As winter releases its grip and our thoughts turn to spring, now is a great time to start planning your next family reunion, graduation party, company picnic, birthday party or other special event. Oakland County Parks (OCP) offers a host of rental options, from elegant event center facilities to picturesque picnic shelters across all our parks. Our picnic shelters are in beautiful natural settings, often with water access and kayaks and peddle boats for rent nearby.

• Different picnic shelter 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.

Take a look at our interactive map for a list of OCP’s picnic shelters, including parking capacity and fees.

Addison Oaks
1480 West Romeo Road, Addison Township
Call to reserve: 248-693-2432

• Trails Edge (Capacity 175)
• Lakeview (Capacity 175)
• Timber Ridge (Capacity 175)

Catalpa Oaks
27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield

Rentals will not be available in 2025 due to construction at the park.

Groveland Oaks
14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
Call to reserve: 248-634-9811

• Mathews Island (Capacity 50)
• Paradise Island (Capacity 100)

Independence Oaks
9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Township
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 West Clarkston Road, Orion
Call to reserve: 248-625-0877

• Big Meadow Pavilion (Capacity 40)

Waterford Oaks
2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford
Call to reserve: 248-858-0916

• Paradise Peninsula Pavilion – Wooden Gazebo (Capacity 300)
• Parkview – 30’ x 50’ Tent (Capacity 500)

For information, please visit OaklandCountyParks.com. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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