Contact Info
Parks & Recreation
Administrative Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Programs & Services
Aquatics
Aquatic Opportunities
Oakland County Parks offers many opportunities for water fun in the summer:
- Red Oaks Waterpark offers multiple attractions, including a wave-action pool, triple-flume waterslide, River Ride float and children's Splash Pad with 52 interactive water features, including a water play climber with slides and a dumping bucket. The wave pool and River Ride are heated. Picnic areas, family restrooms and other amenities are available. Red Oaks Waterpark is closed for the season. Thanks to all for visiting in 2024. We look forward to seeing you next year. Updates on the 2025 season will be announced next spring
- Waterford Oaks Wave Pool is a community facility featuring a tropical wave pool with palm trees and bubbler fountains near the shore. It has been one of the most popular destinations in the Oakland County Parks system since the 1970s. However, the park has experienced significant disinvestment and deterioration over the years due to insufficient funding to keep pace with major maintenance and improvement needs and as a result, the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool will not be opening for the 2025 season. In the coming months, an updated improvement plan will be developed. At this time, we are seeking input and ideas for the changes you’d like to see in the park. Please share your thoughts with us in this Waterford Oaks survey. In the meantime, Waterford Oaks County Park is still open and serving the community with exciting new events and improvements coming in 2025
- Independence Oaks County Park maintains a large beach area with a sandy area perfect for building sandcastles or relaxing along the shoreline. Picnic areas and pavilions are nearby. The beach does not have lifeguards on duty.
- Groveland Oaks County Park is home to a sandy beach along Stewart Lake. Pedalboats, kayaks, paddleboards and Corcl boats are available for rent. The beach does not have lifeguards on duty.
Contact Info
Parks & Recreation
Administrative Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Programs & Services