Catalpa Oaks
Catalpa Oaks is a 24-acre Oakland County Park located in the City of Southfield. The project to improve Catalpa Oaks is part of the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan. The Catalpa Oaks project aims to add an accessible and welcoming plaza and to make improvements to the parking lot and stormwater management. The project is funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $750,000 in ARPA funding and $1,490,000 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program.
Phases
Phases overview
Phase 1: Public Engagement
Public Engagement
Phase 2: Design and Engineering
Design and Engineering
Phase 3: Construction
Construction
Phase 4: Partial Opening
Partial Opening
Phase 5: Full Reopening
Full Reopening
Partial Opening
September 30, 2026 4:00 AM - April 30, 2027 3:59 AM
Catalpa Oaks is anticipated to finish construction in fall of 2026. Some sections of the park will require extensive grass growth and will not reopen immediately upon construction completion.

