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Co-Creation Lab

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Welcome to our Co-Creation Lab!

This is a space for community members to learn, share and participate. Explore the site to see what we've done, where we have projects happening right now and what is coming up next at Oakland County Parks. If you're registered, you'll be able to easily navigate around the site and participate in open projects and can also sign up to receive updates on specific projects or topics.

Non-registered users will also be able to stay informed about projects but will not have as many opportunities to actively participate.

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All open projects and folders

Family walks across a bridge over the Clinton River into a wooded path

Clinton River Oaks

262 participants

Clinton River Oaks Nature Park is a new 235-acre park stretching along 2.5 miles of the Clinton River. The park will connect trails waterways and public lands across Rochester and Rochester Hills.

Image of a gravel path winding through green plants with a lake and windmill in the background

Heritage Oaks

Oakland County Parks will operate and invest in Heritage Oaks, a park owned by Farmington Hills

Boardwalk trail through trees

Turtle Woods

9 participants

Acquisition and development of Turtle Woods in Troy

Accessible pathway through the woods with several community members recreating

Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan

6 projects

Several projects are included in this plan, many of which are made possible through interlocal partnerships with local municipalities.

collage of wetland, nature hike, group outdoor yoga, large kayak group

Mission 26

Mission 26 is our commitment to a more connected, resilient park system that reaches all county residents. We want to hear from you to help us shape what is next.

collage of girl in wavepool, three BMX riders, one platform tennis player and one child sledding

Waterford Oaks

2 projects

274 participants

Waterford Oaks will be undergoing a major transformation in the coming years. This folder contains information about different aspects of this transformation.

Upcoming and ongoing events

  • June Commission Meeting

    Event date: June 3rd, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

    Location

    2800 Watkins Lake Road

  • July Commission Meeting

    Event date: July 15th, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

    Location

    Springfield Oaks County Park

  • August Commission Meeting

    Event date: August 5th, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

    Location

    2800 Watkins Lake Road

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Amplifying Community Voices

Oakland County Parks is committed to reaching and engaging all Oakland County residents. After all, this is your county park system. This site provides an avenue for folks to learn more about what is going on, provide feedback and get involved.

Email Us

If you have an idea of how we can use this platform to better involve you or how to reach groups we might be missing, please let us know via this platform. Who knows, maybe your proposal will be placed on the platform soon.