2012). The lease was renewed in 2022 for an additional 25 years (Madison Heights and Oakland County 2/3/2022). The Oakland County 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan (OCP 1/26/2023) established that certain parks within the park system will be identified as nature preserves. The Parks Commission approved the policy for establishing and managing nature preserves and identified the Red Oaks Nature Center at the Suarez Friendship Woods as a nature preserve within the Oakland County Parks system. (OCP 6/7/2023). Oakland County Parks and Madison Heights have entered a new phase of this long-standing partnership aimed at rejuvenating and maintaining the Red Oaks Nature Preserve and creating new intergenerational features at Ambassador Park. Under the terms of this agreement, Oakland County will invest more than $1.5 million to improve park facilities and assume long-term responsibility for park management and maintenance. This Park Action Plan is intended to serve as a roadmap for both Madison Heights and Oakland County for the future of Red Oaks. Introduction PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 3 Definitions Several agencies and locations are mentioned throughout the document that may also have alternate names or acronyms. These items may also be referenced differently in the attached legal documents (Letter of Intent and Interlocal Partnership Agreement). The definition list below provides the terms used throughout this document. ARPA – American Recovery Plan Act State and Local Recovery Funds Ambassador Park – the 7.06-acre park located at 600 East 13-Mile Road, owned by Madison Heights. George W. Suarez Friendship Woods – the 38-acre park located at 30300 Hales Street, owned by Madison Heights. Under the previous lease to OCPRC, referred to as George W. Suarez Friendship Woods at Red Oaks County Park. Now designated as a nature preserve within Red Oaks County Park. See Red Oaks Nature Preserve below. Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan – The OCBOC-approved program allocating ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for OCPRC to invest in park and outdoor recreational spaces in OCP and community parks. Madison Heights – refers to the City of Madison Heights, its geographic location, and its government. Oakland County Board of Commissioners – Oakland County’s governing body, which also approves certain approvals made by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission – specifically those concerning land acquisition, grant funding, and use agreements. Oakland County Parks – the park system, its land and operations, which is overseen by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission – the 10-member board that is responsible for planning, developing, and operating parks and recreation facilities, making rules and regulations, establishing a fee structure, approving budget expenditures, acquiring new parkland, acceptance of grant funding, and the entrance into use agreements. OCBOC – acronym for Oakland County Board of Commissioners OCP – acronym for Oakland County Parks OCPRC – acronym for Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Red Oaks Nature Center – specifically the nature center building and the associated operation of nature education at Red Oaks Nature Preserve. Red Oaks Nature Preserve or Nature Preserve – Within OCP, refers to the 38-acre George W. Suarez Friendship Woods at Red Oaks County Park. Designated as a nature preserve within the Oakland County Parks system by OCPRC. This document will refer to this property as Red Oaks Nature Preserve or Nature Preserve. Introduction PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 4 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2023-2027 updated the vision of Oakland County Parks (OCP) to focus beyond the parks currently managed by OCP to ensuring that all Oakland County residents experience the benefits of recreation. “Everyone in Oakland County has access to a park, public space, or recreational opportunity to relax, be active, socialize, and connect with nature.” The Recreation Master Plan went further to identify four core values that would be the basis for decisions and strategies in the coming five years.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Ground all actions and decisions in equity and justice and provide parks and recreation services that feel safe and welcoming to everyone.  Health and Wellness: Increase access to the spaces and experiences that promote physical, mental, and social health for all.  Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Stewardship: Plan, build, and operate our parks and services in a sustainable manner while collaborating with local communities. Care for the natural environment, preserve land and open space for future generations, meet current recreation needs without compromising the future, and build community resilience and adaptation to climate change.  Fiscal Responsibility and Organizational Excellence: Implement our mission with a robust, innovative, and diverse parks and recreation organization and ground our decisions in sound fiscal policy. These core values are the foundation for new community partnerships to enhance the access and quality of recreation in local communities in Oakland County. (OCP 1/26/2023) Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan In October 2022, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved allocation to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission for $15M in Oakland County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to invest in park and outdoor recreational spaces. OCP agreed to match the ARPA allocation with a minimum amount of $5.2M (OCP 1/26/2023). Approximately 60% of this funding was designated for investment in community parks with the remainder to be invested in existing OCP parks. Investment in community parks has the following objectives: • Transform and eliminate historic inequities in the distribution of the benefits of the Oakland County Parks system and significantly enhance our capacity to serve residents of densely populated, diverse core urban cities. • Rejuvenate municipal parks that are underutilized due to existing conditions that compromise accessibility, participation, and use by residents, including outdated or inoperable recreation equipment and facilities, deteriorating infrastructure, and disinvestment and underutilization of natural resources/park amenities. Introduction PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 5 • Sustain the one-time investment of ARPA funding through partnerships that will incorporate four existing municipal parks into the Oakland County Parks system, securing long-term, ongoing investments from OCPR in park facilities and maintenance. • Expand accessibility and use of existing community park facilities to serve regional recreational needs. • Make investments in park infrastructure that will have the greatest impact in improving the health and well-being of our residents. • Provide much needed financial aid to chronically underfunded communities to address priority local park and outdoor recreation needs. Prior to the OCBOC approval of the Healthy Communities Investment Plan, Madison Heights and OCPRC signed a Letter of Intent that signified their intention to develop a partnership to invest Oakland County ARPA funds in improvements at the Nature Preserve and Ambassador Park and for OCP to operate these areas as parts of Red Oaks County Park for an agreed period of time (Madison Heights and Oakland County 9/7/2022). Interlocal Partnership Agreement Madison Heights and OCPRC negotiated and signed an Interlocal Partnership Agreement that details the long-term relationship intended to improve Ambassador Park and the George W. Suarez Woods at Red Oaks County Park for the residents of Madison Heights and Oakland County, to be managed by OCP as Red Oaks County Park (Madison Heights and Oakland County 8/7/2023). The Interlocal Partnership Agreement replaced the previous lease for the George W. Suarez Friendship Woods (Madison Heights and Oakland County 2/3/2022) and terminated the Grounds Maintenance Agreement for the Youth Soccer Complex (Madison Heights and Oakland County 1/24/2011) The Park Action Plan fulfills multiple requirements provided by the Interlocal Partnership Agreement. The table below relates the chapters of the Park Action Plan to individual sections of the Interlocal Partnership Agreement. Park Action Plan Section Interlocal Partnership Agreement Reference / Notes Introduction 4.7 Park Action Plan Community Context Community Engagement 3.3.4 Park Planning – section indicates the requirement for 2 community forums during the Transition Period Existing Conditions 3.2.1. Grants & Endowments 3.2.2. Agreements between City and Third Parties 3.3.3. Premises Inspections Environmental Condition 3.4 Environmental Condition 3.4.1 Environmental Assessments 3.4.2 Copies of Environmental Assessments 6.4 Liability for Environmental Matters Strategic Plan 3.3.4 Park Planning 3.3.5 Park Programming 4.4 Park Improvement Projects 4.5 Park Maintenance/Repairs 4.7. Park Action Plan Introduction PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 6 Park Action Plan Section Interlocal Partnership Agreement Reference / Notes 4.8 Capital Improvement Plan 4.9 Park Access/Parking 4.12 Signs 5.5 Park Grants The final sections, provided for reference, include:  Letter of Intent  Interlocal Partnership Agreement  Boundary Surveys  Nature Preserve Policy  Madison Heights City Council Approval  References • Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Community Context PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 7 Community Context The Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Ambassador Park are in the northern half of Madison Heights. Understanding Madison Heights’ demographic characteristics will help us evaluate if our community engagement is reaching the people of Madison Heights and if Madison Heights residents are accessing and enjoying the park features and activities at the park. Because OCP is a county agency and Red Oaks is a regional recreational resource, our demographic data analysis includes all Oakland County residents and all households within a 10-minute drive of the park. Community Description –Madison Heights Madison Heights is an inner-ring suburb of Detroit, located 2 miles north of the northern boundary of Detroit. Madison Heights has a total area of 7.09 square miles. The City of Madison Heights was incorporated and chartered as a city in 1955 from a portion of Royal Oak Township. The cities of Berkley, Clawson (southern half of the city), Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak (part) were also formed from the greater Royal Oak Township area with the remaining area incorporated in the Charter Township of Royal Oak. The city shares borders with the cities of Troy (north), Royal Oak (west) and Hazel Park (south) in Oakland County and Warren (east) in Macomb County. Its eastern border (Dequindre Road) is also the border between Oakland and Macomb counties. In 2023, Madison Heights has a population of 28,188 people. It has a Diversity Index of 44 compared to 54 for Oakland County. The Diversity Index from Esri represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. The city has a majority White population (77%), with 8% Black/African American, 7% Asian and 7% reporting two or more races. 85% of the population speaks only English in the home, which is the same proportion as Oakland County as a whole. The median household income for Madison Heights residents is $58,474, with 13% of households below the federal poverty level. Madison Heights owns 15 public parks and/or recreation facilities, totaling 132 acres of land. The 5-year Park and Recreation Master Plan, adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2020, inventories these recreation sites, and sets goals for future improvements. Red Oaks Nature Preserve (identified as the George W. Suarez Friendship Woods) is identified as a community park and Ambassador Park is identified as a neighborhood park within the park system. (Madison Heights 12/14/2020) Community Context PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 8 Community Demographic Data 1 With future investment and operation of the Nature Center and Ambassador Park by Oakland County Parks in collaboration with the City of Madison Heights, we consider the demographic characteristics of people living in Madison Heights and Oakland County, as well as the population living within a 10- minute drive of the park. The 10-minute drive time area includes all of Madison Heights and parts of Clawson, Royal Oak, Troy, and Macomb County. The population within the 10-minute drive of Red Oaks is 217,253 people. The 10-minute drive time area is slightly more diverse than the City of Madison Heights and less diverse than Oakland County with a diversity index of 47 compared to 54 for Oakland County and 44 for Madison Heights. The area has a majority White population (74%), with 8% Black/African American, 11% Asian and 6% reporting two or more races. 76% of the population speaks only English in the home, compared to 85% for Oakland County as a whole. 9% speak Other Indo-European Language and 5% speak Asian-Pacific Island language in the home. The median household income for residents within a 10-minute drive is $72,325, with 11% of households below the federal poverty level. Figure A: Red Oaks 10-minute drive time area 1 Data source: ESRI Business Analyst Community Context PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 9 Table 1: Demographic comparison – Population and household income Geography 2023 Total Population 2023 Median Household Income 2021 Total Households Madison Heights City, MI 28,188 $ 58,474 13,487 Red Oaks Park (10-minute drive) 217,253 $ 72,325 92,052 Oakland County, MI 1,285,938 $ 91,020 520,393 Table 2. Demographic comparison – ESRI Diversity Index Geography 2023 Diversity Index 2 Madison Heights City, MI 44 Red Oaks Park (10-minute drive) 47 Oakland County, MI 54 Figure B: Demographic comparison – Race and ethnicity 2 ESRI Diversity Index: the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races of ethnic groups. 2023 White Population 2023 Black/Afric an American Population 2023 American Indian/Ala ska Native Population 2023 Asian Population 2023 Pacific Islander Population 2023 Other Race Population 2023 Population of Two or More Races 2023 Hispanic Population Madison Heights City, MI 76.6%7.8%0.3%7.2%0.0%1.4%6.7%3.8% Red Oaks (10-minute drive)73.7%8.0%0.2%11.2%0.0%1.0%5.8%3.2% Oakland County, MI 69.4%13.5%0.3%8.5%0.0%1.8%6.4%5.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% Pe r c e n t 2 0 2 3 p o p u l a t i o n Community Context PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 10 Figure C: Demographic comparison – Languages spoken in the home Figure D: Demographic comparison – Age distribution (2023) 2021 Speak only English 2021 Speak Spanish 2021 Speak Other Indo- European Language 2021 Speak Asian - Pacific Island Language 2021 Speak Other Language Madison Heights City, MI 85.3%1.3%3.0%5.5%4.9% Red Oaks (10-minute drive)75.8%1.3%8.8%5.0%9.2% Oakland County, MI 84.5%2.7%5.6%4.5%2.8% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% Pe r c e n t 2 0 2 1 p o p u l a t i o n Age 0-4 Age 5-9 Age 10- 14 Age 15- 19 Age 20- 24 Age 25- 29 Age 30- 34 Age 35- 39 Age 40- 44 Age 45- 49 Age 50- 54 Age 55- 59 Age 60- 64 Age 65- 69 Age 70- 74 Age 75- 79 Age 80- 84 Age 85+ Madison Heights City, MI 5%6%5%5%5%7%8%8%7%6%6%7%7%6%5%3%2%2% Red Oaks (10-minute drive)5%5%5%5%5%7%7%7%7%6%6%7%7%6%5%4%2%3% Oakland County, MI 5%6%6%6%5%6%6%6%6%6%7%7%7%6%5%3%2%2% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% Pe r c e n t 2 0 2 3 p o p u l a t i o n Community Context PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 11 Figure E: Demographic comparison – Household income distribution (2023) Figure F: Demographic comparison – Income and disability Less than $15,000 $15,000- $24,999 $25,000- $34,999 $35,000- $49,999 $50,000- $74,999 $75,000- $99,999 $100,00 0- $149,99 9 $150,00 0- $199,99 9 $200,00 0 or greater Madison Heights City, MI 10%9%7%15%20%15%16%6%2% Red Oaks (10-minute drive)9%7%7%11%17%15%18%9%7% Oakland County, MI 7%5%5%9%14%13%19%12%15% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Pe r c e n t 2 0 2 3 p o p u l a t i o n 12.6%12.5% 4.4% 27.7% 10.8%11.1% 2.4% 25.1% 8.3%7.0% 1.5% 22.6% 2021 Households Below the Poverty Level 2021 Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP 2021 Owner Households with No Vehicles 2021 Households with 1+ Persons with a Disability Madison Heights City, MI Red Oaks (10-minute drive)Oakland County, MI Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 12 Community Engagement The Park Action Plan is built on input from the public, park users, and local officials and stakeholders. We seek engagement on multiple levels and on multiple occasions and will continue to engage the community as planning and on-the-ground activities commence. Two types of community engagement will be done for Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Ambassador Park: planning engagement prior to creating a vision and goals and a preliminary action plan for the park and design engagement to engage the community in planning specific amenities and improvements as part of an overall master plan. Planning Engagement The purpose of planning engagement is to understand how people engage with the park and what is important to them about the park. We are not proposing anything, we are listening. The community engagement summarized in this Park Action Plan is planning engagement. As part of planning engagement, we communicate with stakeholders and conduct research to help us better understand the community and its characteristics such as languages spoken, demographics, median income, and potential barriers to park use. The results of research and engagement will help prioritize design of future improvements and help guide decisions. Design Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to share multiple design scenarios with the public and get information on their preferences and why. This will be led by the design consultant with support from OCP Planning and Design staff. The planning engagement above will provide important information about the community’s priorities and needs into the design process. Following an internal review process, the consultant will develop multiple design visions/layouts. After we determine these are feasible alternatives, we will host one or more open houses that include a design charette where designers and staff share multiple concepts with the community and ask for their input. Design engagement will occur after this Park Action Plan is approved and the design process commences. Existing Community Engagement Data We consulted reports from recent community engagement. The key documents consulted for Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Ambassador Park are the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan documents for Madison Heights (Madison Heights 12/14/2020) and Oakland County (OCP 1/26/2023). Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Ambassador Park Community Engagement Purpose The purpose of this public engagement was to communicate with the stakeholders and community members who are already invested in the property of Red Oaks County Park, to gain any insights they might have, and to evaluate what the community would like to see in the park under Oakland County Parks management and through capital improvements. The outreach methods used were also designed to reach community members who are not currently engaged in the park or who have not historically felt welcomed or invited into parks, identify barriers to their participation and address gaps in equitable park access. Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 13 Methods The public engagement methods used included an online survey and three public open houses held at various locations in Madison Heights. The survey was available online for two weeks, September 11 – 24, 2023. Paper copies of the survey were available at the open houses in English and Mandarin. Three open houses were held at various locations in Madison Heights. Open house participants had a variety of ways in which to engage and provide input Red Oaks County Park. A large park map was displayed and allowed opportunities for discussion with staff where participants could point out special features, memories, or notable locations. A prioritization board presented participants with an opportunity to identify amenities and features that they felt were the highest priority or best fit. We used strategic methods to invite Madison Heights residents to participate, both in the survey and to engage with us during the public open houses. A few examples of these methods were:  Hosting public engagement events at existing community events where residents who were in attendance could engage with us.  Partnering with the Association of Chinese Americans to reach more of the local community and translating all materials into Mandarin to make them more accessible to Madison Heights’ Chinese population. Publicity and Promotion Several methods were used to reach as many engaged park users as possible including social media posts, e-marketing messages, news releases and hosting an open house event at Red Oaks Nature Preserve to capture opinions from park users. Intentional efforts were also made to reach community members not-yet engaged in Red Oaks County Park or with Oakland County Parks. One effort to reach the community was collaborating with service organizations in Madison Heights. These organizations already have the trust of the people they serve, and they were willing to show their support for the interlocal partnership by extending the invitation to participate in public engagement and the free community event. The survey and the prioritization board exercise were translated into Mandarin to make them more accessible for the Chinese population, which was a priority because one of the public engagement opportunities was at an event hosted at the Chinese Community Center. Summary Survey Results There were 303 unique survey entries. Most were completed online and 16 were completed on paper. The survey was completed in Mandarin five times, all online. The remaining surveys were completed in English. Almost half of the responses (47%) were from Madison Heights. Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 14 Many respondents utilized the open-ended questions to offer insight into their memories, park information and their favorite aspects of Red Oaks County Park, as well as suggestions for improvements. Importance of park features When asked to rate the importance of 15 different park features, survey respondents’ top priority was clean, working restrooms. Paths and walking trails were the third highest priority to survey respondents. Within the top five priorities, nature and the preservation of green space were important. The top five priorities are: 1. Restrooms 2. Healthy forest 3. Paths and walking trails 4. Native flowers and pollinators 5. Open spaces for play Experiences and barriers to enjoyment of parks We provided a list of scenarios in Question 7 that included: Parks not well-maintained; Limited information; Feeling unwelcome; Limited accessibility; Entrance fees too costly; Language barriers; Two or more of the above; and None of the above. Respondents largely reported experiencing none of the negative experiences (70%). The two highest reported negative experiences were: Park not well maintained (15%) and Entrance fees too costly (14%). Open-ended survey responses Respondents had a few opportunities to leave open-ended responses in the survey. Key themes emerged throughout these open-ended responses, with the largest portion being a desire to keep the soccer field at Ambassador Park. (Soccer fields have been relocated to Civic Center Park, approximately 0.6 mile east on 13-Mile Road). The top five topics mentioned most frequently were: 1. Soccer (note: fields have been relocated to Civic Center Park) 2. Natural areas/ woods 3. Walking trails/ paths 4. Golf course (note: these are comments regarding an adjacent facility) 5. Universal accessibility Summary Open House Results Oakland County Parks hosted three public engagement events for Red Oaks County Park regarding the partnership including Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Center; one event that was specifically a park planning open house and the other two events were hosted by community partners where we were able to engage participants at those events. These events took place at the following times and saw estimated participation numbers as indicated: Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 15 Date and Time Location Event Approximate count Sat, Sept. 16, 10:30 am - 2 pm Chinese Community Center Healthy Gardening Fair 20 Mon, Sept. 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Madison Heights Civic Center Civic Center Grand Opening 300 Fri, Sept. 22, 1 - 3 pm Red Oaks Nature Preserve Public Open House 15 The prioritization exercise was very popular, as attendees were given a certain number of stickers with which to indicate their priorities directly on the board. In total, 372 priorities were indicated through this exercise, with the top three aligning with the top three priorities identified through the survey: 1. Restrooms 2. Paths and walking trails 3. Healthy forest 4. Active adult programs 5. Quiet areas and scenic views Conclusions Based on the response from Madison Heights residents and park users from a wider area, there was support and appreciation for the partnership between the City of Madison Heights and Oakland County Parks. We are grateful to everyone for their generous responses and understand the importance of keeping the priorities identified through these efforts at the forefront of our planning: 1. Natural areas, native plants and pollinators, and healthy forests 2. Clean, working restrooms 3. Open spaces for play and relaxation 4. Universal accessibility 5. Paths and walking trails Citywide Engagement Public engagement was conducted in 2019 for development of the City of Madison Heights 5-year Recrea�on Master Plan (Madison Heights 12/14/2020) using two methods:  Open house  Online survey Open House The open house was an opportunity for community members to provide feedback to the City of Madison Heights and was atended by approximately 20 residents. Atendees par�cipated in an exercise to indicate where they felt it was most important to invest in the parks system. Below are the open house atendees top five priori�es for investment, with community center being the highest priority: 1. Community Center 2. New playgrounds 3. Adult outdoor fitness equipment Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 16 4. Programming 5. Parks maintenance Online Survey The online survey had responses from 439 people. Main takeaways are as follows: • Most commonly used ameni�es: o Running/walking trails o Restrooms o The nature center o Picnic tables o Play structures • Most commonly visited parks in Madison Heights 1. Rosie’s Park 2. Friendship Woods/ Red Oaks Nature Center 3. Civic Center Park • Programs with most community par�cipa�on o Fes�val in the Park o Family ac�vi�es o Madison Heights Public Library ac�vi�es and programs o Red Oaks County Park programs • Demographics o The only demographic informa�on collected by the survey was race and ethnicity. Of the survey par�cipants, 93.4% iden�fied as white, compared to 76.6% in the 2023 updated US Census data. Survey par�cipants iden�fying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic were both right around 1% and those iden�fying as Black or African American were just over 0.5% of respondents. Updated 2023 US Census data indicates that Madison Heights popula�on is more diverse than this survey pool reflects, with 3.8% iden�fying as Hispanic, 7.2% iden�fying at Asian, and 7.8% iden�fying as Black or African American. See demographic data tables with 2023 updated US Census data in this document 3. Countywide Engagement Oakland County Parks conducted the Community Needs Assessment in 2022 which provided baseline insight to the park needs of county residents (ETC Institute 2022). Main takeaways from this engagement as it pertains to Hawthorne Park planning are as follows: • Future of Parks and Recreation: When asked for their priority actions for Oakland County Parks, the highest number of respondents felt managing freshwater and stormwater resources to protect water quality and reducing flooding was very important (73%). Other actions respondents felt were very important were maintaining roads and park infrastructure (61%) and reducing waste by recycling and composting (60%). • Barriers to Recreation: The highest reported barriers to recreation in the county-wide survey were lack of information, not liking the outdoors and not having time. The least reported barriers at the county level were a lack of adequate transportation and feeling unwelcome. 