overhead view of a park design rendering with concrete paths, trees, and a pavilion building

Oak Park Woods

The north 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park in the City of Oak Park will become Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park with improvements funded by the Oakland County Parks Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan. The anticipated investment of $7.96M includes $2.5M from the American Recovery Plan Act and $5.46M from Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement fund. Renovation will include pavilion and warming kitchen updates, a new restroom building, gathering and seating areas and an exciting new play area. The park closed in mid-April 2025 for construction. This portion of Shepherd Park is anticipated to reopen sometime in 2026.

satellite image of the park showing the Oak Park Woods section in the north

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Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Interlocal Agreement

Interlocal Agreement

Phase 2: Public Engagement

Public Engagement

Phase 3: Design and Engineering

Design and Engineering

Phase 4: Construction Part 1

Construction Part 1

Phase 5: Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Phase 6: Future Construction Phase TBD

Future Construction Phase TBD

Construction Part 1

April 16, 2025 4:00 AM - June 21, 2026 3:59 AM

The northwest corner of Shepherd Park closed in mid-April 2025 to allow for construction, which is being completed by DeMaria. The renovated area will reopen on June 22, 2026. Follow this project to receive updates!

a sign at the park describing the improvements that will be made, with construction happening in the background