Oakland County is home to a huge variety of perfect swimming spots to cool off during the hot summer weather. Plenty of parks are lakeside and house beautiful beaches, such as Groveland Oaks County Park in Holly or Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston.
If you prefer pools, you can find a pool at Waterford Oaks Waterpark in Waterford or Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights. If you are looking for adventure, you can find splash pads and water obstacles at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak and the WhoaZone at Heron Beach in Holly.
Being out on the water is one of the best parts of summer, but it is vitally important to stay safe while you are swimming. Take a look at these swimming safety tips before taking a dip in your favorite lake or pool.
To find a beach, swimming pool, splash pad, or waterpark near you, check out our our recently updated interactive map or list below.
Interactive Map
List of Swimming Spots
Beaches
Brighton
Island Lake State Recreation Area
Kent Lake – 6301 Kensington Rd., 48116
810-229-7067
Clarkston
Bay Court Park
Greens Lake – 6970 Andersonville Rd., 48346
248-625-8223
Deer Lake Park
Deer Lake – 350 White Lake Rd., 48348
248-625-8223
Independence Oaks County Park
Crooked Lake – 9501 Sashabaw Rd., 48348
248-625-0877
Commerce Township
Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Proud Lake – 3500 N. Wixom Rd., 48382
248-685-2433
Holly
Groveland Oaks County Park
Stewart Lake – 14555 Dixie Hwy, 48442
248-634-9811
Holly State Recreation Area
Heron Lake – 8100 Grange Hall Rd., 48442
248-634-8811
Holly Township Beach
Bush Lake – 501 Thomas St., 48442
248-634-1758
Seven Lakes State Park
Sand Lake – 14390 Fish Lake Rd., 48442
248-634-7271
Keego Harbor
Willow Beach Swim Site 1
Willow Beach St.& Brock St., 48320
248-682-1930
Willow Beach Swim Site 2
Willow Beach St. & Grove St., 48320
248-682-1930
Lake Orion
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Lower Trout Lake – 1330 Greenshield Rd., 48362
248-693-6767
Camp Agawam
Tommy’s Lake – 1301 W. Clarkston Rd., 48362
248-391-0304
Green’s Village Park
Lake Orion – 100 S. Park Blvd., 48362
248-693-8391 x. 100
Milford
Kensington Metropark
Kent Lake – 4570 Huron River Parkway, 48380
810-227-8910
Novi
Lakeshore Park
Walled Lake – 601 S. Lake Dr., 48375
248-347-0400
Orchard Lake Village
Pontiac Yacht Club
Pontiac Lake 3270 Wards Point Dr., 48324
248-682-8020
Ortonville
Ortonville State Recreation Area
Big Fish Lake – 5779 Hadley Rd., 48455
810-797-4439
Oxford
Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress
Horseshoe Lake – 1050 E. Oakwood Rd., 48371
248-628-3859
Stony Lake Township Park
Stoney Lake – 1397 Lapeer Rd., 48371
248-628-1720
Upland Hills Farm
Prince Lake – 481 Lake George Rd., 48370
248-628-1611
Rochester Hills
Thelma G. Spencer Park
Carter Lake – 3701 John R. Rd., 48307
248-656-4657
Springfield
Mill Pond Park
Mill Pond – 495 Broadway Rd., 48350
248-846-6558
Sylvan Lake
Ferndale Park
Sylvan Lake – Ferndale St., 48320
248-682-1440
Sylvan Lake Park
Sylvan Lake – Lakeview Ave., 48320
248-682-1440
Walled Lake
Mercer Beach
310 E. Walled Lake Dr., 48390
248-624-4847
Waterford
Dodge # 4 State Park
Cass Lake – 4250 Parkway Dr., 48327
248-682-7323
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
Pontiac Lake – 7800 Gale Rd., 48327
248-666-1020
White Lake
Highland State Recreation Area
Teeple Lake – 5200 Highland Rd., 48383
248-889-9750
Pools
Huntington Woods – Residents Only
Huntington Woods Recreation Center
26325 Scotia, 48070
248-541-3030
Pleasant Ridge – Residents Only
Pleasant Ridge Community Center
4 Ridge Rd., 48069
248-541-2902
Southfield – CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON
Civic Center Park
26000 Evergreen Rd., 48076
248-796-4640
Splash Pads & Water Fun
Auburn Hills
Riverside Park
3311 Squirrel Ct., 48326
248-370-9353
Clarkston
Clintonwood Park
6000 Clarkston Rd., 48348
248-625-8223
Farmington Hills
Heritage Park
24915 Farmington Rd., 48336
248-473-1800
Holly
WhoaZone at Heron Beach
5005 McGinnis Rd., 48442
866-946-2966
Oxford
Seymour Lake Township Park
2795 Seymour Lake Rd., 48371
248-628-1720
Rochester Hills
Brooklands Plaza
1585 E. Auburn Rd.
248-656-4673
Royal Oak
Normandy Oaks Park
4234 Delemere Blvd., 48067
248-246-3300
West Bloomfield
Lily Pad Springs
6200 Farmington Road, 48323
248-451-1900
White Lake
Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail, 48386
248-628-6640
Waterparks
Madison Heights
Red Oaks Waterpark
1455 E. 13 Mile Rd., 48071
248-858-0918
Milford
Kensington Metropark
Kent Lake – 4570 Huron River Parkway, 48380
810-227-8910
Troy
Troy Aquatic Center
3425 Civic Center Dr., 48084
248-524-3484
Waterford
Waterford Oaks Waterpark
1702 Scott Lake Rd., 48328
248-858-0918
Do you know of any other publicly accessible beaches, pools, water parks, or splash pads in the Oakland County area? Let us know about them, contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com.
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