3 Data source: ESRI Business Analyst Community Engagement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 17 • Important Park Features: The amenities/facilities that were most important to respondents are displayed on the chart below, with the top four choices being Trails-hiking, Farmers markets, Beaches and Natural areas/open space. • Most visited Facility Type- Trails, Farmers markets, Natural areas and open space and beaches were also the top four choices selected by respondents as their most visited facility type. • Priorities for Facility Investment- Priority Investment Ratings were developed based on the importance of an amenity and the number of residents with an unmet need for that amenity. The same four items were ranked at the highest PIR: Beaches, Trails-hiking, Farmers markets, Natural areas and open space. • Priorities for Programming: Measured using the same formula as the facility PIR, the top priority programs are Adult fitness & wellness programs, Farmers market programs, Community festivals, Art/antique/craft shows, and Food truck rallies. • Demographics: o Respondents’ demographic data reflect the US Census data relatively well for Oakland County in regard to race/ethnicity, gender and age. See demographic data tables with 2023 updated US Census data in this document4. Figure G: Parks and Recreation Facilities Most Important to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as a top priority 4 Data source: ESRI Business Analyst Environmental Condition PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 18 Environmental Condition Red Oaks Golf Course A Baseline Environmental Assessment was conducted by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WRC) in 2003. The assessment notes the due care responsibilities of OCP. OCP should exercise due care before commencing a project that involves any moving of soil on the Golf Course. The property owner, WRC, should be consulted and a determination made whether further environmental analyses are needed to protect recreational users, park staff, and adjoining neighbors. Additionally, if re-purposing of the Golf Course is considered at some future point, alternative uses appropriate for a site of environmental contamination should be considered. Because of the history of old dump sites along the Red Run Drain, and the industrial history of surrounding areas, this precaution should be maintained throughout the Red Oaks County Park and not just in the areas where known contamination has been documented. (OCP 1/26/2023, 173) Ambassador Park Phase I Environmental Site Assessment The Phase I ESA for Ambassador Park was conducted by ASTI Environmental, with the final report dated May 24, 2023. The report indicated that the history of dumping along and adjacent to the Red Run Drain constitutes a Recognized Environmental Condition (RECs): “Based on a review of aerial photographs and previous environmental reports, the land along and adjacent to the Red Run Drain, including the Subject Property, appears to be an area of extensive surface disturbance which included landfilling and dumping. Accordingly, the potential exists for fill material to be present on the Subject Property. The source of the fill is unknown but could include waste materials and incinerator ash. Additionally, historic fill materials often contained hazardous substances and/or petroleum products.” (ASTI 5/24/2023) Phase I ESA for Ambassador Park has been provided to Madison Heights’ staff. Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment The Phase II ESA for Ambassador Park was conducted by ASTI Environmental, with the final report dated August 2, 2023. The report indicated that based on the laboratory analytical results for samples collected at the park property, it was the opinion of ASTI that the property is a “facility” as defined in Part 201 or Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as Amended (Part 201). ASTI recommended that OCP have a Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) prepared for the property to obtain statutory liability protection for the pre-existing contamination and have a Due Care Plan (DCP) completed to satisfy the Part 20107(a) due care obligations. (ASTI 8/2/2023) The Limited Phase II ESA for Ambassador Park has been provided to Madison Heights’ staff. Environmental Condition PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 19 Baseline Environmental Assessment The Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) was prepared by ASTI Environmental, dated October 6, 2023 (ASTI 10/6/2023). BEA report has been provided to Madison Heights’ staff. BEA form is prepared and will be submitted to EGLE around December 1, 2023. Due Care Plan The Due Care Plan (DCP) for Ambassador Park was prepared by ASTI Environmental, dated October 18, 2023 (ASTI 10/18/2023). The DCP has been provided to Madison Heights’ staff.  OCP must maintain the upper two feet of soil in the central portion of the property as a direct contact exposure barrier. A response activity map is provided which shows where the barrier must be maintained. See Due Care Plan for details.  All contractors or subcontractors must be notified of the general nature and extent of contamination in the soil and the potential for unacceptable direct exposures. Future construction plans will be reviewed by an environmental professional before work commences. See Due Care Plan for details.  Maintenance Plan requires that maintenance personnel inspect exposure barriers on a semi- annual basis; inspection forms are provided (ASTI 10/18/2023, Appendix C). Red Oaks Nature Preserve Phase I Environmental Site Assessment The Phase I ESA for Red Oaks Nature Preserve was conducted by ASTI Environmental, with the final report dated September 27, 2023. (ASTI 9/27/2023) The assessment “revealed no recognized environmental conditions (RECs), controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), or significant data gaps in association with the property.” OCP staff had reported the noticeable lack of amphibians and reptiles on the property on the User Questionnaire. Regarding this information, ASTI indicates there may be suspicion of the former downwind incinerator located at 29470 John R Road and biological environmental stress on the Subject Property, which can be an indication of a release. “the former incinerator is downwind from the Subject Property, and it is not unreasonable to suspect atmospheric deposition of incinerator fallout onto the Subject Property. Obtained EGLE records do not contain sufficient data to prove or disprove an associated release at the Subject Property.” In separate correspondence, ASTI recommended additional work in the form of limited shallow sampling to search for potential atmospheric deposition. Phase I ESA for Red Oaks Nature Preserve has been provided to the City of Madison Heights. Additional sampling In progress. PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Pontiac Oaks / Hawthorne Park 20 Existing Conditions Location Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Preserve are in Madison Heights south of 13-Mile Road and east of John R. Both parks share boundaries with Red Oaks Golf Course, which is accessed off John R Road. On the north side of 13-Mile is the rest of the Red Oaks County Park complex – Red Oaks Waterpark, accessed from 13-Mile, and Red Oaks Dog Park, which has access from Dequindre Road. A 0.3-mile connector trail goes from the Dog Park on Dequindre Road to the Waterpark entrance on 13-mile Road. Addresses:  Ambassador Park – 600 East 13-Mile Road, Madison Heights  Red Oaks Nature Preserve – 30300 Hales Street, Madison Heights Township and Range: Township 1 North, Range 11 East Section: 12 Figure H: Aerial photo showing locations of Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Preserve Ambassador Park Red Oaks Nature Preserve Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 21 Park Description Ambassador Park (map upper right) is a 7-acre park located at 600 East 13-Mile Road, owned by Madison Heights. Amenities include:  Jogging / Walking Track (Half-mile)  Parking  Picnic Tables and Grills  Play Structure  Portable Restroom Facility (Summer Months)  Small Sled Hill  Soccer Field  Tennis Courts / Ice rink (Weather Dependent)  Water Fountain (ADA and Pet accessible) Red Oaks Nature Preserve is the 38-acre George W. Suarez Friendship Woods Park located at 30300 Hales Street. The park is owned by Madison Heights and leased to OCPRC. In lease to OCPRC, the property is referred to as George W. Suarez Friendship Woods at Red Oaks County Park. It has been designated as a nature preserve within the Oakland County Parks system by OCPRC. Figure I: Aerial photo of Ambassador Park (right) The Nature Preserve features the nature center and trail network. The nature center offers an outdoor component for family nature programs. The center’s interior includes native live animals, displays and classroom space. A 1.3-mile paved trail is used for programs and for hiking, biking, and walking. The sensory trail features a storybook trail. Year-round educational programs presented by park naturalists are available to the public. Specialized nature programs include in-person and virtual field trips, naturalist-led hikes, and Wild Birthday Parties. Community Outreach Programs include nature presentations and nature information and touch tables. StarLab inflatable planetarium can be booked either at the nature center or as an outreach program. Figure J: Aerial photo of Red Oaks Nature Preserve (right) Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 22 Figure K: Red Oaks Trail Map Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 23 Grant History Unless otherwise noted, all grant-funded facilities and improvements listed in the table below remain open to the public for the purpose of outdoor recreation. Grant Number Source Year Summary TF492 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1982 Acquisition: Simonds Woods Nature Area BF93-090 Michigan Recreation Bond Program 1994 Development: Suarez Woods Nature Center TF97-032 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1999 Acquisition: Suarez Woods Parks Expansion 23-01023 Land and Water Conservation Fund 1977 Development: Tennis courts (2), ice rink, parking lot, and water and sewer lines at Ambassador Park. Other Property Restrictions All of the Nature Preserve property excluding the nature center building is enrolled as managed land under the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) Implementation Plan that Oakland County holds with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to remain compliant with the federal endangered species act and US Fish and Wildilfe Service (USFWS). As a result, development of the property must be submitted and approved by the USFWS and MDNR in advance to ensure protection of EMR. Natural Resources For almost 2 million years, southeast Michigan and Oakland County were covered by glaciers that retreated during the last ice age approximately 10,000-15,000 years ago. Dominant landscape features including hills, lakes, and rivers; and resulting natural communities consisting of plants and animals are based on the soils and resulting ecosystems that formed since that glacial retreat. Indigenous populations managed those ecosystems for thousands of years using techniques such as prescribed fire. The introduction of European settlement in Oakland County in the 1800s resulted in the conversion of natural ecosystems to agriculture and industry. Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Preserve are some of the remaining green space in a highly urbanized portion of Oakland County and the Nature Preserve serves as an important wildlife corridor and refuge within the surrounding community. Red Oaks Nature Preserve has been surveyed for natural communities as outlined by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) and the property includes two dominant community types: wet mesic flatwoods and mesic southern forest. The northern section of the nature preserve property contains no recognizable natural community remnants but contains many pockets of native trees and forbs. As identified by MNFI, 2023 “Wet-mesic flatwoods is a wet to mesic forest on mineral soils dominated by a highly diverse mixture of upland and lowland hardwoods. The community occurs almost exclusively on poorly drained glacial lakeplain in southeastern Lower Michigan. Dominant trees may include oaks, Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 24 hickories, maples, ashes, and basswood. Seasonal inundation is the primary natural disturbance factor influencing wet-mesic flatwoods.” On-site surveys confirm that species composition includes diverse oak, elm, maple and sycamore species within the canopy with spicebush and ironwood present in the understory as well. Invasive cover was relatively low as surveyed in the 6-25% range during a coarse inventory. This portion of the property has been managed for early detection invasive species and disturbances primarily caused by dumping and potential historic pollution. The area identified as mesic southern forest only marginally matches the community description and as a result of interrupted disturbance regimes and anthropogenic influences may not be a remnant community at this point. However, many species and soil conditions still match the community description so the site can be managed in practice to replicate the disturbances regimes present in this community and promoting gap-phase dynamics. MNFI defines mesic southern forests as “an American beech- and sugar maple-dominated forest distributed south of the climatic tension zone and found on flat to rolling topography with predominantly loam soils.” On-site wildlife sightings are limited to common mammals (white-tailed deer, squirrels, etc) and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. During a park-wide herpetological survey performed in 2015, no herpetofauna were found on the Nature Preserve property. This is highly unusual and a phase I was requested during the park planning process to determine potential influencing factors. Birding and preservation of bird habitat, especially in the northern portion of the property, are a critical component of property management considerations, rare and unique bird species are commonly sighted and heard within the park and birding provides a unique recreational opportunity within this portion of the county. Historically a vernal pool was identified on the nature preserve property but no documentation of related wildlife have been verified so it is more likely that the on-site water is seasonal but not a vernal pool. Other water related management includes mapping and maintenance of stormwater systems. The forests on-site have been managed only for hazards presented to infrastructure but not for larger gap phase dynamics as previously noted, future management will focus on forest health and regeneration in the mature stands. Non-native trees will be selectively removed from the site and native trees will be planted where regeneration isn’t sufficient either because of deer grazing pressure or on-site recreation. Threats to the current ecosystems are primarily from non-native invasive species, forest pests and diseases such as oak wilt and dumping from neighboring properties (landscape material, etc). Ambassador Park has primarily served as a recreational facility with limited natural resources on-site. Future development will focus on re-introducing native trees and forbs in the form of landscape elements and green stormwater infrastructure. Nature Preserve Red Oaks Nature Preserve is primarily forested and contains two dominant natural community types: wet mesic flatwoods and mesic southern forest. Ambassador Park Ambassador Park natural assets include the following:  Street and Landscape Trees: Additional surveying is necessary to determine maintenance needs. Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 25  Wildlife: Additional surveying is needed to identify rare and unique native wildlife and nuisance wildlife  Natural Areas: Additional surveying is needed to identify management areas, invasive species and natural community delineation necessary. Boundaries Boundaries Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Chain-link boundary fence Approximately 0.5 miles of chain-link fence on west, south and east sides of the park. Photo – 4/27/2023 Nature Preserve Chain-link boundary fence Chain link fence that surrounds much of the park. Fence height is 4 or 6 feet. Total fencing is approximately 1.25 miles. Frequent encroachment issues from neighboring properties. Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 26 Buildings Buildings Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park No buildings Nature Preserve Nature Center building Building is approximately 3,500 SF, constructed in 1996. Garage was constructed post- 2000. Nature Preserve Outdoor classroom tent Outdoor classroom area covered by temporary shelter is 40’ x 20’. Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 27 Courts and Fields Courts and Fields Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Tennis courts Two full-size tennis courts enclosed in a tall chain-link fenced-in area approximately 120’ x 106’. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Open field Flat lawn area. Soccer field was previously located here; it has been relocated to Civic Center Park east on 13-Mile Road. Site is irrigated. Photo 4/4/2023 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 28 Hardscapes Hardscapes Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Parking lot Asphalt parking lot with 67 parking spaces, 3 of which are accessible spaces, but one of which does connect to an accessible route. All spaces are approximately 8’ x 16’. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Sidewalk Paved sidewalk along the northern edge of park that intersects the drive into the parking lot. Sidewalk is approximately 260’ from the west edge of the park to the east, is approximately 5’ wide and sits about 24’ south of 13 Mile Rd. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Southwest footpath Paved footpath entrance from neighborhood on west of park. Path is 5’ wide and extends toward the center of park where there is a drinking fountain at its termination point. Approximately 65’ of path is within park boundaries and connects to approximately 120’ of path that terminates at sidewalk in neighborhood. Photo 4/27/2023 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 29 Hardscapes Aerial Photo (2020) Nature Preserve Parking lot and drive Asphalt parking lot with 11 parking spaces, one of which is designated as accessible. The space designated as accessible along with its access route appear to be narrower than the required 16’ width for van accessibility. Parking spaces not consistent shapes or sizes due to shape of parking lot. Nature Preserve Staff parking lot Asphalt parking lot behind partition with 7 parking spaces, none of which are designated as accessible. Total parking area is approximately 60’ x 18’. Nature Preserve North parking lot Asphalt parking lot along east side of entrance drive with 19 parking spaces, one of which is designated as accessible. The space designated as accessible along with its access route are a total of approximately 13.5’ wide, which is 2.5’ narrower than the required width for van accessibility. This access route also requires users to travel behind vehicles to enter the trail connector. Parking spaces are approximately 10’ x 17.5’. Nature Preserve Overflow Parking Grass field located on Hales Road. Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 30 Irrigation Systems Irrigation Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Former soccer field irrigation Open Space Open Space Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Sledding hill Circular grass-covered mound located within the walking loop on the far south side of the park. Diameter of the mound is approximately 100’ and is used as a sledding hill in the winter. Some of the grade of the hill goes toward trees and paths, potential obstacles and safety hazards. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Benches Affixed wooden benches are located throughout the park. Not located off ADA accessible routes. Photo 6/27/2022 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 31 Playgrounds Figure L: Ambassador Park playgrounds (2020 aerial photo) Playgrounds Photo Ambassador Park Play structure Playground for ages 5-12. Constructed prior to 2002. Not ADA- compliant. Accessed by two stair ladders. Photo 4/27/2023 Ambassador Park Smaller swing bay Swing bay with two standard swings adjacent to the play structure, constructed prior to 2002. Photo 4/27/2023 Ambassador Park Larger swing bay Swing bay with four standard and two baby swings constructed between 2017 and 2020. Photo 4/27/2023 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 32 Signs Signs Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Park sign Wood sign, approximately 8’ wide, installed perpendicular to and about 5’ south of the sidewalk. Sign has Madison Heights logo and sign verbiage is: Madison Heights AMBASSADOR PARK Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Land & Water Conservation Fund plaque Metal emblem reflecting partnership with the Land & Water Conservation Fund, mounted on wood and affixed to the park entrance signpost. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Park rules sign Sign post located at the northwest fork in the walking loop, with five separate signs stacked vertically, listing park rules and caution notices with the following information: Keep pets on leash (x2), pick up after pets, no alcohol, no fireworks (x2), no loitering, no motor vehicles, no golfing, refrain from foul language, be courteous to others, park closes @ 10 pm. Caution: portions of trail may be covered with snow or ice. Healthy kids, safer communities. No hit zone. Photo 6/27/2022 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 33 Signs Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Playground sign Plastic sign just north of the playground use zone, stating rules of the playground, intended age of user and noting the playground manufacturer. Verbiage includes: Welcome! Have fun and play safe on this Miracle Playground. Designed for kids ages 5-12. The smart way to play: take turns, no pushing, shoving, be careful when equipment is wet, use equipment correctly (recommendations on reverse side) for fun and safety, have fun. Adult supervision required. Photo 6/27/2022 Ambassador Park Dedication plaques Multiple dedication plaques posted in front of trees, dedicating trees and/or benches to people. See example right. Photo 6/27/2022 Nature Preserve DNR Grant Sign Located at entrance to Nature Center Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 34 Signs Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Nature Preserve DNR Grant Sign Located at field on Hale Street attached to a Little Free Library Nature Preserve Entrance Sign Double-sided Oakland County Parks monument sign located facing east and west on 13 Mile Road at the entrance to Hales Road. Flowerbeds surround the sign. Nature Preserve Wildflower Garden Sign Double-sided sign with Madison Heights logo that reads: Welcome to The Cherukuri Wildflower Gardens, Dedicated May 2001 Nature Preserve Welcome and Thank You Sign Double-sided sign at corner of Winthrop and Hales Road, welcoming guests entering the drive and thanking visitors who are leaving the premises. Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 35 Signs Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Road Signs Various locations Brown vehicle wayfinding signs are located on Dequindre, John R, 13-Mile, and Dartmouth roads. Updated inventory is available on ArcGIS Online. Stormwater Infrastructure Stormwater Infrastructure Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park WRC Hydro Drain Inlet Water Resource Commission drain inlet along south border of Ambassador Park near its boundary shared with Red Oaks Golf Course. See Utility Maps below Trails and Boardwalks Trails and Boardwalks Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Walking Loop Paved continuous walking loop. Total trail is approximately half a mile long and 9’ wide; approximately 0.4 miles of the trail are a single loop that follows along the southern perimeter of the park, with an additional 0.1-mile additional leg along the northwest corner of the park with a turnaround loop just south of the sidewalk. Photo 4-27-2023 Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 36 Trails and Boardwalks Photo Trail Map Nature Preserve A – Forest Trail 0.6-mile asphalt trail for pedestrian and bicycle use Difficulty rating = Easier Nature Preserve B – Sensory Trail 0.2-mile asphalt trail for pedestrian and bicycle use Difficulty rating = Easier Location of the Storybook Trail. Nature Preserve C – Habitat Trail 0.6-mile asphalt trail for pedestrian and bicycle use Difficulty rating = Easier Nature Preserve Trail Connectors Four connector trails are identified: 1. Sidewalk along Hales Street to 13-Mile Road that connects with the Red Oaks Connector Trail on the north side of 13-Mile Road 2. Hales Street sidewalk with Habitat Trail 3. Southeast Forest Trail with Simonds Elementary 4. Southeast Habitat Trail with Westwood Drive Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 37 Utilities and Infrastructure Figure M: Ambassador Park utility map 5 5 Source: Madison Heights Existing Conditions PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 38 Figure N: Friendship Woods utility map6 Utilities and Infrastructure Aerial Photo (2020) Photo Ambassador Park Drinking Fountain Drinking fountain located within rounded termination point of southwest footpath. 6 Source: Madison Heights Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 39 Strategic Plan The strategic plan for Red Oaks/Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Preserve is designed to guide the park into the future and identify what actions are needed to make progress and how we will know the efforts were successful. It will help us to set priorities, focus energy and resources, and ensure we are working toward common goals. It also will help us to evaluate results and adjust our direction in response to a changing environment. Park Vision The park vision is a statement that inspires and guides us; it is aspirational and declares our intent and direction and states the long-term outcome of our work. Red Oaks Park and Nature Preserve is fully integrated into the communities of Madison Heights and its neighbors as a safe, accessible, and inviting place for individuals and groups to visit throughout the week and year-round. Visitors of all ages and abilities will come for a variety of reasons, including play, physical fitness, quiet reflection, nature immersion or group gatherings, and all will have a space to meet those needs harmoniously. The park inspires a spirit of exploration, fascination, and stewardship. Red Oaks Park and Nature Preserve is resilient and helps create a more sustainable future for the people of Madison Heights and the natural environment. Park Goals The park goals are the broader strategies that will lead us to the realization of our park vision. 