HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 2025.12.03 - 42537Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
A Staff Introduction - Amaylia Gasperich Informational Kevin Syoen / 909-8764
B Conservation Steward Program Informational Bindu Bhakta / 858-5198
C FY25 RPS Year-End Presentation Informational Brandy Boyd / 296-1972
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
D FY2026 Monthly Financial Report Informational Kevin Syoen / 909-8764
E FY2025 Golf Report Informational Tom Hughes / 343-1011
F Healthy Communities Report Informational Simon Rivers / 421-9033
G Community Grants Report Informational Simon Rivers / 421-9033
REGULAR AGENDA:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
1 OCPR FY2026 Proposed Fees & Charges Approval Brandy Boyd / 296-1972
2 Waterford Oaks Event Center – Facility Improvements Approval Zachary Crane / 240-1079
3 Bloomfield Hills School District - Public Engagement and
Partnership Agreement Strategy
Approval Chris Ward / 858-4944
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
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CLOSED SESSION:ACTION PRESENTER(S)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Access Information
(248)858-0906, Ext. 9, at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT TO: January 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or to the Call of the Chair
https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/get-involved/parks-commission
Approval of Minutes - November 5, 2025
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Ebony Bagley, Chair
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Parks Commission Room - 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda
November 5, 2025
Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at
2:08 p.m. in the Independence Oaks – Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, Michigan
48348.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ebony Bagley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Andrea LaFontaine, Ann Erickson Gault, Kate Baker, Lola Banks,
Christine Long, Jim Nash, Shanell Weatherspoon
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Eric McPherson
OTHERS PRESENT:
PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director
Alan Jaros, Deputy Director
Jim Dunleavy, Manager – Park Management & Operations
Sarah Cook-Maylen, Chief – Natural Resources Management
Bill Singleton, Chief – Business Systems
Ashlie Smith, Chief – Nature & Outdoor Education
Desiree Stanfield, Chief – Communications & Marketing
Kevin Syoen, Chief – Budget & Procurement
Mark Adams, Project Manager Engineer
Julie O’Brien, Project Manager Engineer
Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator
Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst
Patrick Canniff, Education and Outreach Specialist
Eric Diesing, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Sean Zera, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Jami Monte, Staff Assistant
Katri Studtmann, Natural Resources Specialist
Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Kristen Wiltfang, Administrator Trails, Transportation & Environment
Ryan Dividock, Supervisor Planning, Zoning & Land
Whitney Calio, Principal Planner
PUBLIC Linda Smith, Michigan Audubon
Rex Mathewson, Headwater Trails
Don Burlett, Oakland Bird Alliance
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Smith Charles moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328
Telephone: (248) 858-0906
REGULAR MEETING
Ebony Bagley, Chair Yolanda Smith Charles
Vice Chair
Andrea LaFontaine
Secretary
Kate Baker
Lola Banks
Ann Erickson Gault
Christine Long
Eric McPherson
Jim Nash
Shanell Weatherspoon
RETURN TO AGENDA
November 5, 2025 Page 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Long moved to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2025 regular meeting and the October 1,
2025 Closed Session, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault.
Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Staff Introduction – Julie O’Brien
Director Ward introduced Julie O’Brien as the new Project Manager Engineer.
B. Service Award – Donna Folland
This item was not taken up due to Ms. Folland’s inability to attend this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
C. FY2025 Monthly Financial Report
Mr. Syoen provided an overview of the FY2025 Monthly Financial Report.
D. Oakland County Parks Expansion – Bringing parks closer to residents
Director Ward and Ms. Caltagirone provided a presentation on Oakland County Parks expansion.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. 2026 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule
Chair Bagley requested staff to send a poll to the Commissioners to choose the activity and location of
the September 2, 2026 meeting.
LaFontaine moved to approve the 2026 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Meeting
Schedule. Seconded by Baker.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Facility Improvements – Glen Oaks / Red Oaks
Smith Charles moved to approve expenditure Not to exceed $3,407,870, to execute Facility
Improvements at Red Oaks and Glen Oaks golf courses. Seconded by LaFontaine.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. USDA Deer Management
LaFontaine moved to approve the white-tail deer management program utilizing firearms at
Addison and Groveland Oaks and approve and forward the USDA Cooperative Service
Agreement to the Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Long.
Erickson Gault moved to amend the motion to include Independence Oaks. Seconded by Long.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. FY2026 Capital Equipment Budget Amendment
Smith Charles moved to approve the FY2026 Capital Equipment Budget, as amended.
Seconded by Banks.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. Springfield Oaks Residential Lease Renewal – Terry Foshia
LaFontaine moved to approve the Residential Lease with Terry Foshia for the Springfield Oaks
Residential Property located at 12080 Clark Rd, Davisburg, MI for a 1-year term effective
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. In addition, staff is directed to develop and present
to the Commission a plan for phasing out residential lease arrangements on park property,
including options for future property use, maintenance, or disposition, consistent with the long-
term mission and operational needs of Oakland County Parks. Seconded by Smith Charles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. Groveland Oaks Residential Lease Renewal – Robert Hatt
Baker moved to approve the Residential Lease with Robert Hatt for the Groveland Oaks
Residential Property located at 6000 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI for a 1-year term effective
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. In addition, staff is directed to develop and present
to the Commission a plan for phasing out residential lease arrangements on park property,
including options for future property use, maintenance, or disposition, consistent with the long-
term mission and operational needs of Oakland County Parks. Seconded by LaFontaine.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. Springfield Oaks – First Amendment to Telecommunications License Agreement
Smith Charles moved to approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement between The
County of Oakland, a Michigan municipal and constitutional corporation (“Licensor”), and Cellco
Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Licensee”). Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. Bird City Designation Application
Smith Charles moved to approve the attached resolution and forward to the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners for their approval. Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant – Charter Township of Royal Oak
Nash moved to authorize and recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the Park
Development Grant Agreement with the Charter Township of Royal Oak for the Restrooms at
Civic Center Park project, with a Strategic Partnership Grant in the amount of $250,000.
Seconded by Baker.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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10. Turtle Woods Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Award Acceptance
Erickson Gault moved to approve the FY2024 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Project
Agreement (TF24-0047) for the Turtle Woods Acquisition in the amount of $2,175,000 for the
purchase of 71.17 acres in Troy, and forwarding of the agreement to the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners for approval. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. Rouge River Green Corridor Initiative
LaFontaine moved to authorize Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff to re-convene the
Rouge Green Corridor stakeholder group, expand participation to include the Cities of
Farmington and Farmington Hills, and allocate up to $150,000 from Budgeted Equity Adjustment
line in FY26 to support facilitation, technical planning, and framework development for the
expanded Rouge Green Corridor initiative. A Budgeted Amendment will be included in the First
Quarter Forecast. Participating communities will be asked to contribute a nominal amount of
approximately $5,000 each to demonstrate commitment to the effort. Seconded by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. Clinton River Water Trail Partnership
Nash moved to authorize the Director to enter into a three-year cooperative funding agreement
with the Clinton River Watershed Council to implement the Clinton River Water Trail
Comprehensive Plan (2025) within Oakland County, providing $50,000 annually from 2026
through 2028, subject to final review by Corporation Counsel and the County Executive’s
Contract Compliance Unit. Seconded by Smith Charles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
13. Strategic Sourcing Agent Position Creation
Banks moved to recommend to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approval of the
creation of a full-time Strategic Sourcing Agent Position. Seconded by Baker.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
14. Director’s Report
Director Ward provided an overview of his report.
15. Executive Committee Update
There was no discussion on this item.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT
At 3:47 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned to December 3, 2025, or to the Call of the Chair.
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Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.
Fund Balance
Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage
$68,596,827.00 $68,596,827.00 $1,038,157.28 ($67,558,669.72)1.51%
$68,596,827.00 $68,596,827.00 $4,827,966.87 $63,768,860.13 7.04%
Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage
$6,574,600.00 $6,574,600.00 $574,194.42 ($6,000,405.58)8.73%
$7,400,995.00 $7,400,995.00 $848,115.78 $6,552,879.22 11.46%
Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage
$1,635,615.00 $1,635,615.00 $0.00 ($1,635,615.00)0.00%
$2,177,748.00 $2,177,748.00 $166,599.28 $2,011,148.72 7.65%
Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage
$2,226,000.00 $2,222,600.00 $57,720.32 ($2,164,879.68)2.60%
$4,490,879.00 $4,490,879.00 $406,372.98 $4,084,506.02 9.05%
Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage
$320,000.00 $320,000.00 $19,614.50 ($300,385.50)6.13%
$446,124.00 $446,124.00 $18,229.35 $427,894.65 4.09%
Awarded Amount Paid Out
$2,720,216.00 $1,695,888.18
$2,242,274.65
Expenses
Amount Remaining
$1,024,327.82
$1,660,719.72
FY 2024
FY 2025
The County strategy is to invest in longer term Agencies and Treasuries. Before the
unprecedented rise in short term rates this strategy consistently outpreformed the short term
investments (CDs and High Yeild Savings accounts).
FY 2022 - 2025 YTD
Expenses
Investment Income
Summary of Community Grant Program
Parks and Recreation
Summary of Waterpark Programs
Summary of Golf Programs
FY 2025 YTD
Revenue
Expenses
Summary of Parks and Recreation
FY 2025 YTD
Revenue
Expenses
As of 9/30/2024 Current 11/18/2025
$31,918,234.31 $49,207,732.42
Revenue
Expenses
FY 2025 YTD
Expenses
Summary of Campground Programs
Summary of ORV Park Operations
FY 2025 YTD
Revenue
FY 2025 YTD
Revenue
RETURN TO AGENDA
2025 Golf Season Report
•Glen Oaks
•Lyon Oaks
•Red Oaks
•Springfield Oaks
•White Lake Oaks
RETURN TO AGENDA
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Golf Season
Open: March 29 –
Closed: November 9
Season Highlights
•Continued Increase in Starts
•Increase in Revenues
•Increase in Junior Golf
•Course Improvements
•Cart Paths
•$900,000 Reinvestment into
Capital Equipment
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2025
42,000
33,785
25,025
32,498
42,410
175,718
151,270
164,419
175,718
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LYP
RDP
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WLG
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Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
League Starts
46,921
Junior Starts
6,335
SMAV Starts
42,661
Total Starts
193,415
51%
24%
22%
3%
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
Start Types
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
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$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
All Courses FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Golf $ 5,141,836 $ 5,994,190 $ 6,232,254 $ 6,815,201
$ 460,081 $ 529,041 $ 645,795 $ 678,359
$ 5,601,917 $ 6,523,231 $ 6,878,049 $ 7,493,560
Operating Expense $ 5,522,840 $ 4,878,575 $ 5,813,601 $ 6,375,841
$ 818,242 $ 622,823 $ 563,609 $ 630,250
$ 6,341,082 $ 5,501,398 $ 6,377,210 $ 7,006,091
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Season
•46,711 Starts
•63% of starts were 18 Holes
•37% of starts were 9 Holes
•32,274 Cart Rentals (69% of Starts)
•3rd Year in a Row with over 40,000 Starts
•Celebrated 100 yrs as a golf course
Food and Beverage
•Last Season with Oak Management Operating the Grill Room
and Conference Center
•OCPR Staff planning for Taking Over Operation and Facility
Updates to Improve Operation
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
22,660 11,460 10,811 1,780
36,862
42,085
42,000
46,711
2022
2023
2024
2025
Starts
49%
25%
23%
4%
2025 Start Types
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
Glen Oaks FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Golf $1,178,416 $1,377,202 $1,409,265 $1,540,184
$12,529 $15,005
$1,178,416 $1,377,202 $1,421,794 $1,555,189
Operating Expense $1,225,100 $989,371 $1,038,283 $1,247,298
$148,303 $132,555 $146,757 $147,200
$1,373,403 $1,121,926 $1,185,040 $1,394,498
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Season
•36,558 Starts
•75% of starts were 18 Holes
•25% of starts were 9 Hole
•Cart Path Improvements
•New Range Ball Machine
•New #14 Tee Complex
First Green Program -
•Third year for the STEM based GCSAA Program for
Golf Maintenance
•Hands on education for students
•Mowing equipment
•Maintenance practices
•Water conservation
•Nature education
•Two schools participated in 2025
•Cranbrook, Huron Valley Schools
•Over 100 5th Grade Students
•Offering again in 2026
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
19,414 8,072 8,083 989
28,180
30,657
33,785
36,558
2022
2023
2024
2025
Starts
53%
22%
22%
3%
2025 Start Types
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
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$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
Lyon Oaks FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Golf $1,493,163 $1,725,456 $1,816,361 $1,969,981
$205,324 $244,189 $298,203 $304,416
$1,698,487 $1,969,645 $2,114,564 $2,274,397
Operating Expense $1,649,285 $1,262,900 $1,873,018 $2,091,289
$356,168 $171,982 $169,195 $190,076
$2,005,453 $1,434,882 $2,042,213 $2,281,365
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Season
•27,733 Starts
•(2) OCPR Run Golf Leagues
•Adaptive Golf
•19,664 Cart Rentals (71% of Starts)
•Revenue over Expense (w/o
Depreciation)
Challenges
•Water/Sewer Bill
•Pond Dredge in Winter 2025 to
Improve Holding Capacity
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17,566 3,960 5,109 1098
22838
22968
25025
27733
2022
2023
2024
2025
Starts
63%
14%
18%
4%
2025 Start Types
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
Red Oaks FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Revenue
Golf $496,863 $650,829 $631,970 $666,902
Food & Beverage $11,569 $12,028
Revenue Total $496,863 $650,829 $643,538 $678,930
Expense
Operating Expense $637,038 $653,320 $632,075 $644,711
Depreciation $138,365 $145,173 $68,164 $68,912
Expense Total $775,403 $798,493 $700,239 $713,623
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Season
•Over 35,991 starts
•67% of starts were 18 Holes
•33% of starts were 9 Holes
•28,019 Cart Rentals (78% of Starts)
Course Improvements
•Clubhouse Exterior
•Pond Dredge
•Cart Barn Painting
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
16,877 10,065 7,975 1,074
27,778
28,975
32,498
35,991
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total Starts
47%
28%
22%
3%
2025 Start Types
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
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$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
Springfield Oaks FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Golf $970,149 $1,045,378 $1,116,398 $1,224,249
$138,952 $141,706 $165,149 $174,357
$1,109,102 $1,187,084 $1,281,547 $1,398,606
Operating Expense $946,600 $1,071,931 $1,125,294 $1,175,727
$95,216 $97,325 $105,742 $133,885
$1,041,816 $1,169,256 $1,231,036 $1,309,612
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Season
•46,442 Starts – Most of All Courses
•57% of starts were 18 Holes
•43% of starts were 9 Holes
•37,559 Cart Rentals (81% of Starts)
•Voted Best of the Best Detroit Free
Press Community Choice Awards
Improvements
•Redesign of the Pontiac Lake Rd
Crossing
•Permanent Wall Project for Event
Center
•Daylighting Failed Culverts
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
20,981 13,364 10,683 1,394
35,612
39,734
42,410
46,422
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total Starts
51%
24%
22%
3%
2025 Start Types
Regular Starts League SMAV Junior
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Financials
Revenue Total Expense Total
All Courses FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Revenue
Golf $1,003,245 $1,195,325 $1,258,260 $1,413,884
Food & Beverage $115,805 $143,146 $158,346 $172,553
Revenue Total $1,119,050 $1,338,471 $1,416,606 $1,586,437
Expense
Operating Expense $1,064,817 $901,053 $1,144,930 $1,216,809
Depreciation $80,190 $75,788 $73,751 $90,176
Expense Total $1,145,007 $976,841 $1,218,681 $1,306,985
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2026 Golf Season
Opening April 1, 2025
Looking Ahead…
•Budgeting for Cart Fleet Replacement 2027
•Fee Increases for Prime Times
•Based on Comparable Facilities and Demand
•Improve Online Tee Time Process
•Explore Golf Specific Systems
•Lost Revenue due to No Shows or Underfilled Tee
Times
•Review and Update Operational Policies
•Course Improvements
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
2025 Golf Year End Info
193,415 - Total Starts
106,844 - 18 Hole Starts
86,574 - 9 Hole Starts
138,896 - Weekday Starts
54,519 - Weekend Starts
126 - Leagues
2,638 - League Players
146,359 - Cart Rentals
1,178,750 - Driving Range Balls
13,247 - Hot Dogs
61,256 - Cans of Beer (LYP,SPR, WLG)
88,808 - Total Adult Beverages
Great Parks for Great PeoplePark Operations
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RETURN TO AGENDA
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Summary
In October 2022, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the Oakland County Parks (OCP)
Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, a $20.2M program aimed at enhancing
park and recreation opportunities utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds ($15M) matched with
funding from OCP ($5.2M).
The dedicated funds support park improvement projects located in areas most disproportionally impacted by
the COVID 19 pandemic. Projects were selected based on having the following community impacts:
Transform and eliminate historic inequities in the distribution of the benefits of the OCP system and
significantly enhance our capacity to serve residents of densely populated and diverse urban areas.
