New Construction Projects to Enhance Facilities, Recreation at 6 Oakland County Parks
Several significant construction projects will get underway at six Oakland County parks, enhancing recreational opportunities for residents. Construction work has begun at Pontiac Oaks and Waterford Oaks county parks and…
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Several significant construction projects will get underway at six Oakland County parks, enhancing recreational opportunities for residents. Construction work has begun at Pontiac Oaks and Waterford Oaks county parks and will soon begin at Catalpa Oaks, Red Oaks, Southfield Oaks, and Shepherd Park in Oak Park.
While the parks are undergoing renovations, Oakland County Parks Department officials anticipate temporary restrictions and closure of park facilities. Members of the public should call ahead or view the latest construction updates at OaklandCountyParks.com before visiting.
Here's a preview of some of the work planned for the parks as detailed by the Oakland County Times:
- Construction of a paved parking lot, new picnic area, improved accessible pathways, and playground expansion at Catalpa Oaks County Park
- Creation of accessible pathways, a nature-based play area, improved lake views, a new pavilion, and an accessible kayak launch at Pontiac Oaks County Park
- Transformation of Ambassador Park in Madison Heights into the McGillivray Play Garden at Red Oaks County Park
- Renovation of the northwest corner of Shepherd Park in Oak Park to create Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park, featuring a pavilion and warming kitchen upgrades, a new restroom building, gathering and seating areas, and a new play area
- Restoration of natural areas at Southfield Oaks at Beech Woods Park
- Expansion of a major playground expansion, plus construction of new restrooms, a pavilion, and a fitness area at the Paradise Peninsula portion of Waterford Oaks County Park
“The support of voters, county leaders, and local government partners have made it possible for Oakland County Parks to undertake this extraordinary effort to transform these great recreational spaces for the benefit of the public,” said Parks Director Chris Ward in a statement shared with the Oakland County Times. “We ask for your patience and understanding with the inconveniences that will be created as we complete this work. We hope to keep any interruptions in services to a minimum.”