1. Honor the rich history of Ambassador Park and its value to the residents of the City of Madison Heights and integrate the park seamlessly into the full Red Oaks County Park complex. 2. Foster a welcoming environment for all park users through varied methods and processes, including universal design 7, multi-lingual signage and promotion, clean, working restroom facilities, and regular cleaning and maintenance. 3. Expand and enhance the area around the existing Nature Center to increase capacity and connect more residents with opportunities for nature education. 4. Celebrate the ecological and cultural history of the Red Oaks Nature Preserve, i.e., the George W. Suarez Friendship Woods, stewarding the 38-acre nature preserve property to improve regional biodiversity and resilience to climate change. 5. Establish a destination, universally accessible, intergenerational gathering space at Ambassador Park. 7 Universal design results in a built environment that allows independent use and inclusive participation by people with disabilities, without separating them from others. When building new facilities or renovating existing structures, we strive to design universally accessible facilities and structures that are easily used by all. Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 40 6. Collaborate with City officials, staff, organizations, volunteers, and residents who have invested in and cared for the park over the years. 7. Execute a transition to Oakland County Parks operation that is transparent, maintains open lines of communication, and acknowledges the park is owned by the City of Madison Heights. 8. Operate the park and invest in improvements in a manner that is fiscally responsible for Oakland County Parks and enhances the fiscal sustainability of the City of Madison Heights. 9. Improve and build park features that are resilient and adapted to the landscape and that contribute to a more sustainable, green future through intentional stormwater management, sustainable building and operating processes and community education opportunities. 10. Employ strategies involving design, programming, maintenance, and resident involvement to create a safe park environment. City of Madison Heights Parks and Recreation Master Plan The City of Madison Heights Parks and Recreation Master Plan: 2021-2025 (Madison Heights 12/14/2020) identified potential park upgrades for Ambassador Park and the Nature Center, including:  Park System Overall o Equipment and activities for an aging population o Remove barriers to accessibility  Ambassador Park o Tennis court rehabilitation o Add small pavilion o Add restrooms  Nature Center o Tree cutting program8 o Parking lot resurfacing (possibly remove island) o Possible land purchase Timeline Improvements and development at Red Oaks Nature Preserve and Park will be guided by community engagement, site conditions and context, as well as available funding. The timeline for community engagement, design, and construction is in two overlapping phases. In the following Objectives section, we have indicated if any objective is expected to occur during a specific phase. If no phase is indicated, these activities will be ongoing as part of OCPR management of the park. Key Dates and Milestones  August 7, 2023 – Executed date for Interlocal Partnership Agreement and beginning of Transition Period.  September 30, 2023, or the date City Council approves the Park Action Plan, whichever occurs last – End of Transition Period and beginning of operation of park as Red Oaks County Park. 8 Direct quote from Master Plan; interpreted in this document as “Forestry management” Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 41  March 31, 2024 – per Interlocal Partnership Agreement, the deadline for OCPR to submit Park Action Plan to Madison Heights City Council.  June 30, 2024 – per Interlocal Partnership Agreement, the deadline for Madison Heights City Council to approve the Park Action Plan.  December 31, 2024 – per American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines, the deadline for all ARPA-funded contracts to be executed.  December 31, 2026 – per ARPA guidelines, the deadline for all ARPA-funded projects to be completed. Park Objectives The park objectives outline a variety of strategies and specific actions and projects that will implement the overall vision and goals for the park. Many of the objectives are general in nature and will be developed in more detail in Phase II of the park design and development. Objectives that are also identified as Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects are also indicated to the right of the individual objective. I Park Management and Operation A Park Rules are updated annually and approved by the Parks Commission. Rules are posted online at https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks- trails/rules-and-regulations B Opening and Closing: Park is open from dawn to dusk or other specific times as indicated in the approved Park Rules. C Entrance Fees: No requirement for daily or annual vehicle permit. II Park Programs and Activities A Enjoyment of the park by individuals and families for physical activity, socializing, and relaxing. B Nature Education programming C Wellness programming – includes yoga, forest bathing, and other programs D Winter activities E Nature Preserve Storybook Trail F Birding Destination: Develop Nature Center as a regional birding destination, while balancing the needs of birders with the needs of people and families who visit the park for other reasons. Increase our understanding of the birding community, how/where they use the Nature Center, the potential to increase overall park visits through the birding community, and plan restoration specifically for birding. G Active Adults and Adaptive Recreation: Continue partnerships with Madison Heights Active Adult Center; highlight trail accessibility for active adult programming. H Madison Heights programs and events – indicate required advance notice. City is responsible for all costs associated with its events at the park. I Private events and gatherings  Currently do not offer reservations at the Nature Center to maintain capacity for nature programs and events.  At Ambassador Park, evaluate feasibility of reserving park areas and/or pavilion per OCP park rules and processes. Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 42 III Natural Resources Management A Natural Areas Stewardship: Protect, restore, and enhance unique natural communities and promote biodiversity across the landscape. 1 MNFI based Natural Community assessments and FQAs to document existing conditions 2 Surveys for priority invasive species and rare or unique native plants Treatment and removal of priority invasive species  Shrub removals 3 Restoration of priority natural communities and habitats through native seeding and winter shrub removals. 4 Installation of no-mow zones, turf conversion, and landscape conversions to native plants  Around built infrastructure.  Evaluate proximity to surrounding homes and address homeowner concerns B Freshwater Stewardship: Protect, restore, and enhance wetland habitat and associated aquatic organisms. 1 Restoration of wet-mesic flatwoods 2 Stormwater infrastructure assessment and monitoring C Forestry: Protect, restore, and enhance diverse forest systems and shade trees for recreational users. 1 Develop forest management plan for long term maintenance of tree diversity 2 Monitor for forest pests and diseases and provide rapid responses to detections. 3 Remove hazardous trees and limbs, especially within trail corridors and adjacent to private property. 4 Tree maintenance and removals, tree planting and re-forestation D Wildlife: Protect, restore, and enhance rare and unique native wildlife species and biodiversity. 1 Survey for threatened, endangered, and special concern species along with priority native and non-native species. 2 Manage nuisance and non-native wildlife  White-Tailed Deer  Non-native and nuisance waterfowl control 3 Targeted bird population studies  Restoration of priority habitat for wildlife to increase habitat connectivity. IV Facilities and Assets A Accessibility and Universal Access Perform accessibility audit of facilities, trails, and features to ensure compliance with the ADA, prioritizing any non-compliant items to be brought up to standards. Incorporate universal access design principles as new facilities are constructed and improvements to existing facilities are made. Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 43  Replace Nature Center doors with accessible doors with openers.  Other updates per accessibility audit. B Boundaries Inventory and assess all park fences and determine appropriate materials for delineation and appropriate level of vegetation management. Evaluate entire park boundary and determine appropriate methods to secure park boundary, per OCP Boundary Standards 1 Ambassador: Fences and Gates Evaluation/Improvement Evaluate existing chain link fence for condition and vegetation management; determine if other forms of boundary delineation would be appropriate; manage openings for neighborhood connections. CIP 2 Nature Preserve: Fences and Gates Evaluation/Improvement  Evaluate location of fences referencing the boundary survey and determine which fences are on park property.  Determine correct level of vegetation management on fences on park property.  Collaborate with Madison Heights to develop a neighborhood communication program to manage expectations for vegetation management, to prevent yard waste and other dumping. Include information about feeding animals, including dumping food items such as pumpkins. Any furniture, recreation or other item installed on Nature Preserve property may be removed by OCP at any time and will not be returned.  Prohibit the development of any new informal private entrances per OCP Boundary Standards. Recommendation with Madison Heights is to close existing informal boundaries where neighbors are unwilling to comply with expectations as communicated. CIP C Buildings Maintain an annually updated inventory of building roofs (materials, colors, inspection results, installation, and repair dates) and building equipment (manufacturer information, inspection results, installation, and repair dates) in the park and forecast timeline for upgrades and replacements. Transition building practices, equipment, materials, and supplies to sustainable alternatives to meet sustainability targets and decrease impact on surrounding environments. 1 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building Work Space Update Renovate current offices and garage to create staff room and kitchen area, a work space with counter and cabinets for animal care, storage space, and indoor parking for utility cart. Includes repairs to or replacement of concrete floor and eliminating floor drain and storm sewer connection. Anticipate projected future staff needs in design. CIP 178 2 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building Site and Landscape Improvements Evaluate and improve landscape and amenities surrounding the Nature Center; including wood decking, concrete walk, garage asphalt approach and landscaping around building. CIP 1315 3 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building HVAC Evaluation / Replacement CIP Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 44 Inspect HVAC systems annually for condition and replacement need. Make repairs as needed and replace when continued maintenance is no longer feasible. 4 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building Roof Evaluation / Replacement Inspect roof systems annually for condition and replacement need. Make repairs as needed and replace when continued maintenance is no longer feasible. CIP 5 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building Siding Evaluation / Staining and Sealing / Replacement Inspect siding and exterior finishes annually for condition and replacement need. Make repairs as needed and replace when continued maintenance is no longer feasible. Note current issues with extensive woodpecker damage. CIP 6 Nature Preserve: Nature Center Building Exhibit Updates CIP 7 Nature Preserve: Nature Education Teaching Pavilion Construct a universally accessibly pavilion with restrooms, storage for programs and events, and closable sides to enable use during inclement weather. Include ADA-compliant access routes. Consider including a fireplace. Locate at current tent location. CIP 8 Nature Preserve: Restroom Building Consider installation of restroom building, potentially in association with proposed Teaching Pavilion. Incorporate green technology, e.g., gray water recycling, solar power. Connect to utilities if available or use flushable vault model. Use principles of universal design and ensure convenient and ADA- compliant access routes from parking lots and other features. CIP 9 Ambassador: Restroom Building Install a restroom building. Incorporate green technology, e.g., gray water recycling, solar power. Connect to utilities if available or use flushable vault model. Use principles of universal design and ensure convenient and ADA- compliant access routes from parking lots and other features. CIP 10 Ambassador: Activity Space Evaluation / Potential Construction Based on public engagement, consider the placement of an activity space where the tennis courts are now located that is set apart by shade structures, pergolas or other creative construction that draws people together for games, play, conversation, and other activities. Ensure universal access with access routes and ADA-compliant amenities. CIP 11 Ambassador: Gathering Pavilion / Potential Construction Based on public engagement, consider construction of a gathering pavilion that would provide a venue for community events. Consider proximity to neighborhoods and to similar facilities (e.g., at Civic Center Park) to evaluate appropriateness of location and to avoid duplication of services. Provide electricity, lighting, and other amenities. Ensure universal access with access routes and ADA-compliant amenities. CIP D Courts and Fields 1 Ambassador: Tennis Courts Removal of the tennis courts to provide updated facilities is anticipated. 2 Ambassador: Soccer Field Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 45 Soccer use of the park has been relocated to Civic Center Park. Incorporation of this field into the overall park design is anticipated. E Hardscapes 1 Ambassador: Road and Parking Lot Evaluation / Improvements Evaluate the condition of the drive and parking lot and plan for improvements as needed. Repair as needed and maintain striping. Evaluate the layout and capacity relative to new infrastructure and increased use of the park. CIP 2 Nature Preserve: Road and Parking Lot Improvements Update design to improve parking lot and entrance drive to improve pedestrian circulation for operations and programming. Include additional and overflow parking, safer pedestrian routes, wider drive widths and turning radii, storm water infrastructure/swales and improved lighting. Revisit 2015 design documents. CIP 179 F Irrigation Systems 1 Ambassador: Field Irrigation The open field is irrigated. The system will no longer be used for formal athletic turf and damage will likely take place during park updates. Consider abandonment or removal of this infrastructure. G Open Space 1 Ambassador: Sledding Hill See Playgrounds section below for proposed enhancements to the sledding hill 2 Ambassador: Memorial trees and benches – see I-1: Signs. H Playgrounds 1 Ambassador: Playground and Swing Bays Enhancement/Replacements Based on condition and public engagement, enhance the existing playground, making replacements as needed, to update the play experience and create a universally accessible experience. Consider full replacement if needed. CIP 2 Ambassador: Intergenerational Play Pockets and Playful Pathways Design/Installation Based on public engagement, incorporate smaller play elements and sensory features throughout the park. Incorporate into a larger intergenerational design process that incorporates universal design and considers community need and site context. Consider incorporating small water play elements. CIP 3 Ambassador: Sledding Hill Ramp and Slide Enhancement Consider enhancing existing sledding hill with an accessible ramp leading to the sledding slope and to a slide. Incorporate other play and sensory experiences. CIP 4 Nature Center: Nature Play Pockets Design/Installation Based on public engagement, incorporate smaller nature-focused play elements and sensory features throughout the park and associated with trails. Incorporate into a larger intergenerational design process that incorporates universal design and considers community need and site context. CIP I Signs 1 Ambassador  OCP monument sign  Evaluate existing signage; update per OCP standards.  Memorial plaques: Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 46 o We will seek to ensure the individuals are honored within the park should these features need to be removed or replaced. o Where trees/benches are removed, memorials could be added to plaque at Civic Center or create new memorial at Ambassador. o Next step is inventory with photos of all the plaques. o Future requests for memorials will be managed through OCP’s Commemorative Bench Program. 2 Nature Preserve  Trail wayfinding signage was replaced in 2019  Evaluate aging signs throughout property and remove damaged/ deteriorated signs  Maintain DNR grant signs  Interpretive signage  Storybook Trail – maintain signs and posts and update seasonally with new content 3 Road signs:  Brown vehicle wayfinding signs on streets are managed by Madison Heights – work with Madison Heights to update as needed. J Stormwater Infrastructure  Ambassador – none; evaluate with hardscapes (i.e., roads and parking lots).  Nature Preserve – evaluate hardscapes (i.e., roads and parking lots). K Sustainability Improvements Invest in the park system to prepare for meeting environmental sustainability targets including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sourcing, or installing renewable energy, electrification of vehicles and equipment, improving water quality and access, reducing water, herbicide, and disposable product use, improving stormwater resilience, and reduction and management of waste. 1 Ambassador and Nature Preserve: Environmental Sustainability Improvements Evaluate the feasibility for installing environmental sustainability improvements at Ambassador and the Nature Preserve and install infrastructure as feasible and appropriate. CIP 2 Strategize how to provide shelter and/or relief from extreme heat and weather events L Trails and Boardwalks 1 Specifications: Evaluate trail for best fit with the specifications in the OCPR Trail Standards and make improvements to bring up to selected standard. 2 Ambassador  Evaluate existing pathways as part of design process.  Incorporate looping pathways with access to intergenerational play elements into overall park design. 3 Nature Preserve  Maintain asphalt trails  Manage trailside mowing and vegetation.  Remove deteriorating wood viewing platform and incorporate site into trail M Utilities and Infrastructure: Strategic Plan PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 47 1 Telephone service (landline): Line is maintained by Madison Heights. Maintain status quo. 2 Internet service: The service is provided via Madison Heights fiber optic cable connecting with the city government and will continue to be provided at no fee to OCP. VI Connectivity A Neighborhood Connectivity 1 Ambassador: Apartment complex on east side – fence section has been removed for informal entrance; establish formal connection, work with property manager. 2 Ambassador: Existing connector on west side to neighborhood sidewalk – maintain. 3 Ambassador: Potential connectivity with John R Road at Golf Course parking lot via new access routes along edge of Golf Course and neighborhood sidewalks, increasing walkable mileage at Red Oaks; also discussed is potential pathways if Red Oaks Golf Course were to convert to a park at some point in the future. 4 Ambassador and Nature Preserve: Connection via 13-Mile Road sidewalk and Hales Street sidewalk. 5 Nature Preserve: Existing connector to Simonds Elementary on east side – maintain opening; on trail map. 6 Nature Preserve: Existing connector to Westwood Drive on east side – maintain opening; on trail map. 7 Nature Preserve: Hales Street connector on west side – maintain. 8 Nature Preserve: Informal connections with residences – see Boundaries section above. B Public Transit Evaluate access via SMART bus and other public transport VII Property Management A Property Agreements and Restrictions Coordinate all design and new uses with existing property restrictions 1 Interlocal Partnership Agreement 2 DNR Grant Agreements 3 Due Care Plan 4 Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan B Property Acquisition 1 Communicate with adjacent property owners as appropriate regarding potential acquisition for opportunities to expand park boundaries and provide further recreational connections Letter of Intent PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 48 Letter of Intent Letter of Intent PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 49 Letter of Intent PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 50 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 51 Interlocal Partnership Agreement Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 52 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 53 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 54 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 55 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 56 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 57 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 58 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 59 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 60 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 61 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 62 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 63 Interlocal Partnership Agreement PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 64 Boundary Surveys PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 65 Boundary Surveys Boundary Surveys PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 66 Figure O: Ambassador Park Boundary Survey Boundary Surveys PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 67 Figure P: Nature Preserve Boundary Survey Nature Preserve Policy PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 68 Nature Preserve Policy Nature Preserve Policy PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 69 Approvals PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 70 Madison Heights City Council Approval INSERT City Council Resolution/Minutes References PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 71 References ASTI. 10/6/2023. 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Appendix A: Public Engagement Report PARK ACTION PLAN 2023-2028: Red Oaks / Nature Preserve and Park Page 72 Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Red Oaks County Park Park Action Plan 2023-2028 – Nature Preserve and Park Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Summary Survey Results ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Summary Open House Input ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Survey Results ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Survey Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 6 1. What is your zip code? ........................................................................................................................................... 7 2. Have you ever visited any of these facilities? ........................................................................................................ 7 3. How important to you are the following park features? ....................................................................................... 8 4. How important to you are the following types of programs? ............................................................................... 8 5. Other park features or programs, not mentioned in questions 3 or 4, that are important to you. ...................... 9 6. Access to Parks – multiple questions ................................................................................................................... 10 7. Park Experiences – multiple questions ................................................................................................................ 11 8-13. Please tell us about yourself – multiple questions ......................................................................................... 13 14. Do you have any other comments, memories or suggestions. ......................................................................... 16 Public Open House Interaction Results ................................................................................................................ 17 Prioritization Board .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Exhibits ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Exhibit A: Survey Instrument ................................................................................................................................... 20 Exhibit B: Promotional Materials ............................................................................................................................. 36 Exhibit C: Open Comments ...................................................................................................................................... 43 Exhibit D: Comments and Notes from Public Open House ...................................................................................... 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 2 of 60 Table of Figures Figure A: Question 2. Percent of respondents who have previously visited each of the facilities listed ...................... 7 Figure B: Question 3. Ranked importance given to each park feature .......................................................................... 8 Figure C: Question 4. Ranked importance given to each type of program ................................................................... 8 Figure D: Question 6. Percent selections regarding access to parks ........................................................................... 10 Figure E: Question 6a. Percent of respondents interested in using on-demand public transportation. ..................... 10 Figure F: Question 6b. Number of respondents who would transport each item below ............................................ 11 Figure G: Question 7. Percent selections of experiences at parks .............................................................................. 11 Figure H: Question 8. Age of respondents and frequency of each 5-year age range .................................................. 13 Figure I: Question 9. Percent of household members within each age group ............................................................ 13 Figure J: Question 10. Percent selections reporting race and ethnicity ..................................................................... 14 Figure K: Question 11. Percent selections reporting the languages spoken in the home ........................................... 14 Figure L: Question 12. Household income of respondents ......................................................................................... 15 Figure M: Question 13. Percent respondents reporting their gender ......................................................................... 15 Figure N: Prioritization board topics and frequency of selection ................................................................................ 18 Figure O: Prioritization board ...................................................................................................................................... 60 Table of Tables Table 1: Question 1. Residence locations of survey respondents by ZIP Code ............................................................. 