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
wellbeing of our residents.
Identified projects include improvements to the following existing OCP properties:
and . Long-term local partnerships that enhance community parks and expand the OCP
system were established in , , and . Funding has also been allocated
for capital grants and partnerships with local communities: , ,,
and .
Timeline
Cover Photo: New pathway at Crystal Lake Park in Pontiac
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Hazel Park
Photo: New accessible playground at Green Acres Park
Project Agreement
License Agreement and Consent to Work – May 11, 2023
The City of Hazel Park was allocated $400,000 from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation
Investment Plan for a new accessible playground with associated access routes, amenities, and manufacturer’s
warranty for play equipment, as well as planning assistance for future projects.
Green Acres Park is a 17.9-acre park owned and operated by the City of Hazel Park.
Planning Open House – July 25, 2023
Playground Grand Opening – April 20, 2024
The playground replacement project removed outdated equipment and expanded the playground area from
1,125 square feet to approximately 4,500 square feet. The new playground has an urban nature theme and is
appropriate for children ages two to 12. Features include six swings (two infant, one accessible); three slides;
three musical play elements; two spring riders; three climbing structures; and activity panels that promote
sensory experience and imaginative play. Poured-in-place rubber surfacing enhances access to the main
playground features. Three bench seats with backs and shade structures are located around the play area.
The grant also funded restroom improvements, including plumbing, electrical, plumbing fixtures, new counters,
new bathroom accessories, new partitions, accessibility improvements, new lighting fixtures, paint and epoxy
floor finish.
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The original scope of the planning assistance was limited to developing a pocket park plan for Hazel Park’s
numerous small (under five acres) parks. An update of the City’s 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan was
incorporated into this scope and the new plan was approved by DNR and Hazel Park’s City Council in January
2025.
Photos : Updated interior space in Hazel Park Community Center
Project Agreement
Grant Agreement – August 21, 2023
The City of Hazel Park was awarded a $300,000 grant from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor
Recreation Investment Plan for upgrades to the Hazel Park Community Center. Upgrades may include HVAC
improvements, door and window replacements, updates to floors, walls and ceilings, and bathroom
improvements. The improvements will include the development of a new Oakland County Parks South Office,
which will be a community meeting and office space for OCP and Hazel Park staff as well as other partners and
groups.
The Hazel Park Community Center is located at 620 W. Woodward Heights in the City of Hazel Park.
The completed project included updating an underutilized space in the Hazel Park Community Center to create
an Oakland County Parks office. Additional remodeling was completed through the center, and the roof was
replaced. Work at the Hazel Park Community Center was finished in October 2025.
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Lyon Township and Wixom
Photo: Grand O pening at inclusive playground at Lyon Oaks County Park on June 22 , 2024
Summary Project Scope
Increase opportunities for active outdoor recreation with a destination playground, flexible open space for
exercise, accessible pickleball courts and improved trail connectivity to the Huron Valley Trail. The project was
funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $200,000 in
ARPA funding and $690,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program. The GameTime Statewide Funding
Initiative grant covered 50% of the cost of the play equipment.
Lyon Oaks is a 1,041-acre park in southwestern Oakland County in Lyon Township and the City of Wixom.
Grand Opening – Saturday, June 22, 2024
National Demonstration Site The playground at Lyon Oaks meets the requirements to be a National
Demonstration Site (NDS) for both inclusive play and for physical activity. Survey data will be collected
on an ongoing basis and fed into a national database managed by PlayCORE. Site-specific data will be
available for internal review and planning purposes. The data collected at Lyon Oaks will be added to
aggregate national data, which will inform future playground design and development by the Center for
Outreach, Research and Education (CORE).
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The completed project includes the following components:
Old playground was replaced with a large, accessible playground that promotes physical and social
inclusion through universal design.
Pickleball courts allow guests with and without disabilities to play. The four courts can serve 16 players
at a time and are connected to the parking lot, pavilion and restroom by accessible routes.
Restrooms are available year-round (heat was installed in 2023 for the purpose of serving contact
station staff), extending the season of use for playground and pickleball courts.
All areas of the reactivated space are connected by access routes that – at a minimum – meet ADA
accessibility standards.
Paved improvements to the trailhead, close to accessible parking spaces, improves connection between
the Woods Edge area and the Huron River Trail as well as the park’s trail network.
Accessible parking, included as part of the park-wide Lyon Oaks paving project, provides three times the
minimum required accessible parking spaces.
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Madison Heights
honoring Gary R. McGillivray
Figure : Red Oaks Play Garden rendering
Project Agreements
Interlocal Partnership Agreement – August 7, 2023
Park Action Plan – November 17, 2023
Capital Improvement Plan – April 17, 2024
The addition of Ambassador Park to Red Oaks County Park – as the Red Oaks Play Garden – will provide land not
located over G.W. Kuhn Drain that can support new infrastructure, including green restrooms. Improvements
will focus on senior-friendly intergenerational amenities and will honor the life and public service of former
Parks Commission Chair Gary R. McGillivray. The project is funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and
Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $2,750,000 in ARPA funding and $4,390,465 from the OCP CIP.
Red Oaks County Park is a 139-acre park located in southeastern Oakland County in the City of Madison Heights.
The complex includes a nature center, nature preserve, water park, dog park and golf course. The 7-acre former
Ambassador Park is now incorporated into the Red Oaks complex as Red Oaks Play Garden. The Nature Center,
Nature Preserve and Red Oaks Play Garden are operated by OCP and owned by the City of Madison Heights.
Stakeholder Engagement / Parks Improvement Planning Report by OHM – September 1, 2022
Survey – September 11-24, 2023
Planning Open Houses – September 16, 18, and 22, 2023
Design Open House – August 5, 2024
OCP contracted with Wade Trim for design and engineering services and construction management contract
with DeMaria was executed December 10, 2024. The park closed in May for full renovation, including a new
playground and tot garden, hammocks, sledding hill improvements, restroom building with attached shade
structure and porch swings as well as a new parking lot. It is anticipated to reopen in 2026.
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Oak Park
Figure : Rendering of the future Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park
Project Agreements
Interlocal Partnership Agreement – August 8, 2023
Park Action Plan – January 30, 2024
Develop an open space gateway with accessible trails, seating and gathering areas, and install a nature-themed
playground, as well as updates to existing pavilions and restrooms. The project is funded by the OCP Healthy
Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $2,500,000 in ARPA funding and
$5,460,168 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program.
Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park is a 17-acre area located within David H. Shepherd Park in the City of Oak
Park. The park is jointly operated by OCP and Oak Park and is owned by the City of Oak Park.
Survey – September 13-October 9, 2023
Planning Open Houses – September 26 and 27, October 5, 2023
Design Open House – July 10, 2024
OCP management commenced on July 1, 2024, incorporating Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park into the OCP
system. OCP contracted with Wade Trim for design and engineering services and construction management
contract with DeMaria was executed December 10, 2024. The park closed in May and work is underway on
pavilion and warming kitchen updates, a new restroom building, gathering and seating areas and a new play
area. The renovated area is expected to reopen in 2026.
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Figure: Oak Park Event Hub Farmers Market exterior rendering and construction photos; below: floor plan
Project Agreement
Grant Agreement – August 8, 2023
The City of Oak Park was awarded a $500,000 grant from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor
Recreation Investment Plan to fund, in part, a four-season permanent Farmers Market building that will provide
access to often-subsidized, locally grown Michigan produce. The Farmers Market includes a commercial kitchen
for cooking classes and nutritional education, as well as opportunities for hands-on experiences preparing
healthy foods.
The Oak Park Event Hub will be located at 13600 Oak Park Blvd. in the City of Oak Park.
Oak Park has received 50% of the
grant funds. They broke ground in
Summer 2025, and the project is
progressing on schedule. Site
utilities and structural steel are
installed. Masonry and MEP work
are 50% done. It is expected to be
completed by Summer 2026.
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Pontiac
Photo: new paved trails at Pontiac Oaks County Park
Project Agreements
Interlocal Partnership Agreement – June 23, 2023
Transition Period Plan – June 28, 2023
Park Action Plan – October 3, 2023
Provide a safe and welcoming environment for guests by updating buildings, adding amenities and increasing
accessibility. Manage shoreline vegetation and invasive species for clear views of Cregar Lake and Upper Silver
Lake. Install new accessible dock and boat launch (complete) and add accessible kayak launch. Undertake trail
improvements, natural area restoration and forest management to provide quality experiences in nature. Assist
the City with acquisition of additional parkland to increase park acreage. The project is funded by the OCP
Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $1,300,000 in ARPA funding and
$915,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program.
Pontiac Oaks, formerly known as Hawthorne Park, is a 77-acre park in Pontiac. The park is operated by OCP and
owned by the City of Pontiac.
Survey – August 7-30, 2023
Planning Open Houses – August 21, 22 and 26, 2023
Design Open House – July 16, 2024
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OCP management commenced in July of 2023, and the park formally transitioned to Pontiac Oaks on October 3,
2023, making it the 15th park in the OCP system. Pontiac Oaks improvements are being planned and executed in
three phases:
Phase I is complete – it addressed the immediate needs of the park to be safely open to the public:
New accessible fishing pier
Restroom facilities – with restored utilities and a new roof and furnishings
The playground was cleaned up and outdated equipment replaced
Regular maintenance and cleaning by OCP
Phase II is complete – construction on this phase was completed in Fall 2025:
• Accessible pathways
• Nature-based play pockets
• Improved lake views
• New pavilion
• Accessible kayak launch
Phase III is underway and will include:
New picnic tables and grills
Playground expansion
Two new picnic shelters
Enhanced trail connectivity
New horseshoe courts
New cornhole courts
New art mural
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Figure : first phase master plan for Crystal Lake Park in Pontiac (new pathway photo on the right)
Project Agreement
Grant Agreement – August 8, 2023
Crystal Lake Park is a 43-acre park along the north side of Crystal Lake in the southwest portion of the City of
Pontiac. Currently closed to the public, it is owned and operated by Pontiac.
The City of Pontiac received a $500,000 grant from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation
Investment Plan to reclaim and revitalize Crystal Lake Park so that its abundant environmental, recreation and
historic resources may be enjoyed by residents. Due to vandalism and deteriorating conditions, the park has
been closed. Funding will provide resources for clean-up and repair and restoration of the amenities.
Pontiac has received 50% of the grant funds. The City contracted with CTI Contractor Services for construction,
which began in June 2025. The parking lot, pathway, paving and sidewalks are complete and the project is
expected to be finished in June 2026.
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Royal Oak Township
Photo: Grand Opening at new playground at Mack -Rowe Park on May 18, 2024
Project Agreement
License Agreement – May 11, 2023
The Charter Township of Royal Oak was allocated $300,000 from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and
Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan for a new accessible playground with associated access routes, amenities,
and manufacturer’s warranty for play equipment. With the partnership of Township staff and elected officials,
OCP completed the project for Royal Oak Township.
Mack-Rowe Park is a five-acre park owned and operated by the Charter Township of Royal Oak.
Planning Open Houses – June 17 and July 26, 2023
Grand Opening – May 18, 2024
The playground replacement project removed outdated equipment and expanded the playground area from
2,450 square feet to approximately 5,250 square feet. The new playground has an urban nature theme and is
appropriate for children ages two to 12. Features include six swings (two infant and one accessible); four slides;
two musical play elements; two spring riders; three climbing structures; and several activity panels that promote
sensory experience and imaginative play. Poured-in-place rubber surfacing enhances access to the main
playground features. Two bench seats with backs and shade structures are located around the play area.
Remaining grant funds provided for park rules signs, fence replacement, tree removals and planting, sport court
surfacing on the basketball court and conversion of the tennis court into a roller-skating rink.
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Southfield
Figure : Schematic master plan for Catalpa Oaks
Summary Project Scope
Improve the parking lot with new pavement and stormwater management and add an accessible plaza with
shaded gathering and seating areas to welcome visitors to the park. The project is funded by the OCP Healthy
Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $750,000 in ARPA funding and
$1,490,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program. In May 2025, the OCPRC approved an additional
$1,100,400 in capital funding for irrigation improvements, trail paving and fitness court installation.
Catalpa Oaks is a 24-acre Oakland County Park located in the City of Southfield.
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Stakeholder Engagement / Parks Improvement Planning Report by OHM – September 1, 2022
OCP contracted with PEA for design and engineering services, and construction management contract with
DeMaria was executed December 10, 2024. The park closed in May to allow for work on new picnic shelter,
improved accessible pathways, playground expansion and paved parking lot. Renovations are expected to
conclude in Spring 2026 and intermittent closures are anticipated throughout that year to allow for turf growth.
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Figure: Southfield Oaks c oncept sketch
Project Agreements
Interlocal Partnership Agreement – November 29, 2023
Park Action Plan – March 28, 2024
Natural resources management and park development of the former nine-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. Seating areas will provide opportunities to socialize and relax in a natural setting. The project
is funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $1,500,000
in ARPA funding and $1,500,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program. OCP also received $300,000 from
Sustain Our Great Lakes, a public-private partnership administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
These funds will be used to reconnect and restore four acres of floodplain along the Rouge River.
Southfield Oaks is a 39-acre area located within Beech Woods Park in the City of Southfield. The area is operated
by OCP and owned by the City of Southfield.
Survey – November 16 – December 8, 2023
Planning Open Houses – December 5, 2023
OCP management commenced April 1, 2024. OCP contracted with Stantec for design and engineering services
and construction management. The former golf course will get new trails, restored natural areas, interpretive
stations and play and seating areas. Southfield Oaks is expected to open in 2026.
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Grant Agreement – November 29, 2023
The City of Southfield was awarded a $500,000 grant from the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor
Recreation Investment Plan for the construction of an inclusive playground designed to provide a safe and
engaging environment for children of all abilities. This inclusive approach promotes social interaction and
enables children to develop valuable friendships while playing together.
Beech Woods Park is an 82-acre park owned and operated by the City of Southfield.
The project was completed in Summer 2025 and included new concrete, sidewalks, irrigation and stone seating
area, and a new playground, rubber surface and landscaping. A ribbon cutting was held on October 24, 2025.
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Waterford Township
Figure : Waterford Oaks Renovation Master Plan
Summary Project Scope
Creation of a new and expanded playground and an accessible plaza with shaded gathering and seating areas to
welcome visitors to the park and provide opportunities to socialize and relax. The project is funded by the OCP
Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $3,500,000 in ARPA funding and
$1,000,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program. In September 2025, the OCPRC approved additional
OCP funds in the amount of $871,600 for pickleball courts.
Waterford Oaks is a 199-acre Oakland County Park located in Waterford Township.
Stakeholder Engagement / Parks Improvement Planning Report by OHM – September 1, 2022
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OCP contracted with DLZ for design and engineering services and a construction management contract with
DeMaria was executed December 10, 2024.
The existing platform tennis courts have been repaired, repainted and lined for pickleball (dual use).
The newly named “Cattail Cove” (formerly “Paradise Peninsula”) section of Waterford Oaks closed in May to
allow for a major playground expansion, new restrooms, new pavilion and new fitness area. It is anticipated to
reopen in 2026.
The final phase of the project will focus on development of an overall master plan for the park that considers
the future of the entire park, including its trail system and various facilities.
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Community
Grant Programs
RETURN TO AGENDA
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Leveraging millage funding, OCP created the
Community Park & Trail Capital Grant Program and Strategic Partnerships Program to assist CVTs with planning,
preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement projects.
2022 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant Program
$1.1 M to support local park and trail projects in the following communities:
° Auburn Hills Hawk Woods Nature Themed Playground - $100,000 (Closed)
° Birmingham Adams Park Development - $100,000 (Closed)
° Commerce Township Trailhead/Non-Motorized Trail Connect - $152,000 (Closed)
° Farmington Shiawassee Park Playscape Fence Replacement - $30,000 (Closed)
° Ferndale Wilson Park Accessibility Development - $100,000 (Closed)
° Hazel Park Bob Welch Baseball Field Modernization Project - $46,000 (Closed)
° Leonard Nature Park Development Planning - $22,800 (Closed)
° Novi Northwest Park Development - $100,000 (Closed)
° Oxford Farmers Market - $100,000 (Closed)
° Pontiac Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park Redevelopment - $100,000 (Completed)
° Rochester Paint Creek Trail Bridge 31.7 Design Engineering - $25,000 (Closed)
° Royal Oak Enhancing Access to the Royal Oak Arboretum - $71,250 (Closed)
° South Lyon Downtown South Lyon Park - $100,000 (In Process)
° West Bloomfield Trail/Nature Preserve Restroom - $100,000 (Closed)
2023 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant Program
$608,166 to support local park and trail projects in the following communities:
° Beverly Hills Beverly Park Playground Restoration - $100,000 (In Process)
° Birmingham Trail Improvements to Booth Park Section of the Rouge River Trail Corridor - $25,000 (Completed)
° Commerce Township Bicentennial Park Renovations - $100,000 (Closed)
° Farmington Dinan Pocket Park - $100,000 (Closed)
° Ferndale Martin Road Park Revitalization Project - $64,000 (In Process)
° Leonard Polly Ann Trail Modernization and Safety Improvements - $25,000 (In Process)
° Madison Heights Basketball Court Replacement at Civic Center Park - $22,500 (Closed)
° Oakland Township Gallagher Trail - $63,750 (On Hold)
° Orion Township Civic Center Sand Playground Phase 1 - $7,916 (Closed)
° Royal Oak Hamer Finch Wilkins Park - $50,000 (Closed)
° Southfield Lahser Woods Park Improvement Project Phase 1: Dog Park - $50,000 (Completed)
2024 Strategic Partnerships Grant Program
$565,000 to support the following projects:
° Nine Mile Corridor Pathway Plan Development and Branding (Multijurisdictional)-$125,000 (Closed)
° Mill Pond Dam Recreation Improvements in Springfield Township- $115,000 (In Process)
° Innovation Hills Restrooms in Rochester Hills $250,000 (Completed)
° Rosie’s Park Pickleball Courts in Madison Heights $75,000 (Completed)
2025 Strategic Partnerships Grant Program
$1.4 M to support the following projects:
° Fitness Courts in Farmington $200,000 (In Process)
° Clinton River Trail Washout Remediation in Rochester - $700,000 (In Process)
° Civic Center Park Restroom Project in Royal Oak Township - $250,000 (In Process)
° Inclusive Playground at Boulan Park in Troy - $250,000 (In Process)
Status Key
Fully executed agreement in
place and project is underway.
