Playgrounds keep young ones active while providing an overall pleasant park outing for families, play groups and individuals. These areas are like outdoor classrooms, allowing children to develop physical, emotional and cognitive skills. Plus, playing with other children enhances their social abilities and sense of teamwork.

Oakland County Parks has 15 playgrounds, each with unique features. Enjoy a playground close to home or create your own playground tour to try different park.

Printable Playground Map

Playground Areas

Addison Oaks County Park

• Campground Area B Playground
• Day Use Playground

Catalpa Oaks County Park

• Catalpa Playground
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park is closed to allow for construction of a paved parking lot, new picnic shelter, improved accessible pathways, playground expansion and soccer field improvements. Renovations are expected to conclude in Spring 2026.

Groveland Oaks County Park

• Campground Section C Playground
• Concession Playground
• Pines Playground

Independence Oaks County Park

• Hidden Springs Beach Playground
• Moraine Knoll Playground
• Pine Grove Playground
• Twin Chimneys Play Structure
• Waters Edge Playground

Lyon Oaks County Park

• Woods Edge Playground

Pontiac Oaks County Park

• Pontiac Playground 
  • The fishing pier and boat launch are currently closed. The playground and restroom will remain open, seasonally, throughout the duration of construction. Construction is expected to be completed Fall 2025. The park is being upgraded with accessible pathways, nature play pockets, improved lake views and a new pavilion and accessible kayak launch.

Red Oaks County Park

• Soccer Complex Playground

Waterford Oaks County Park

• Paradise Peninsula Playscape 

  • The Paradise Peninsula (newly renamed Cattail Cove) area of Waterford Oaks County Park will be closed to the public beginning on Friday, June 6, 2025 to allow for delivery of new playground equipment and subsequent construction work. The renovated area with a major playground expansion, new restrooms, pavilion and fitness area is expected to reopen in 2026.

    Please see the construction map below for details about trails and park areas that will be closed or re-routed.

    Visit the Waterford Oaks Construction Project webpage for additional details about improvements coming to the park. For more information, call 248-858-0906.