7 Table 2: Question 5. Open-ended response topics and frequencies ............................................................................. 9 Table 3: Question 7a. Categories of responses regarding barriers to feeling welcome and frequency of each ......... 12 Table 4: Question 14. List of comment topics and frequency of mention .................................................................. 16 Table 6: Responses to Question 1. What is your home zip code? ............................................................................... 43 Table 7: Responses to Question 5. What other park features or programs are important to you? ........................... 44 Table 8: Responses to Question 7a. Share an example of a barrier to feeling welcome or a suggestion. .................. 49 Table 9: Responses to Question 8. What is your age? ................................................................................................. 51 Table 10: Responses to Question 14. Do you have any other comments, memories, or suggestions? ...................... 52 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 3 of 60 Executive Summary Introduction Oakland County Parks (OCP) and the City of Madison Heights have renewed their partnership at Red Oaks County Park. Oakland County Parks will continue to operate and invest in Red Oaks Nature Preserve and will incorporate Ambassador Park under the same model. Approval of the Park Action Plan is a requirement of this partnership. For more information, see the Red Oaks Park Action Plan. Purpose The purpose of this public engagement was to communicate with the stakeholders and community members who are already invested in the property of Red Oaks County Park, to gain any insights they might have, and to evaluate what the community would like to see in the park under Oakland County Parks management and through capital improvements. The outreach methods used were also designed to reach community members who are not currently engaged in the park or who have not historically felt welcomed or invited into parks, identify barriers to their participation and address gaps in equitable park access. Methods The public engagement methods used included an online survey and three public open houses held at various locations in Madison Heights. The survey was available online for two weeks, September 11 – 24, 2023. Paper copies of the survey were available at the open houses in English and Mandarin. Three open houses were held at various locations in Madison Heights. Open house participants had a variety of ways in which to engage and provide input Red Oaks County Park. A large park map was displayed and allowed opportunities for discussion with staff where participants could point out special features, memories or notable locations. A prioritization board presented participants with an opportunity to identify amenities and features that they felt were the highest priority or best fit. We used strategic methods to invite Madison Heights residents to participate, both in the survey and to engage with us during the public open houses. A few examples of these methods were: • Hosting public engagement events at existing community events where residents who were in attendance could engage with us. • Partnering with the Association of Chinese Americans to reach more of the local community and translating all materials into Mandarin to make them more accessible to Madison Heights’ Chinese population. Publicity and Promotion Several methods were used to reach as many engaged park users as possible including social media posts, e- marketing messages, news releases and hosting an open house event at Red Oaks Nature Preserve to capture opinions from park users. Intentional efforts were also made to reach community members not-yet engaged in Red Oaks County Park or with Oakland County Parks. One effort to reach the community was collaborating with service organizations in Madison Heights. These organizations already have the trust of the people they serve, and they were willing to show their support for the interlocal partnership by extending the invitation to participate in public engagement and the free community event. The survey and the prioritization board exercise were translated into Mandarin to make them more accessible for the Chinese population, which was a priority because one of the public engagement opportunities was at an event hosted at the Chinese Community Center. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 4 of 60 Summary Survey Results There were 303 unique survey entries. Most were completed online and 16 were completed on paper. The survey was completed in Mandarin five times, all online. The remaining surveys were completed in English. Almost half of the responses (47%) were from Madison Heights. Many respondents utilized the open-ended questions to offer insight into their memories, park information and their favorite aspects of Red Oaks County Park, as well as suggestions for improvements. Importance of park features When asked to rate the importance of 15 different park features, survey respondents’ top priority was clean, working restrooms. Paths and walking trails were the third highest priority to survey respondents. Within the top five priorities, nature and the preservation of green space were important. The top five priorities are: 1. Restrooms 2. Healthy forest 3. Paths and walking trails 4. Native flowers and pollinators 5. Open spaces for play Experiences and barriers to enjoyment of parks We provided a list of scenarios in Question 7 that included: Parks not well-maintained; Limited information; Feeling unwelcome; Limited accessibility; Entrance fees too costly; Language barriers; Two or more of the above; and None of the above. Respondents largely reported experiencing none of the negative experiences (70%). The two highest reported negative experiences were: Park not well maintained (15%) and Entrance fees too costly (14%). Open-ended survey responses Respondents had a few opportunities to leave open-ended responses in the survey. Key themes emerged throughout these open-ended responses, with the largest portion being a desire to keep the soccer field at Ambassador Park. (Soccer fields have been relocated to Civic Center Park, approximately 0.6 mile east on 13-Mile Road). The top five topics mentioned most frequently were: 1. Soccer (note: fields have been relocated to Civic Center Park) 2. Natural areas/ woods 3. Walking trails/ paths 4. Golf course (note: these are comments on an adjacent facility) 5. Universal accessibility Summary Open House Input Oakland County Parks hosted three public engagement events for Red Oaks County Park regarding the partnership including Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Center; one event that was specifically a park planning open house and the other two events were hosted by community partners where we were able to engage participants at those events. These events took place at the following times and saw estimated participation numbers as indicated: Date and Time Location Event Approximate count Sat, Sept. 16, 10:30 am – 2 pm Chinese Community Center Healthy Gardening Fair 20 Mon, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Madison Heights Civic Center Civic Center Grand Opening 300 Fri, Sept. 22, 1 – 3 pm Red Oaks Nature Preserve Public Open House 15 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 5 of 60 The prioritization exercise was very popular, as attendees were given a certain number of stickers with which to indicate their priorities directly on the board. In total, 372 priorities were indicated through this exercise, with the top three aligning with the top three priorities identified through the survey: 1. Restrooms 2. Paths and walking trails 3. Healthy forest 4. Active adult programs 5. Quiet areas and scenic views Conclusions Based on the response from Madison Heights residents and park users from a wider area, there was support and appreciation for the partnership between the City of Madison Heights and Oakland County Parks. We are grateful to everyone for their generous responses and understand the importance of keeping the priorities identified through these efforts at the forefront of our planning: 1. Natural areas, native plants and pollinators, and healthy forests 2. Clean, working restrooms 3. Open spaces for play and relaxation 4. Universal accessibility 5. Paths and walking trails Child coloring at public engagement event Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 6 of 60 Survey Results Survey Introduction The survey was available in both English and Mandarin via an online form that participants could access through the Parks Planning web page, a QR code provided at the Public Open House and other outgoing messaging regarding the Red Oaks County Park partnership. The survey was also available on paper. The opening page of the survey provided the following information and graphic (paper survey included information only; no graphic): “Welcome to Oakland County Parks’ survey about Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights, Michigan. We are partnering with the City of Madison Heights to incorporate Ambassador Park into the Red Oaks County Park complex. The Red Oaks Nature Center has been operated by Oakland County Parks since 2012 and will continue to be owned by the city. Ambassador Park will follow the same model of operation, and through federal funding, Oakland County Parks will be investing in capital improvements for both Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Center. “Ambassador Park and Red Oaks Nature Center are located on the south side of 13 Mile Road between Dequindre and John R. Ambassador Park is a 7-acre day-use park which features approximately a half mile of paved walking paths around the perimeter, tennis courts, a playground and a sledding hill, along with open space in the center large enough for a soccer field. Red Oaks Nature Center is located in the 37-acre George Saurez Friendship Woods with a 1.3-mile trail winding its way through the trees. The centrally located nature center building has displays and is used for educational and recreational programming.” Map of Red Oaks and Ambassador Park at beginning of online survey Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 7 of 60 1. What is your zip code? Response to this question was required. Out of 303 responses, 302 were valid. Valid ZIP Codes were from 28 different communities, mostly Oakland County (94%) and Macomb County (5%) communities. All were from Michigan. The top 11 communities are seen in the table below. The remaining 17 communities accounted for less than 1% each of the reported Zip Codes. Table 1: Question 1. Community residence of survey respondents (top 11) County Community % of Reported ZIP Codes Oakland Madison Heights 47% Oakland Berkley 14% Oakland Huntington Woods 10% Oakland Royal Oak 3% Macomb Warren 2% Oakland Bingham Farms 2% Oakland Hazel Park 2% Oakland Oak Park 2% Oakland Troy 2% Oakland Farmington Hills 1% Oakland Pleasant Ridge 1% 2. Have you ever visited any of these facilities? This question was mandatory. Respondents were asked to respond “Yes” or “No” if they’ve ever visited Ambassador Park, Red Oaks Nature Center, Red Oaks Waterpark, Red Oaks Dog Park or Red Oaks Golf Course. There were 303 responses. The average number of facilities visited by each respondent was 3.2 out of 5. Figure A: Question 2. Percent of respondents who have previously visited each of the listed facilities Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 8 of 60 3. How important to you are the following park features? Figure B: Question 3. Ranked importance given to each park feature 4. How important to you are the following types of programs? Figure C: Question 4. Ranked importance given to each type of program 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 9 of 60 5. Other park features or programs, not mentioned in questions 3 or 4, that are important to you. This was an open-ended question and received 180 total responses, 72 of which were from Madison Heights residents. Those responses were reviewed and topics identified and separated into two categories: Facilities /Features and Programs/Processes. Many comments contained multiple topics: 230 total topics were identified from the total 180 respondents, with 97 of the topics from the 72 Madison Heights respondents. Soccer was the most frequently mentioned topic in this open comment question. Soccer fields were relocated in the past year from Ambassador Park to Civic Center Park. The respondents from the full survey pool showed a greater emphasis on sports, specifically soccer, youth sports, and sports facilities than the Madison Heights respondents. Table 2: Question 5. Open-ended response topics and frequencies TOPIC MH ALL TOPIC MH ALL Facilities and Features Bike trails/amenities 3 3 Soccer 23 92 Year-round availability 1 1 Natural areas/ woods 7 13 Multilingual signs/wayfinding 1 1 Walking trails/paths 6 8 Reservable gathering spaces 1 1 Golf course 2 8 Working equipment/facilities 1 2 Universal accessibility 5 6 Disc golf 1 1 Open space 3 9 Dog park 1 2 Playground 3 6 Connectivity between parks 1 1 Cleanliness 3 4 Benches / Picnic areas 0 1 Pickleball 3 3 Charging stations (cell phone) 0 1 Safety (light/dogs) 3 5 Lighting 0 1 Basketball 3 3 Having park space/ community is invested 1 2 Tennis courts 3 5 Waterpark 0 1 Splash pad 3 3 Programs and Processes Quiet spaces 2 2 Youth sports 1 12 Fitness Equipment/ Active Space 1 2 Family activities (example: Trick or Treat) 3 3 Baseball 0 1 Seasonal / Year-round events 1 1 Nature Center/ new displays 2 3 Active adults programs/ Intergenerational 1 2 Garden 1 2 Educational 1 1 Sports facility 2 9 Affordable 1 1 Drinking fountains/bottle fill 2 2 No events, food trucks, concerts, etc. 0 1 Convenient/ ample parking 0 3 Well-staffed/ Good customer service 0 1 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 10 of 60 6. Access to Parks – multiple questions 6. Please indicate if any of the following have made it difficult for you to access this or other parks. This question was optional and multiple selections were allowed. The question was answered by 293 respondents, making 311 selections. Within the full survey pool (All), 138 respondents were from Madison Heights (MH), making 151 selections. Responses between the two groups were similar, with most reporting no barriers to access. Figure D: Question 6. Percent selections regarding access to parks 6a. If there were an on-demand public transportation service that would pick you up and take you to a main bus stop, would you use this service? This question was optional and limited to one response. The question was answered by 300 people, with most indicating they would not be interested in using this service. Figure E: Question 6a. Percent of respondents interested in using on-demand public transportation. Limited parking Lack of pedestrian access Lack of public transporation Other None of the above MH = 151 16%6%4%7%77% All = 311 20%4%4%4%73% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% % S e l e c t i o n s 7% 71% 22% YES NO MAYBE Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 11 of 60 6b. Would you require a vehicle that could accommodate any of the following? This question was optional and multiple selections were allowed. It was only visible on the online survey to those answering “Yes” or “Maybe” to the possibility of using on-demand public transport in the previous question. It was visible to all respondents on the paper survey. The question was answered by 60 people (20% of respondents), 81 selections made. Five people wrote in “Other” answers that included mobility devices (2) and one respondent each mentioned service animals, pet friendly transportation and golf clubs. Figure F: Question 6b. Number of respondents who would transport each item below 7. Park Experiences – multiple questions 7. Have you ever experienced any of the following when visiting this or other parks? This question was optional and multiple selections were allowed. The question was answered by 288 respondents, making 340 selections (All). Within the full survey pool, 145 respondents were from Madison Heights (MH), making 164 selections. Madison Heights responses were similar to the results from the full survey pool. Figure G: Question 7. Percent selections of experiences at parks Entrance Fees too costly Park not well maintained Limited information available Feeling unwelcome Language barriers Limited accessibility None of the above MH (N=164)18%15%8%2%1%7%62% All (N=340)14%15%9%2%1%7%70% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% % S e l e c t i o n s Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 12 of 60 7a. You indicated experiencing something that made you feel unwelcome at this or other parks. Is there a specific example you’d like to share or a suggestion for what would help you feel more welcome? This was an open-ended question. Comments were reviewed and comment topics were identified. A single comment may address multiple topics. This question was answered by 42 respondents, with some comments addressing multiple topics. Topics were identified for each comment and categorized as a barrier, a suggestion for improvement, or a comment. A total of 50 topics were identified. Table 3: Question 7a. Categories of open-ended responses regarding barriers to feeling welcome and frequency of each Barriers Suggestions Comments Cost/ ticketing 7 Indigenous land acknowledgement 1 Appreciation 3 Restrooms 5 Virtual tour 1 Cleanliness/maintenance 4 Keep bird habitat 1 Parking 4 Keep soccer 1 Accessibility 3 More events 1 Signage 3 Fitness 1 Information 2 Shade 2 Picnic areas 2 Other park guests 2 Safety 1 Limited hours 1 Social media 1 Bugs/pests 1 Limited soccer fields 1 Off-leash dogs 1 Marijuana use 1 Total barriers 41 Total suggestions 6 Total comments 3 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 13 of 60 8-13. Please tell us about yourself – multiple questions This section of the survey focused on demographic data collection. The prompt below was displayed at the beginning of the section: This information helps us know who we are reaching and if/where additional outreach efforts are needed. Your responses are anonymous and optional. Thank you for helping us better serve our community. 8. What is your age? This question was optional and limited to one response. The question was answered by 294 respondents with 290 numerical answers. This accounted for 96% of the total response pool. The youngest respondent age was 12 and the oldest was 86, with 54% of respondents (115) reporting an age between 25 and 44. Figure H: Question 8. Age of respondents and frequency of each 5-year age range 9. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are the following ages? This question was optional. Respondents could select a quantity up to 5, within each age range. A total of 294 people responded, representing 1102 household members. The average household size is 3.75 people. Figure I: Question 9. Percent of household members within each age group 1 4 4 6 29 40 73 44 33 15 7 21 8 2 2 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 10 to 14 year 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 29 years 30-34 years 35-39 years 40-44 years 45-49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70-74 years 75-79 years 80 to 84 years 85 years and over Fr e q u e n c y 6% 15%16% 9% 3% 6% 21% 15% 5%4% 1%0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Under 5 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 24 years 25 - 34 years 35 - 44 years 45 - 54 years 55 - 64 years 65 - 74 years 75 - 84 years 85 + % o f H o u s e h o l d M e m b e r s Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 14 of 60 10. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? This question was optional, and multiple selections were allowed. The question was answered by 289 respondents, making 307 selections. Figure J: Question 10. Percent selections reporting race and ethnicity Other: Nine people indicated “Other” and those answers are listed below. Polish and Romanian American Two or more of the ethnicities above Lighter skinned Multiple Jewish None Doesn’t matter Arab 11. Languages spoken in your home: This question was optional, and multiple selections were allowed. The question was answered by 299 respondents making 318 selections. Figure K: Question 11. Percent selections reporting the languages spoken in the home Note: The full option for Chinese was “Chinese (including Mandarin and Cantonese)” Other: Five respondents supplied an “Other” language spoken in their homes, and these were French, Italian, Dutch, German and Portuguese. 5%6%1% 89% 0%2%3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Asian or Asian Indian Black or African American Native American or Alaska Native White Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Hispanic or Latino/a/x Other % S e l e c t i o n s 99% 3%0%3%0%2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% English Spanish Arabic Chinese Hindi/Telugu Other % S e l e c t i o n s Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 15 of 60 12. What is your household income? This question was optional, and respondents were limited to one selection. There were 277 responses. Percent of responses in each category are in the chart below. Figure L: Question 12. Household income of respondents 13. What is your gender? This question was optional, and only one response was allowed per person. There were 299 responses, 10 of whom said they preferred not to answer. Figure M: Question 13. Percent respondents reporting their gender Other: One person indicated “Other” and in the comment section wrote “Prefer not to answer because there are only two genders, I’ll even count trans as a 3rd. This world is getting ridiculous.” 14% 26%26% 34% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Under $50,000 $50,000 - $99,000 $100,000-$149,000 $150,000 or more % R e s p o n d e n t s 27% 69% 1%0%3%0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Man Woman Non-binary Transgender Prefer not to answer Other % R e s p o n d e n t s Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 16 of 60 14. Do you have any other comments, memories or suggestions. Of the 303 survey respondents, 159 responded to this question, 78 of which were from Madison Heights residents. Topics that were identified by three or more respondents are in the chart below. Table 4: Question 14. List of comment topics and frequency of mention CATEGORY # CATEGORY # CATEGORY # Keep soccer at Ambassador 76 Tennis 5 Older kid / teen / adult activities 2 Appreciation / positive memories 18 Improve Parking 5 Picnic areas/ pavilions 2 Paths/ trails 13 Splash pad 4 Open space 2 Red Oaks Golf Course 13 Convert Golf Course 4 Natural resource management 2 No comment 11 Bathrooms 3 Adult activities 2 Playground / Kid activities 11 Easily accessible 3 Universal accessibility 1 Nature Center 10 Green space 3 Move bikes/wheels out of Nature Preserve 1 Natural areas 9 Red Oaks Waterpark improvements 3 Bus transport 1 Sport fields/ spaces 9 Educational programs 3 Park location 1 Programs/ events 8 More shade 3 Dog safety 1 Seasonal programs 6 Connectivity 3 Vandalism prevention 1 Pickleball 6 Sledding hill 3 Frequent benches 1 Do not Change Ambassador 6 Social media/ online presence 2 Opinions about survey 1 Dog use 6 Diversity, equity and inclusion 2 Improve maintenance 1 Cost prohibitive / Free or low-cost 6 Climate action 2 Live music 1 Quiet spaces 5 Basketball 2 Lots of mosquitos 1 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 17 of 60 Public Open House Interaction Results The public engagement open houses provided an opportunity for community members to talk directly to Oakland County Parks staff and engage in some interactive activities that allowed us to further gauge the priorities and needs of the community. Staff engaged with over 150 people at three unique open houses: • Saturday, Sept. 16- Community event at Chinese Community Center • Monday, Sept. 18– Madison Heights Civic Center Grand Opening event (pictured right) • Friday, Sept. 22 –- Public Open House at Red Oaks Nature Center Prioritization Board Guests were asked “What are your priorities?” and given the prompt “Tell us what is most important to you in a park. Use stickers to identify your priorities.” They were given 3 stickers to indicate their highest priorities in a park. The prioritization board displayed 16 key areas where they could indicate their opinion, three of which were recreation programs and are indicated in the chart below as orange lines. A total of 372 stickers were placed, indicating the highest priorities for participants as Restrooms, Paths and walking trails and Healthy forests. The frequency with which each area was identified is displayed in the chart below. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 18 of 60 Figure N: Prioritization board topics and frequency of selection Survey respondents were asked to rate the importance the same facilities and features that were presented on the prioritization board. In both the Prioritization Board and the survey – the top 3 selections were Restrooms, Paths and walking trails, and Healthy forest were the most important items. Other items saw greater variation in priorities when compared to prioritization board responses with survey responses. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 19 of 60 Exhibits Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 20 of 60 Exhibit A: Survey Instrument Hard copy survey in English Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 21 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 22 of 60 Hard copy survey in Mandarin Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 23 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 24 of 60 Online survey in English (respondents can toggle to Mandarin in the top right corner) Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 25 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 26 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 27 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 28 of 60 The following section is labeled “Access” and is intended to identify barriers and opportunities for getting to the park. 7 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 29 of 60 Respondents indicating “Yes” or “Maybe” below are sent to follow-up question 6b. People responding “No” below are directed to question 7. a 6a 6b Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 30 of 60 This question was optional and respondents could select as many as they wished. An asterisk was used to indicate to those identifying barriers an opportunity to share a specific example in the following open-ended question. Those identifying “None of the above” experiences did not have an asterisk directing them to the open-ended question that follows, however respondents were able to leave an answer if they wished. 7b 7 7a Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 31 of 60 8 9 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 32 of 60 10 11 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 33 of 60 13 12 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 34 of 60 The final section was open-ended and asked for comments, memories or suggestions. There was an open-ended response box labeled FOR OFFICE USE ONLY which was used to identify paper surveys when they were added to the survey results. 