Project work is complete and
CVT is completing grant close
out process.
Project work and grant close out
process are complete.
Project is open but paused.
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Auburn Hills
Project Scope
The completed project included installing new playground equipment, a concrete accessible ramp and wood
fiber safety surfacing.
Status - Closed
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Beverly Hills
Figure: Beverly Hills Park design rendering.
Project Scope
Renovate the Beverly Park playground to allow people of all abilities to enjoy outdoor recreation more fully at
the park. The new playground will offer unique play experiences with sensory play panels, bridges, slides,
climbers and ground level musical instruments. Additionally, the plan includes resurfacing the entire area to
increase ease of movement for all visitors. The playground designer and equipment manufacturer were both
selected based on their experience in planning accessible playgrounds.
Status – In Process
The Village of Beverly Hills was awarded a Spark Grant through DNR, which required several additional steps to
meet program guidelines. After receiving DNR approval for compliance with pre-bid requirements, the Village
bid out the playground equipment and installation. Only one bid was received and the DNR has not yet allowed
the Village to proceed. The Village is currently disputing the DNR’s interpretation of purchasing guidelines. Once
DNR approval is obtained, the Village plans to move forward with the bid. Timeline for completion is TBD.
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Birmingham
Project Scope
The completed project included installing a new play area, basketball court, garden seating plaza, landscaping
and trees, and a reserved large grassy area for a soccer field and space for track and field activities.
Status – Closed
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Birmingham (continued)
Figure: Booth Park final design landscape plan.
Project Scope
The completed project included development of design plans for the Booth Park corner feature/entry plaza and
for trail improvements at Booth Park, which is the trailhead for the Rouge Trail. The City of Birmingham’s
consultant – Grissim, Metz, Andriese Associations – was selected for the design work.
Status – Completed
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Commerce Township
Project Scope
The completed project included resurfacing the existing lot at Robert H. Long Nature Park and a new paved
pathway along the north side of 14 Mile Road connecting to MDOT’s Metro Trail, as well as new landscaping,
trees and green infrastructure.
Status – Closed
Bicentennial Park Renovations
2023 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant
Project Scope
The completed project included installing a 6-8’ wide asphalt pathway connecting the existing path in Glengary
Hills subdivision to the existing path at Bicentennial Park. It also included renovating the two existing/unusable
tennis courts – creating a pickleball court – renovating and expanding the basketball court and resurfacing the
existing parking lot. The parking lot was restriped to include two van accessible parking spots, and a 6-foot-wide
accessible pathway was constructed to connect the parking area to the courts.
Status – Closed
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Farmington
Project Scope
The completed project replaced a 20+ year old wooden fence with new aluminum fencing, providing a sturdier,
lower-maintenance safety feature between playscape and the Rouge River.
Status - Closed
Dinan Pocket Park
2023 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant
Project Scope
The completed project created an inviting, accessible social gathering space for all. The new pocket park uses
environmentally friendly, low-maintenance materials and furniture, and features barrier-free conditions,
multiple seating options, trees, plants, string lights and natural gas firepits.
Status – Closed
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Farmington (continued)
Photo: New fitness court at Flanders Park.
Project Scope
The completed project included installing new fitness courts at Shiawassee Park and Flanders Park. All
equipment was installed according to the National Fitness Challenge specifications. The courts are popular and
being used regularly by various age groups. They have proven excellent enhancements to these existing parks
and are successfully encouraging outdoor physical activity for residents. Both courts were completed in their
entirety by October 1, 2025.
Status – Completed
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Ferndale
Project Scope
The completed project included a new accessible walking path, van accessible parking spaces, benches with
companion seating, accessible picnic tables, a drinking water fountain and bottle filler, shade structures and
interpretive signage. In addition to the OCP funding, the City of Ferndale received a GameTime grant – as part of
the 2023 mParks Statewide Funding Initiative. These funds went towards the purchase of play equipment.
MDNR also provided funding. The City of Ferndale held a ribbon cutting on October 27, 2024.
Status – Closed
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Ferndale (continued)
Figure: Playground concept design for Martin Road Park.
Project Scope
Add new ADA-compliant playground equipment to expand the play area and replace outdated equipment.
Renovate the park’s picnic area with new picnic tables (including some accessible picnic tables), new trash and
recycling bins and new grills. The plan also includes installing green infrastructure to improve stormwater
management.
Status – In Process
The City of Ferndale has broadened the scope of the project to include a more robust playground expansion. To
help fund this wider scope, they have applied for additional grants from DNR and are working with private
community partners for additional funding. The raingarden installation and installation of underdrainage at old
playground site are both complete.
Outstanding components include securing additional funding, removing old playground equipment, selecting a
playground contractor and completing construction. They expect to select a contractor in Spring 2026 and
complete construction in Summer 2027.
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Hazel Park
Project Scope
The completed project included replacement of three sets of badly deteriorated bleachers and a scoreboard
that has not worked properly for close to three decades. Hazel Park has a long history and deep commitment to
baseball and its local field is dedicated to Bob Welch, a former MLB player and former resident of Hazel Park.
Baseball is the most popular youth sport in the community and Bob Welch Field is its most utilized park amenity.
This effort to modernize the field will have a significant and long-lasting positive impact for residents.
Status – Closed
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Leonard
Project Scope
The completed project included evaluating the site and creating preliminary design and engineering plans for
enhancements to the existing infrastructure at the Leonard Nature Park. Final design plans focus on upgrading
the trails and amenities to be ADA-compliant and accessible, while protecting and conserving the integrity of the
natural resources at the park. The plans also include improving the connection to the adjacent Polly Ann Trail
and the installation of a small parking lot to make the site easier to access, as well as upgrading the picnic area
and adding accessible tables, new bike racks and waste receptacles.
Status – Closed
Polly Ann Trail Modernization Design Project
2023 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant
Project Scope
Develop design and engineering plans for improvements to the Polly Ann Trail within Oakland County.
Status – In Process
The project team has been working with staff from MDNR and the Oakland County Department of Economic
Development to identify additional funding sources to complete this project. In early September, the Michigan
Healthy Endowment Fund Board of Directors approved a 2025 Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles grant request for
the project. MDNR executed that grant agreement and a project kick off meeting with stakeholders is planned
for December. MDNR continues to collaborate with the Polly Ann Trailway (PAT) Management Council, PAT-
Lapeer and Oakland County to prepare an RFP to competitively bid the project. A public engagement plan is
being prepared and will identify dates/locations/activities for upcoming community meetings.
Earlier, an amendment was made to the original agreement to change the scope of the project due to the
higher than anticipated engineering design estimates. The revised scope focuses on specific areas of the Polly
Ann Trail deemed most in need of improvements, reducing the portion of the trail included in the project from
the full 16.9 miles to 4.1 miles of trail from Hosner Road to Elmwood Street. A modified RFP – based on the
amended change of scope – was approved by the PAT Management Council. Project is anticipated to be
completed in October 2026.
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Madison Heights
Project Scope
The completed project included tearing out the existing asphalt courts and applying new asphalt with a liquid
acrylic resurfacing application to increase longevity, boost curb appeal and improve court grip. The courts were
also restriped as part of the project.
Status – Closed
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Madison Heights (continued)
Project Scope
The completed project included the construction of pickleball courts at Rosie’s Park. The courts are now open to
the public. In addition to the OCP grant, the City of Madison Heights provided $250,000 from its General Fund
Parks appropriation and entered into an agreement with the Southeast Michigan Pickleball Association for
multigenerational programming and $16,000 in funding. The Madison Heights Community Foundation provided
additional funding to put trees around the courts. A grand opening was held on May 30, 2025.
Status – Completed
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Nine Mile Corridor – Multijurisdictional
Project Scope
In 2023, Oakland County Parks facilitated (and matched) a grant from SEMCOG to develop a feasibility study for
a Nine Mile Pathway corridor in southern Oakland County. The initial project focused on communities between
I-275 and I-75, and included , , , , and . In
2024, OCP provided funding for both Phase II of the Feasibility Study as well as a marketing and branding
strategy. Phase II brings in the rest of the communities along the corridor, including , ,
and .
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Status – In Process
The Phase II report was completed in early 2025 and is currently being adopted by the four new
communities. Once that occurs, the four Phase II communities will officially sign on to the Nine Mile Task Force
MOU, which includes Oakland County and indicates each community’s interest in working together to develop
and connect non-motorized access along the entire 30-mile stretch of Nine Mile in Oakland County. Oakland
County Commissioners Taylor, Weipert and Cavell are currently appointed to the Task Force, which is
coordinated by OCP Planning and meets quarterly.
For the marketing and branding strategy component of the project, OCP worked with Crimson Agency on
creating a logo and brand guidelines for what is now referred to as the 9 Line. This iterative process included
representatives from all 10 communities who worked together to select both a name and a logo for the
corridor. Southfield has been the first community to install 9 Line signage, starting with a new sign at the
entrance to Bauervic Woods (on the 9 Line) as well as some custom art pieces along the corridor that match the
brand themes. OCP will continue to coordinate and convene the 9 Line communities and to assist with planning,
grant support, and marketing for the project.
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Novi
Photo credit (playground): Novi.org.
Project Scope
The completed project included a new parking lot at the trailhead, new playground equipment, an accessible
path, new landscaping, green infrastructure and site furnishings (bench, bike rack, trash receptacle, recycle bin
and bike repair station).
Status – Closed
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Oakland Township
Project Scope
Install a new trail to fill a 390’ gap in an existing trail network located along Gallagher Road between Silverbell
Road and Orion Road. This new trail connection will provide safe access to the regional trail network and a
regional destination for the most populated area of the Township and surrounding communities.
Status – On Hold
The Township completed final engineering and obtaining permits and was prepared to bid the project this
spring but then voted to order preliminary engineering on paving Gallagher Road, which – according to the Road
Commission – may involve moving some of the existing safety path. They have decided to wait until that project
is completed or abandoned before moving forward with the grant project and have requested an extension on
the grant term. The timeline for completion is TBD.
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Orion Township
Project Scope
The completed project included installation of a 6-foot accessible concrete walkway, a two-basin accessible sand
and water table and two EZ-Diggers (one standard and one accessible).
Status – Closed
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Oxford Township
Project Scope
The 4,000-square-foot, open-air pavilion was completed in October 2022 and provides lighting and access for
vendors to water and electricity. It will house market vendors and shelter park patrons during the spring,
summer and fall.
Status – Closed
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Pontiac
Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park Redevelopment
Photos: Ribbon cutting at Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park on September 23, 2025 (courtesy of City of Pontiac).
Project Scope
The completed project to redevelop Mattie McKinney Hatchett included installing new outdoor fitness
equipment, updated playground equipment, new and repaired walking paths, park seating and updated general
amenities. The City of Pontiac held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the park on September 23,
2025.
Status – Complete
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Rochester
Photos: Existing bridge (left) to be replaced with single-span, 70’ steel truss bridge like Paint Creek Trail Bridge 33.7 (right)
Project Scope
The completed project included the development of engineering plans and construction documents required for
the Paint Creek Trailways Commission to put the project to reconstruct Bridge 31.7 on the Paint Creek Trail out
to bid. A 2016 structural inspection determined the bridge had extensive deterioration of the timber
superstructure, piers and abutments and recommended vehicular loads be limited until repairs could be
completed. Long term goals for the replacement include improving accessibility and safety for trail users,
improving access for maintenance and emergency vehicles, reducing erosion along the Paint Creek and
improving the fisheries habitat of the Paint Creek.
Status – Closed
Clinton River Trail Washout Remediation
2025 Strategic Partnerships Grant
Project Scope
In July 2024, after a period a heavy rain in the area, there was a catastrophic failure that completely washed out
a section of the Clinton River Trail (Washout #1 is approximately 120 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 12 feet deep).
Over time, the trailway has acted like a dam and allowed stormwater to build up on the north side of the trail.
The objective of the proposed project is to design and remediate the washed-out sections of trail, stabilize the
embankment of the affected areas, and restore the trail surface while protecting and preserving the sensitive
surrounding natural environment.
Status – In Process
The grant agreement has been approved by OCRPC and is awaiting final approval by the Rochester City Council
on November 25, 2025. The three-year grant term will begin on the date of the last signature.
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Rochester Hills
Photo: Ribbon cutting on September 10, 2025 (credit: City of Rochester Hills Facebook Page)
Project Scope
The completed project – undertaken in partnership with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners –
included OCP supporting the development of restrooms at Innovation Hills Park in Rochester Hills. Since opening
in 2021, the Innovation Hills playground has become one of the most popular recreational destinations in
Oakland County, drawing an estimated 400,000 visitors annually. Grant funding helped facilitate the completion
of much-needed restroom facilities that will serve the playground area and enhance the visibility of OCP to a
wider audience. The project was completed in Summer 2025.
Status – Completed
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Royal Oak
Project Scope
The completed project included upgrading 1,300’ of trails within the Arboretum to hard-surface trails and
installing three ADA-compliant benches and two ADA-compliant parking spaces at the trailhead. The project was
implemented simultaneously with another grant project to plant 100 trees in the Arboretum, courtesy of the
Erb Family Foundation. A ribbon cutting was held on April 24, 2025.
Status – Closed
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Royal Oak (Continued)
Project Scope
The completed project remade Hamer Finch Wilkins Park (formerly Beechwood Park), creating a peaceful,
reflective garden that tells the story of Royal Oaks’ early black pioneers, Henry and Elizabeth Hamer. New ADA-
compliant pathways, a seating area and a picnic area – with an accessible picnic table – were constructed, and a
bronze sculpture of Elizabeth Hamer was installed. Six trees and more than 300 perennials were planted. The
City of Royal Oak held a ribbon cutting for the park on September 23, 2024.
Status – Closed
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Royal Oak Township
Project Scope
Civic Center Park is a 3.55-acre park in the Charter Township of Royal Oak and consists of mostly mowed open
space with several amenities that are severely deteriorated and non-ADA-compliant. This grant will provide the
only permanent restroom building in the Township and will allow residents to gather and recreate outdoors
with close access to a restroom. The Township’s 2025 Recreation Plan identified restrooms as one of the most
important accessibility concerns among residents. Adding restrooms was also the top feature that residents
wanted to see added to their park system. The scope includes adding a prefabricated restroom building with
two single stall restrooms, including all related site improvements and amenities. The project includes site
preparation, building foundation, utility connections, site grading and paving, and a pathway connecting the
restroom building to the park walking loop.
Status – In Process
The grant agreement will be fully executed before the end of the year and work on the project will be able to
get underway.
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South Lyon
Figure: 100x70’ parcel at 390 S. Lafayette St. in downtown South Lyon (Images: City of South Lyon Parks & Rec Master Plan)
Project Scope
Creation of a 7,000 sq. ft. mini park at 390 S. Lafayette in downtown South Lyon. Potential ideas for the site
include a passive park with sitting areas and landscaping, swings, a gazebo or an art park.
Status – In Process
The South Lyon DDA was also awarded approximately $300,000 through a grant with Main Street Oakland
County. The City of South Lyon awarded the Phase 1 bid on May 27, 2025, and anticipates completing the
construction May 2026. A tentative conceptual plan for the site is above.
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Southfield
Picture: Dog playing at new park (credit: City of Southfield Parks & Recreation Facebook Page)
Project Scope
The completed project provided Southfield residents with their first dog park, one that includes recreational
fitness equipment, a solar-lit walking path and a renovated gravel parking lot. The City of Southfield held a
ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new dog park on October 17, 2025.
Status – Completed
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Springfield Township
Project Scope
Construction of a boardwalk and pathway connecting Rotary Park and Mill Pond Park now that the Davisburg
Mill Pond Dam has been removed and the new open bottom culvert has been installed. The proposed design
would allow for a new, safe and convenient pathway connecting the two parks and provide the public with
access to the restored Shiawassee River.
