Orion Oaks Dog Park

07/05/2025

Our next Furry Friends Social will be July 18 at Orion Oaks Dog Park!

This time, the spotlight's on the golden retrievers. Bring your pup out to play while you mingle with other GR owners. It's going to be a doggone good time!

07/04/2025

Wishing you a very safe and happy ! 🎆

While Oakland County Parks administrative offices are closed today, our parks are open! Come celebrate the Fourth with us.

06/23/2025

We're a month away from the first Paws and Play of the summer!

Enjoy FREE fun for dogs and dog owners including activities, cooling stations and crafts as well as giveaways and information tables. No need to register, just c'mon out and have a howling good time!
Dogs must be licensed and on a 6-foot leash outside of the dog park.

🐕 Orion Oaks Dog Park - July 23
🐩 Red Oaks Dog Park - Aug. 27

06/23/2025

If you're bringing your pup out to the park soon, make sure you take some extra precautions to keep them safe. We'll have water ready and shady spots available, but the rest is on you!

Hot weather affect your Pets just like it affects you. Make sure you follow these tips.
🐶Keep your pet hydrated
🚗Don't leave your pet in the car
🐾Keep paws away from hot pavement
🐱Don't leave your pet outside when it's hot

05/09/2025

Registration is officially OPEN for our popular Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks County Park!🥇🏃🏃‍♀️🐕🐩🐕‍🦺🐈

The race is open to participants of all ages with two legs or four. Things will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K at 10 a.m., followed by the 5K race begins at 10:30 a.m. The route will take runners along Independence Oaks’ beautiful trails. A family fun zone and other activities for participants to enjoy will be on site for the duration of the race along with local animal businesses such as markets, groomers and more! Br sure to visit the free cartoonist, or make a donation and get a pet photo shoot with Ruff Life Photography.

Proceeds and donations will go toward two amazing animal rescues this year: Do Only Good Animal Rescue and Great Lakes Dog Rescue.

Cost for the Cat Walk 1K is $15 and includes a goodie bag and medal. Cost for the Tails & Trails 5K is $25 and includes a T-shirt and medal. You can register right here: https://bit.ly/41Lh3wq

05/06/2025

If you missed the Pet Wellness Clinic this past weekend, don't worry: We've got another one coming up this weekend at Orion Oaks Dog Park!

Keep your dog or cat healthy and happy for less at this annual event, in partnership with Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center and All About Animals Rescue. No appointments are needed to get your pet vaccinated, obtain preventative care, receive microchipping and/or purchase a dog license. Vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention and dewormer are available.

For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier.

05/02/2025

Don't forget! Tomorrow is the first of four Pet Wellness Clinics, hosted by , All About Animals Rescue and Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center. This time, we'll be at Waterford Oaks County Park. 💙

Guests can get low-cost dog and cat vaccines, tests and dog licenses on site 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cash is prefered, but Mastercard, Visa and Discover are accepted. For your pet's safety, make sure dogs are on a short leash with a snug collar, and cats are in a carrier.

We look forward to seeing you!

04/29/2025

The first of our annual Pet Wellness Clinics happens this weekend at Waterford Oaks County Park!

Keep your dog or cat healthy and happy by attending our upcoming Pet Wellness Clinics, in partnership with Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center and All About Animals Rescue. No appointments are needed to get your pet vaccinated, obtain preventative care, receive microchipping and/or purchase a dog license. Vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention and dewormer are available. For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier.

04/24/2025

Mark your calendar! Orion Oaks Dog Park will host a series of breed-specific social events this spring. Make sure you come and mingle with your peeps!

04/15/2025

Dog Parks are great places for your pal to get their zoomies on!

🐕Lyon Oaks Dog Park
🐕Orion Oaks Dog Park
🐕Red Oaks Dog Park

Did you know April is a time to focus on keeping your furry friends fit and healthy? is the perfect time to explore the awesome dog parks offered by Oakland County Parks! Regular exercise is crucial for your dog's physical and mental well-being. It helps prevent obesity, strengthens joints, reduces anxiety, and keeps their minds sharp. Find a near you and get moving with your pup in : https://ow.ly/JOjG50VynpP.