14 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 35 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 36 of 60 Exhibit B: Promotional Materials Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 37 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 38 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 39 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 40 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 41 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 42 of 60 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 43 of 60 Exhibit C: Open Comments Table 5: Responses to Question 1. What is your home zip code? ZIP CVT County Frequency 47071 invalid 1 48009 Birmingham Oakland 1 48017 Clawson Oakland 1 48025 Bingham Farms Oakland 7 48030 Hazel Park Oakland 5 48042 Macomb Macomb 1 48067 Royal Oak Oakland 11 48069 Pleasant Ridge Oakland 3 48070 Huntington Woods Oakland 29 48071 Madison Heights Oakland 143 48072 Berkley Oakland 41 48073 Royal Oak Oakland 18 48075 Southfield Oakland 1 48083 Troy Oakland 3 48085 Troy Oakland 2 48088 Warren Macomb 1 48089 Warren Macomb 1 48091 Warren Macomb 1 48092 Warren Macomb 7 48118 Chelsea Washtenaw 1 48150 Livonia Wayne 1 48220 Detroit Wayne 1 48230 Detroit Wayne 1 48237 Oak Park Oakland 5 48301 Bloomfield Village Oakland 1 48304 Bloomfield Hills Oakland 1 48306 Rochester Hills Oakland 1 48309 Rochester Hills Oakland 1 48310 Sterling Heights Macomb 2 48315 Utica Macomb 1 48323 West Bloomfield Oakland 2 48324 Bloomfield Township Oakland 1 48328 Waterford Oakland 1 48336 Farmington Hills Oakland 4 48374 Novi Oakland 1 49098 Watervliet Berrien 1 TOTAL 303 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 44 of 60 Table 6: Responses to Question 5. What other park features or programs are important to you? ID ZIP RESPONSE 1 48071 Educational events for kids, but also events geared towards teenagers and adults. Seasonal events are also important, like a harvest festival. 3 48071 year round availability 4 48071 places to sit away from children play areas 5 48118 Open space 7 48071 Ability to reserve spaces for gatherings and activities 8 48071 Tennis courts 9 48071 AMBASSADOR IS USED FOR SOCCER GAMES! 10 48071 Keep soccer fields at Ambassador 11 48071 Drinking fountains would be nice since the summers seem to be getting hotter. 12 48071 All inclusive for disabled and special needs 13 48070 Youth sports activities, such as soccer 15 48067 natural areas 17 48071 Soccer fields 19 48071 Expand the nature center for the animals living in there now. 20 48071 The red oaks golf course is extremely important to my family as we play golf there multiple times a year. 25 48071 Cleanliness safety 26 48071 Having a park and nature center is important for any family with kids. 28 48071 We utilize the soccer field. 30 48071 Sports fields - soccer and baseball - keep ambassador soccer field 33 48071 THE SOCCER FIELDS AT AMBASSADOR PARK 35 48092 Soccer at Ambassador Park!!! My son plays on that field and it's very important to have that for our kids and others! 36 48071 All parks are important to my family & I. Most especially the nature center (Friendship Woods) & Ambassador Park 40 48071 Ambassador park has been used by Madison Heights Youth Soccer Organization for years! Freely giving that green space away would cause a field shortage! 41 48071 Having a place for the kids to play soccer!! 42 48071 Sports, specifically 43 48071 Sports & Youth Activity Facilities 47 48030 Watching my children play soccer as we have done for many years. 48 48071 Soccer games! 49 48071 Save ambassador park! Keep the soccer field! 51 48071 Places for my kids to play soccer 53 48071 Madison Heights and surrounding kids play soccer at Ambassador, this field needs to stay!! 56 48071 Soccer and tennis 57 48030 Keeping the soccer field at Ambassador Park. 58 48088 Soccer fields 64 48071 Soccer fields 66 48071 Affordable 67 48071 Soccer fields 71 48071 Soccer fields, walking paths, play grounds for kids. 72 48071 Used for youth soccer, please keep the soccer field! 75 48071 Keeping soccer fields and play structures at Ambassador Park 77 48071 A path for runners Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 45 of 60 ID ZIP RESPONSE 78 48067 looks like you covered a lot 79 48025 Youth soccer 81 48150 Ample parking is a must. Lots of friendly nature staff is great. New, exciting displays at the nature center are also a plus. 82 48072 Keep Red Oaks Golf Course open!! Many golfers from beginners to seniors enjoy our golf course! 83 48071 Working equipment 86 48091 Dog park area! 87 48071 disc golf 89 48067 Walking paths through forested areas 90 48220 Keep the wild areas in the Nature Center. Please do NOT cut out the understory in the north half! 91 48071 Would like to see as much in the way of family and senior activities as possible. 93 48071 Connected walking or biking trail between parks would be great 94 48067 Access for those with disabilities and play structures that accommodate them as well. 95 48328 Playground maintenance 97 48071 Walking and biking trails 98 48304 sensory garden, comunity garden, growing pumpkins, picnic tables, lighting, cell phone chargins stations, benches, 101 48071 Halloween trick or treating on the trail . 102 48073 Tennis courts are nice at Ambassador, and they are clean and peaceful. 105 48309 I think that parks should remain parks. I think bringing in food trucks and live music is the wrong direction. 108 48071 Accessibility (partner is visually impaired), especially for reasonably maintained walking surfaces 109 48071 Having open green space 114 48071 Basketball Courts 115 48071 Basketball Court, yoga space and instructors, peaceful garden space, space for book clubs or group discussion 116 48071 Shorter basketball hoop for kids. Pickleball court. 117 48071 Clean parks, dogs on leashes 118 48092 Things to do for all ages 119 48071 Handicap accessible playground 125 48071 Soccer fields 126 48071 Free Public Splash Pad 127 48073 Soccer Field 131 48070 Improve and upgrade the soccer fields 132 48073 Keeping Red Oaks Golf Course a Golf Course. It's affordable and accessible. 133 48237 Soccer fields 134 48072 Sports fields - I am concerned about accessibility for local sports programs, like South Oakland County Soccer (SOCS) -- to have spaces for kids in teams to play. Ambassador Field and Red Oaks areas that support spring and fall soccer are significant in supporting active kids being outside, and I would like to see equal time and opportunity be set aside for them. 135 48073 soccer 136 48072 Soccer fields 137 48071 Youth soccer facilities are very important to our family. We have been involved with teams that play there for close to 10 years. 138 48009 soccer fields Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 46 of 60 ID ZIP RESPONSE 139 48070 Space for SOCS recreational games 140 48072 Tennis courts at ambassador park needs resurfacing. 141 48070 The soccer fields! 142 48072 Please consider keeping the area for youth soccer 143 48071 Soccer areas for my son’s club to continue use & having an amazing golf course to utilize! 146 48070 Soccer fields 147 48323 Sports facility 149 48310 Soccer fields are very important 150 48070 This park needs to be preserved for youth soccer activities. 151 48072 Soccer fields and youth sports areas 153 48070 soccer field 154 48070 Soccer fields 155 48069 We definitely need more soccer field, and please preserve the soccer fields that already exist 156 48237 Youth Soccer Fields 157 48070 Areas for youth sports and active play 159 48070- 1559 well maintained soccer/ baseball/lacrosse/softball fields 160 48071 Keep the soccer fields please 161 48073 Soccer fields 162 48072 Soccer Fields - open spaces that are necessary for recreational sports programs 163 48025 Soccer field 164 48070 Soccer 165 48072 Soccer fields are SUPER important. I've had 3 children (two are in college) and we need to keep Red Oaks as our soccer field. We do love Red Oaks Waterpark and attend every summer plus the golf course. Please please please keep those 3 opportunities up and running to our community members. Please. 167 48072 Soccer! 168 48072 Soccer Fields 169 48072 Soccer space 170 48072 Love the soccer fields! 171 48072 Trash cans to avoid littering 172 48025 Opportunity for youth sports 174 48025 Soccer field for games 175 48092 no response 176 48072 Soccer Fields 177 48070 Youth sports! 178 48073 Soccer fields 179 48075 Soccer 180 48071 None 181 48071 Pickleball courts 182 48025 Open space for soccer fields, particularly large enough space to host 9-v-9 youth soccer fields 183 48070 Ambassador Park soccer field 184 48237 areas for sports especially youth soccer. preserve existing soccer field. would love to see turfed fields 185 48067 This whole area and all the features are a big deal to our community. We are a densely packed area with far more concrete than parks and trees. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 47 of 60 ID ZIP RESPONSE 188 48336 Soccer tournaments 190 48070 Soccer fields and playgrounds are the reason I visit the parks! 191 48070 Soccer Field 192 48083 Youth soccer programs 193 48072 Soccer fields 195 48071 Would love another work out thing like at Huffman 196 48071 Wooded walking trails 197 48301 My family has enjoyed many soccer games on the fields! 198 48070 Soccer field at Ambassador Park 199 48073 We love the soccer field at Ambassador Park! Nice to have local fields for the kids. Parking lot could be more spacious 202 48072 Soccer fields 203 48072 Maintaining dedicated sports areas like soccer fields are very important to me 204 48085 keep the golf course a golf course 206 48070 This park needs to be preserved for youth soccer activities 207 48072 Soccer fields provide an essential experience for my children 209 48070 Soccer Field 211 48069 Soccer Fields. Please maintain the soccer fields. 212 48073 Open play places 215 48070 soccer field 9v9 216 48083 Preserving golf at Red Oaks and soccer field at Ambassador. 218 48072 Well maintained Soccer fields 219 48071 Each park has it own unique flavor and purpose. What’s great for one, is not necessarily good for another. Open spaces are critical at a the dog park, while it’s critical to preserve woods at the nature center. Please differentiate. 220 48070 this park needs to be preserved for youth soccer activities. 221 48072 We need to keep this field available for sports. Everyone is moving to field turf which is harmful for children. We need to keep grass fields available for soccer. 222 48072 Southeast Oakland County is sorely lacking in the nature/hiking amenities found in the northern part of the County. As much as can be done to bring that to this area would be appreciated. 223 48070 Sports fields for soccer 224 48072 Soccer and other youth sports 225 48071 Are the Phragmites at Red Oaks nature park native or invasive ? 226 48070 Improve the parking. Currently it’s a mess. Also, we need green space for soccer. This could mean improving current fields, plus adding more designated fields. Soccer is the fastest growing sport and as the metro area changes green space is less available. 227 48072 Soccer fields for the kids to play for fun and for the organized rec teams! 229 48070 Ambassador park has a great open space for soccer. My kids love going there to play their games. 230 48072 Fields for local youth sports organizations to utilize 231 48072 Soccer fields 232 48073 soccer fields 233 48067 Soccer fields 236 48073 Soccer! 237 48071 多语种的指示标牌，Multi-Lingual Signage, especially for those are used to point directions 241 48230 Safety 242 48073 Safety while using the facilities. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 48 of 60 ID ZIP RESPONSE 247 48072 DCFC uses the soccer field as one of its "home fields". It was embarrassing to host other teams there last year. The field had limited grass, was hard as a rock, and was not flat. It sounded like a heard of buffalo running around. Kids were complaining of heel and ankle injuries after running around on basically cement for an hour plus multiple times per week. I get DCFC needs fields but if the County cannot dedicate the resources to keep the field in playing condition then just make that an open play space. It does more harm than good to say it's a "soccer field". Thank you. 249 48067 Soccer fields are very important to me for the development of youth soccer in our area, as a program and for the benefit of our youth. 250 48067 Youth Soccer Fields and space reserved for youth sports, Red Oaks Golf Course. 251 48025 The soccer fields at VERY important to us. As a family that has just started getting in to soccer we are driving all over just for recreational games. This is one of the only places that has multiple fields to support this! 253 48083 The soccer fields! 254 48073 Soccer Fields 255 48071 Drinking fountains/bottle filling station 258 48073 Space for residents to be active 259 48071 Soccer Fields 264 48071 Keep the area clean, and a healthy natural environment 266 48092 Remove phragmites from Red Oaks, please! 268 48324 habitat for birds!!! This is an important birding hotspot, a rare place for migrating birds to get rest and food. 272 48071 Deer, all animals and birds 275 48072 The soccer fields are important. 289 48071 Tennis Courts!! <3 290 48071 Handicap accessibility 293 48071 Safety, well lit, free splash pad, Pickleball courts 294 48071 Good for entire families 296 48071 Free Splash Pad 299 48071 Pickle ball courts and shuffle board 301 48071 wheelchair accessibility, bike trails 302 48071 Bike trails 303 48071 Soccer fields Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 49 of 60 Table 7: Responses to Question 7a. Share an example of a barrier to feeling welcome or a suggestion. ZIP RESPONSE 48071 I've taken Client to the park and they use wheelchairs and it's very hard to get into the park sometimes and get over curbs. It's also sometimes hard to find information about the parks online. dirty parks with trash and overflowing trash cans have also been a problem. 48071 Signs that say don’t feed the wild animals 48071 None 48071 I want to be able to go to a park in Madison Heights, the city I live in, for free, without having to pay to get in or get a parks pass. 48071 I feel there is limited shade available at Ambassador park. Especially when it comes to the soccer field. 48071 Since I'm a resident of Madison Heights, I would like to be able to access all parks in the city for free. I already pay a lot in taxes, so parks should be free for residents. 48071 Water park is way too expensive for a local family to casually attend. Since we don’t have a public pool it should be more accessible for the MH families. We aren’t a high income area and the cost rivals vacation waterpark prices. 48092 No restrooms 48071 Adults lurking around kids for no apparent reason 48071 Please keep the soccer field at ambassador it is a staple in the community and very important to the kids that play on it! 48071 N/a 48071 Ambassador Park is great!! 48071 The waterpark prices are just not affordable for a family. Especially when you have young children and you’re not able to utilize anything more than the splash pad. Why spend all that money when you could go somewhere else where the splash pad is free?? 48071 Ambassador could use an update, if they had pavilions, grilles or restrooms it may increase popularity. I played soccer there as a child it was a great park then, but Madison heights doesn’t seem to care for it in comparison to other parks. Also with the survey, who decided to mention language barriers? Are we implying because of the apartments people feel unsafe at the park? I can tell you I am much more cultured than some simply from going to the Lamphere school district myself. I work in Grosse Pointe & the community is very tight knit & could use exposure to people from different ethnicities. 48071 The parking is very limited, but with Meijer across the street there is still parking. 48150 More parking. Better signage. 48071 Red Oaks hours and price of admission was not worth going for. 48091 In general the red oaks social media is very underdeveloped and the dog park isn’t wheelchair accessible with the concrete rocks in the front of the gates. 48067 Individuals attending the park not the staff. 48071 Would like to see more intro-level guided outdoor events, fitness, canoe/boating, etc. that are also adult-oriented (and, where possible, accessible-friendly.) 48071 Not sure how to get access to Red oaks water park, mixed info, but tickets ahead, often sold out 48092 The price has since been changed at the nature center. Thank you 48072 I haven't felt unwelcome. However, signage for parking is always welcome! 48072 There were way too many bugs 48009 n/a 48072 The porta john was gross at Ambassador. Don't know if there's a real rest room nearby. Parking is extremely difficult, limited spaces, hard to turn around, and only one tiny driveway in/out. 48072 Red Oaks is very expensive to take a few children for the day. We want to invite friends to come with us, but it adds up very quickly. 48237 there is high demand for soccer fields for games and practice. I have observed conflict over the lack of space for soccer. 48070 Long grass at times. Otherwise it's a very nice park area. Love it Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 50 of 60 ZIP RESPONSE 48083 None 48072 none 48070 No one picked up the garbage. Garbage cans overflowing at belle isle park 48071 Off leashes dogs 48072 None 48073 na 48071 People smoking weed and riding motor bikes in the the nature center area. 48072 The condition of Ambassador Park was subpar. The porta-jon looked and smelled like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Family members wanted to go across the street to Meijer to use the bathroom instead of going in there. 48071 Recognition of the indigenous people who have been here since time immemorial and are the traditional owners of this land 48071 I would love to be able to see a sweeping view of what I will see entering the park area and the main entrances to destinations inside. (I can think through how I am pushing baby stroller, managing toddler and preschooler.) Seeing it before I go online (drone video?) would makes me more comfortable going. 48071 Clean, open bathrooms, clean areas, shade, pavilion with the ability to rent for events, splash pad, soft play area for small children, easy parking, 48071 No. Always a great visit! 48324 Red Oaks provides what no other community gathering space can: decent habitat for birds. This is the most important feature of the park Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 51 of 60 Table 8: Responses to Question 8. What is your age? Age Frequency Age Frequency Age Frequency 12 1 37 7 62 0 13 0 38 12 63 1 14 0 39 10 64 2 15 0 40 16 65 4 16 1 41 13 66 3 17 1 42 14 67 2 18 1 43 14 68 7 19 1 44 16 69 5 20 0 45 7 70 3 21 0 46 6 71 2 22 1 47 13 72 0 23 1 48 11 73 2 24 2 49 7 74 1 25 1 50 12 75 1 26 2 51 3 76 1 27 2 52 8 77 0 28 1 53 7 78 0 29 0 54 3 79 0 30 1 55 5 80 0 31 3 56 2 81 0 32 8 57 4 82 1 33 10 58 4 83 1 34 7 59 0 84 0 35 7 60 3 85 0 36 4 61 1 86 1 Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 52 of 60 Table 9: Responses to Question 14. Do you have any other comments, memories, or suggestions?1 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 1 48071 Growing up, the nature center gave out free hot dogs on Friday's sometimes so would be cool to see that again. Would also be cool if there were opportunities for nighttime hikes in the fall, both educational and spooky. I would also love to see the Harvest festival brought back to the nature center. 2 48071 Bathrooms are a must for all ages. 3 48071 We have enough play station parks in the city. Need place that are quite and easy to access. 4 48071 I would love a area that meant for quiet. A place that is designated for people who have sensory issues and not meant for loud children or music. Also places to say more frequently throughout the parks for people who have a hard time walking. 7 48071 Enjoy going to festivals and would like to see more that are bigger and go later into the night. I also enjoy pickle ball and hope we get some courts in Madison Heights 9 48071 Dont take away Ambassador - it’s used by Madison Heights Soccer Assoc for games throughout the year for our kids!! 12 48071 no 13 48070 Ambassador has been a great space for recreational sports activities with tennis courts and soccer/lacrosse field space. It would be a shame for this to be repurposed for other uses that would exclude active users and activities currently held there. 15 48067 no 16 48071 Ambassador park has been used for rec soccer in the community for years. May different city use this park for that purpose in the spring and fall. This park has kept youths active for many seasons and it would be heart breaking to see it used for anything else. 17 48071 Please don’t take away the soccer field at Ambassador park. It’s needed for youth soccer. Please add fun things for the kids to do in this area. Our parks are way behind our neighboring communities. 19 48071 Please expand on the nature center, parking is so limited too 20 48071 Na 21 48071 We need parks and green spaces 23 48030 We love ambassador park. It's used for youth soccer and I would love for it to stay that way. We as a community need ambassador park. 28 48071 I would hate to see the soccer field disappear. We have very few field left for the older kids/levels to play at. 29 48071 The more green spaces, the better. 30 48071 Please keep the Ambassador park soccer fields. Our kids love the MHYSA program. 32 48071 n/a 33 48071 Please save the ambassador park for the use of soccer fields! 35 48092 Soccer at Ambassador Park!!! My son plays on that field and it's very important to have that for our kids and others! The only thing that would make it better is a bathroom and more parking with another entrance/exit. This park is close to my house and my kids love to go here and play..walk...ride bikes. 36 48071 Red Oaks water park should bring back their packages for families 39 48071 Please keep the soccer field at Ambassador Park 1 Green cells indicate ZIP code for Madison Heights Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 53 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 40 48071 Ambassador park being used for soccer practice and games for Madison Heights residents should not be negotiable 41 48071 The kids playing soccer at Ambassador and walking the track. 42 48071 No 43 48071 Utilizing Ambassador park for youth sports is a priority. The park is easily assessable through the hiller elementary neighborhood so that our children can access the park for practice without having to ever use a main road. 44 48071 Walking my dog in the nature center, soccer games at Ambassador park. 47 48030 Watching soccer games, watching the kids practice and still have younger kids enjoy the park 48 48071 Ambassador park is a great place for our kids to have their soccer games while also allowing our toddler to play at the park. 49 48071 Please save ambassador park! Very important the kids in the U12 age group have a home field to play on! 50 48071 A splash pad! 53 48071 Kids from Madison Heights and 9 surrounding communities have used Ambassador Park for soccer games for the past 23 years. Please take this into consideration on how many kids this will effect by taking away that field. 56 48071 My family and I love playing in the tennis courts and sport areas are vitally important for kids in the neighborhood. It keeps them out of trouble. 57 48030 Please keep the soccer field at Ambassador Park. 61 48030 We play soccer at Ambassador Park and really love it. It's a great park for the whole family 64 48071 Please keep soccer fields, they are utilized by our youth. 67 48071 My kids love to play soccer!!!!! 70 48071 While the Red Oaks Golf Course has been a pleasure, Seeing an expanded natural forest would bring a more "Michigan" feel back to our city. My daughter and I take regular walks through the current Nature Center and love the wildlife and native flowers. 72 48071 Used for youth soccer, please keep the soccer field. 73 48067 My husband and I golf at Red Oaks once or twice weekly and also walk the nature trails at Friendship Woods twice weekly. We were alarmed last year when there was talk of closing the golf course as there are few inexpensive golf options in south Oakland county. I’d like to see the Nature center area remain as a more passive park for walking the trails and birding. It would be nice if biking, rollerblading and more active pursuits would be incorporated into the other park areas. There are few quiet natural areas in this part of the county. 78 48067 even tho I'm a Royal Oak resident, I truly enjoy have this free outdoor space to enjoy. I love bringing my grandkids and grand dogs here. So excited about the investments and improvements. 81 48150 Red Oaks is a great park, it’s great that there is new revisions happening. 83 48071 Advertise events more so families can participate and keep the price reasonable. We travel outside of Madison Heights AND Oakland County to find events that are reasonably priced for us. 84 48073 Get rid of the golf course and turn that into park space that can actually be used / bike trail Have a bus pick up at this park and go to the farther away Oakland County Parks on summer weekends 85 48071 Thank you for improving our parks! Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 54 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 86 48091 Add more to your red pjs social media page especially the dog park. It’s very boring and no one looks at it. 90 48220 Please keep the habitat at the Nature Center unchanged. Belle Isle has recently had much of their wild habitat destroyed by "improvements" and this would be terrible to see repeated at Red Oaks. 91 48071 I love the Nature Center. My daughters did high school community service there. Sorry that you don’t seem to have staffing or funding for a lot of things as it looks like things are getting cut back or out overall. 92 48069 Would prefer Red Oaks remain a quiet, reflective, nature oriented park while the use of Ambassador park used for sporting and louder activities. 93 48071 Please get rid of the golf course and install a walking/biking trail instead 94 48067 Cleaner bathrooms at the wave pools 97 48071 The nature center trail is great, i just wish the other adjacent parks had a similar nature preserve path. 99 48310 Very nice facility. Do not get rid of the golf course 100 48071 Please keep the soccer fields at red oaks park! We use it for soccer! I hate having to travel so far to play 101 48071 Nope 102 48073 It is nice to have places like this to visit. Maybe a web page with happenings could be posted and available if not already. 105 48309 My family loves all the Oakland County Parks and Nature Centers. We are so thankful for the parks system. I hope to see more native flowers, green infrastructure, and education around what homeowners can do at their house/towns to implement environmental solutions to help with climate change. I also love that the parks system currently does such an amazing job of helping young people develop a love for nature and the environment. Furthermore, I hope the parks system continues to build on equity and inclusion by making parks accessible to all and moving the environmental sustainability movement to include all races in Oakland County. The environmental/conservation movement is full of white women but it would be great to have all races and people involved and included. 108 48071 Moved here from out of state, partner from here. Have been trying to become familiar with parks at various levels (County, Metro-Parks, Fed, etc.) Expense has sometimes kept me/us from attending. Would be great to have some guided walks for welcoming newcomers (or perhaps some groups, maybe organized through libraries, for casual intro events…). Thank you, Love the parks, and looking forward to supporting upcoming enhancements. 109 48071 I most frequently engage with Ambassador Park as a soccer parent. This field is important for the Madison Heights Youth Soccer Association. There is enough space for multiple teams to practice at the same time. Parking is somewhat dicey on game days; we always park in the neighborhood and take the concrete "shortcut" into the park. I do wish that the park had more shade; it's uncomfortable to sit in the full sun. 111 48073 nice to have a park in the south end of the county 113 48071 We really need to make pedestrian friendly pathways within the parks but even more importantly, they must connect to the neighborhoods and reach beyond so parks are accessible by bike/walking. We should prioritize our green spaces as connections between disconnected neighborhoods and provide space for community building. The golf course not turning into a park to be usable by all is a travesty. We had an opportunity to gift a beautiful space for generations to come and did not take it. Use this opportunity to further the lifestyle our residents and neighboring cities deserve. 