Status – In Process
Design engineering on the project began in August 2024. Outstanding components include completing design
engineering and constructing the pathway. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
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Troy
Project Scope
Boulan Park is a 63-acre vibrant community space featuring baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, tennis and
pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, a park shelter, restrooms, a walking path, a play structure, and a full-
size cricket field currently under construction. This grant will support designing and building a new play
structure that accommodates children of all abilities. Specifically, it focuses on implementing the site work
required for installation of inclusive play structures, including walkways and other hard surfaces, fencing, gates
and site restoration. Resulting play features will exceed ADA guidelines and incorporate Universal Design
principles.
Status – In Process
The grant agreement was fully executed on September 4, 2025, and the City of Troy has received the initial 50%
of the grant funds.
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West Bloomfield Township
Project Scope
The completed project replaced two porta-john restrooms at the trailhead of the West Bloomfield Trail and
Nature Preserve with a prefabricated accessible restroom facility. A drinking fountain and bottle-filling station
was also added. A ribbon-cutting was held on September 18, 2024.
Status – Closed
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo
Agenda #: 1
Department: Administration
From: Brandy Boyd, Chief – Recreation Programs & Services
Subject: OCPR FY2026 Proposed Fees & Charges
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Attached are the proposed Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Fees and Charges for
2026. 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.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Summary of Proposed Changes for 2026: 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.
2.Master List Fees and Charges with Proposed Fees for 2026: This is a comprehensive list
of all 2024 and 2025 fees and charges alongside the recommended 2026 fees and
charges.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Move to approve the OCPR FY2026 Proposed Fees and Charges, effective January 1, 2026
RETURN TO AGENDA
Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS
DAILY MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS
Regular (Non-Resident Rate)Day Use $12.00 DONATION DONATION
ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS
Regular (Non-Resident Rate)Day Use $48.00 DONATION DONATION
Regular (Non-Resident Rate) 2nd Vehicle Discount Day Use $38.00 DONATION DONATION
Walk-ins/Bike-ins Day Use Free Free Free
GOLF:
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
Glen Oaks - Summer Rates
(Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close)
Glen Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes GLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
Glen Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes GLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT GLG Golf $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Glen Oaks - League - Premium per Player GLG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Glen Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player GLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes GLG Golf $35.00 $37.00 $38.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes GLG Golf $22.00 $23.00 $24.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $13.00 $14.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes GLG Golf $30.00 $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $20.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $12.00 $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $30.00 $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $20.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $12.00 $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight GLG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes GLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Glen Oaks - Fall Rates - 10/15 - Close
Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes GLG Golf $30.00 $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $20.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $12.00 $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes GLG Golf $28.00 $28.00 $30.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes GLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $19.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $28.00 $28.00 $30.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $19.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $19.00 $20.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $13.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $7.00 $6.00 $6.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $6.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes GLG Golf $18.00 $19.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes GLG Golf $11.00 $13.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $7.00 $6.00 $6.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight GLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes GLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes GLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Glen Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes GLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
Lyon Oaks - Summer Rates
Lyon Oaks - Large Bucket Balls LYG Golf $15.00 $16.00 $16.00
Lyon Oaks - Medium Bucket Balls LYG Golf $12.00 $13.00 $13.00
Lyon Oaks - Small Bucket Balls LYG Golf $6.00 $8.00 $8.00
Lyon Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes LYG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
Lyon Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes LYG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Lyon Oaks - PGA/GAM Qualifiers/Tournaments LYG Golf $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Lyon Oaks - Full Day Facility Rental - Weekdays LYG Golf $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00
Lyon Oaks - League - Premium per Player LYG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Lyon Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player LYG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes LYG Golf $77.00 $82.00 $85.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes LYG Golf $47.00 $50.00 $51.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $30.00 $32.00 $34.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $61.00 $65.00 $67.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $37.00 $40.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $24.00 $25.00 $26.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $39.00
Lyon Oaks - League Weekdays - 9 Holes LYG Golf $34.00 $37.00 $25.00
Lyon Oaks - Pre / Post League Weekdays - 9 Holes LYG Golf $20.00 $25.00 $15.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $45.00 $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $27.00 $28.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $18.00 $17.00 $18.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $45.00 $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $27.00 $27.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $45.00 $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks -Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $27.00 $28.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $18.00 $17.00 $18.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday LYG Golf $35.00 $35.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday LYG Golf $37.00 $37.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 18 Holes LYG Golf $61.00 $65.00 $67.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 9 Holes LYG Golf $37.00 $40.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $24.00 $25.00 $26.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - 18 Holes LYG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - 9 Holes LYG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 1pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Lyon Oaks - Spring/Fall Rates -
(Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close)
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes LYG Golf $61.00 $65.00 $65.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes LYG Golf $37.00 $40.00 $40.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $24.00 $25.00 $25.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $54.00 $58.00 $58.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $33.00 $36.00 $36.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $21.00 $22.00 $22.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $32.00 $38.00 $38.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $20.00 $25.00 $25.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $12.00 $13.00 $13.00
Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $32.00 $32.00 $32.00
Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Lyon Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $12.00 $12.00 $12.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes LYG Golf $32.00 $38.00 $38.00
Lyon Oaks -Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes LYG Golf $20.00 $25.00 $25.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $12.00 $13.00 $13.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday LYG Golf $28.00 $30.00 $36.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday LYG Golf $28.00 $30.00 $36.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - 18 Holes LYG Golf $54.00 $58.00 $58.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - 9 Holes LYG Golf $33.00 $35.00 $35.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend after 12 pm - X9 Holes LYG Golf $21.00 $23.00 $23.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes LYG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes LYG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes LYG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Use Fees:
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental LYG $3,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day LYG $1,750.00 $2,750.00 $3,000.00
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Per Day LYG $1,000.00 $1,750.00 $2,250.00
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Partial Day Rate 9-5)LYG $1,500.00
Lyon Oaks Grill Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Day LYG $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Lyon Oaks Grill Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Hour (3 Hour Minimum)LYG $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Lyon Oaks Buffet Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Day LYG $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Lyon Oaks Buffet Room - Weekday (M-Th) Per Hour (3 Hour Minimum)LYG $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
Red Oaks - Summer Rates
Red Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Red Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider RDG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Red Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes RDG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Red Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT RDG Golf $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Red Oaks - League - Premium per Player RDG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Red Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player RDG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Red Oaks - Oakland County Resident Discount (All Greens Fees Only)RDG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes RDG Golf $21.00 $21.00 $22.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes After 12:00pm RDG Golf $19.00 $19.00 $20.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $19.00 $19.00 $20.00
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Red Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Red Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $21.00 $21.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend After 12:00 pm- 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $19.00 $19.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $19.00 $19.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $16.00 $16.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks Facility Rental - Clubhouse RDG Golf $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Red Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes RDG Golf $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Red Oaks - Weekend after 12:00pm - 9 Holes RDG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Red Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Red Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $20.00 $20.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Weekend after 12:00 pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $18.00 $18.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $18.00 $18.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $10.00 $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf RDG Golf $15.00 $15.00 Discontinue
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
Springfield Oaks - Summer Rates
Springfield Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes SPG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
Springfield Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes SPG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT SPG Golf $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Springfield Oaks - League - Premium per Player SPG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Springfield Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player SPG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes SPG Golf $34.00 $35.00 $37.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes SPG Golf $21.00 $22.00 $23.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $13.00 $13.00 $14.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes SPG Golf $30.00 $30.00 $31.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes SPG Golf $19.00 $19.00 $19.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $30.00 $30.00 $31.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $19.00 $19.00 $19.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 18 Holes SPG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 9 Holes SPG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes SPG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes SPG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grill Room SPG Golf $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Springfield Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes SPG Golf $30.00 $30.00 $32.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes SPG Golf $19.00 $19.00 $20.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes SPG Golf $28.00 $28.00 $30.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes SPG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $19.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $28.00 $28.00 $30.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $19.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Hole SPG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes SPG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 18 Holes SPG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes SPG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes SPG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes SPG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Springfield Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes SPG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
White Lake Oaks - Summer Rates
White Lake Oaks - High School Golf Team - 9 Holes WLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 18 Holes WLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
White Lake Oaks - Non-Golfing Rider - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - 18 Holes WLG Golf $17.00 $17.00 $17.00
White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Cart Reg - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Cart Rental - FREE WITH PAID ADULT WlLG Golf $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
White Lake Oaks - League - Premium per Player WLG Golf $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
White Lake Oaks - Outing - Premium per Player WLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes WLG Golf $31.00 $33.00 $35.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes WLG Golf $19.00 $21.00 $22.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $12.00 $12.00 $13.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes WLG Golf $26.00 $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes WLG Golf $17.00 $19.00 $19.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $9.00 $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $26.00 $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $17.00 $19.00 $19.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $9.00 $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $22.00 $23.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $14.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $8.00 $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $22.00 $22.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $14.00 $14.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $8.00 $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $22.00 $23.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $14.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $8.00 $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks -Reg Twilight - 9 Holes WLG Golf $14.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes WLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
White Lake Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes WLG Golf $26.00 $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes WLG Golf $17.00 $19.00 $19.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $9.00 $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes WLG Golf $24.00 $25.00 $26.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $16.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $9.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $24.00 $24.00 $26.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $16.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $9.00 $9.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes WLG Golf $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes WLG Golf $11.00 $11.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 18 Holes WLG Golf $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes WLG Golf $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
White Lake Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - Extra 9 Holes WLG Golf $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
White Lake Oaks Facility Use Fees:
White Lake Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Weekend Rental WLG Golf $2,400.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00
White Lake Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day WLG Golf $1,000.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00
White Lake Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (M-Th) Hall - Per Day WLG Golf $500.00 $750.00 $750.00
White Lake Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Buffet Room - Per Day WLG Golf $250.00 $400.00 $400.00
White Lake Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (M-Th) Buffet Room - Per Day WLG Golf $150.00 $300.00 $300.00
CAMPGROUNDS:
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Addison Oaks Cabins - Two Person -Nightly ADD Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $87.00 $87.00 $87.00
Addison Oaks Cabins - Four Person -Nightly ADD Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $87.00 $87.00 $87.00
Addison Oaks Cabins - Six Person - Nightly ADD Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
Addison Oaks Yurts - Six Person - Nightly ADD Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
Addison Oaks - Special Event/Holiday Fee (In addition to nightly rate) per
Night - All Cabins, Yurts, and Individual Campsites ADD Camp - Campsites $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Pull Through Campsite per Night ADD Camp - Campsites $43.00 $43.00 $43.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Standard Campsite (Water and Electric Only) per
Night ADD Camp - Campsites $38.00 $38.00 $38.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Resident Discount per Night (Sun-Thurs, Non-
Holidays) - Individual Campsites Only ADD Camp - Campsites $6.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Monthly Discount - All Individual Campsites ADD Camp - Campsites 25% OFF 20% OFF 20% OFF
Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) with Pavilion
- Regular/Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $575.00 $575.00 $575.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) with Pavilion
- Holiday / Special Event/Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $575.00 $575.00 $575.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) without
Pavilion/Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $525.00 $525.00 $525.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Small Group Campsites (10 spaces) without
Pavilion - Holiday / Special Event/Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $525.00 $525.00 $525.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Large Group Campsites (16 spaces) - Regular
Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $850.00 $850.00 $850.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Large Group Campsites (16 spaces) - Holiday /
Special Event/Weekly ADD Camp - Campsites $850.00 $850.00 $850.00
Addison Oaks Campsites - Group Campsite Youth Camping Site /Per Night ADD Camp - Campsites $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Addison Oaks Campsite - Campsite Overflow Weekday
Per Site ADD Camp - Campsites $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Addison Oaks - Additional Vehicle ADD Camp - Campsites $5.00 $10.00 $10.00
Addison Oaks - Cancellation and Modification Fee for All Campsites, Cabins,
Yurts, and Groups ADD Camp - Campsites $10.00 $10.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (M-Th)
per Day ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $25.00 $25.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $50.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Trails Edge Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $75.00 $75.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Trails Edge Weekend/
(Sat-Sun or Holiday)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $200.00 $250.00 $250.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Lakeview Weekday (Mon-Fri)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $75.00 $75.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Lakeview Weekend/Holiday
(Sat-Sun or Holiday)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $200.00 $250.00 $250.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Timber Ridge Weekday
(Mon-Fri)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $75.00 $75.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Timber Ridge Weekend/Holiday (Sat-Sun or
Holiday)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $200.00 $250.00 $250.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Adams Lake Lodge Weekday
(Mon-Fri)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $150.00 $175.00 $175.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Adams Lake Lodge Weekend/Holiday (Sat-
Sun or Holiday)ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $250.00 $300.00 $300.00
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee ADD Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion
$500.00
Addison Oaks Bikes - Mountain Bikes Half Hour Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Bikes - Specialty Bikes Half Hour Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Boats - Kayak (1 Person) Half Hour Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Boats - Kayak (2 Person) Half Hour Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Boats - Pedal Boats Half Hour Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Addison Oaks Boats - Rowboat One Day Rental ADD
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Addison Oaks Dump Station - Onsite Dumping Fee per color (Black or
Gray)ADD Park - Waterslide $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
GROVELAND OAKS PARK
Groveland Oaks Cabins - Two Person -Nightly GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $87.00 $87.00 $87.00
Groveland Oaks Cabins - Four Person -Nightly GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $87.00 $87.00 $87.00
Groveland Oaks Cabins - Six Person - Nightly GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Groveland Oaks Yurts - Six Person - Nightly GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
Groveland Oaks - Special Event/Holiday Fee (In addition to nightly rate) All
Cabins, Yurts, and Individual Campsites
Special Event (in Addition to standard Rate)
GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Cabins/Yurt - Security Deposit per stay GRV Camp - Cabin/Yurt
Rental $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Campsites Scouts Site Fee GRV Camp - Campsites $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Campsites Scouts
Per Camper Fee GRV Camp - Campsites $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Full Hookup Pull Through Campsite per Night GRV Camp - Campsites $58.00 $58.00 $58.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Full Hookup Campsite per Night GRV Camp - Campsites $53.00 $53.00 $53.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Pull Through Campsite (Water and Electric
Only) per Night GRV Camp - Campsites $48.00 $48.00 $48.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Standard Campsite (Water and Electric Only)
per Night GRV Camp - Campsites $43.00 $43.00 $43.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Resident Discount per Night (Sun-Thurs, Non-
Holidays) - Individual Campsites Only GRV Camp - Campsites $6.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Monthly Discount - All Individual Campsites GRV Camp - Campsites 30% OFF
Daily Rate 20% OFF 20% OFF
