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Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland Uncorked returns to the Oakland County Farmers Market Sept. 9

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Sip, savor and celebrate during Oakland Uncorked, Oakland County’s premier tasting event featuring wine from around the world, local craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, creative mocktails and gourmet food experiences. This year’s event is scheduled from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford.

View the full Oakland Uncorked news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Invasive plant removal planned along major Oakland County roadways

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – The Road Commission for Oakland County and numerous local governments, working in conjunction with the Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, will treat the invasive plant varieties knotweed and Phragmites along major Oakland County road right-of-way areas through October 2026.

View the full Invasive Plant Removal news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Turtle Woods reaches major milestones on path to Troy’s first county park

TROY, MI – Plans for Troy's first Oakland County park have reached two major milestones: Oakland County Parks has completed the acquisition of Turtle Woods, and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the park's concept plan. The 70-acre natural area is moving toward a Fall 2027 opening with accessible trails and boardwalks, a trailhead, parking, restrooms, wayfinding and educational features. Residents can review the plan, follow project updates and provide feedback on design details through OCP's Co-Creation Lab: bit.ly/3OJs90m.

View the full Turtle Woods news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County to mark 36th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Oakland County will commemorate the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by hosting a public celebration from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Oakland County Circuit Court Courtyard.

View the full Americans with Disabilities Act Access for All Celebration news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Calling all cats, dogs and runners – register now for Tails and Trails 5K 

OAKAND COUNTY, MI –The third annual Tails & Trails 5K promises to be a paws-itively exciting event for dogs, cats, racers and spectators. Sponsored by McLaren Oakland, the race is set for Sunday, Aug. 16 at Independence Oaks County Park.

The Tails and Trails 5K is open to participants of all ages and kicks off at 10 a.m. with a Cat Walk 1K. The 5K race begins a half hour later and will take runners along Independence Oaks’ trails. It will raise money through donations for Great Lakes Dog Rescue and Teacher's Pet. 

View the full Tails and Trails news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

OCP celebrates revitalized Pontiac Oaks Park with July 12 ribbon cutting 

PONTIAC, MI – A major renovation of Pontiac Oaks Park will be celebrated during a public ribbon cutting and community event on Sunday, July 12, from 2-6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

View the full Pontiac Oaks Park Ribbon Cutting news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Fair returns to Springfield Oaks County Park July 10-19 

DAVISBURG, MI – The best week of summer is right around the corner with the opening of the Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 10-19. Ten days of unforgettable memories, fabulous food, thrilling rides, exciting entertainment and local traditions will kick off with a spectacular grand opening celebration on Friday, July 10.

View the full Oakland County Fair news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks expands in southeast Oakland County with ribbon cutting for transformed Oak Park Woods 

OAK PARK, MI – A major renovation of Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park opened to the public with a ribbon cutting today. Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park is Oakland County Parks’ 17th county park and its first in the City of Oak Park. The park is owned by the City of Oak Park and operated in partnership with Oakland County Parks, creating a long-term county parks presence in one of southeast Oakland County’s most densely populated communities.

View the full Oak Park Wood news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Explore big trucks and heavy equipment during free community event 

WATERFORD, MI – Police cars, bulldozers, construction equipment and many other types of vehicles are out on the road every day helping to keep Oakland County communities moving forward. During Wheels & Squeals, a Touch a Truck event, families can get up close and personal with these mighty vehicles from 4:30-8 p.m. June 25 at Waterford Oaks County Park, sponsored by Xfinity.

View the full Wheels & Squeals news release

Media Contact
Chief Marketing and Communications Desiree Stanfield
248-705-4108; stanfieldd@oakgov.com

Oakland County Parks launches multi-week outdoor adventure series

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Unplug and explore outdoor activities while marking your progress with special-edition collectible decals during the Parks in Action series hosted by Oakland County Parks (OCP).

View the full Parks in Action news release

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