Mission 26

What is 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 about the direction we are heading to help us make meaningful, impactful and responsible decisions that improve quality of life in every corner of our county.

Check out this page to learn more about Mission 26 and see what is next for Oakland County Parks. Follow this page to receive emails when this project page is updated.

Mission 26 - JAN 9 2026.pdf

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If you're new here, welcome! We are excited for this new way to gather insight from the community. Creating an account is easy and allows you to participate in this and many other ways.

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A Message From Our Director

Check out this video message from Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward to learn more about Mission 26.

Want to leave feedback privately? The document below is a great way to engage directly on the document, however if you'd like to send private feedback, please follow this link.

Private Feedback Link

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Public Comment

Public Comment

Phase 2: Mission 26 Implementation

Mission 26 Implementation

April 19, 2026 4:00 AM - No end date

Mission 26 provides the framework for all Oakland County Parks decisions as projects are planned, designed and implemented. Feedback from community members and stakeholders helped shape this guiding document and will continue to add value through engagement for individual projects moving forward.

Stay tuned and stay engaged!