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #1 GRV Camp - Campsites $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $1,300.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #2-11 GRV Camp - Campsites $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area #12 GRV Camp - Campsites $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $1,300.00
Groveland Oaks Campsites - Group Area -Holiday and Special Event (in
Addition to standard Rate)GRV Camp - Campsites $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Groveland Oaks - Additional Vehicle per Reservation Stay GRV Camp - Campsites $10.00 $10.00
Groveland Oaks - Cancellation and Modification Fee for All Campsites,
Cabins, Yurts, and Groups GRV Camp - Campsites $10.00 $10.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (M-Th)
per Day GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $25.00 $25.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $50.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (M-Th)GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $125.00 $150.00 $150.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (M-Th)GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $100.00 $125.00 $125.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Island (Fri-Sun)GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $250.00 $300.00 $300.00
Groveland Oaks Facility Rental - Mathews Island (Fri -Sun)GRV Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $200.00 $250.00 $250.00
Groveland Oaks Bikes - Specialty Bikes Half Hour Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Boats - Kayak (1 Person) Per Half Hour Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Boats - Kayak (2 Person) Per Half Hour Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Boats - Pedal Boats Per Half Hour Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Groveland Oaks Boats - Corcl Half Hour Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Groveland Oaks Boats - Rowboat One Day Rental GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Groveland Oaks Miniature Golf - Per Round GRV
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
FREE FREE FREE
Groveland Oaks Dump Station - Onsite Dumping Fee per color (Black or
Gray) *Black and Grey together only GRV Park - Campground $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
PARKS:
CATALPA OAKS PARK
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental -
Greenfield Pavilion Weekday (Mon-Thur)CAT Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $225.00 $250.00 $250.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental -
Greenfield Pavilion Weekend/Holiday (Fri-Sat-Sun or Holiday)CAT Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $325.00 $375.00 $375.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (M-Th) per
Day CAT Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $25.00 $25.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day CAT Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 $50.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields C and D)CAT
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$35.00 $40.00 $40.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour (Fields E and F)CAT
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$25.00 $30.00 $30.00
Catalpa Oaks Facility Rental - Baseball per Hour CAT
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$20.00 $20.00 $20.00
GLEN OAKS EVENT CENTER
Glen Oaks Event Center - Full Event Center Deposit
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Event Center - Weekend Rental
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$5,000.00 $5,000.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Event Center - Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$2,750.00 $2,750.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Event Center - Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,750.00 $1,750.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Individual Room Deposit
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$200.00 $200.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Grill Room - Weekend (Fri-Sun) - Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$750.00 $750.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Grill Room - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Buffet Room - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00
Glen Oaks Event Center - Formal Garden - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Per Day
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00
HOLLY OAKS ORV PARK
Daily Entrance Fee - Online HRV ORV PARK $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Daily Entrance Fee - At the Gate HRV ORV PARK $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Daily Entrance Fee - DNR ORV Free Days HRV ORV PARK $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Daily Entrance Fee - Reduced Hours (Thursdays/Holidays)HRV ORV PARK $10.00 $10.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - May - October (M-
Th)HRV ORV PARK $2,750.00 $2,750.00 $2,750.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - May - October (M-
Th) Small Group HRV ORV PARK $1,375.00 $1,375.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - November - April
(M-Th)HRV ORV PARK $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day - November - April
(M-Th) Small Group HRV ORV PARK $750.00 $750.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee (Until 2 p.m.) - Friday HRV ORV PARK $750.00 $750.00 $750.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day (Sat/Sun)HRV ORV PARK $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Daily Corporate/Non-Public Facility Rental Fee per Day (Sat/Sun) Small
Group HRV ORV PARK $1,750.00 $1,750.00
Weekend Vendor / Program (Non-Exclusive)HRV ORV PARK $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
HRV Annual Pass HRV ORV PARK $199.00 $199.00 $199.00
Holly Oaks - Stage Rental Fee per Day HRV ORV PARK $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Holly Oaks - Garage Building Rental Fee per Day HRV ORV PARK $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK
Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 1 per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - Group Site 2 per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Camp Wilderness - All Group Sites per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $225.00 $225.00 $225.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (M-
Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $25.00 $25.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (Fri-
Sun and Holidays) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $50.00 Discontinue
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per
Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $300.00 $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per
Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $300.00 $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per
Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $300.00 $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (Fri-Sun and Holidays)
per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $375.00 $425.00 $500.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per
Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $300.00 $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per
Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $275.00 $325.00 $350.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (M-Th) per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $125.00 $150.00 $300.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (Fri-Sun and Holidays)
per Day IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $525.00 $575.00 $775.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oaks- Cohn Amphitheater IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $225.00 $250.00 $250.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $500.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Tent Rental Fee IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $300.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oaks- Port-a-Jon IND Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Cross Country Ski Set
All Day Rental IND
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Poles All Day Rental IND
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$7.00 $7.00 $7.00
Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Skis All Day Rental IND
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$13.00 $13.00 $13.00
Independence Oaks Winter Sports - Boots All Day Rental IND
Park - Sports &
Activity Equipment
Rentals
$7.00 $7.00 $7.00
LYON OAKS PARK
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Wood's Edge LYP Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $250.00 $300.00 $300.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Wood's Edge - Oakland County Resident Rate LYP Park - Facility
Rental - Pavilion $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Cages - Per Hour LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Cages - Per Season (1 hour time
block)LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field - Per Hour LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$90.00 $100.00 $100.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Cricket Field
- One Day Rental LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$600.00 $700.00 $700.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field per Day LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$300.00 $350.00 $350.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Rental - Soccer Field Per Hour LYP
Park - Facility
Rental - Sports
Fields
$45.00 $50.00 $50.00
ORION OAKS PARK
Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Large Run ORN Park - Facility
Rental - Dog Park $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Small Run ORN Park - Facility
Rental - Dog Park $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee ORN Park - Facility
Rental - Dog Park $500.00
Orion Oaks Facility Rental- Big Meadow Pavilion ORN Park-Facility Rental-
Dog Park $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
PONTIAC OAKS PARK
Pontiac Oaks - Large Group Picnic Shelter (New)PTC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$300.00
RED OAKS PARK
Red Oaks - Nature Center RDP
Park - Facility
Rental - Nature
Center
$275.00 $275.00 $400.00
SPRINGFIELD OAKS PARK
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Three
Day SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per
Day SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Carousel Room Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per
Day SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall Weekend (Fri-Sun) Per Day SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Activity Center Weekday (M-Th)SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$800.00 $800.00 $800.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Carousel Room Weekday (M-Th)SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall Weekday (M-Th)SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grand Hall/Carousel Hall Weekday Per
Hour
SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (2024)
(Per Three Day Weekend)
SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$6,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn ( Half Day Rental - M-Th)SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn
(Add Hours to Eight Hour Rental)
SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (Eight Hours - M-Th)SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn Group Camping SAC
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Barn Rental & Pavilion SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Facilities $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Main Event Arena SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Only - No Buildings per Day (M-
Th)SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Only - No Buildings per Day
(Fri/Sat/Sun)SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Full Park Rental per Day (M-Th)SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Full Park Rental per Day (Fri/Sat/Sun)SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Event Camping per Site SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Arena per Day SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Area (Includes Arenas, Barn, and
Camping up to 50)SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Horse Arena per Hour M-Th SAC Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Bunkers (Grill Room)SPR Park - Facility
Rental - Grounds $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
WATERFORD OAKS PARK
Waterford Oaks Oaks Event Center - Deposit WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00
Waterford Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Event Center -
Weekend Rental WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,800.00 $1,800.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Waterford Oaks Event Center - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Event Center - Per
Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Waterford Oaks Event Center - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Event Center - Per
Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$475.00 $600.00 $600.00
Waterford Oaks Event Center - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Event Center -
Intergovernment / Non-Profit Per Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$300.00 $300.00
Waterford Oaks Oaks Lookout Lodge - Deposit WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$200.00 $200.00
Waterford Oaks Lookout Lodge - Weekend (Fri-Sun) Event Center - Per
Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$500.00 $500.00
Waterford Oaks Lookout Lodge - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Event Center - Per
Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$375.00 $400.00 $400.00
Waterford Oaks Lookout Lodge - Weekday (Mon-Thu) Event Center -
Intergovernmental / Non-Profit Per Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$200.00 $200.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (M-
Th) per Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$25.00 $50.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident Discount (Fri-
Sun and Holidays) per Day WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$50.00 $25.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Peninsula WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$250.00 $275.00 $300.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Parkview WTR
Park - Facility
Rental - Banquet
Facility
$250.00 $300.00 $300.00
WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Waterford Oaks County Market Special Event Rate WCM $39.00 $39.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Annual Stall Rental WCM County Market -
Rentals $1,900.00 $2,375.00 $2,375.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Annual Stall Rental - Inside WCM County Market -
Rentals $2,075.00 $2,625.00 $2,625.00
Waterford Oaks County Market -
Building Rental (Eight Hours)WCM County Market -
Rentals $850.00 $850.00 $850.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Parking Lot / Canopy Rental (Mon, Wed,
& Fri)WCM County Market -
Rentals $300.00 $300.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Saturday WCM County Market -
Rentals $50.00 $54.00 $54.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Half Stall Inside - Saturday WCM County Market -
Rentals $27.00 $27.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Half Stall Outside - Saturday County Market -
Rentals $27.00 $27.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Thursday WCM County Market -
Rentals $24.00 $25.00 $25.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Tuesday WCM County Market -
Rentals $19.00 $25.00 $25.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Daily Stall Rental - Winter Rate WCM County Market -
Rentals $22.00 $25.00 $25.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Monthly Stall Rental - Winter Rate WCM County Market -
Rentals $90.00 $90.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Monthly Stall Rental - Summer WCM County Market -
Rentals $375.00 $350.00
Waterford Oaks County Market - Weekly Stall Rental - Summer WCM County Market -
Rentals $90.00 $90.00
WATERPARKS:
RED OAKS WATERPARK
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Red Oaks Waterpark - Affiliated Group Rate (0-74)RWP Waterpark Passes $15.00 $16.00 $16.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Children Under 36"RWP Waterpark Passes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate - M-Th RWP Waterpark Passes $18.00 $18.00 $18.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate - Fri, Sa, Sun RWP Waterpark Passes $20.00 $20.00 $21.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate - Fri, Sa, Sun RWP Waterpark Passes $26.00 $28.00 $30.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate - M-Th RWP Waterpark Passes $24.00 $26.00 $26.00
RPS/MOBILE RECREATION:
Mobile Recreation Out of County Fee (for all units)REC Mobile Unit Rental $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Mobile Recreation Extra Hour Fee (for all units)REC Mobile Unit Rental $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Mobile Recreation Bleachers -Non-Profit Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $325.00 $325.00 $325.00
Mobile Recreation Bleachers - Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
Mobile Recreation Blast Off Bouncer -Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $375.00 $375.00 $425.00
Mobile Recreation Blast Off Bouncer - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $475.00 $475.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation Buses - Per Eight Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $575.00 $575.00 $575.00
Mobile Recreation Buses - Schools, Sept-May, Per Four Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $350.00 $350.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Buses - Government Rate - Per Eight Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $475.00 $475.00 $475.00
Mobile Recreation Buses - Non-Profit, Per Eight Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $475.00 $475.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Buses - Senior Program, Per Eight Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $375.00 $375.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Arctic Rush Package - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation Arctic Rush Package - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation Climbing Tower - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $425.00 $425.00 $425.00
Mobile Recreation Climbing Tower -Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $525.00 $525.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation Chaos & Commotion - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation Generators Each REC Mobile Unit Rental $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Mobile Recreation Go Fish! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Mobile Recreation Go Fish! - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $250.00 $250.00 $300.00
Mobile Recreation Winter Game Inflatable - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $425.00
Mobile Recreation Winter Game Inflatable - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $525.00
Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $375.00 $400.00 $425.00
Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $475.00 $500.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation Pirate Paradise - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $425.00 $425.00 $500.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Mobile Recreation Pirate Paradise - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $525.00 $525.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation Oakie the Mascot - Per Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
RPS Info Booth - Per Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $100.00
RPS Event Fencing (Fencing Only) Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (2 Piece) - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (2 Piece) - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (3 Piece) - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $800.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (3 Piece) - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $900.00
Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Government, Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $550.00 $550.00 $550.00
Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Non-Profit, Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $550.00 $550.00 $550.00
Mobile Recreation Show Mobile - Per Day REC Mobile Unit Rental $650.00 $650.00 $650.00
Mobile Recreation - Light Towers (In-House) REC Mobile Unit Rental $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Mobile Recreation - Glow Putt-It, Non-Profit, Per 2 Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00
Mobile Recreation - Glow Putt-It, Per 2 Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation - Putt-It Golf Program, Non-Profit, Per 2 Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $425.00
Mobile Recreation - Putt-It Golf Program, Per 2 Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation - Fun-struction Package - Non-profit, Per 2 hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation - Fun-struction Package - Per 2 Hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation - Oaks on the Road (internal use for RAPP)REC Mobile Unit Rental $400.00 $400.00 $800.00
Mobile Recreation - Seasonal Inflatable REC Mobile Unit Rental $250.00 $250.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation - Axe Throwing Unit , Non-profit, 2 Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $225.00 $225.00 $200.00
Mobile Recreation - Axe Throwing Unit, 2 Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $300.00
Mobile Recreation - Stick-It Archery, Non-profit, 2 Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $425.00
Mobile Recreation - Stick-It Archery, 2 Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $525.00
Mobile Recreation High Voltage - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation High Voltage - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $700.00 $600.00 $600.00
Mobile Recreation Jump N Jam - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation Jump N Jam - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $600.00 $600.00
Marshmallow Drop Coupon Giveaway - One free entry into either
Waterpark REC RPS Programs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Air Jumper Unit - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $1,500.00 $800.00
Air Jumper Unit - Per Two Hours REC Mobile Unit Rental $900.00
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Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Air Jumper Unit - each additional hour REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00 $200.00
Special Event Fees - Low REC RPS Programs $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Special Event Fees - High REC RPS Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Movie Screen, Projector, Sound & Movies REC Mobile Unit Rental $1,300.00 $800.00 $600.00
Movie Screen, Projector, Sound & Movies, Non-Profit REC Mobile Unit Rental $500.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x20 REC RPS Rental $300.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x30 REC RPS Rental $325.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x40 REC RPS Rental $350.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x20 REC RPS Rental $500.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x30 REC RPS Rental $525.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x40 REC RPS Rental $550.00
RPS Outreach Program (Internal Fee)REC RPS Programs $3,000.00
Archery - Independence Oaks Range:
Open Range - Per Person / Per Hour REC RPS Programs Free Free Free
Open Range - Equipment Rental REC RPS Programs Free Free Free
Archery Classes - Per Person REC RPS Programs $60-$80 $60-$80 $60-$80
Archery Camps - Per Person REC RPS Programs $160-$180 $160-$180 $160-$180
Archery Parties - Per Person REC RPS Programs $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Archery Badge/Day Programs - Per Person REC RPS Programs $10-$20 $10-$20 $10-$20
Archery Field Trips - Per Person REC RPS Programs $5-$20 $5-$20 $5-$20
Archery Class Participants Punch Card - 5 visits REC RPS Programs FREE FREE FREE
NATURE & OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Nature Birthday Parties - Per Child (Minimum 15 Children)NR Nature Programs $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Nature Birthday Parties Non-refundable Deposit NR Nature Programs $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Nature Presentation Outreach NR Nature Programs $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours Presentation - Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Discovery Outreach - Offsite Presentation - Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours, Offsite - Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Discovery Outreach - Out of County Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Discovery Outreach - After Hours, Out of County - Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Nature Field Trips Minimum 10 People - Per Person (Low Rate)NR Nature Programs $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
Nature Field Trips Minimum 10 People - Per Person (High Rate)NR Nature Programs $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Nature Public Interpretive Programs - Per Person (High Rate)NR Nature Programs $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Nature Public Interpretive Programs - Per Person (Low Rate)NR Nature Programs $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Adult NR Nature Programs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Nature Scout Badge Days - Per Scout NR Nature Programs $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Nature Star Lab - Off Site, Additional Presentation NR Nature Programs $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Nature Star Lab Off Site After Regular Hours Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Star Lab - Off Site, First Presentation NR Nature Programs $225.00 $225.00 $225.00
