Healthy Communities Update
Construction Update
The Paradise Peninsula area of Waterford Oaks County Park is currently closed to the public for construction work. The renovated area, called Cattail Cove, is expected to reopen in Spring 2027.
Please see the construction map below for details about trails and park areas that will be closed or re-routed.
The following work will be completed:
- New expanded playground
- New pavilion
- New adult fitness area
- New year-round restrooms
Visit the Waterford Oaks Construction Project webpage for more details about improvements coming to the park.

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Headquarters of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, 199-acre Waterford Oaks is also home to the world-class Waterford Oaks Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Track; more than three miles of hiking trails; the universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape; two platform tennis and year-round pickleball courts; sand volleyball courts; a winter family sledding hill; and outdoor fitness equipment. Lookout Lodge, Waterford Oaks Event Center and picnic shelters are available for rent. The Oakland County Farmers Market, open three days a week May-December and Saturdays only January-April, provides grower-direct produce, fresh flowers and artisan goods..
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