114 48071 Keep the sled hill at Ambassador Park Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 55 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 115 48071 Would really like to see space for older kids along with the spaces for younger kids. Basketball courts, tall slides, ropes, photographic space, selfie space, walking trails with benches 116 48071 Would love to have a pickleball court(s) added somewhere in Madison Heights. The tennis courts at ambassador park could also use a refresh - they are not well kept. 117 48071 Dogs on leashes 119 48071 Please use graffiti-proof sealant on any painted or concrete surfaces. If any vandalism occurs, it can be simply pressure washed off. Consider features that are fun for adults- small concrete tables that have chess/checker boards painted on, keep the pickleball lines on the tennis court, more benches around the playground. We also use the drinking fountain and appreciate the dog-friendly aspect of Ambassador Park. High visibility and adult presence cuts down on crime or vandalism in the park. The Red Oaks nature center is regularly used by Hiller for field trips, considering they can walk right to it. In any redesign, consider features that could improve a field trip experience. 120 48323 I grew up going to Hines Park. It was wonderful. Wide open spaces, woods, places to sled. 122 48071 The nature center is pretty great as is. Ambassador always seems a bit underutilized when there isn't a soccer game going on. 125 48071 My son used this field for youth soccer, please keep the field! 126 48071 The water park is too expensive for many families in Madison Heights. Adding a free splash pad or water playscape to Ambassador would be great to fill this need that people currently drive to Warren in Macomb County for. 127 48073 Tennis courts at Ambassador never used. Soccer field receives heavy use and needs refurbishing. More picnic tables near soccer field would be great. 130 48072 Keep soccer fields! 132 48073 Love Red Oaks Golf Course. It's welcoming and where our 8-year-old is learning the game. We also really like the Red Oaks Soccer complex as the fields are really nice compared to others our son's travel team plays on in the are. 134 48072 We love going to Red Oaks Nature Centre year-round for walking and wish there were more natural facilities like this with hiking paths and trails. This is the closest park to Berkley with this sort of nature centre, open space to be in nature, and high density of birds and native plants. Please allow SOCS to use Ambassador Field, and other similar kids-focused athletics groups to use Ambassador Park. These are important open spaces that accommodate youth sports, which are so important for developing healthy bodies, improving mental well-being, and supporting the community. 135 48073 Please keep the soccer fields. 139 48070 Please preserve open space for soccer games! 140 48072 You guys do a great job at the golf course. An expanded outdoor space to have a drink after a round might be cool. As well as funky putting and chipping area to bring the kids to mess around. Ambassador park needs the tennis courts fixed and the parking is a little tight. 142 48072 This park has been great to play soccer at - we hope it won’t change 143 48071 My son’s club utilizes ambassador park for games and practice. It would be very sad to see this space not be available anymore. 144 48072 Continue to maintain community, local space for youth sports 147 48323 Please preserve this park for youth soccer! 148 48071 Please keep the soccer field at Ambassador. We use it all the time. Both my children play soccer there, with my son having had it as his home field last year for his soccer team. 150 48070 This park needs to be preserved for youth soccer activities. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 56 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 153 48070 Preserving the soccer field is important to me. I also love the walking trails at Red Oaks Nature Center. 155 48069 We have lots of memories and continue to memories with soccer games on your soccer field 156 48237 Please retain or expand youth soccer fields. We have very few in Oakland county compared to surrounding counties & quickly growing soccer community. 159 48070- 1559 quit separating people responses by demographic information - all opinions count regardless of age, sex, income and any other statistically divisive metric 160 48071 Please keep the soccer fields at the park. There are not enough of those for the high demand of soccer fields for all the kids that play soccer these days. 162 48072 The soccer field seems to be an afterthought or non-consideration, but is very important to maintain this and other open space for games, practice and free-play for young athletes. Several community recreational sports programs use the field and open spaces which should not only be preserved for future use but ideally improved. More parking and improved rest room facilities also. 163 48025 The soccer field grass was in terrible condition during spring of 2023. It is frequently used and some maintenance and care from knowledgeable grounds crew would make a big difference in the quality for the many teams in the area that could use it. 164 48070 Soccer 165 48072 Just keep the soccer field, please. 166 48085 No 167 48072 Please keep accessible for soccer 168 48072 Both kids are active in SOCS and love to use the field at Ambassador Park 169 48072 My son has played soccer at the field for over 4 years now and is a great place to go make memories. 170 48072 Some of the best soccer fields in the county. 172 48025 Please continue the use for youth soccer at this park. 175 48092 no 176 48072 I love watching my son play soccer at Ambassador Park. 177 48070 Please keep the soccer field! So important for our youth soccer teams! 179 48075 Please keep soccer fields 180 48071 No 182 48025 Please maintain open field space suitable to host youth soccer fields, particularly 9-v-9 soccer fielda 183 48070 Please keep Ambassador Park Soccer field - Thank you! 184 48237 conserving, free/low cost, sustainable, organic green space is by far the most important need of the south eastern oakland county community! 185 48067 The only discussion should be improvements and adding features and activities for the community to enjoy. People heal in nature. 188 48336 Please keep ample space for soccer tournaments. We rely on this park for our home games. Being an Oakland county resident it’s a challenge for our club to find something so close. It helps family show up and support my son due to the convenience. 190 48070 Kids use the parks most. Playgrounds and sport fields I hope are a priority. Thank you 191 48070 Keep soccer field 194 48070 I enjoy seeing wildlife like frogs, turtles and snakes 198 48070 I enjoy the golf course and soccer field. Thank you for your time Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 57 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 200 48071 We LOVE the nature center! Strolling outside is so peaceful and the indoor activities are plentiful for young children. Ambassador park definitely needs updating. Shade is always nice! 201 48070 Our son has spent many hours using red oaks soccer fields. We would ask these not go away. 202 48072 No 203 48072 I love walking thru RO Nature Center trails and we had my son's birthday party there (outside in the winter! And it was fabulous!). Both of my kids play soccer as well and the fields at Ambassador are vital for youth soccer in the area. 204 48085 keep the golf course as is it’s great 9 hole course 206 48070 This park needs to be preserved for youth soccer activities and golf so the youth can play. 211 48069 Continue Soccer 213 48071 Looking forward to a revamp of Ambassador Park and hopefully weekly music in the Park, which so many other cities have. 219 48071 Each park has a a unique purpose that MUST be considered in any plan. The nature center is a serene wilderness space that should NOT be developed, Ambassador is for soccer and other group activities that could been from water mitigation and pavilions, same for the dog park, the water park and golf course are the only ones appropriate for more than a nominal fee. 220 48070 Please consider keeping space for youth soccer! Thank you. 223 48070 Outdoor sports space is important to facilitate healthy exercise and team participation for children. 224 48072 I understand Ambassador Park is used as the home field for certain SOCS (South Oakland County Soccer) games. I have not used this field yet, but my too kids are currently in SOCS. My oldest will use Ambassador Park in a couple of years if she stays with the SOCS program. With how popular soccer is I hope the soccer field can be maintained and incorporated in the updated park. 225 48071 Are the phragmites at the entry of the park native or invasive? 226 48070 Need to improve and increase soccer fields. 227 48072 Maintain the soccer fields! Children's activities and organized youth sports are critical to the health and well-being of the kids, and to the community itself. Please, preserve the soccer fields! 228 48071 please consider adding a splash pad and keeping the soccer fields. Wanting to keep people in our communit6 and bring others from other cities in having nice parks like the nature center and park are so important and having things like a splash pad and soccer field add great value to that. 229 48070 The direction of so many county/city park management teams is to reduce the open space by putting walking paths, nature trails, native plants, trees etc. I know of several parks that used to be used a lot by kids playing soccer but the that space has been repurposed. Whenever I go past these parks, I never see anyone in the new repurposed area. It was great seeing kids out and playing rather than sitting watching TV. We have a serious health problem with our kids in America, with exercise dwindling. Let's keep investing in open spaces that can be used for soccer, lacross, etc. that will in turn invest in our kids health. 230 48072 Please keep soccer fields as part of the plans for these parks. There is very limited field space in the SE part of Oakland County. 231 48072 Maintain soccer fields 232 48073 please consider keeping Ambassador park soccer fields open for use 234 48071 Would love more for teens and young adults to do Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 58 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 236 48073 I have memories at all these locations. Swimming @ the waterpark. When I was a kid and then with my kids. Sledding at the hill, again when I was young and now with my kids. The nature center has had programs for all my scouts. My oldest now plays golf at Red Oaks. And SOCCER SOCCER SOCCER. School functions at the pavilions have been great too. 250 48067 I would love to see the nature center expanded, the golf course kept as is, and the youth soccer fields kept as is. 251 48025 Please keep these parks as they are! We need more spaces like this for youth soccer and general activities!!!!! 257 48071 My oldest and I have shared countless memories at most of the parks in Madison heights and I hope my youngest will too 258 48073 Both of my kids have used ambassador park for soccer. There is so much demand and not enough fields for kids and adults to be able to enjoy the sport. The benefits of social and physical activity is immeasurable. We hope more communities find space to offer large fields to accommodate the community. 259 48071 My son plays soccer on the field at Ambasador park 264 48071 We walk our dogs at Red Oaks. Maybe add some water bowls. Great park. 266 48092 1. Install a noise barrier to block out 13 Mile Rd traffic. 2. Remove phragmites, & other invasive plants from Red Oaks. 268 48324 maintain habitat for birds, please, as this is the only really good habitat in the area. 273 48071 I love walking through Red Oaks, the paths are always well maintained. There have been so many fun events there which I used to take my son to. I didn't even know Ambassador Park existed. I loved when they had the discounted passes to the water park for Madison Heights residents. The free foot golf event years ago at the golf course was so fun as well. The dog park needs more trees. Dogs love trees but the park looks so boring for dogs. However, I have never been but it doesn't look appealing from the street. 275 48072 It’s concerning that none of the survey questions ask about the importance of the soccer fields. Of all of our time spent at Red Oaks, we’ve spent the most time on the soccer fields. We value that space. 279 48071 We really want to keep the golf course. 280 48071 I love holiday nights at Greenfield Village. Have something like this or bus tour and ticket discount. 282 48071 Love living here in MH 283 48071 Need half court basketball court 284 48071 "Love the Nature Center" Have gone to senior day at Oakland Parks and Xmas luncheon. All great. 286 48315 Good luck, have fun, be proud of the results! 289 48071 If there is a way to connect Red Oaks NC w/ Golf Course and Ambassador Park via trail, please do! We are ecstatic and grateful to be participating in a volunteer capacity with turtles at Red Oaks interacting with the public. My daughter has been able to bring her best friends into this experience, which has been very Montessori and rewarding. Thank you so much to the Red Oaks Staff 2019-2023. My son has utilized the soccer fields and our dog has been to the H2O park, dog parks and trails. We are so blessed to have this in MH and beyond! We love cross country skiing at Red Oaks and Independence Oaks. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 59 of 60 ID ZIP CODE RESPONSE 290 48071 Ambassador Park gets swampy and lots of mosquitos, improved drainage would be great. We like that we can walk on a path around the park and enjoy the tennis court for pickleball. My kids don't tend to play for very long on the playground so more features would be great. More activities for adults. Also we love the storybook trail! 293 48071 We have enough parks in Madison Heights. Do not turn the golf course into another park as we have enough. A free splash pad for children would be great. Rosies Park has had plenty of trouble with unruly kids around middle school/high school age. Again we don’t need another park. If you’re looking for ways to spend money, spend it on the children to put in a free, splash pad or put in some pickle ball courts 296 48071 We've enjoyed the fall festival at the nature center as well as the butterfly parade for several years. Would love to see the trick or treat trail return. 299 48071 This park is beautiful but underused and the tennis courts are in very bad shape. A large pickle ball area would be fantastic and in high demand. Right now, MH has none and Royal Oak is the closest. Also, shuffle board courts would be wonderful to see and an extra outdoor activity 300 48071 I moved to Madison Heights in 2015. My first Home Town Harvest that year was at the red oaks nature center. This is where I met our mayor at that time Edward Swanson. It was a fun afternoon. I like Ambassador Park because it's spacious and there are pathways for me to be able walk my dog. We have participated in the Run for the Health of It 5K at Suarez Friendship Woods for the last several years. My husband and I had some of our outdoor wedding photos taken on the trail near the school at Suarez Friendship Woods in 2017. 301 48071 a cross-bridge on 13 mile between friendship woods and the water park would be appreciated. I never feel safe crossing at the light at that location. 303 48071 We use Ambassador park and the Nature Center all the time. For soccer, biking, walking, etc. It would be terrible to no longer have these in Madison Heights to use and enjoy with not only my family but with all of our friends as well. Red Oaks County Park – Nature Preserve and Park Park Action Plan Appendix A: Public Engagement Report Update: 11/8/2023 Page 60 of 60 Exhibit D: Comments and Notes from Public Open House Figure O: Prioritization board Oakland Couny Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 4 Department: Park Operations From: Thomas Hughes, Chief - Parks Operations and Maintenance – North District Subject: FY2024 Capital Equipment Amendment INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Staff is requesting to amend the approved FY2024 Capital Equipment budget. Since the budget was approved, needs have changed for various operations. Only the equipment listed below is being requested to be changed. The overall FY2024 Capital Equipment budgeted amount will remain unchanged at $800,000. There are (5) five items that are requested to be amended: 1.) Groveland Oaks - The approved kayak vending machine for Groveland Oaks will be replaced with a light duty utility vehicle. The kayak vending machine appears to not be the best option for the park operation due to the exclusive rights for the vendor to be the sole operator of all aquatic rental equipment. This would have a negative impact on the service and revenue at the park. The utility vehicle is needed for daily maintenance operations throughout the campground. Current maintenance carts are repurposed from the golf course rental fleet when they were replaced in 2017. The carts are becoming more unreliable with the high use hours and age. Budgeted amount to remain unchanged at $12,500. 2.) Orion Oaks – The approved large area gang mower will be replaced with a smaller zero turn mower. The zero-turn mower is needed to replace an older zero turn mower. The zero turn mowers are needed for maintaining trail edges, park boundaries, and dog park. These mowers will be able to maintain the turf areas that were going to be mowed with the large gang mower. There will not be a need to purchase a gang mower in the future. Budgeted amount is being reduced from $35,000 to $20,000 3.) Independence Oaks - The utility vehicle is needed for daily maintenance operations throughout the park. Current maintenance carts are repurposed from the golf course rental fleet when they were replaced in 2017. The carts are becoming more unreliable with the high use hours and age. There is not an approved budgeted amount for this item. The $15,000 reduction in the Orion Oaks budget will be allocated to Orion Oaks. 4.) Natural Resources – The approved chipper for Natural Resources will be replaced with an equipment trailer. The trailer is needed for transportation of equipment through the parks. The increase of staff to perform tasks internally and purchase of equipment over the past 2 years has made a trailer a necessity. Budgeted amount of $20,000 will remain unchanged. 5.) Red Oaks – The approved ice machine will be replaced with a brush attachment for a Ventrac Utility Tractor. The attachment is needed for maintaining the sidewalks and paths along the perimeter of Red Oaks and trails within the park, especially with the addition of Ambassador Park. The Utility Tractor is a new item for the park and the brush attachment is needed to perform these tasks for winter operations. Budgeted amount of $10,000 will remain unchanged. RETURN TO AGENDA ATTACHMENTS - Amended FY2024 Capital Equipment Budget with amended items highlighted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends to approve the amended FY2024 Capital Equipment Budget. MOTION Move to approve the proposed amendments to the FY2024 Capital Equipment Budget. Park Cost Center Program Code Existing Proposed Estimated Expense Addison Oaks ADD 160710 Carryall 500 Medium Duty Utility Vehilce $ 20,000 Addison Oaks ADD 160710 Warmer Warming Cabinet $ 6,500 Addison Oaks ADD 160710 Hustler Z Zero Turn Mower $ 15,000 Addison Oaks ADD 160710 Salt Spreader Salt Spreader $ 8,000 Facilities Maintenance FM 160700 -Hydraulic Concrete Breaker $ 10,000 Facilities Maintenance FM 160700 -Carpentry Trailer $ 20,000 Glen Oaks GLG 160010 Toro Sand Pro Bunker Rake $ 23,000 Glen Oaks GLG 160010 Toro Sprayer Sprayer $ 69,000 Groveland Oaks GRV 160710 Kubota RTV Medium Duty Utility Vehicle $ 15,500 Groveland Oaks GRV 160710 -Light Duty Utility Vehicle $ 12,500 Independence Oaks IND 160700 -Loader Attachment $ 21,000 Independence Oaks IND 160700 -Light Duty Utility Vehicle $ 15,000 Lyon Oaks LYP 160010 Jacobsen Greensking Greens Mower $ 40,000 Lyon Oaks LYP 160010 John Deere Gator Medium Duty Utility Vehicle $ 17,000 Lyon Oaks LYP 160010 -Zero Turn Mower $ 16,000 Natural Resources NR 160431 -Equipment Trailer $ 20,000 Natural Resources NR 160431 -Tractor $ 70,000 Natural Resources NR 160431 -Leaf Blower $ 15,000 Natural Resources NR 160431 -Mowing Attachment $ 18,000 Orion Oaks ORN 160700 Jacobsen HR511 Zero Turn Mower $ 20,000 Recreation Section REC 160700 Trailer $ 10,000 Red Oaks RDP 160700 EZ Go Golf Cart Light Duty Utility Vehicle - Electric $ 13,000 Red Oaks RDP 160700 Ice Machine Ventrac Brush Attachment $ 10,000 Red Oaks RDP 160010 John Deere Gator Medium Duty Utility Vehicle $ 20,000 Springfield Oaks SPR 160010 Toro Reelmaster Fairway Mower $ 85,000 Springfield Oaks SPR 160010 Toro 3500 Surround Mower $ 45,000 Springfield Oaks SPR 160700 72" Deck Mower Zero Turn Mower $ 20,000 Waterford County Market WCM 160700 Club Car Golf Carts Light Duty Utility Vehicle - Electric $ 12,000 Waterford Oaks WTR 160700 Ventrac Ventrac $ 32,000 White Lake Oaks WLG 160010 Jacobsen Greensking Greens Mower $ 35,000 $ 733,500 $ 66,500 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 -$ Variance Sub-Total Budget Total FY 2024 Capital Equipment - Amended 12-6-23 Contingency 8% Budget Target Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 5 Department: Park Operations From: Erik Koppin, Chief Parks Operations and Maintenance – South District Subject: Catalpa Oaks License Agreement - South Oakland Soccer Association (SOCS) INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY South Oakland Soccer Association is a longer standing non-profit organization that predates OCPRC’s operation of Catalpa Oaks with rental of the soccer fields. As the organization continues to grow and updates are planned for the park with the Healthy Communities initiatives, their leadership approached us and asked us to formalize their standard usage in this agreement. The Agreement will be evaluated in October 2024, or at the end of the 2024 fall season, and recommendations will be made by December 2024 to the OCPRC, by OCPR staff, regarding a possible renewal for the South Oakland Soccer Association (SOCS, also dba as DCFC South Oakland) to continue this agreement into the future. SOCS will manage and operate all SOCS affiliated games, practices, camps, and additional maintenance at mutually agreed upon dates and times. Additionally, they will coordinate all staff and volunteers for SOCS related activities and additional maintenance. Another benefit of this agreement is that it formalizes SOCS’ ability to maintain the soccer fields, above and beyond normal park maintenance, which includes mowing, patching, lining, fertilization, seeding, soil replacement & leveling, litter removal and goal & net maintenance along with recommendations of field rotations and closures. ATTACHMENTS 1.Catalpa Oaks SOCS License Agreement STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving the license agreement for 1 year between the South Oakland Soccer Association and Oakland County Parks for the rental and maintenance of the Soccer Fields at Catalpa Oaks. MOTION Move to approve the license agreement between the South Oakland Soccer Association and Oakland County Parks for the rental and maintenance of the Soccer Fields at Catalpa Oaks. RETURN TO AGENDA License Agreement The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) hereby grants a License for use of its property as set forth herein to: Name of Entity or Person (“Licensee”): South Oakland Soccer Association (SOCS), also dba as DCFC South Oakland Address: PO Box 721494, Berkley MI 48072 Contact Person: Mike Egnotovich Telephone Number: 248-496-8597 E-Mail Address: socsregistrar@gmail.com For and in consideration of the issuance of this License, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. Use of OCPRC Property. Licensee may only use the property described below for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. 1.1. Property. Catalpa Oaks County Park (27705 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076), depicted on Exhibit A, which is incorporated and attached to this Agreement (the “Property”). 1.2. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions between OCPRC and Licensee for the Licensee’s operation of Recreational Soccer Activities, depicted on Exhibit C, for the 2024 season. The Agreement will be evaluated in October 2024, or at the end of the season, and recommendations will be made by December 2024 to the OCPRC, by OCPR staff, regarding a possible agreement between OCPRC and Licensee for continued operation of Recreational Soccer Activities at Catalpa Oaks County Park. 1.3. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall begin on January 1, 2024 (“Effective Date”), and notwithstanding a license generally being terminable at the will of the licensor, and presuming no default by the Licensee in performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which may cause the license to be immediately revoked, it shall end on December 31, 2024 (“Termination Date”). 1.4. Fee. All OCPRC approved Fees and Charges apply. 1.5. Condition of Property. During this Agreement, Licensee shall keep the Property in good order, in a clean and safe condition, and free of trash. Except for normal wear and tear, Licensee’s use of the Property shall not cause damage or waste to the Property and shall not disrupt OCPRC’s operations on or around the Property. Licensee is responsible for putting all trash and debris into the appropriate receptacles. 1.6. Condition of Property upon end of Agreement. Except for normal wear and tear, at the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall leave or return the Property in the same condition that Licensee found it. The Property must be clean and free of all trash and debris. Licensee shall remove of all of its personal property within thirty (30) days of expiration or termination of this Agreement. If Licensee does not remove its personal property within the thirty (30) day period, such property shall be deemed the property of OCPRC and OCPRC shall remove and dispose of it as OCPRC sees fit. Licensee shall be responsible for all costs incurred by OCPRC associated with the removal and disposal of Licensee’s personal property. 1.7. Compliance with Law and Park Rules. Licensee, including its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, and any other persons on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property, must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, the OCPRC Rules and Regulations, and the provisions of this Agreement. Failure to comply with this Section may result in the immediate termination of the use of the Property, without advance notice to Licensee at OCPRC’s sole discretion. 1.8. Signs/Advertisement. Licensee shall not place any signs or advertisements on the Property without the prior written approval of the OCPRC Director or his/her designee. Licensee shall not use the Property in Licensee advertising or informational documents (either electronic or printed copies) without the prior written approval of the OCPRC Director or his/her designee. 1.9. Alterations, Additions, Changes to Property. Licensee shall not make any alterations, additions, or changes to the Property, outside of the approved 2024 Operations Plan (Exhibit C) without the prior written approval of the OCPRC Director or his/her designee. Exhibit C is incorporated into this Agreement. 1.10. Property AS IS. LICENSEE ACCEPTS THE PROPERTY “AS IS.” LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LICENSEE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND EITHER INSPECTED THE PROPERTY OR CHOSE NOT TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY. 1.11. No Smoking. Smoking is prohibited on the Property. 1.12. Alcohol Use on Property. 1.12.1. Licensee shall not sell or allow anyone to sell alcoholic beverages on the Property, unless prior written approval is given by OCPRC. 