Nature Star Lab - On Site, Additional Presentation Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Star Lab - On Site, After Hours, Additional Fee NR Nature Programs $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Star Lab - On Site, First Presentation NR Nature Programs $100.00 $75.00 $75.00
Nature Table/Outreach Hikes Program - Per 2 hours NR Nature Programs $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Nature Table/Outreach Hike Program - Per Additional Hour NR Nature Programs $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Virtual Nature Presentation Outreach - Per Hour NR Nature Programs $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Nature Take and Learn Program - 25 participants NR Nature Programs $175.00 $175.00 $175.00
Nature Take and Learn Program - Additional Materials (Low Rate)NR Nature Programs $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Nature Take and Learn Program - Additional Materials (High Rate)NR Nature Programs $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Nature Daycare 3 and Under Classroom Programs (30 min) - First
Presentation NR Nature Programs $50.00 $50.00
Nature Daycare 3 and Under Classroom Programs (30 min) - Additioanl
Presentation NR Nature Programs $25.00 $25.00
Day Camps or Multi-day Programs per child (low rate)NR Nature Programs $80.00
Day Camps or Multi-day Programs per child (high rate)NR Nature Programs $450.00
Day Camp Extended Care per child (AM)NR Nature Programs $35.00
Day Camp Extended Care per child (PM)NR Nature Programs $70.00
ADAPTIVE & ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS
Adaptive Events and Programs - most events are free ADM Free Free
Adaptive Social Events ADM $8.00 $8.00
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Approved as of:
Fee Description
Budget
Center
Code
Category FY 2024
Rates
FY 2025
Rates
FY 2026
Proposed Rates
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Adaptive Pontoon Boat Rides ADM $5.00 $5.00
Active Adult Active Living Every Day ADM Free Free
Active Adult Fireside Chats ADM Free Free
Active Adult Pontoon Boat Rides ADM $5.00 $5.00
Active Adult Senior Picnics ADM $10.00 $10.00
Active Adult Historical Programs/Buffets ADM $45.00 $45.00
Active Adult River Walk - Punch Card for 8 visits ADM $50.00 $50.00
Active Adult Waterpark After Hours 50+ADM $10.00 $10.00
Active Adult Sunset on Crooked Lake ADM $10.00 $10.00
Quiet Zone Tent ADM Free Free
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Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes $37.00 $38.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $23.00 $24.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight $14.00 $15.00
Glen Oaks - Fall Rates - 10/15 - Close
Glen Oaks - Reg. Weekend - 18 Holes $31.00 $32.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes $17.00 $19.00
Glen Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes $17.00 $19.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $11.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $19.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes $13.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes $18.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes $11.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $7.00 $6.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes $19.00 $20.00
Glen Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes $13.00 $14.00
Glen Oaks - Reg Twilight $11.00 $14.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED 2026 FEES AND CHARGES
GOLF:
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
Glen Oaks - Summer Rates(Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close)
Changes Only
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
Lyon Oaks - Summer Rates
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes $82.00 $85.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $50.00 $51.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $32.00 $34.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $65.00 $67.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes $40.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $25.00 $26.00
Lyon Oaks - Junior Weekday - 18 Holes $15.00 $39.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $17.00 $18.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $27.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes $45.00 $48.00
Lyon Oaks -Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Lyon Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $17.00 $18.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday $35.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday $37.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 18 Holes $65.00 $67.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - 9 Holes $40.00 $41.00
Lyon Oaks - Weekend After 1 pm - Extra 9 Holes $25.00 $26.00
Lyon Oaks - Spring/Fall Rates - (Open - May 1, Oct 1 - Close)
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekend & Holiday $30.00 $36.00
Lyon Oaks - Twilight Weekday $30.00 $36.00
Lyon Oaks Facility Use Fees:
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekend (Fri-Sun) Hall - Per Day $2,750.00 $3,000.00
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Per Day $1,750.00 $2,250.00
Lyon Oaks Event Center
- Weekday (Mon-Th) Hall - Partial Day Rate )9-5)New $1,500.00
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
Red Oaks - Summer Rates
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $21.00 $22.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes After 12:00pm $19.00 $20.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes $19.00 $20.00
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf $21.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend After 12:00 pm- 9 Holes -
FootGolf $19.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $19.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $16.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes -
FootGolf $16.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes -
FootGolf $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
Red Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes - FootGolf $20.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Weekend after 12:00 pm - 9 Holes - FootGolf $18.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $18.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $10.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes -
FootGolf $15.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 9 Holes - FootGolf $15.00 Discontinue
Red Oaks - Junior Weekend after 12pm - 9 Holes -
FootGolf $15.00 Discontinue
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
Springfield Oaks - Summer Rates
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes $35.00 $37.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $22.00 $23.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $13.00 $14.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $30.00 $31.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $30.00 $31.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Senior Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 18 Holes $24.00 $25.00
Springfield Oaks - Adaptive - 7 days - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Twilight - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
Springfield Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes $30.00 $32.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $19.00 $20.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $11.00 $12.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Springfield Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes $17.00 $19.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
Springfield Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes $17.00 $19.00
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
White Lake Oaks - Summer Rates
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes $33.00 $35.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 9 Holes $21.00 $22.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $12.00 $13.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - Extra 9 Holes $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - 18 Holes $23.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Senior Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 18 Holes $22.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - 9 Holes $14.00 $15.00
White Lake Oaks - Military/Veteran - Weekday - Extra 9
Holes $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - 18 Holes $23.00 $24.00
White Lake Oaks - Adaptive - Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $8.00 $9.00
White Lake Oaks - Fall Rates - (Oct 15 - Close)
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - 18 Holes $28.00 $30.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekend - Extra 9 Holes $9.00 $11.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 18 Holes $25.00 $26.00
White Lake Oaks - Weekend after 2:00 pm - 9 Holes $15.00 $16.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 18 Holes $24.00 $26.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - 9 Holes $15.00 $16.00
White Lake Oaks - Reg Weekday - Extra 9 Holes $9.00 $10.00
PARKS:
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Addison Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee New $500.00
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County
Resident Discount (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day $50.00 Discontinue
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (M-Th) per
Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Beach Cove (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (M-Th) per
Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake Point (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (M-Th) per
Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Lake View (Fri-Sun and
Holidays) per Day $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (M-Th)
per Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Moraine Knoll (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day $425.00 $500.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (M-Th) per
Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Pine Grove (Fri-Sun
and Holidays) per Day $350.00 $375.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (M-Th) per
Day $100.00 $150.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Trail Side (Fri-Sun and
Holidays) per Day $325.00 $350.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (M-Th)
per Day $150.00 $300.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Twin Chimneys (Fri-
Sun and Holidays) per Day $575.00 $775.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee New $500.00
Independence Oaks Facility Rental - Tent Rental Fee New $300.00
ORION OAKS PARK
Orion Oaks Facility Rental - Grounds Event Fee New $500.00
PONTIAC OAKS PARK
Pontiac Oaks - Large Group Picnic Shelter (New)New $300.00
RED OAKS PARK
Red Oaks - Nature Center $275.00 $400.00
SPRINGFIELD OAKS PARK
Springfield Oaks Facility Rental - Ellis Barn (2024)
(Per Three Day Weekend)$6,000.00 $5,000.00
WATERFORD OAKS PARK
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident
Discount (M-Th) per Day $25.00 $50.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Oakland County Resident
Discount (Fri-Sun and Holidays) per Day $50.00 $25.00
Waterford Oaks Facility Rental - Paradise Peninsula $275.00 $300.00
WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Waterford Oaks County Market - Monthly Stall Rental -
Summer $375.00 $350.00
RED OAKS WATERPARK
Red Oaks Waterpark - Oakland County Resident Rate -
Fri, Sa, Sun $20.00 $21.00
Red Oaks Waterpark - Regular Rate - Fri, Sa, Sun $28.00 $30.00
NATURE & OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Day Camps or Multi-day Programs per child (low rate)New $80.00
Day Camps or Multi-day Programs per child (high rate)New $450.00
Day Camp Extended Care per child (AM)New $35.00
Day Camp Extended Care per child (PM)New $70.00
RPS/MOBILE RECREATION:
Mobile Recreation Blast Off Bouncer -Non-Profit, Per Two
Hours $375.00 $425.00
Mobile Recreation Blast Off Bouncer - Per Two Hours $475.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation Buses - Schools, Sept-May, Per Four
Hours $350.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Buses - Non-Profit, Per Eight Hours $475.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Buses - Senior Program, Per Eight
Hours $375.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation Go Fish! - Per Two Hours $250.00 $300.00
Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours $400.00 $425.00
Mobile Recreation Go Games! - Per Two Hours $500.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation Pirate Paradise - Non-Profit, Per Two
Hours $425.00 $500.00
Mobile Recreation Pirate Paradise - Per Two Hours $525.00 $600.00
RPS Info Booth - Per Hour New $100.00
Event Fencing (Fencing Only) Per Day New $600.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (3 Piece) - Non-Profit,
Per Two Hours New $800.00
Mobile Recreation Obstacle Course (3 Piece) - Per Two
Hours New $900.00
Mobile Recreation - Glow Putt-It, Non-Profit, Per 2 Hour New $500.00
Mobile Recreation - Putt-It Golf Program, Non-Profit, Per 2
Hour New $425.00
Mobile Recreation - Putt-It Golf Program, Per 2 Hour $500.00 $525.00
Mobile Recreation - Oaks on the Road (internal use for
RAPP)$400.00 $800.00
Mobile Recreation - Seasonal Inflatable $250.00 Discontinue
Mobile Recreation - Axe Throwing Unit, 2 Hours New $300.00
Mobile Recreation - Stick-It Archery, Non-profit, 2 Hours New $425.00
Mobile Recreation - Stick-It Archery, 2 Hours New $525.00
Air Jumper Unit - Non-Profit, Per Two Hours $1,500.00 $800.00
Air Jumper Unit - Per Two Hours $900.00
Air Jumper Unit - each additional hour New $200.00
Movie Screen, Projector, Sound & Movies, Non-Profit $500.00
Movie Screen, Projector, Sound & Movies $800.00 $600.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x20 New $300.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x30 New $325.00
RPS Stake Tent 20x40 New $350.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x20 New $500.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x30 New $525.00
RPS Frame Tent 20x40 New $550.00
RPS Outreach Program New $3,000.00
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo
Agenda #: 2
Department: Development and Engineering
From: Zach Crane, Supervisor – Engineering & Development
Subject: Waterford Oaks Event Center – Facility Improvements
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
1.Summary
a.The Waterford Oaks Event Center (formally Activity Center) was constructed as a
church prior to 1963. It was converted to park use in 1988 and 1993.
b.The currently budgeted FY26 CIP funding will address the list of deferred maintenance
projects at this facility, updating building systems past their useful life cycle and
reducing annual maintenance and operation costs.
c.The facility is within the Waterford Oaks Administrative campus and provides space
for county-related functions, rental space and office space for OCPR
operations/maintenance and Recreational Services
d.The list of deferred maintenance projects was combined into a single project to
execute.
e.The list of projects identified that are past the useful life cycle are as follows:
i.WTR Event Center Boiler Replacement:FY2020
ii.WTR Event Center Flatt Roof Replacement: FY2020
2. Scope
a.HVAC - Boiler Replacement
i.Demo existing and replace Boiler system
ii.Installing new piping to equipment
iii.Building Management System (BMS) Upgrades
b.Event Center Exterior Building Repair
i.Masonry/Lintel/stone Cap Repairs
ii.Door/Window/Repair Seal Repairs
iii.Repair/Replace steep columns on West Side of building
c.Flat Roof Replacement
i.Remove and replace 700 sqft EPDM flat roof membrane
RETURN TO AGENDA
3. Project Budget
FY26 CIP Funding Available:
WTR Event Center Improvements $506,000
Total Funding: $506,000
Project Costs:
Exterior Improvements/Flat Roof $160,000
10% Contingency $ 23,800
Total Cost: $261,800
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Move to approve expenditure Not to exceed $261,800 for the Waterford Oaks Event Center
Facility Improvements.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo
Agenda #: 3
Department: Administration
From: Chris Ward, Director
Subject: Bloomfield Hills School District - Public Engagement and Partnership Agreement
Strategy
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Bloomfield Hills Schools (BHS) owns two of Oakland County’s most distinctive educational,
recreational, and nature assets: Bowers Farm and the Johnson Nature Center (JNC). Together,
these sites provide agriculture education, environmental learning, wildlife interpretation, events,
and immersive natural experiences that are unmatched elsewhere in the county.
In October 2025, Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) partnered with BHS to conduct
a robust public engagement process involving nearly 750 participants (646 online responses, 80
in-person). Feedback demonstrated strong community support for continuing the conversation.
On November 24, 2025, the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a
resolution authorizing the Superintendent to enter formal negotiations with OCPR regarding a
long-term partnership.
Bloomfield Township elected leadership and local organizations have also expressed clear
support for moving forward. (see attached)
Combined, these factors create a rare, well-aligned moment to establish a partnership that will
result in significant improvements in access to high quality recreational and nature-based learning
opportunities.
A Strategic, High-Value Opportunity for Oakland County Parks
Bringing Bowers and JNC into the OCPR system through a long-term agreement represents a
transformational expansion of our reach, visibility, and service footprint. These two facilities are
not typical parks; they are high-value, high-use regional assets that already perform at the scale
of signature county properties.
A partnership would allow OCPR to:
•Integrate two unique, beloved destinations into our mission-driven portfolio
•Expand our presence into the population dense central corridor of Oakland County
•Serve communities areas with limited public recreational assets, underserved by the
OCPR system
•Serve as flagship destination for our Discovery Gateway vision in Mission 26
•Meet clear resident demand for more nature access, more programming, and more family
recreation options
Few opportunities of this scale, location, and public support emerge in county parks work.
RETURN TO AGENDA
Unique Central Location and Superior Roadway Access
A defining strength of this partnership is the location of both facilities in the heart of Oakland
County’s population core.
CENTRALITY
The Bloomfield/Bloomfield Hills area sits at the geographic center of the county’s major residential
corridors. Unlike most parks—which require travel through secondary or rural roads—Bowers and
JNC are located where people already live, work, and commute.
DIRECT ACCESS VIA MAJOR ROADWAYS
Both facilities enjoy exceptional ease of access from:
• Telegraph Road (US-24) – key north-south county artery
• Woodward Avenue (M-1) – regional spine connecting Pontiac and Detroit
• Square Lake Road / M-59 – major east-west connector
• Long Lake / Lone Pine corridors – high-capacity suburban routes
• Proximity to I-75 – linking central, northern, and southern county communities
This level of connectivity is rare among nature-based assets and makes these locations ideal as
regional public recreation destinations.
HIGH FACILITY USE CONFIRMED BY SURVEY AND MOBILITY DATA
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
Residents identified these as essential community assets and expressed strong preferences for:
• Agriculture education
• Nature trails and quiet outdoor experiences
• Weekend family events
• Youth environmental learning
Key participation indicators:
• 53% attended Fall Festival
• 46% attended Winter Park / Glow Tubing – now one of the county’s top winter recreation
attractions
• Heavy use of farm store, kitchen, educational spaces, and seasonal events (page 10)
MOBILITY DATA (2017–2024)
Mobility analytics (report attached) reinforce the survey findings:
• Johnson Nature Center: ~24,000 annual visits (page 3)
• Bowers School Farm: ~15,000 annual visits from the Winter Park/event area alone (page
3) — only a fraction of full site use
Weekly data (page 4) shows sustained year-round activity with substantial seasonal spikes,
highlighting the regional draw of Winter Park/Glow Tubing and major events.
These are already regional-use parks in practice, even though they are being operated by a
school district with limited public access models.
Mission 26 Alignment
This partnership directly advances all four pillars of Mission 26:
Access & Equity
Expands high-quality nature access into a region with limited public recreation options.
Activation & Health
Supports year-round programming, family events, wellness activities, and outdoor recreation—
including Winter Park/Glow Tubing as a flagship winter attraction.
Learning & Environmental Leadership
Creates a premier educational hub combining forests, wildlife, agriculture, maple sugaring,
gardens, and outdoor classrooms.
Stewardship & Public Value
Responds to community demand for preservation, improved access, and deeper investment in
valued community assets.
Next Steps
Upon Commission authorization, OCPR will:
1. Enter formal negotiations with Bloomfield Hills Schools
2. Prepare a draft 30-year Operation and Management Agreement
3. Develop a joint implementation framework outlining access, programming, staffing, and
capital priorities
4. Create a coordinated communications and community engagement plan
5. Return to the Commission with a proposed agreement for review and approval
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Move to authorize the Director to proceed with negotiations with Bloomfield Hills Schools
regarding a potential long-term partnership for the Bowers Farm and Johnson Nature Center,
consistent with Mission 26 strategic goals and guided by community input. The Director shall
return to the Commission with a proposed 30-year operation and management agreement for
review and approval prior to execution.”
Bloomfield Hills Schools and Oakland County Parks
Public Engagement Result Summary
Liz Caltagirone, OCP Data Analyst
November 24, 2025
Overview Stakeholders:
●Bloomfield Hills Schools
○Bowers School Farm
○Johnson Nature Center
●Oakland County Parks
●Bloomfield Hills Schools residents
●Current and potential visitors to Bowers School
Farm and the Johnson Nature Center
Engagement Opportunities:
●Saturday, October 18th, 2025 –In-Person @
Bowers School Farm
●Monday, October 20th, 2025 –In-Person @
Johnson Nature Center
●October 6th –October 31st –Online survey open
Purpose of online survey:
●Measure the amount of public support for
Bloomfield Hills Schools to continue dialogue with
Oakland County Parks about this potential
partnership.
●Determine community priorities related to Bowers
School Farm and the Johnson Nature Center.
●Analyze how often these facilities are visited and
the different ways visitors use them.
Community Feedback at a Glance
●Engagement Overview:
○Nearly 750 participants (646 complete, valid
online responses, 80 in-person)
●Opinions on Potential Partnership:
○61% in support
○25% need more information to decide
○14% not in support
○These groups of participants are most
opposed by percentage:
■Residents of zipcodes in Bloomfield
Township (21%)
■Respondents who have donated
money to the Johnson Nature Center
(21%)
■Respondents who have never visited
Bowers School Farm (23%)
●Community Priorities:
○Participants highly value agriculture
education, weekend events, natural
areas/trails, and youth education
opportunities
○Popular activities include the farm store and
kitchen, Fall Festival, field trips, and hiking
●Differences by Group:
○The following factors influence results: the age
of the participant, whether the participant has
children under 19 y/o, how often they visit
the locations, and whether they are in support
of the potential partnership
Participant Demographics
●97% live within Oakland County
○32% live in Bloomfield Township
○27% live in Bloomfield Hills
●68% live within Bloomfield Hills Schools
district boundaries
●41% are a parent or guardian of a child
currently enrolled in Bloomfield Hills Schools
●56% have children under 19 years old in
their household
○Most common child age range is 6-11 years
A few responses are from areas outside map boundaries
Representation
●The 35-54 y/o age range is greatly over-represented
compared to the 10-minute drive service areas for both
facilities
○The 25-34 y/o age range is under-represented
●Participants overwhelmingly identify as female and are
over-represented relative to the service area
●White participants are over-represented relative to the
service area, while Black, Hispanic, and Asian
respondents are under-represented.
Opinions on Potential Partnership
●61% in favor (includes 59% “yes”, 1.5% “yes, with
conditions”, and 0.5% “leaning yes”)
●25% need more information to decide
●14% opposed
●These groups of respondents are most opposed:
○Residents of zipcodes in Bloomfield Township
(21%)
○Respondents who have donated money to the
Johnson Nature Center (21%)
○Respondents who have never visited Bowers
School Farm (23%)
Bowers School Farm
Survey Results
Q1. Approximately how many guests do you estimate visit Bowers School Farm annually?
Q2. How often do you visit Bowers School Farm?
●13% of participants guessed correctly that
Bowers School Farm sees 40,000 visitors
annually
●49% of participants visit Bowers School
Farm more than once but less than 10
times per year
●17% visit more than once per month
●5% have never visited
Bowers School Farm
Q3. Are you actively supporting Bowers School Farm in any of the following ways?
●83% of participants say they actively
support Bowers School Farm in some way
●25% have purchased a membership
●22% have volunteered
●16% have made monetary donations
●20% contribute in some other way:
○Purchasing items from the farm
○Attending school or camp
○Various others
Bowers School Farm
Q4. If you have visited Bowers School Farm, what did you do on your visit?
