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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission

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https://linktr.ee/OTParks, https://oaklandtwpmi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-amp-Social-Media-Policy-.pdf

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Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission

Our office is located on the second floor of the Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Road, Rochester, MI 48306

Office hours: M-F 8a-4:30p.

Closed Township Holidays Since 1975 the Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the identification and preservation of natural areas. Ten of our 17 parks contain defined high-priority natural areas, including glacial lakes, prairie remnants, forests, a heronry, and Clinton River tributaries.

06/12/2026

Soundcheck!!

We’re excited to see everyone at Music in the Meadows tonight at Bear Creek Nature Park at 7pm! Bring your chairs and grab a spot. 😁

06/11/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our first ever Summer Kickoff event yesterday at Bear Creek Nature Park! ☀🎉

Despite the hot temperatures, our community came out ready for fun! Guests enjoyed face painting, balloon twisting, the nature and music tables, bounce houses, field games, Kona Ice, and so much more.

We loved seeing so many smiling faces and families starting off the summer right! Thank you for making this event a success. More to come for Summer Kickoff 2027...

06/09/2026

Trail Tuesday 🌱

Have you walked around Bear Creek Nature Park and wondered what those wooden boxes are?

They are nest boxes! 🐦

They are part of an initiative to monitor nesting activity of our park's birds, headed by our Stewardship Specialist Grant! Grant trains an awesome group of volunteers who each monitor a certain number of boxes in several of our parks throughout the summer.

The metal tubing you see in the photo is what is called a predator guard. This device keeps out any curious creatures who might want to disturb the nests- although the swallows do a pretty good job at protecting their eggs.

Keep your eyes out for some momma birds this summer and their fledging babies. And watch your head if you get too close!

06/08/2026

Uh oh... the bell is about to ring 👩‍🏫

Come out to Bear Creek Nature Park on Wednesday 12-2pm to celebrate the start to your summer with our first ever Summer Kickoff!

With a face painter, a balloon twister, bounce houses, field games, crafts, homework burning, s'mores, and prizes, there's something for everyone!

We're excited to see you there! 😎

06/05/2026

🌿🧘‍♀️Mommy & Me Yoga at Bear Creek Nature Park 🧘‍♀️🌿

Enjoy a peaceful and playful bonding experience with your little one surrounded by the beauty of nature! This outdoor class combines gentle yoga poses, mindfulness, and fun activities designed to help you connect, relax, and make lasting memories together.

📍 Bear Creek Nature Park
💲 Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $72
📝 One registration per adult

Register today at: https://oaklandtownship.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3005

06/04/2026

June 5th

Don't miss our second session of Check in with the Parks Director!
From 9am-11am, stop by MK Cannelle at the Paint Creek Cider Mill and speak with Ben about whatever is on your mind.

No appointment needed, no agenda required. All residents welcome.

This is your time to ask questions, learn more about the Parks & Recreation Millage Renewal ballot proposal, share ideas, or just find out what's going on in your parks.

06/02/2026

Trail Tuesday 🌱

With spring migration coming to a close, we're grateful for all the incredible birds that stopped by our parks on their journey north. 🐦

Some highlights pictured are: yellow-rumped warbler, chestnut-sided warbler, northern parula, american redstart, Nashville warbler, and blackburnian warbler.

Warblers migrate from their wintering grounds in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean each spring to their breeding grounds across the US and Canada, taking advantage of all the spring insects and budding vegetation! They travel thousands of miles, often stopping to refuel.

Check out our Wednesday weekly bird walks for the rest of the summer and prep for fall migration! 👀

05/28/2026

This Weekend's Program: Birding 101

Join long-time birder and instructor Don Burlett in a course all about birdwatching on Saturday 5/30. With over 30 years of experience, he has traveled to all seven continents and 50 countries, logging over 6000 species.

Whether you're new to birding or have 500+ logged, check out what Don has to say and learn something new! 🐦

$12 for residents, $15 for non-residents

Register today: https://oaklandtownship.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3031

05/27/2026

Meet Kelly Craig, our new seasonal Stewardship Technician at Oakland Township Parks. 🐦

Kelly brings with her a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from MSU, graduating in 2024. With a background in ornithology, Kelly has worked on migratory bird research in different parts of the US and plans to integrate that skillset with land management practices and stewardship.

Welcome to the team Kelly! 🦆

To learn more about Kelly, view her post on our blog at:
https://oaklandnaturalareas.com/2026/05/19/meet-kelly-foray-into-stewardship/

Address

4480 Orion Road
Rochester, MI
48306

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12486517810

Website

https://linktr.ee/OTParks,https://oaklandtwpmi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-amp-Social-Media-Policy-.pdf

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