Picnic Shelter & Facility Rentals

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decorated pavilion with fall decor at Addison Oaks 

Perfect picnic spots are just a short drive away. Oakland County Parks has several locations for special occasions such as company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and more.

Picnic facilities:

  • Include large outdoor cooking grills, sand volleyball and horseshoes pits
  • Offer special packages for Mobile Recreation units, including Climbing Tower, Inflatable Bouncers and more
  • Any merchandise to be sold, or banner to be hung, must obtain prior approval
  • Individuals and groups can bring in their own caterer/food for picnics and parties

Looking for a banquet facility or indoor venue? View our banquets and parties page.

Check Out Our Pavilion Rentals

Printable Picnic Shelter and Facility Rental Rates

Addison Oaks

1480 West Romeo Road, nine miles north of Rochester
Call to reserve: 248-693-2432

Item Trails Edge Lakeview Timber Ridge
Guest Capacity 175 175 175
Rental Fee (Sat-Sun-Holiday) $200 $200 $200
Rental Fee (Mon-Fri) $50 $50 $50
Parking Capacity 200 200 200

Catalpa Oaks

27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield MI 48076
Call to reserve: 248-464-8953

Item VINCENT GREGORY Pavilion
Guest Capacity 100
Rental Fee (Mon-Thurs) $200
Rental Fee (Fri-Sun-Holiday) $300
Parking Capacity 148

Groveland Oaks

14555 Dixie Highway at Grange Hall Road
Call to reserve: 248-634-9811

Item Mathews Island Paradise Island
Guest Capacity 50 100
Rental Fee $150 + $5 per vehicle park entrance fee $200 + $5 per vehicle park entrance fee
Parking Capacity 50 25 vehicles (includes 1 accessible space)

Independence Oaks

9501 Sashabaw Road, 2 ½ miles north of I-75, exit 89
Call to reserve: 248-625-0877

Water frontage at some sites. Fireplace at Twin Chimneys.

Item Twin Chimneys Pine Grove Moraine Knoll Beach Cove
Guest Capacity

800/grounds;

100 pavilion

350/grounds;

80 pavilion

400/grounds;

160 pavilion

300/grounds;

192 pavilion
Rental Fee $525 $300 $375 $300
Parking Capacity 250 117 143 45
Item Lake View Lake Point Trail Side
Guest Capacity

225/grounds;

96 pavilion

150/grounds;

80 pavilion

300/grounds;

160 pavilion
Rental Fee $300 $300 $275
Parking Capacity 69 25 60

Lyon Oaks

52251 Pontiac Trail, Lyon Township
Call to reserve: 947-957-7493

Item Wood's Edge
Guest Capacity 112
Rental Fee $200
Parking Capacity 50

Orion Oaks

2301 W. Clarkston Road, Orion
Call to reserve: 248-625-0877

Item Big Meadow Pavilion
Guest Capacity 40
Rental Fee $75
Parking Capacity 100

The pavilion is adjacent to a modern restroom building with access to the park's hiking trails and short walk to Lake Sixteen, which offers an accessible fishing dock and non-motorized boating.

Red Oaks Waterpark

1455 East 13 Mile Road, between John R and Dequindre roads

Red Oaks Waterpark does not offer public shelter rentals. Weekday rentals for registered groups only; shelter rate is $100. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No shelters are rented without a group reservation. Group reservations are for 20 or more guests who are affiliated with a nonprofit or government agency. See group terms and conditions for more information.

All reservations must be completely booked one business day, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., before the desired reservation date. No exceptions. Purchase of an admission ticket is required for all people entering the park to access the shelter. Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply. 

Springfield Oaks

12450 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
Call to reserve: 248-599-2708 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Item Pavilion & Barns Horse Arena
Grand hall Carousel Hall Activity Center
Guest Capacity w/ Tables 100 80
560 250 780
Rental Fee $350/all day rental $350
Weekend: $500/6 hours
Weekday: $25/hour		 $500 $1,000/6 hours
Security Deposit $200 NA
$200 $200 $200

Activity Center FAQ

Individuals and groups can bring in their own caterer/food for picnics and parties.

The Ellis Barn

Ellis Barn FAQ

Rental Fees:

  • Friday Noon-Sunday Noon: $5,000
    • Camping with Weekend Rental: $800/20 campsites
  • Additional Hours: $100/additional hour
  • Whole Day - 8 Hours: $1,500
  • Half Day - 4 Hours: $600

Waterford Oaks Park

2800 Watkins Lake Road, between Scott Lake and Pontiac Lake roads.
Call to reserve: 248-858-0916

Special Waterford Oaks Waterpark rates available for summer facility rentals at Lookout Lodge, Activity Center, Paradise Pavilion and Parkview Shelter. Call for more information and requirements.

Item Paradise Peninsula Pavilion Parkview
Guest Capacity

(wooden gazebo)

300

(30' x 50' Tent)
500
Rental Fees Mon.-Sunday: $250/6 hours
$60 per additional hour		 Mon.-Sunday: $250/6 hours
$60 per additional hour
Parking Capacity 96 parking spaces 300+

Waterford Oaks Wave Pool

1702 Scott Lake Road, between Watkins Lake Road and Dixie Highway
Call to reserve: 248-858-0916

Item Poolside Pavilion Pine Cove
Guest Capacity 100 200 (30' x 50' Tent)
Rental Fee $60 (Thurs.-Fri.)
$170 (Sat./Sun.,)		 $60 (Thurs.-Fri.)
$170 (Sat./Sun.)

All reservations must be completely booked one business day, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., before the desired reservation date. No exceptions. Purchase of an admission ticket is required for all people entering the park to access the shelter. Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply.

Lookout Lodge

Available for rent year-round. Features a fireplace, eating/meeting room and food preparation area, modern restrooms, deck, scenic overlook and select audio/video equipment. 100 Capacity. Individuals and groups can bring in their own caterer/food for picnics and parties.

  • $350/6 hrs. Monday-Sunday
  • $150/4 hrs. for Meetings Only Monday-Friday
  • $200 Security Deposit required

Call to reserve: 248-858-0916

Waterford Oaks Activity Center

Open floor plan accommodating 200, plus adjacent bar area, coat room, dance floor and select audio- visual equipment. Individuals and groups can bring in their own caterer/food for picnics and parties.

  • $450/6 hrs. Monday-Sunday
  • $150/4 hrs. for Meetings Only
  • $200 Security Deposit required

Call to reserve: 248-858-0916