●56% of participants have used the
farm store and kitchen when visiting
●53% have attended the Fall Festival
and 46% have attended Winter Park
Bowers School Farm
Q5. How important to you are the following Bowers School Farm offerings?
Bowers School Farm
Q6. How important to you are the following features and activities?
Bowers School Farm
Q7. How important is it to you that Bloomfield Hills Schools maintain ownership of
Bowers School Farm?
●58% of respondents say that Bloomfield
Hills Schools maintaining ownership of
Bowers School Farm is very important
●17% say it is somewhat important
Bowers School Farm
Q8. Please share your creative ideas for the future of Bowers School Farm, such as
new amenities and activities.
Partner with plain air painting
groups and bring artists to the
farm
Expanded STEM programs and
integration of student research
Offer community garden plots
with oversight on gardening
Play structures and playground
for children
It would be great to have
accessible trails for quiet walks
Open the ropes course for public
use
Bowers School Farm
Q9. Do you have any other comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions?
Bowers Farm is an important
part of the Bloomfield Schools
community and it’s important to
keep the relationship there for
our children
We love Bowers. Please do not
move forward with this plan.
Work with the community, the
Bloomfield Foundation, grants,
etc. to help with costs. Charge
more for out of district field trips,
perhaps?”
Expand curricular programs to
grades 6-12. The programs
seem mostly limited to grade
schoolers
Camps are amazing but so
difficult to get into. Perhaps a
lottery selection would be better
Outdoor (green) spaces are
more important than ever. We
need to keep and maintain them
for public use
Bowers School Farm
Survey Results
Johnson Nature Center
Q1. Approximately how many guests do you estimate visit the Johnson Nature Center annually?
Q2. How often do you visit the Johnson Nature Center?
●25% of participants guessed correctly that
the Johnson Nature Center sees 10,000
visitors annually
●42% of participants visit the Johnson
Nature Center more than once but less
than 10 times per year
●9% visit more than once per month
●12% have never visited
Johnson Nature Center
Q3. Are you actively supporting the Johnson Nature Center in any of the following ways?
●50% of participants say they actively
support the Johnson Nature Center in
some way
●13% have donated money
●12% have volunteered
●7% have attended a Forest to Table
fundraising event
●7% have purchased a membership
●11% contribute in some other way:
○Attending school/class
○Attending a program/event
○Various others
Johnson Nature Center
Q4. If you have visited the Johnson Nature Center, what did you do on your visit?
●59% of participants have used the trails and
hiking opportunities while visiting
●46% have taken part in K-12 environmental
education programming
●45% have visited the deer pen/rescued
animals
Johnson Nature Center
Q5. How important to you are the following Johnson Nature Center offerings?
Johnson Nature Center
Q6. How important to you are the following features and activities?
Johnson Nature Center
Q7. How important is it to you that Bloomfield Hills Schools maintain ownership of
the Johnson Nature Center?
●54% of participants say that Bloomfield
Hills Schools maintaining ownership of the
Johnson Nature Center is very important
●18% say it is somewhat important
Johnson Nature Center
Q8. Please share your creative ideas for the future of the Johnson Nature Center,
such as new amenities and activities.
Wildlife signage related to
potential species we might spot
at the nature center
Cross overs with university
programs, enhancing
environment concerns with like
minded companies
Open hours extended
Guided hikes with naturalist….
Snow shoe and smores, qr code
interactive displays, stargazing
activity, arts and crafts
We LOVED the fairy gardens
last year: both on the nature trail
and the homes from the middle
school. Such a fun art
installation
Johnson Nature Center
Q9. Do you have any other comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions?
We enjoy the trails to get some
peace and quiet without having
to travel farm from home!
This is such an important asset
to protect. It is already well
visited, so bringing in more
visitors might make things worse
for everyone
I feel like the community is not
aware enough about the nature
center. I think that if people
knew about it more, it would be
used way more
Bring program costs down
Sounds like you want to pave it
over for yoga studios, corporate
party rental pavilions, and cross
country skiing –this was
supposed to be a natural area,
not a playground
Johnson Nature Center
Thank you!
S u r v e y R e s u l t s
6 4 6 r e s p o n s e s
Support For Dialogue With
Oakland County Parks
75%72%
say Bloomfield Hills Schools maintaining ownership of
Johnson Nature Center is somewhat or very important
10,000 annual visitors40,000 annual visitors
Popular Features
•Farm store and kitchen (56%)
•Fall Festival event (53% attended)
•Winter Park event (46% attended)
•Grade K-5 field trip (42%)
Respondents value...
•Agriculture education
•Weekend events
•Natural areas, trails, quiet space
Popular Features
•Trails and hiking (59%)
•Youth education (46%)
•Visiting rescue animals (45%)
•Maple sugaring (33% attended)
Respondents value...
•Natural areas and trails
•Youth education opportunities
say Bloomfield Hills Schools maintaining ownership of
Bowers School Farm is somewhat or very important
61%
in favor/leaning yes
14%
opposed/leaning no
25% need more information to make their decision
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Bloomfield Township
Michael D. McCready, Supervisor • Martin C. Drook, Clerk • Michael E. Achostak, Treacsurer
Neal J. Barnett, Trustee • Valerie Murray, Trustee • Christopher M. Kolinski, Trustee • Mark Antakli, Trustee
November 24, 2025
Bloomfield Hills School Board
Dear School Board:
We are writing to express our full support for the proposed merger of the Johnson Nature Center and
Bowers School Farm with Oakland County Parks and Recreation ("OCPR"). We recognize that the farm
and nature center play meaningful education roles within the Bloomfield Hills School District
("BHSD"). And, while many surrounding communities divested in similar resources, the BHSD
extended its commitment for the benefit of its students and the entire community. As a result, many
generations of students and residents have had opportunities for outdoor recreation and connection
to our natural environment right here in Bloomfield Township. We applaud that the Bloomfield Hills
School Board and School District for doing a commendable job at preserving these spaces.
We respect the Board's deliberative process and independent judgment regarding this important
decision. From our perspective, we see many advantages to combining the nature center and farm
with the OCPR. Two such advantages are that the OCPR brings additional expertise in the
management of park resources beyond that of a school district or township. Additionally, OCPR has a
dedicated county millage to invest in maintaining park resources. Making a decision to join forces will
bring these additional resources to bear and will allow for the farm and nature center to continue to
play important educational and community roles for the long-term.
The opportunity for the BHSD and the OCPR to join together is a rare opportunity that has never been
available before and may never arise again. We would be pleased to see this collaboration move
forward because we believe it would preserve the educational mission of the farm and nature center
and benefit all residents of Bloomfield Township.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to offer our input.
Sincerely,
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Michael Schostak
4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, Ml 48303-0489
Phone:248-433-7700 Fax:248-642-7610 www.bloomfieldtwpmi.gov
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
ATTN: Chris Ward, Director
November 26, 2025
Dear Commissioners,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Preservation Bloomfield, I am writing to express our strong support for the
proposed partnership between Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Bloomfield Hills Schools. We view this
collaboration as a rare and meaningful opportunity to enhance public access to nature, education, recreation, and
community programming in a way that reflects the unique character of our community.
For decades, the Bowers School Farm program has stood as one of the most distinctive and impactful educational
& recreational assets in the country. This partnership offers a sustainable pathway to strengthen and expand that
legacy—providing financial stability, operational capacity, and broader community engagement.
Our Board unanimously supports this approach and believes it will elevate programming, increase community
benefit, and preserve an irreplaceable cultural and environmental resource for generations.
Thank you for your thoughtful leadership and consideration. We look forward to seeing this partnership move
forward.
Very truly yours,
Michael Dul, President
Preservation Bloomfield
The Friends of Bowers Farm is a registered 501(c)(3) Corporation.
February 21, 2025
Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education
7273 Wing Lake Road
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48301
Subject: Support for Oakland County Parks Partnership
Dear Members of the Board of Education,
The Friends of Bowers Farm (FOBF) is a dedicated nonprofit organization whose mission is to
support and preserve Bowers School Farm through fundraising, community outreach, and
volunteerism. Since our founding in 2010, our efforts have helped bridge funding gaps and provide
critical support for infrastructure, programming, and long -term sustainability. Our fundraising
initiatives have included the barn restoration initiative, Return to Your Roots farm to table dinner,
and the Bourbon & Brews festival. We are also the host of the enormously popular Winter Park
through an operating partnership with Bloomfield Hills Schools. These events have been
instrumental in generating support and awareness for the Farm’s ongoing needs.
Despite over a decade of our dedicated time and effort, continued financial constraints and its
unique status within the school district have hindered the farm’s full potential as a hub for
education, recreation, and community engagement. We are further di scouraged by the lack of funds
that have come forth from the 2020 Bloomfield Hills Schools Bond and the impact of this on the
associated Master Plan.
For these reasons, we believe the opportunity to partner with Oakland County Parks (OCP) presents
a timely and strategic solution. This collaboration has the potential to bring much-needed
resources, infrastructure improvements, and expanded programming to Bowers Farm while
maintaining its educational integrity and accessibility for Bloomfield Hills Schools students and the
broader community. By working with OCP, the Farm can offer more diverse programming,
improved facilities, and greater year-round access for visitors of all ages and abilities. These
capabilities not only align with the Farm’s mission but also fulfills the community’s desire for more
activities and greater accessibility, meeting the growing demand for outdoor experiences.
On behalf of the Friends of Bowers Farm, I want to express our Board of Director’s unequivocal
support for the contemplated partnership with Oakland County Parks. We urge the Board of
Education to recognize this arrangement as a critical step toward securing the future of the Farm in
a way that benefits the Farm, the district, and the wider community.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and look forward to your response. Thank you for
your time and continued commitment to the success of Bowers School Farm.
Sincerely,
Rachel Erin
President, The Friends of Bowers Farm
Direct: (248) 763-0089
Email: rachel@friendsofbowersfarm.org
Rachel Erin
President
Maragaret Baxter
Treasurer
Lauren Dalgleish
Secretary
Gina Capua
Trustee
Geri Dunkle
Trustee
Alan Jaros
Trustee
Cate Strumbos
Trustee
Lisa Watson
Trustee
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo
Agenda #: 4
Department: Administration
From: Chris Ward, Director
Subject: 2026 Winter Park/Glow Tubing Sponsorship
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Winter Park Glow Tubing at Bowers Farm has become one of Southeast Michigan’s most
successful seasonal recreation attractions, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and introducing
new audiences to outdoor winter experiences. In 2025, Oakland County Parks served as a
presenting sponsor, supporting expanded activation, enhanced guest amenities, and broader
community participation.
For 2026, Bloomfield Hills Schools and the Friends of Bowers Farm have invited Oakland County
Parks to again serve as a sponsor. The sponsorship would reinforce our existing partnership,
increase OCP visibility in the county’s central corridor, and support continued winter recreation
access for families.
Expanded Community Benefit
This year’s sponsorship deepens the partnership by helping fund field trip experiences for every
first grader in the Pontiac School District, as well as students from the local charter school, Pontiac
Academy of Arts and Technology.
This initiative will provide hundreds of youth with a hands-on visit to Bowers Farm for a literacy-
based educational program, wagon ride, greenhouse planting experience, and interaction with
springtime baby animals. For many, this may be their first exposure to agriculture, nature-based
learning, and a working farm. Our continued sponsorship of Winter Park directly enables this
opportunity.
Sponsorship Overview
The proposed agreement includes both a financial contribution of $25,000 and in-kind support
from Oakland County Parks to help activate the space, enhance public experience, and ensure
safe, successful event operations. Sponsorship benefits include brand visibility, community
engagement opportunities, and participation in select themed event nights. Friends of Bowers
Farm will continue to manage core event operations, including tubing, concessions, and front-of-
house guest services.
Strategic Alignment
This sponsorship advances Mission 26 by:
•Expanding equitable access to outdoor recreation and experiential learning
•Strengthening partnerships with local school districts and youth-serving organizations
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• Increasing OCP presence in the county’s central and southern service areas
• Leveraging collaborative programming rather than duplicating services
• Supporting a long-term pathway toward increased education-based public engagement
Next Steps
Upon Commission approval, staff will:
1. Finalize and execute the sponsorship agreement with Friends of Bowers Farm/BHS
2. Coordinate activation planning and onsite support with event organizers
3. Develop a communications and visibility plan for Winter Park 2026
4. Implement and monitor the Pontiac first grade field trip initiative
5. Conduct a post-event evaluation to inform future sponsorship decisions
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Motion to approve the 2026 Winter Park Sponsorship Agreement and authorize the Director to
execute all necessary documents on behalf of Oakland County Parks.
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on January 3, 2026
(“Effective Date”), by and between BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS, a Michigan general powers
school district, whose address is 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 (“School
District”), and OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, a Michigan
municipal corporation, whose address is 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Building #97W, Waterford
Township, Michigan 48328 (“Sponsor”). The School District and the Sponsor shall each be known as
a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” The Parties agree to the following:
1. Sponsorship Support and Obligations
1.1 Financial Contribution:
The Sponsor shall provide a financial contribution of $25,000 to the School District on or before
the February 23, 2026, in support of the Charles L. Bowers School Farm Winter Park Event to be
held at 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 (“Farm”).
1.2Optional In-Ki nd Contributions:
If applicable, the Sponsor may provide in-kind support, including:
●Cross-Promotions Across Oakland County: Collaborative promotion of the Winter Park
Event through Sponsor's communication channels. The promotion shall be provided by
Sponsor to the School District and the content of such promotion shall be reviewed and
approved in advance by the School District.
●Showcase of Parks Assets: Activities such as curling from the Mobile Recreation fleet and
fat-tire bikes to highlight recreational opportunities provided by the Sponsor.
●Other In-Kind Support: Any other promotions or activities at the Winter Park Event shall
be reviewed and approved in advance by the School District.
1.3 Non-Exclusive Agreement.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement does not give Sponsor exclusive rights
to advertise and promote the Winter Park Event, except as specifically provided for herein, and
agree that the School District has other third party partners that may advertise at the Winter Park
Event.
2. Event Details and Benefits
2.1 The Winter Park Event operates from January 9, 2026 through February 28, 2026, at the Farm.
2.2 Recognition and Benefits and Consideration:
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and provided that Sponsor is not in default
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Sponsor shall receive the following benefits
during the Term of this Agreement:
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●Presenting Sponsorship Visibility : Branding as “Bowers Farm Winter Park, presented
by Oakland County Parks,” including inclusion in all PR/media outreach and event
signage.
●Fireworks and Flannels (OCP Event) at Waterford Oaks County Park (February 14,
2026): The School District’s Farm shall provide a Traveling Farm Experience from 5–8 PM
to add an interactive program prior to the fireworks display.
●Host an Oakland County Parks Staff and Family Outing during the Winter Park
season, to coincide with a mutually selected specialty event, with date, time, and logistical
coordination determined jointly by the Parties.
●Host a mutually scheduled field trip experience at Bowers Farm for Pontiac
students prior to June 20, 2026, serving no fewer than 100 and no more than 500
students, with final dates, capacity, and logistics to be mutually determined by the Parties.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on February 23, 2026
(“Term”). This Agreement may only be extended upon the mutual written agreement of the
Parties.
4. Insurance
The School District and Sponsor shall each procure and maintain the following insurance
throughout the Term of this Agreement, except that Sponsor may procure and maintain the
following insurance through a program of self-insurance:
1. Commercial general liability (CGL), or equivalent, and, if necessary, commercial umbrella
insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. If such CGL insurance
contains a general aggregate limit, it shall be at least twice the occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per
accident.
3. Workers Compensation as required by law.
The School District shall be named as an additional insured on Sponsor’s CGL and Automobile
policies.
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5. Legal Liability
Each Party shall be solely responsible for its acts and omissions and the acts and omissions of
their respective employees, officials, administrators, officers, contractors, agents,
representatives, successors, and assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement does
not and is not intended to impair, divest, delegate, or contravene any constitutional, statutory,
and/or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty or immunity of either Party and shall not
be construed to waive the defense of governmental immunity held by either Party to this
Agreement.
6. Compliance with Laws
The School District and Sponsor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules,
and regulations in the performance of their obligations under this Agreement.
7. Termination and Cancellation.
Effective upon delivery of a termination notice, without prejudice to any other legal or equitable rights
to which such terminating Party may be entitled, if (i) the other Party materially defaults in the
performance of this Agreement, which default is not cured to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting
Party within five (5) days following written notice of such default to the defaulting Party or, to the
extent not curable within such five (5)) day time period, attempted to be cured with such five (5) day
period and thereafter pursued diligently until cured to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting Party
within a reasonable time period; or (ii) any of the representations or warranties made by the other
Party to this Agreement shall prove to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect.
Termination of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof shall not relieve either Party
from its obligation to perform its obligations under this Agreement up to the effective date of such
termination or to perform such obligations as may survive termination. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event Sponsor fails to make its sponsorship payment specified in Article I above,
the School District shall immediately cease allowing Sponsor the benefit of any of its recognition or
benefits under Article II above.
