The weather is warm, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping – picnic season is here! Think about hosting your next family reunion, graduation party, company picnic, birthday party or other special event at an Oakland County Parks (OCP) picnic shelter.
- Different sites can accommodate 20-500 guests
- Sites include large outdoor cooking grills, sand volleyball and horseshoes pits
- Special packages for mobile recreation units – including climbing towers and inflatables – are available (call Mobile Recreation at 248-858-0916 for more information)
- Individuals/groups bring their own food or caterer for picnics and parties
- Please note that any merchandise to be sold, banners, etc. must obtain prior OCP approval
Check out photos of OCP’s picnic shelters.
Take a look at our interactive map for a list of OCP’s picnic shelters, including parking capacity and fees below.
Addison Oaks
1480 West Romeo Road, nine miles north of Rochester
Call to reserve: 248-693-2432
- Trails Edge (Capacity 175)
- Lakeview (Capacity 175)
- Timber Ridge (Capacity 175)
Catalpa Oaks
27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield MI 48076
Call to reserve: 248-464-8953
- Catalpa Pavilion (Capacity 100)
Groveland Oaks
14555 Dixie Highway at Grange Hall Road
Call to reserve: 248-634-9811
- Mathews Island (Capacity 50)
- Paradise Island (Capacity 100)
Independence Oaks
9501 Sashabaw Road, 2 ½ miles north of I-75, exit 89
Call to reserve: 248-625-0877
- Twin Chimneys (Capacity 800)
- Pine Grove (Capacity 300)
- Moraine Knoll (Capacity 500)
- Beach Cove (Capacity 150)
Water frontage at some sites – fireplace at Twin Chimneys.
Lyon Oaks
52251 Pontiac Trail, Lyon Township
Call to reserve: 947-957-7493
- Wood’s Edge (Capacity 112)
Orion Oaks
2301 W. Clarkston Road, Orion
Call to reserve: 248-625-0877
- Big Meadow Pavilion (Capacity 40)
Waterford Oaks
2800 Watkins Lake Road, between Scott Lake and Pontiac Lake roads.
Call to reserve: 248-858-0916
- Paradise Peninsula Pavilion – Wooden Gazebo (Capacity 300)
- Parkview – 30’ x 50’ Tent (Capacity 500)
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool
1702 Scott Lake Road, between Watkins Lake Road and Dixie Highway
Call to reserve: 248-858-0916
- Poolside Pavilion (Capacity 100)
- Pine Cove – 30’ x 50’ Tent (Capacity 200)
Purchase of an admission ticket (or season pass) is required for all people entering the park to access the shelter. Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply.
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