1.12.2. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed, served, and/or sold on the Property, subject to law and the OCPRC Rules and Regulations; except that there are no alcoholic beverages permitted at park beaches, waterparks, or waterpark parking lots. 1.12.3. BY LAW, NO ONE UNDER 21 MAY CONSUME OR TASTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PROPERTY OR OTHER COUNTY PROPERTY. LICENSEE AGREES AND WARRANTS THAT THERE SHALL BE NO SERVICE OR SALE TO OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY PERSONS UNDER AGE 21. 1.12.4. Licensee shall monitor service and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Property. Licensee specifically acknowledges that it is solely liable for the service and consumption of any alcoholic beverages at the Property and that such liability shall extend to any aspect regarding the service or consumption of alcoholic beverages. 1.13. Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Licensee acknowledges that County has an exclusive contract with a company to provide non-alcoholic beverages at the Facility and agrees to comply with such contract. Licensee shall purchase its non-alcoholic beverages through the company as directed by County. Upon request of Licensee, County shall provide a copy of the contract with the company to Licensee. At any time and without notice to Licensee, the County may change companies that provide non-alcoholic beverages. As permitted by the exclusive contract, if a customer requests non-alcoholic beverages that are not covered by the exclusive contract, Licensee may purchase such non-alcoholic beverages from another vendor. 2. Licensee Responsibilities. The following are Licensee’s responsibilities under this Agreement: 2.1. Licensee will manage and operate all SOCS affiliated games, practices, camps and additional maintenance at mutually agreed upon dates and times, at the Property. 2.2. Licensee will coordinate the staff and volunteers at the Property for all SOCS related activities and additional maintenance. 2.3. Licensee will maintain the soccer fields at the Property, above and beyond normal park maintenance, which includes mowing, patching, lining, fertilization, seeding, soil replacement & leveling, litter removal and goal & net maintenance. 2.4. Licensee will provide field rotation, field closures and irrigation recommendations to OCPR staff. 2.5. Licensee will create and distributing marketing materials and content for the SOCS programs. All materials must be reviewed and approved by OCPRC Director or his/her designee prior to their distribution. Any use of OCPRC logos/service marks shall be licensed to Licensee as set forth in Exhibit D and Licensee shall follow the OCPR Brand Standards Manual in Exhibit D. Exhibit D is incorporated into this Agreement. 2.6. Licensee will list/show OCPRC as a sponsor for programs and special events at Soccer Fields, as OCPRC is providing basic maintenance and utilities for the Park at reduced cost to Licensee. 2.7. Licensee will inform OCPRC of all Soccer Field sponsors by providing sponsorship agreements or other documentation of sponsorship arrangements in accordance with the OCPRC Sponsorship Policy to the OCPRC Supervisor – Planning & Resource Development. 2.8. Licensee will assist in maintaining all existing OCPRC equipment and replace anything that is removed from the Property. OCPRC will provide Licensee with an inventory of Soccer Field equipment. 2.9. Licensee no Agent or Employee of County/OCPRC. Licensee, including its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, and any other persons on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property, shall not, in any manner, hold themselves out to be agents, or employees, of OCPRC or Oakland County, Michigan (“County”). Nothing in this Agreement is intended to establish an employer- employee relationship between the OCPRC and Licensee, including its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, and any other persons on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property. In no event, shall Licensee, including its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, and any other persons on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property, be deemed employees, agents, volunteers, or subcontractors of the County. Licensee shall ensure that its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, and any other persons on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property are apprised of their status and the limitations independent contractors have of this status. 2.10. Permits/Licenses. Licensee is responsible for and shall obtain, at its sole expense, all necessary licenses, permits, and other governmental approvals that are necessary for use of the Property, including a liquor license for the sale of alcoholic beverages (if the sale of alcoholic beverages is approved by OCPRC). 3. OCPRC Responsibilities. The following are OCPRC’s responsibilities under this Agreement: 3.1. OCPRC will provide scheduling of the park which includes mutually agreed upon dates and times for all SOCS affiliated games, practices, camps and workdays. 3.2. OCPRC will provide weekly schedule updates to support cancelations and changes due to weather and conditions. 3.3. OCPRC will provide already established designated space, equipment and materials for storage. 3.4. OCPRC will provide already established park maintenance including weekly mowing, daily restroom cleaning and litter removal, annual fertilization and irrigation schedule. 4. Liability/Assurances. 4.1. Damage to County or OCPRC Property. Licensee shall be responsible for any damage to the Property or to any County facility/property that is caused by Licensee, its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, or any other persons on or at the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property. If there is more than one Licensee, they shall be jointly and severally liable for such damage. If damage occurs, OCPRC shall make the necessary repairs and/or replacements or cause a third party to make the necessary repairs and/or replacements. Licensee shall reimburse OCPRC the cost for repairing and/or replacing the damaged facilities/property. OCPRC shall invoice Licensee for such costs and Licensee shall pay such costs within thirty (30) days of receiving the bill. 4.2. Damage to Licensee’s Property. Licensee shall be solely and entirely liable and responsible for any loss or damage resulting from fire, theft or other means to its personal property located, kept, or stored on the Property. 4.3. Liability for Claims. Licensee shall be solely liable and responsible for any Claims, as defined herein, occurring at or on the Property, which arise out of Licensee’s or its employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, or subcontractors use of the Property. 4.4. Hazardous Material/Waste. Licensee shall not cause or allow any person or entity to discharge any hazardous material, waste, or debris on or around any OCPRC or County Property. 4.5. Indemnification. Licensee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (at the County’s election) the County, its Boards, Commissions, elected or appointed officials, and employees from any and all Claims that are incurred by or asserted against the County, its Boards, Commissions, elected or appointed officials, and employees by any person or entity which are alleged to have been caused by or found to arise from the acts, performances, errors, or omissions of Licensee or its employees, agents volunteers, subcontractors, invitees, or any other persons at or on the Property because of Licensee’s use of the Property. 4.6. Definition of Claim. “Claim” means any loss; complaint; demand for relief or damages; lawsuit; cause of action; proceeding; judgment; penalty; costs or other liability of any kind which is imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against the County or for which the County may become legally or contractually obligated to pay or defend against, whether commenced or threatened, including, but not limited to, reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees, mediation, facilitation, arbitration fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation expenses, litigation expenses, or amounts paid in settlement. 4.7. Reservation of Rights/Limitation of Liability. In no event shall the County be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, and punitive or other damages arising out of this Agreement. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to impair, divest, delegate, or contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty, or immunity of the County. 4.8. Attorney Fees. The County shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees from Licensee to enforce any provision of this Agreement. 4.9. Survival. Section 4 and the duties and obligations contained herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 5. Insurance. Licensee shall obtain and maintain insurance according to the specifications set forth in Exhibit B. Exhibit B is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 6. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party for breach of any term or condition of this Agreement. 7. No Interest in Property. Licensee, by virtue of this Agreement, shall have not have any title to or interest in the Property or any portion thereof. Licensee has not, does not, and will not claim any such title, interest, or any easement over the Property. This Agreement and/or any related affidavit or instrument shall not be recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds. OCPRC shall consider any such recording to be a slander of title. 8. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent of OCPRC. 9. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition under this Agreement must be in writing. No written waiver, in one or more instances, shall be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement. No waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its right to require strict performance of this Agreement. 10. Cumulative Remedies. A Party’s exercise of any remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to determine which remedies are to be exercised and in which order. 11. Amendments. This Agreement cannot be modified unless reduced to writing and signed by both Parties. 12. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term or condition of this Agreement to be illegal or invalid, then the term or condition shall be deemed severed from this Agreement. All other terms or conditions shall remain in full force and effect. Notwithstanding the above, if Licensee’s promise to indemnify, defend, and hold the County harmless is found illegal or invalid, Licensee shall contribute the maximum it is permitted to pay by law toward the payment and satisfaction of any Claims against the County. 13. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided for the benefit of the Parties, this Agreement does not and is not intended to create any obligation, duty, promise, contractual right or benefit, right to be indemnified, right to be subrogated to the Parties’ right in this Agreement, or any other right in favor of any other person or entity. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced by the laws of the State of Michigan. 15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, including facsimile copies, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute one instrument. 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth all covenants, promises, agreements, conditions, and understandings between the Parties concerning the use of the Property and there are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between the Parties other than are herein set forth. 17. Authorization. The Parties represent that their respective signatories have the requisite authority to execute and bind them to the duties and responsibilities contained herein. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED BY LICENSEE: APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED BY OCPRC: NAME: NAME: TITLE: TITLE: DATE: DATE: SIGNATURE SIGNATURE Revised 10/31/2023 EXHIBIT A – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY EXHIBIT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Insurance Coverages. Licensee shall provide and maintain, at its expense, all insurance as set forth below. The insurance shall be written for not less than any minimum coverage herein specified or required by law, whichever is greater. 1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: with the following minimum limits: $1,000,000 Bodily Injury & Property Damage Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000 Products/Completed operations $5,000 Medical Expense (Any One Person) $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit Commercial General Liability Insurance shall contain the following minimum coverages: • Occurrence Form • Premises/Operations • Personal and Advertising Injury • Independent Contractors • Broad Form Property Damage • (Blanket) Broad Form Contractual (including coverage for obligations assumed in this Agreement) 2. Supplemental Coverages – As Needed ☐ Host Liquor Liability Insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence shall be required when alcohol is served to guest with no charge. ☐ Liquor Legal Liability Insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence shall be required when a cash bar is present and/or alcohol is served by a Caterer. ☐ Other: 3. Workers’ Compensation Insurance with limits statutorily required by any applicable Federal or State Law and Employers Liability insurance with limits of no less than $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit. This requirement is waived if there are no Licensee owners or employees. ☐ Fully Insured or State approved self-insurer. ☐ Sole Proprietors must submit a signed Sole Proprietor form. ☐ Exempt entities, Partnerships, LLC, etc., must submit a State of Michigan form WC-337 Certificate of Exemption. 4. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use of any owned, hired, or non-owned automobile with a combined single limits of $1,000,000 each accident. This requirement is waived if there are no company owned, hired or non-owned automobiles utilized in the performance of this Agreement. B. General Insurance Provisions. All certificates of insurance and insurance policies shall contain the following provisions and/or clauses with evidence of same provided to the County of Oakland, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341: 1. All policies of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis with any other insurance and/or self-insurance carried by the County of Oakland. 2. The insurance company(s) issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against the County of Oakland for subrogation, payment of any premiums, deductibles, or assessments under any form of policy. 3. Any and all deductibles in the required insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of Licensee. 4. All policies must be endorsed to include a written waiver of subrogation in favor of the County of Oakland. 5. All insurance policies must be endorsed to name as Additional Insured: the County of Oakland and it officers, directors, employees, appointees and commissioners. 6. Licensee shall require their contractors or sub-contractors not protected under Licensee’s insurance policies, to procure and maintain insurance with coverages, limits, provisions, and/or clauses equal to those required of Licensee in this Agreement. 7. Certificates of insurance must bear evidence of all required endorsements and clauses and must be provided no less than thirty (30) days prior to the event and/or use of the Property; provided however, if the Property is reserved less than thirty (30) days prior to the event and/or use of the Property, the insurance certificate must be provided three (3) business days prior to the event and/or use of the Property. 8. All policies of insurance required in this Agreement shall be issued by companies that are licensed and approved to do business in Michigan and shall have and maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A:V or greater. EXHIBIT C – 2024 SOCS OPERATIONS PLAN “BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A CLUB THEY WILL NEVER OUTGROW” Detroit City City FC Youth South Oakland (travel soccer) and South Oakland County Soccer ( recreational soccer) is an independently run, non-profit youth soccer organization providing a platform for players of all ages and playing levels, with a clear pathway to success tiered from grassroots, travel, select/premier & elite, high school and college play, to semi-pro and professional level. MISSION STATEMENT ● To maintain our growing traditions and dedication to the promotion of soccer for all ● To provide a wide range of lifelong opportunities for learning and development both on and off the field. ● To demonstrate our commitment to providing high quality organizational governance and infrastructure for our community, from club members to our other municipal, regional or national partners. ● To be mindful of the traditions we inherit and the legacy we create. GOALS Governance Excellence Recruitment and Retention (both players and staff) Development and Training Excellence Improved Club and Community Ties Guidance and Mentoring for our Players (on and off field) CORE VALUES Teamwork - We work together as a team to empower each player, coach, parent and club staff to create an environment surrounded by positive solutions. Integrity - The individual and team buys into a common culture of accountability and responsibility towards their team and club; including (but not limited to) attendance, work ethic and integrity any time you are representing the club. Inclusiveness - Players that fit the key qualities of our club (both Rec vs Travel) will be welcome, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds. Leadership - We strive for our players to become leaders, who have the desire to create positive impact for themselves and others in meaningful ways, proactively solving problems on and off the field. Loyalty - Our members have a strong sense of belonging to both our club and our community, which results in a high level of commitment among all involved. OPERATING STRUCTURE We have two departments and both are run by our independent, non-profit organization. Detroit City FC South Oakland: Select, premier and elite soccer (i.e., travel soccer) programs Current player # 534 155% growth over the last 3 years since rebranding from SOCS to DCFC South Oakland South Oakland County Soccer: recreational soccer programs Current player #1100+ each year from U3-U19. Player numbers have grown from about 500 in 2016 to over 1000 players each season CLUB STRUCTURE VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE BOARD Club President: Todd Sperl Director: : Shannon Nolan Director : Troy Scalfani Director : John Heager Treasurer: Mark Osborne Full-Time Executive Director: Marcel Schmid → reports to the Executive Board Full-Time Club Administrator: Mike Egnotovich → reports to the Executive Director Full-Time Operations Admin and Manager Liaison: Mark Fishwild → reports to the Executive Director Full-Time Director of Goalkeeping: Chris Timlin → reports to the Executive Director Full- Time Director of Coaching: Nate Stovall → reports to the Executive Director Full-Time Technical Director U11-U12: Robert Berry→ Reports to the Executive Director Full-Time Technical Director U7-10: Mark Camaj → Reports to the Executive Director Full- Time Director of College Placement: Andy McClelland →Reports to the Executive Director Full-Time Youth Director: Dougie MacAulay → reports to the Executive Director Rec Development Director: Kate Roeague → reports to the Executive Director Rec Assistant Development Director: Jessica Camaj → reports to the Executive Director REC Youth Director: Zach Hobson → reports to the Executive Director Staff Coaches → Report their respective DOC and Technical Directors & Executive Director 100+ volunteer rec coaches → report to the Club Admin 50+ volunteer travel team managers → report to the Manager Liason We are a club for the people, from the people. We are dedicated to providing a platform for youth soccer players of all ages and skill levels regardless of their backgrounds. We support our athletes to reach their goals both on and off the field, in an environment that fosters individual confidence and team success. Executive Board Meetings: Once a month, date and time set based on availability. The daily club operations are run by the Executive Director and staff with the concurrence of the Executive Board acting in an oversight role. Operational Director Meetings: Weekly All-Staff Meetings: Once a month Staff Exchange with Directors: daily CATALPA OAKS PARK USE Pre-Season Travel Soccer Schedule: Start: second week of August – Labor day Practice Days: Monday – Thursday Times: 5-8pm Fields Used: 3 Travel Games: games begin as early as mid-late August Fall Soccer Season: Labor Day through 2nd week of November Practice Days: Travel Monday-Thursday (3 fields) + Friday (one field); Rec practices on other available field space, Monday - Friday Note: 3 11v11 fields unless one field is offline due to resting/repairs Times: 5-8pm (adjustment in October and November due to daylight savings) Games: Travel and Rec games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasional weeknights Winter season (Indoor soccer only): 2nd week of November through 2nd week of April (depending upon weather) Days: Monday - Friday Times : 5-9pm Location: various indoor facilities Activities: weeknight training, weekend games, Winter Rec Academy Spring Season: 2nd week of April (depending on weather) through first weekend of June Practice Days: Monday - Thursday (3 fields) + Friday (one field); Rec practices on other available field space, Monday - Friday Note: 3 fields unless one field is offline due to resting/repairs Times: 5-8pm Games: Travel and Rec games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasional weeknights Open Training Week Pre-tryout activities 2nd week of June Days: Monday-Thursday Fields: All soccer field ( F, E, C, D, A + G) Times: 5-8:30pm Annual Travel Soccer Tryouts: 2nd weekend of June Days: Saturday – Sunday Fields: All soccer field ( F, E, C, D, A + G), Pavilion, and tent for club activities Times: 9am- 5pm Supplemental Tryouts: Monday after 2nd weekend of June (after tryouts) One field Time: 6-8pm Summer Camps: 3 weeks (after 4th of July week) Days: Monday – Thursday Times: 9-11am and 6-8pm (vary each year based on camp curriculum development) Clinics: REC: Junior mini- kickers, mini- kickers and U5/U6 Days: Weds evenings, Saturdays (9-2pm) and Sundays (12-3pm) Field: 7vs7 field Pre-Season Sport Performance Training: Held over 3 weeks in August on Thursdays Time: 9-11:45am Field: 1 field Possible New Clinics in 2024/25: Pre- season morning training Days: Monday- Wednesday Times: 9-11am Fields one field FIELD MAINTENANCE PLAN During soccer season early April through Mid November Note: Field reconstruction and infrastructure repair is not included in the maintenance plan Weekly maintenance schedule: ● Field markings established each season for active soccer fields and refreshed weekly ● Repairing/replacing nets on goals. Active goals and nets inspected weekly. ● Supplemental mowing of soccer playing surfaces on active fields when required. Usually 3 to 4 days after weekly contractor mowing. Supplemental mowing may be paused during dry and/or other non-grass growing conditions. ● Weekly (and more frequently in fall and spring) litter pick up off soccer field areas when supplemental mowing ● Irrigation of small seeded areas on non-irrigated fields. Daily watering after seeding, (on days with no rain) and reduced frequency when growth is well established. ● Once weekly hole patching on active soccer playing surfaces with suitable soil provided by Oakland County Parks. It should be understood that all problem areas can not be found every week. ● Check SOCS provided sponsor banners and signage weekly. Repair or replace as needed Monthly maintenance schedule: Same tasks as weekly schedule Yearly maintenance schedule, Listed as planned month specific tasks: April ● Move soccer goals to required field locations, weather and field conditions allowing ● Check soccer goals for damage ● Close inspection of nets. Replace those that are not reasonable to repair April or May ● Light repair work on closed field as required ● Repairs can include: ○ Filling and leveling specific areas (with soil provided by Oakland County Parks) ○ Spot repair seeding, (with suitable seed provided by Oakland County Parks) ○ Applications of booster fertilizer to spot seeded areas ○ Overseeding areas on irrigated fields June ● Extra supplemental mowing of additional grass areas that will be used during club soccer tryouts October ● Coordinate with Oakland County Parks to decide which field or fields to close the following year for repair. November ● Preliminary repair work on field that will be closed the following year ● Move goals off fields as reservation schedules allow COMMUNICATION PLAN Quarterly in person meetings with designated OCPR and SOCS personnel at mutually agreed upon location, dates and times. Regular communication between designated OCPR and SOCS personnel regarding schedules, weather events, park conditions, or any other needs that either organization might have. Page 16 of 18 MARKETING PLAN Social media ( Facebook and Instagram): - ongoing ads and boosts about our programming - continue utilizing the support of DCFC pro marketing department and their following Community outreach: - continuing to offer after school programs in our communities to promote soccer - continuing to support school fundraisers as part of sponsorship - continuing to distribute ads via MSYSA catalogs and brochures (governing body of youth soccer in Michigan) Advertising: - continuing to push ads via direct mail to families in our communities - placing ads in schools mail systems - Logos on all SOCS rec jerseys promoting our tagline, “OneClubOneCommUnity” and crests of both programs ( SOCS and DCFC SO) Catalpa Oaks Marketing: Upon approval from Oakland County Parks - Place Oakland County Parks logo (with direct link) on our websites (SOCS and DCFC SO) - Sponsorship banners on field and/or goal netting or corner flags - Increase sponsorship development and outreach for fields (potential new turf field) ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS FOR 2023/24 - Providing better quality soccer fields and facilities for our community - Continue promoting the game of soccer and making it accessible for people in our communities - Enhancing outreach to other surrounding communities to promote the sport and our club - To further establish and grow our footprint in the soccer landscape as a respected well run community organization - Continue and expand community outreach, programs, clinics and offerings in Southfield, Oak Park and Ferndale - Further strengthen our community events and involvement within the 23+ cities and towns our players come from - Strengthen and enhance quality of program offerings and staffing - Continue promoting high level soccer activities and programming at affordable pricing Page 17 of 18 EXHIBIT D – USE OF SERVICEMARK/LOGO 1) OCPRC grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use its Servicemark/Logo (hereinafter “Mark”), described and listed in the Servicemark Guidelines (below), for programs and activities that are directly related to this Agreement. 2) The Mark may be used on: (Applicable if Checked): a) ☐ Printed materials b) ☐ Electronic materials c) ☐ Licensee’s website: https://dcfcyouthsouthoakland.com and https://socsfc.com 2) Licensee shall not use the Mark for any other purpose. Licensee shall not provide copies to a third-party of any artwork provided by OCPRC and referenced in this Exhibit without the express consent of the OCPRC Director or his/her designee. 