OAK PARK – The City of Oak Park is inviting community members to join city officials on Monday at the grand opening of Oakland County’s newest park, Oak Park Woods.
Located on the northern 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park, at Northfield Boulevard and Church Street, the newly renovated space features a fully refurbished playground and play areas; more gathering space and seating including a picnic shelter, updated pavilion and warming kitchen; redeveloped green space, a new restroom building and more.
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City and Oakland County Parks officials sought input from residents in 2023 for the park’s preliminary design. The project was supported by $3.25 million in funds from Oakland County Parks’ Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and $750,000 in Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement fund.
Additional Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement funding was later added for a total investment of $6.2 million, according to the county.
A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at 24198 Church St., featuring food, games, activities and more.
Other Oakland County Parks that have received funding from the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan include Catalpa Oaks in Southfield, Lyon Oaks in Lyon Township and Wixom, Red Oaks in Madison Heights, and Waterford Oaks in Waterford Township.
For more information about the program, visit oak.gov.