8. Notices
Any notice or other communication under this Agreement will be in writing, will be sent via
registered or certified mail, overnight courier, or confirmed facsimile transmission and will be
deemed given (i) if mailed, when deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, (ii) if sent
by overnight courier, one business day after delivery to such courier, and (iii) if sent by facsimile,
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when transmitted. Any notice or other communication will be addressed as set forth below, or to
such other address as any Party will advise the other in writing:
To School District:
Rick West
Superintendent
Bloomfield Hills Schools
7273 Wing Lake Road,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301
Phone: 248-341-5406
Email: rwest@bloomfield.org
To Sponsor:
Chris Ward
Director
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
2800 Watkins Lake Road, Building #97W
Waterford Township, MI 48328
Phone: (248) 858-4944
Email: wardcc@oakgov.com
The persons to be notified or the addresses for notification under this Section may be changed by
giving notice as provided in this Section.
9. Miscellaneous Provisions
1.No Waiver. The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of its rights to enforce future provisions.
2.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to any
person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
3.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan,
with jurisdiction exclusively in Oakland County, Michigan.
4.Assignment and Waiver. This Agreement, including the rights under it, may not be
assigned or transferred. Failure of either Party to enforce any provision herein shall not be
constructed as a general relinquishment or waiver as to that or any other provision.
5.Independent Contractors. The Parties shall be independent contractors in the
performance of this Agreement and nothing herein is intended or may be construed to make
either Party the employee, agent, partner, or representative of the other. Neither Party
shall represent to any third party that they are the employee, agent, partner, or
representative of the other Party.
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6.Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the
Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and shall supersede any and all other
agreements, oral or written, between the Parties. Any amendment or modification of this
Agreement must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of both Parties
10.Signatures
The Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
Bloomfield Hills Schools
By:
Rick West, Superintendent
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
By:
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo
Agenda #: 5
Department: Administration
From: Chris Ward, Director
Subject: Waterford Oaks Park & Waterpark Vision
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memo is to present the Commission with a clear, side-by-side comparison of
four long-term redevelopment options for the Waterford Oaks park and its main recreational
attraction, the wavepool/waterpark area. These options differ significantly in capital cost, required
subsidy, user cost, and public value. Given rising capital needs across the system and finite
resources, we ask the Commission to identify any options that should be removed from
consideration before public engagement begins.
This will allow staff to conduct meaningful, focused public input on viable future pathways without
sowing unrealistic expectations or expending resources on paths that lack Commission support.
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Waterford Oaks County Park opened in the early 1970s. It has been home to multiple fee-for-use,
high-profile recreational attractions over the years, including Michigan's first wave action pool,
debuting in 1976. Additional amenities were added that made the Waterpark a major summer
destination for county families, reaching nearly 79,000 annual guests at its peak.
The park’s signature attractions historically included:
•The original wave pool (1976)
•Dual racing waterslides (1981), removed in 2012
•Raging Rapids group raft ride (1997), removed in 2019
•Children’s activity pool/playground (1997)
•Boardwalk and bridge structures, concessions, bathhouse, and mechanical systems
The original wave pool was constructed with significant financial capital funding support from
federal grant programs that were eliminated in the 1970s and 80s.
From 2009 through the mid-2010s, OCPR faced major fiscal constraints that contributed to
progressive disinvestment and removal of Waterpark assets. By 2024, attendance had dropped
to 13,329, an 83% decline from peak levels, while operating subsidies climbed to $300,000–
$400,000 per year. Continuing operations was deemed financially and structurally irresponsible.
Independent assessments by Councilman Hunsaker, JFR Architects, and internal teams confirm
the facility is beyond repair and requires full replacement. Re-opening the pool even on a
temporary basis would require a minimum $400,000 capital infusion and the maintenance of the
ongoing subsidy outlined above. Community surveys suggest strong desire for updated,
accessible water-based amenities, but also broad support for modern, all-season recreational
offerings and an openness to public-private management models.
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Waterford Oaks was also home to The Fridge, a state-of-the-art refrigerated toboggan run opened
in 1994—the first of its kind in Michigan. The 1,000-foot dual-flume chute and Lookout Lodge
warming shelter made it a regional standout until 2009, when it was decommissioned due to
mechanical failure and structural decline.
More broadly, redevelopment of the entire Waterford Oaks park is necessary due to both
the history of disinvestment and the disconnected nature of its remaining amenities, which
no longer support cohesive or year-round use. The park lacks a unifying experience and fails to
match the scale and expectations of today’s users without major reinvestment.
Strategic Positioning: The Tri-Park District and Mission 26
Waterford Oaks is now envisioned as the four-season activity centerpiece of a new Tri-Park
District, in partnership with:
• Bicentennial Oaks – future home of the Oakland County Farmers Market and a natural
setting for major festival and event space at the South County Courthouse campus
• Pontiac Oaks – a lakeside picnic and reunion destination for families seeking a "grand
day out", with the future addition of a public swimming beach (if feasible)
Waterford Oaks must complement, not duplicate, these sibling parks. Its future should deliver
year-round activity, flexible family recreation, and unique public value aligned with Mission 26
priorities:
• Four-season activation
• Equity and access
• Modernized infrastructure
• Financial sustainability
Phase I redevelopment, Cattail Cove, is already underway for reopening in 2026. It includes a
multi-million-dollar nature-themed inclusive playground, pickleball, ninja warrior course, and a
year-round restroom and family gathering space.
Visual Framework: Park Zones for Redevelopment
To guide the Commission’s understanding of the park’s future function and footprint, staff have
prepared a conceptual zoning framework for Waterford Oaks. This map identifies seven
redevelopment zones, each representing a distinct use area to support a balanced, year-round,
multi-generational experience:
• Zone 1 – Day Use: Playgrounds, sport courts, and fitness areas for everyday family
activity
• Zone 2 – Nature Trails: Serene woodland/wetland trail system with wildlife and seasonal
exploration
• Zone 3 – Action Zone: High-energy zone for teens and club-based recreation (e.g.,
climbing, skating)
• Zone 4 – Centralized Parking: Anchors park access and connectivity across use zones
• Zone 5 – Adventure Trail: Immersive, accessible forest path with lighting, seasonal
change, and discovery
• Zone 6 – Grand Attraction: Anchor destination for a major four-season attraction (aquatic
or non-water-based)
• Zone 7 – Maintenance/Storage: Consolidated staff and operations infrastructure
This layout helps ensure that regardless of the final decision for Zone 6 (the former Waterpark
site), the broader park will support complementary activities across the full calendar year.
Waterpark Decision Framework: Four Redevelopment Options
To assist the Commission in evaluating trade-offs, staff have prepared a decision framework
comparing four core redevelopment scenarios. These options range in ambition, cost, and long-
term impact. The table below summarizes their estimated capital investment, projected operating
subsidy, cost to users, public value potential, and associated trade-offs. Each represents a distinct
philosophical and financial choice with implications for Mission 26.
Strategic Lens
1. Mission 26 Trade-offs
Option Description Capital Cost (Est.)Public Subsidy Level Typical User Cost Public Value Potential Key Trade-Offs
1. Rebuild
Traditional
Outdoor
Waterpark
Recreate legacy-
style pool,
slides, wave
features,
seasonally
operated
$12–18M High (ongoing losses,
seasonal use)Moderate to High
Low to Moderate (short
season, limited equity,
weather sensitive)
Limits funding for
other Mission 26
goals; risk of
underperformance
2. Hybrid
Water + Four-
Season
Activity Hub
Pool/lazy river
with winter glow
tubing/skating;
added seasonal
activations
$15–22M
Medium (greater
activation, shoulder
seasons)
Moderate
High (year-round use,
diverse audiences,
revenue resilience)
Higher upfront cost;
requires
programming
innovation
3. Non-
Water, Four-
Season
Anchor
Nature play,
ropes/adventure
course,
inclusive fitness
$10–15M Low to Medium Low to Moderate
High (flexible, low-
barrier, complements
nearby parks)
May disappoint those
expecting aquatic
replacement
4. Transition
to
Alternative
Use
Naturalized
landscape,
open space, or
low-cost
passive
recreation
$3–6M Very Low Minimal Moderate (cost-efficient,
low programming need)
Likely seen as
disinvestment; loss of
central draw
Under Mission 26, Oakland County Parks is committed to expanding access, strengthening health
and recreation outcomes, and managing public resources for long-term impact. Each option
carries implications for:
• How many residents benefit
• What kind of recreation is supported
• How much annual subsidy is required
• Whether the result is resilient in a changing climate
Every dollar committed here is a dollar unavailable for expanding access, advancing
sustainability, or activating underutilized parks countywide.
2. Long-Term Financial Sustainability
This decision must reflect lessons from Waterford Oaks' past. Big-ticket attractions with short
operating windows and high maintenance costs—such as the toboggan run and traditional
wavepool—have proven unsustainable. With growing capital demands systemwide and finite
general fund support, we must avoid committing to facilities that place oversized financial burdens
on our annual budget. Solutions that minimize lifecycle costs and spread benefits across more
months and users are more aligned with long-term financial stewardship.
3. Building for the Future, Not the Past
Research and national trends indicate a shift away from single-use, short-season waterparks in
temperate climates. Municipalities are increasingly opting for hybrid models or non-water
attractions that offer flexible, family-friendly recreation year-round. Investing in adaptive, inclusive
facilities positions OCPR to meet evolving public expectations, climate volatility, and future
recreation preferences without being locked into outdated models.
Commission Direction Requested
We ask the Commission to:
1. Eliminate any options that do not align with OCPR’s long-term financial, equity, or
mission priorities
2. Confirm which remaining options should proceed to focused public engagement
and concept development
3. Identify any framing, values, or criteria that must shape the community
conversation
A clear early signal will allow us to align community engagement, planning resources, and future
funding proposals around a unified and viable vision.
Staff will return with refined concepts, financial models, and a public engagement summary
through the Co-Creation Lab.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Move to authorize staff to present the preliminary vision for the future of Waterford Oaks Park and
Waterpark excluding Options ____ discussed at today’s meeting and to release that preliminary
vision to the public through the OCPR Co-Creation Lab for broad community engagement. Staff
shall return to the Commission with refined concepts, financial models, and recommendations
based on community input and further analysis.
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Memo
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Chris Ward
Date: November 18, 2025
Re: Director’s Report
Old-Growth Forest Network Induction
Independence Oaks has been recognized nationally for its preservation of mature forests. The park has
been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN), the only national network of “protected, old-
growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of
nature.” Independence Oaks is the 24th location recognized in Michigan and joins more than 315 forests
recognized nationwide. The park contains 14 acres of rare, true old-growth conditions, with the oldest
trees being more than 300 years old. And it has more than 73 acres of maturing second growth forest on
rolling glacier.
Addison Oaks County Park was also inducted as a community forest, recognizing the role it plays in
connecting people with nature. A full list and map of OGFN forests may be viewed here:
www.oldgrowthforest.net.
Grant Term Extension for the 2023-2024 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
Oakland County Parks (OCP) has requested Chair Woodward’s signature on Amendment #2 to the grant
agreement for the 2023 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, administered by the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources. The Amendment extends the project end date from October 30, 2025,
to July 30, 2026, to allow additional time to utilize the remaining funds. The project began on May 30,
2024, and has been extended once before. The grant funds the monitoring and treatment of invasive
species within Oakland County and provides non-competitive CORE funding for Cooperative Invasive
Species Management Areas, which OCP coordinates for the county.
Conservation Stewards Program – Final Capstone Session
On November 13, Oakland County Parks hosted the final capstone presentations of the Conservation
Stewards Program, delivered through MSU Extension-Oakland County educator Bindu Bhakta. The ten-
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session course provides session participants with applied training in ecology, land management, and
volunteer leadership, preparing participants to support conservation efforts across the region.
This year’s capstones reflected real stewardship impact. One project, recently featured in Oakland
County Times, brought volunteers together to collect and propagate native oak acorns for future habitat
restoration in northern Oakland County nature preserves. Other students presented concepts related to
invasive species control, trail interpretation, community engagement, and ecosystem monitoring.
This program strengthens the growing partnership between OCP and MSUE, builds a skilled volunteer
pipeline, and supports Mission 26 goals related to climate resilience, and community connectedness. We
look forward to integrating future capstone projects directly into OCP parks and stewardship priorities.
Clinton River Oaks Park - Final Interlocal Agreement Approved
On November 25, 2025, the Rochester City Council unanimously approved the Interlocal Partnership
Agreement, marking the final step needed to fully advance the Clinton River Oaks project—a 275+ acre,
connected river preserve spanning Rochester, Rochester Hills, and the regional trail corridor.
This milestone completes the series of interlocal agreements already approved and positions OCP to
lead cohesive stewardship, rather than fragmented or parcel-by-parcel management. The project
features more than three miles of Clinton River frontage and represents a coordinated, multi-agency
investment in public access, ecological restoration, trail connectivity, and long-term watershed protection.
Transition planning is now underway. In the coming months, OCP will develop and present a Park Action
Plan, Operations and Maintenance Plan, and Strategic & Capital Improvement Plan for review and
approval. This work will include extensive community and stakeholder engagement.
Clinton River Oaks advances core Mission 26 priorities by expanding nature access in eastern Oakland
County, connecting people to water and trails, and safeguarding one of the region’s most significant
natural corridors for generations to come.
Successful Seed Collection Stewardship Days
A series of two Fall Seed Collection Days produced a bounty of seeds that will be used for prairie
restoration. Staff and volunteers gathered for two days of collection at Orion Oaks County Park in late
October and early November.
"Everyone was enthusiastic about collection efforts and were able to learn more about identifying plants
in winter, how to sustainably collect seeds to leave enough for new plants and wildlife and general
techniques for collection," Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Outreach Coordinator
Patrick Canniff said. "There are less than 1 percent of prairie habitats left in the world, so prairies are a
critical part of our landscape that support important ecosystem services. It's important we take steps to
protect them for both wildlife and humans."
In addition to Canniff, DEI and Community Engagement Officer Zach Zuchowicz and Red Oaks
Recreation Program Specialist KR Vedolich participated in the seed collection efforts. They were joined
by a great group of 16 volunteers collecting wild bergamot, little bluestem, broomsedge, and a few
different goldenrod species that will be provided to Natural Resources for additional restoration purposes
in parks. Nature and Outdoor Education will be looking forward to more participation from the public in
hands-on stewardship learning events in 2026
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Upcoming Events – December 2025
Adaptive
December 11 Jingle Bell Ball #1 – Waterford Oaks
December 12 Jingle Bell Ball #2 – Waterford Oaks
History
December 9 Holly, History & Harmony – Addison Oaks
Mobile Recreation
December 03 Light Towers - OCPRC - Waterford Market
December 04 Stage - Rochester DDA Kris Kringle Market
December 05 Stage - Pontiac Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony Downtown Pontiac
December 06 Stage, Bus, & Giant Curling - Holiday Extravaganza 50th District Court
December 06 Stage - Orion Parade Group Lake Orion Parade
December 06 Stage - Centerline Tree Lighting
December 07 Bleachers & Stage - Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade
December 09 Buses - OCPRC – Active Adults- Holly, History, & Harmony
December 13 Stage - Grand Blanc Holiday Concert
Nature Education
Field Trips & Birthday Parties
December 10 Clawson 3rd Grade Field Trip – Red Oaks Nature Center
December 14 Abby’s 10th Birthday Party – Red Oaks Nature Center
December 14 Oliver’s 5th Birthday Party – Red Oaks Nature Center
Homeschool Series
December 12 Owl Pellets – Red Oaks Nature Center
December 18 Owl Pellets - Wint Nature Center
Outreach
December 3 Pine Knob Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations – Wint Nature Center
December 4 Springfield Plains Elem. 2nd Grade Nature Presentations – Wint Nature Center
December 5 N. Sashabaw Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations – Wint Nature Center
December 10 Bailey Lake Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations - Wint Nature Center
December 12 Clarkston Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations - Wint Nature Center
December 17 Andersonville Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations – Wint Nature Center
December 17 Independence Elementary 2nd Grade Nature Presentations - Wint Nature Center
Public Nature Programs
December 1 Textured Clay Class – Red Oaks Nature Center
December 5 ECHO Program – Wint Nature Center
December 6 Morning Munchkins – Red Oaks Nature Center
December 12 ECHO Program – Wint Nature Center
December 13 Puddle Jumpers – Wint Nature Center
December 14 Kids Holiday Mini Camp – Wint Nature Center
December 13 Geminid Meteors Astro Evening – Red Oaks Nature Center
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Upcoming Events – December 2025
December 19 ECHO Program – Wint Nature Center
December 26 ECHO Program – Wint Nature Center
Oakland County Market
December 3 Holiday Market
December 4 Craft, Create & Consume
December 10 Gleaners Food Distribution
December 23 Gleaners Food Distribution
Springfield Oaks
December 1-23 Pickleball Mon-Thur. – Grand Hall
December 5 – 6 Private Family Party – Grand Hall