3) The Mark must be used by Licensee as shown in the Servicemark Guidelines, with no variations of color, font, or proportion. Licensee acknowledges that OCPRC/Oakland County has intellectual property rights in the Mark. Nothing in this Agreement gives Licensee any right, title, or interest in the Mark. Licensee may not take any action that will interfere with OCPRC/County’s rights in the Mark. 4) OCPRC may terminate Licensee’s rights under this Exhibit, if OCPRC notifies Licensee it has breached the terms of this Exhibit and Licensee fails to cure the breach within ten (10) business days of notice of breach. Following termination of this Exhibit, Licensee shall have ten (10) business days to remove the Mark from the materials and/or website authorized for use above. Licensee shall provide OCPRC with written confirmation that such actions have been taken. Upon termination of the Agreement, Licensee shall cease all use of the Mark. Page 18 of 18 Servicemark Guidelines The Guidelines for proper use of the Mark provided to the Licensee are as follows: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Memo Agenda #: 6 Department: Administration From: Chris Ward, Director Subject: Revocation/Termination of License Agreement and Letter of Understanding for the James Harvey Davis Home INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY  The James Harvey Davis home is located adjacent to the golf course with Springfield Oaks County Park. The Davis home, constructed in the late 1800’s, was owned by a founding family of Springfield Township from which the name of the Davisburg area derives. The property remained under the ownership of the family until 1929 when it was donated by descendant Manley Davis to Oakland County for use as a public park. The home was initially slated to be demolished at that time but was ultimately repurposed to serve as the clubhouse for the adjacent golf course. Davisburg County Park was incorporated within the Oakland County Park system as Springfield Oaks following our establishment in the 1960s. Oakland County Parks entered into a License Agreement with the Springfield Township Historical Society in 1982 at their request to provide the Society with an opportunity to restore the home for historical purposes. The Agreement was renewed and amended through a Letter of Understanding between the parties in 2005. Under the terms of the Letter/Agreement: 1.Oakland County Parks agreed to maintain the house in sound structural condition. 2.The Springfield Township Historical Society was granted use of the house and property at no cost for historical purposes. 3.The Springfield Township Historical Society agreed to restore the Davis Home and to maintain the home. In the intervening years since the parties agreed to these terms, limited progress has been made towards the restoration of the home. The attached photographs from a recent site visit by our staff indicate portions of the interior remain in an unfinished state and some deterioration is occurring. There is also evidence of the infestation of animals/rodents (feces and other damage). According to the Society’s website, “we offer tours of both of our historic buildings, due to our size we are not open on a regular basis and we try to open when there is a local event in town.” There is no indication on the Society’s Facebook page that special events or tours have been offered during the past decade at the site. The building appears to be primarily serving as storage for items in the Society’s collection. The Commission and Executive Committee have provided general direction to staff to pursue the divestment of buildings that provide limited benefit or utility to our operations and services. In recent years, we have made progress towards this objection including the transfer of the Bailey house at Independence Oaks, the planned demolition of the Manor house at Independence Oaks, the relocation of the Ernst barn and removal of the Ernst house at Waterford Oaks. The roof of the Davis home was replaced in FY 2022 at a cost of $13,305.90. We do not currently have a plan for the future of the building and surrounding property. The continuance of our agreement with the Society is effectively limiting our options and maintaining RETURN TO AGENDA the status quo carries a risk of further costs to OCPR for building repairs and maintenance. Staff are recommending that the Commission authorize the termination and revocation of our license and agreement to provide the Commission with an opportunity to assess alternative options and/or negotiate a new agreement with the Society with improved terms and conditions. Delaying the effective date of the revocation to June 1st would allow a reasonable period of time for these discussions to occur or for the Society to remove items from the building. RECOMMEND MOTION  Move to Authorize the Chairperson of the Commission to execute the attached notification of Revocation/Termination of License Agreement and Letter of Understanding for the James Harvey Davis Home located on the Springfield Oaks Golf Course Property effective June 1, 2024. a.$300,000 Combined Single Limit Commercial General Liability with a $300,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall be equivalent to ISO form CG00010196 with endorsements and/or the following coverages as minimums: -Broad form property damage-Premises/Operations-Independent contractors-(Blanket) Broad form contractual-Personal Injury-Exclusions CG2142 and CG2143 will not apply-Additional Insured: The County of Oakland, its elected andappointed officials, employees and volunteers and the OCP&RC and Commission Members. b.Should the Society engage any employees (Independent contractorsshall not be considered employees.), it shall provide Worker'sCompensation as required by law in accordance with the following: Employer's Liability $100,000. All certificates shall provide at least 30 days notice of material change or cancellation. Certificates of insurance shall be provided to Oakland County at least ten (10) working days prior to the commencement of agreement. Insurance earners shall be subject to the approval of Oakland County. Coverages and limits shall also be subject to the approval of Oakland County as to conformity with agreement requirements. 11.The Society shall maintain insurance for liability and conte nts , furnishings, exhibit materials etc. that are not part of the real property. 12.In consideration for said usage, the Society agrees to restore the Davis Home and to maintain the home in a manner keeping with the park property surrounding said home. 13.The Society may terminate said agreement by giving written notice at least six (6)months prior to said termination. The Letter of Understanding may be reviewed as to continued suitability upon mutual agreement of the parties hereto at intervals of five (5) years. 14.This Letter of Understanding shall not be assignable or transferable by the Society to any person, association, or corporation. 2 6/4/00 December 6, 2023 Diana Walls, Resident Agent Springfield Township Historical Society (Service Via First Class Mail) PO Box 203 Davisburg, MI 48350 Diana Walls, Resident Agent Springfield Township Historical Society 627 Broadway Davisburg, MI 48350 Re: Revocation/Termination of License Agreement and Letter of Understanding for the James Harvey Davis Home located on the Springfield Oaks Golf Course Property Dear Ms. Walls, As you may recall, on May 5, 1982, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) and Springfield Township Historical Society (Society) entered into a License Agreement regarding the use of the James Harvey Davis Home (“License”). This License was clarified in a “Letter of Understanding” between OCPRC and the Society on August 23, 2000. Under the terms of the License and Letter, the Society agreed to restore and maintain the Davis Home in a manner consistent with the surrounding park property. In recognition of this commitment, OCPRC gave the Society the right to use the Davis Home and one acre of land surrounding the Davis Home. By this letter, OCPRC revokes and/or terminates the License and Letter on June 1, 2024. You must cease all operations, vacate and remove all personal property prior to this date. If the Society desires to explore the possibility of negotiating and executing a new agreement prior to June 1, 2024, you may contact the Director of Oakland County Parks, Chris Ward, at 248.858.4944. Sincerely, J.David VanderVeen, Acting Chairman Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Memo Agenda #: 7 Department: Administration From: Chris Ward, Director Subject: Changes to January/February OCPRC Scheduled Meetings INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY  The passing of Chairman McGillivray and resignation of Commissioner Herzog on her election to the Royal Oak City Commission have created two vacancies on the Parks Commission. The Board of Commissioners are expected to make these appointments at their January 18, 2024, full Board meeting. The Parks Commission bylaws and the underlying state statute that authorizes our activities include specific provisions which govern the election of officers to the Commission. This election must occur annually in January, for service of a one-year term. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners has requested that we adjust our meeting schedule to provide for an officer election after the Board’s action on the vacant Commission seats. This would allow for these decisions to be made with a restored 10-member Parks Commission. After reviewing our options with Corporation Counsel, it appears that the best method of accomplishing this goal would be to reschedule our previously scheduled January 10th meeting to January 24, 2024. If this is agreeable to the Commission, it may be advantageous to cancel the February meeting as it is only two weeks later and would likely have a very limited agenda. Changing our plans should not have a major impact on the conduct of business with the possible exception of completion of the Park Action Plans for the ARPA partnership parks in Oak Park and Southfield. Our implementation plans and the partnership agreements provide for a very limited timeframe for these plans to be finalized and approved by both parties. OCPRC Acting Chairman VanderVeen has indicated that he believes the Parks Commission would be comfortable delegating this authority to staff. If comfortable, the delegation of authority would be best suited by a formal motion, as the language in the partnership agreements provides for OCPRC action. RECOMMEND MOTION  Move to re-schedule the January meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to 2:00 pm on January 24, 2024, cancel the scheduled February meeting and grant administrative authority to the Director to finalize and approve the Park Action Plans for Oak Park Woods/Shepherd Park and Beech Woods/Southfield Oaks. RETURN TO AGENDA 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 248-858-0906 OaklandCountyParks.com Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Chris Ward Date: December 1, 2023 Re: December Director’s Report Election/Resignation of Commissioner Herzog Commissioner Amanda Herzog was elected to the Royal Oak City Council in the November General Election. She has resigned her seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission due to the potential incompatibility of holding both positions concurrently. The Board of Commissioners is expected to address the vacancy at their next regular meeting. Canine Illness Situation There are a rapidly growing number of reported cases of an unknown, potentially fatal and treatment resistant respiratory illness among dogs in the nation. The first cases have been discovered in Michigan in recent days. I have contacted the County’s Medical Director and the Manager of Animal Control for guidance regarding the potential impact to the operation of our dog parks and recommended steps we should take to reduce the potential exposure. I will be closely monitoring the situation and keep you informed as the situation evolves. Ellis Silver Award Congratulations to our waterpark/aquatic staff for receiving the “Silver International Aquatic Safety Award” from Jeff Ellis & Associates, our lifeguard certification service provider. This award is granted based upon the results of unannounced audits of the aquatic safety standards and performance of our staff. Annual OCPR Holiday Event Just a reminder of our annual holiday event scheduled for Thursday, December 14th at noon at the White Lake Oaks Event Center. Commissioners are welcome to join as we celebrate the season with our staff team. We are asking that attendees contribute $10 towards the cost of lunch. RETURN TO AGENDA 1 Healthy Communi�es Park and Outdoor Recrea�on Investment Plan Summary Update: December 1 , 2023 Director’s Report In October 2022, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal from the Oakland County Parks and Recrea�on Commission for $15M in Oakland County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to invest in park and outdoor recrea�onal spaces in areas that have been impacted by COVID. Iden�fied projects include improvements to Oakland County Parks – Catalpa Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks, and Waterford Oaks; long-term local partnerships that enhance parks and expand the OCPR park system –Beech Woods Park in Southfield, Hawthorne Park in Pon�ac, and Shepherd Park in Oak Park; as well as park improvement capital grants and partnerships with local communi�es – Hazel Park, Royal Oak Township, Oak Park, Pon�ac, and Southfield. TIMELINE – ALL PROJECTS  2023 – Develop and execute agreements with partner communi�es; commence design and public engagement; develop of park ac�on plans in partnership with local communi�es. o June 2023 – Through Oakland County Purchasing, OCPR staff sought park design/engineering professionals for the approved Healthy Communi�es Park and Outdoor Recrea�on Investment Plan projects. o September 2023 – Staff recommended contract awards to the following three firms and their assignment to projects as follows:  PEA Group (Auburn Hills, MI) – Includes Russel Design Studio • Red Oaks Nature Preserve • Catalpa Oaks  DLZ Michigan Inc. (Waterford, MI) – Subconsultant: Insite Design Studio • Pon�ac Oaks • Waterford Oaks  Wade Trim (Detroit, MI) – Subconsultant: livingLAB • Ambassador Park (future part of Red Oaks) • Shepherd Park (future Oak Park Woods)  Fall 2023 – Contracts will be used to complete various scope items throughout the design/engineering, public engagement, and construc�on phases of the projects. Design kick-off mee�ngs were held in September and October.  2024 – Design, public engagement, and construc�on – all contracts must be in place and monies obligated by December 31, 2024.  2025 – Construc�on  2026 – Construc�on – all projects must be complete by December 31, 2026. 2 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK Replace the existing playground with an accessible playground at Mack-Rowe Park. Provide ongoing planning support for continued improvements at Mack-Rowe Park.  LICENSE AGREEMENT for playground replacement project. o Executed May 11, 2023. o Public engagement at Juneteenth celebra�on on June 17, 2023. o Playground vendor contract awarded to Miracle. o Public engagement open house held at Mack-Rowe Park on July 26, 2023 with residents par�cipa�ng in selec�on of playground colors and features. o Environmental site assessments:  Phase I ESA on file September 26, 2023, with addi�onal inves�ga�on recommended due to evidence of soil disturbance seen in aerial photographs from the 1970s.  Phase II ESA on file November 20, 2023, iden�fied as facility.  Due Care Plan is ordered. o Playground equipment has been delivered and is being stored at Red Oaks Water Park. o Construc�on expected Spring 2024. CITY OF HAZEL PARK Replace the existing playground with an accessible playground at Green Acres Park. Provide planning support to developing park standards and wayfinding for pocket parks throughout the City. Provide a grant to partially fund improvements to the Hazel Park Community Center, which will incorporate a future leased OCPR South Oakland Recreation Office.  LICENSE AGREEMENT for playground replacement and pocket park plan. o Executed May 11, 2023. o Vendor contract awarded to Miracle. o Public engagement open house held at Hazel Park Community Center on July 25, 2023. o Playground construc�on complete November 2023. o Pocket park plan development expected Spring 2024.  GRANT AGREEMENT for Community Center improvements. o Executed August 21, 2023. o Ini�al payment of 50% grant funds has been paid.  LEASE AGREEMENT for OCPR South Oakland Recrea�on Office. o Prepara�on pending. 3 CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS The addition of Ambassador Park to Red Oaks will provide opportunities with land that is not located over G.W. Kuhn Drain and could support new infrastructure, including green restrooms. Make improvements to the Nature Center and Ambassador Park that improve access and quality of experience for community members. Ambassador Park to focus on senior-friendly intergenerational amenities and features that will be dedicated as the Gary McGillivray Play Garden. The play garden may include frequent benches along the walking path, stationary chess, and ping-pong tables, and play features where children can play alongside older adults. Develop nature education teaching pavilion and other improvements at the Nature Center.  INTERLOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT for long-term partnership to improve and operate Red Oaks Nature Center and Ambassador Park; cease maintenance agreement for Soccer Complex. o Executed August 7, 2023 o Title Search  Ambassador Park on file March 29, 2023  Nature Center on file July 18, 2023 o Boundary surveys  Ambassador Park on file August 1, 2023  Nature Center on file August 25, 2023 o Ambassador Park Environmental Condi�on  Phase I ESA on file May 24, 2023, with recommenda�ons for inves�ga�on into former landfill sites in vicinity.  Phase II ESA on file August 2, 2023, determined property is a facility due to exceedance of lead in subsurface sample.  Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) and Due Care Plan (DCP) have been ordered and will provide a plan for safe use of the property and protec�on of the public. o Nature Center Environmental Condi�on  Phase I ESA on file September 27, 2023, with recommenda�ons for further inves�ga�on due to proximity to former incinerator.  Phase II ESA is in process. o Community engagement survey and open houses conducted September 2024 o Park Ac�on Plan:  Madison Heights City Council approved November 16, 2023.  Parks Commission final approval expected December 6, 2023 4 CITY OF OAK PARK Develop an open space gateway with accessible trails, seating and gathering areas, and the installation of a nature-themed playground. Updates to existing pavilions and restrooms are under consideration. Provide a grant for municipal park improvements.  INTERLOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT for long-term partnership to improve and operate part of David H. Shepherd Park o Executed August 8, 2023. o Title search on file March 29, 2023. o Boundary survey on file June 23, 2023. o Phase I ESA on file May 24, 2023, with no recommenda�ons. o Community engagement survey and open houses are in progress now. o Park Ac�on Plan is complete and submited to Oak Park for review.  Parks Commission preliminary approval expected January 10, 2024  Oak Park approvals expected January 2024  Parks Commission final approval expected January 2024  GRANT AGREEMENT to par�ally fund construc�on of a Farmers Market building that is part of a future event hub at the city center campus. o Executed August 8, 2023 o Ini�al payment of 50% grant funds has been paid. CITY OF PONTIAC Provide a safe and welcoming environment by replacing outdated buildings, adding amenities, and increasing accessibility. Management of shoreline vegetation and invasive species will provide clear views of Silver Lake and visitors will be able to fish and launch canoes and kayaks off a new accessible dock. Update disc golf course with signage and maps. Trail improvements, natural area restoration and forest management will provide quality experiences in nature. Assist City with acquisition of additional parkland to add to Hawthorne Park. Provide a grant for restoration and reopening of Crystal Lake Park.  INTERLOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT for long-term partnership to improve and operate Hawthorne Park. o Executed June 6, 2023. o Title search on file March 27, 2023, which disclosed an EGLE conserva�on easement on the property. o Boundary survey on file March 15, 2023. o Environmental Condi�on:  Phase I ESA on file March 19, 2023, with recommenda�ons for inves�ga�on into former landfill site on property. 5  Phase II ESA on file August 23, 2023, with iden�fica�on of contamina�on and recommenda�ons for further sampling to determine extent.  Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) on file with EGLE October 25, 2023  Due Care Plan (DCP) is on file; provides a plan for safe use of the property and protec�on of the public. o Transi�on Period Plan outlining OCPR ac�vi�es and capital improvements during transi�on period signed June 28, 2023. Transi�on Period ended October 3, 2023. o Community engagement survey and open houses are complete and Public Engagement Report finalized. o Park Ac�on Plan is complete and approved.  Parks Commission preliminary approval September 6, 2023  Pon�ac City Council approval on October 3, 2023  Parks Commission final approval on October 4, 2023 o Implementa�on of Healthy Communi�es Park Improvements:  Scheduled mowing  Regular trash cleanup  Maintenance of no-mow areas  Replacement of fishing pier completed November 2023  Renova�on of restroom building – building has a new roof – expected comple�on with full u�li�es in Spring 2024.  Cleanup of playground and replacement of worn and broken components – parts have been ordered and are expected to arrive Spring 2024 for installa�on (Parks Commission approved funding of new playground equipment on September 6, 2023).  GRANT AGREEMENT to fund restora�on and reopening of Crystal Lake Park o Executed August 8, 2023 (revised version). o Form for Pon�ac to request 50% grant funds has been provided to the City. CITY OF SOUTHFIELD Natural resources management and park development in the former 9-hole golf course will provide quality experiences in nature with accessible trails, boardwalks, and access to the Rouge River in a restored grassland and forest habitat. Gathering and seating areas will provide opportunities to socialize and relax in a natural setting.  INTERLOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT for long-term partnership to improve and operate part of Beech Woods Park. o Executed November 29, 2023 o Title search is on file March 24, 2023. o Boundary survey has been ordered. o Phase I ESA has been ordered. o Design firm DLZ has been engaged to produce professional concept drawings for the project. o Community engagement is underway – online survey is open; open house scheduled to take place at Southfield Tree Ligh�ng Ceremony on December 5, 2023. o Park Ac�on Plan is in progress.  Parks Commission preliminary approval expected January 10, 2024 6  Southfield City Council approval expected January 2024  Parks Commission final approval expected February 2024  GRANT AGREEMENT to fund new play structure at Beech Woods Park o Approved and fully executed November 29, 2023. o Form for Southfield to request 50% grant funds has been provided to the City. OCPR – CATALPA OAKS Improve the parking lot with new pavement and stormwater management. An accessible plaza with shaded gathering and seating areas will welcome visitors to the park and provide opportunities to socialize and relax. Increase opportunities for active outdoor recreation with exercise equipment and flexible open space for exercise. Trees and native plantings with walking paths, gathering, and seating areas will provide opportunities to socialize and relax in a natural setting. Added trail connectors to city sidewalks will increase pedestrian access to the park.  Park improvement concepts dra�ed; detailed design pending. OCPR – LYON OAKS Increase opportunities for active outdoor recreation with a destination playground, flexible open space for exercise, adult exercise equipment, and improved trail connectivity to the Huron Valley Trail.  Site plan for park improvements approved by Parks Commission on November 1, 2023 including approval of matching funding for new playground equipment and funding for site work. o OCPR awarded a GameTime grant for an inclusive playground at Lyon Oaks that creates a PlayCore Na�onal Demonstra�on Site for universally accessible and inclusive design that promotes physical ac�vity. The grants provides for discounted playground equipment (50% of equipment costs). OCPR – RED OAKS  See City of Madison Heights OCPR – WATERFORD OAKS Increase opportunities for wintertime active outdoor recreation with sledding hill improvements. A spray park or a destination playground with water features will extend the season for water play. Flexible open space for exercise will further increase outdoor recreation activities. An accessible plaza with shaded gathering and seating areas will welcome visitors to the park and provide opportunities to socialize and relax. Improved trail access and new trailheads with signage, as well as additional connectors to township sidewalks will increase overall trail mileage and access in the park.  Park improvement concepts dra�ed; detailed design pending. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – December 2023 Active Adults December 5 Holly, History & Harmony – Addison Oaks Adaptive December 12 Jingle Bell Ball – Waterford Oaks Activity Center December 27 Almost New Year’s – Royal Oak Mahany/Meininger Community Center December 28 Almost New Year’s - Waterford Oaks Activity Center Mobile Recreation December 2 Mobile Stage: City of Pontiac Holiday Extravaganza December 2 41 Coach: City of Pontiac Holiday Extravaganza December 3 Mobile Stage: Orion Parade Group - Lake Orion Tree Lighting December 3 Bleachers: Rochester Christmas Parade Downtown Rochester December 4 41 Coach: Oakland Schools Springfield Trip December 5 Mobile Stage: Dearborn Heights Parks & Rec Tree Lighting December 5 Mobile Stage: Southfield P & R Tree Lighting In front in city hall December 9 Mobile Stage: City of Centerline Christmas Event December 10 Mobile Stage: Rochester DDA Caroling in the City December 12 41 Coach: OCPRC - Adaptive Recreation - Jingle Bell Ball Nature Education Field Trips & Birthday Parties December 3 Alfie’s 5th Birthday Party – Red Oaks Nature Center December 3 April’s 5th Birthday Party – Wint Nature Center December 8 Merrick’s 5th Birthday Party – Red Oaks Nature Center December 16 Oliver’s 4th Birthday Party – Red Oaks Nature Center December 16 Abby’s 9th Birthday Party - Red Oaks Nature Center Homeschool Series December 14 Winter Tree Party - Red Oaks Nature Center December 20 Winter Tree Party – Wint Nature Center Outreach December 5 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 6 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 7 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 12 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 13 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 14 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 15 Clarkston Elementary Schools Outreach – Wint Nature Center December 21 Southfield Parks and Rec Nature Hike – Red Oaks Nature Center December 28 Orion Township Parks and Rec Starlab – Wint Nature Center Public Nature Programs December 1 Morning Munchkins – Red Oaks Nature Center December 3 Create Your Own Rustic Yule Log - Red Oaks Nature Center Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – December 2023 December 8 Puddle Jumpers – Wint Nature Center December 9 Rustic Decorating: DIY Yule Log– Wint Nature Center Oakland County Market December 6 Gleaners Food Distribution December 20 Gleaners Food Distribution Springfield Oaks Mon-Thurs Grand Hall – Evening Pickleball Tue, Thurs, Fri Grand Hall – Afternoon Pickleball