04/07/2025

The dog dock at Orion Oaks Dog Park is permanently closed due to consistently unsafe E. coli levels in the water. This decision was made with the health and safety of our visitors and their pets as our top priority. Bi-weekly testing of the water near the dog dock in 2024 found high levels of E. coli, exceeding safety thresholds and unsafe for dogs and their owners.

As part of the Orion Oaks Dog Park master planning efforts for 2026, we are exploring potential improvements which may include a water feature and other enhancements. We appreciate your patience while the plans are being developed.

Please share your thoughts with us about features you would like to see at Orion Oaks Dog Park: bit.ly/OrionOaksSurvey

03/17/2025

Give us your feedback on as a tourism destination—and get a chance at winning a prize. We welcome all opinions, whether you live/work inside or outside the county. Your input will help us develop a tourism strategic plan.

Survey closes April 18 and takes less than 15 minutes: https://visitoaklandcounty.com/strategic-plan/

03/17/2025

We're not sure if you'll be able to spot a four-leaf clover in our parks during your visit, but we know we're sure lucky to have you. 🍀

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03/13/2025

Independence Oaks County Park and Orion Oaks County Park are looking for people who love to hike the trails to be a Trail Ambassador this summer!

Ambassadors would walk a trail route weekly to identify and document areas of concern and answer questions from visitors about park operations, trail routes and rules. Hourly volunteer shifts are available May through October.

Attend an open house March 16 at Wint Nature Center (Clarkston, MI) to meet the park supervisor and find out more. Sign up here: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3901120.jsp

10/03/2024

We're sorry to bring more bad news, but the dog dock is closed again due to high levels of bacteria.

08/12/2024

Exciting news for our Orion Oaks Dog Park community! is transitioning our page into a page managed by the new Oakland County Parks - Dog Parks page. This change means you'll have even easier access to all the latest updates, events, and information about Orion Oaks, along with the county’s other dog parks -- Red Oaks Dog Park and Lyon Oaks Dog Park.

Be sure to follow the “Oakland County Parks – Dog Parks” page to stay connected with everything happening at all three dog parks. We're looking forward to bringing you an even better experience!

08/02/2024

Following several weeks of routine monitoring, E. coli levels remain high near the Orion Oaks Dog Dock. Samples retrieved from other locations around Lake Sixteen indicate the dog dock area is experiencing consistently higher E. coli levels than other parts of the lake.

OCP staff is expanding sampling efforts. Sampling will increase in the coming weeks and additional locations will be added to help identify any potential sources of the excess E. coli. Staff will follow standard Illicit Discharge Elimination Procedures (IDEP) to locate any suspicious connections to the lake.

We remain committed to the health and safety of all people and pets who visit the park, and to the environment. Protecting water quality throughout Oakland County and the parks system is a priority for OCP and we will work diligently to identify and remediate this issue into the future.

06/07/2024

Check back here for updates as they're made available, or visit OaklandCountyParks.com.

06/05/2024

When travelling to Orion Oaks Dog Park, please note that the Road Commission for Oakland County, in partnership with Orion Township, will close the Baldwin Road/Clarkston Road intersection in the township starting Monday, June 10, to reconstruct the intersection as a roundabout.

During construction, access to homes and businesses at and near the intersection will be maintained; however, the intersection will be fully closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. For detour routes and additional information, please visit the Road Commission for Oakland County website, rcocweb.org.

05/06/2024

The dog swim dock at Orion Oaks County Park will be closed effective Tuesday, May 7 due to high levels of E. Coli.

Oakland County Parks has been conducting bi-weekly E. Coli testing at the dog swim dock to monitor water quality. OCP is using the same testing standards, with a local lab, that are acceptable for humans.

High E. Coli counts can indicated f***l contamination, posing a risk to both humans and dogs.

The dog dock will reopen once the water tests have improved and show the water is safe for canine swimming.

04/30/2024

For your safety:

Ensuring the health and safety of our park visitors and their four-legged friends is a top priority.

Since April 2, has been conducting bi-weekly E. coli testing at the dog dock to monitor water quality. We are coordinating the testing with a local lab to ensure quality and accurate results. OCP is using the same testing standards that are acceptable for humans.

E. coli is a bacteria that is naturally found in the lower intestines of most warm-blooded animals. High E. coli counts can indicate f***l contamination, posing a risk of illness to both humans and dogs.

Routine water testing during fall 2023 revealed high E. coli levels, so this spring parks staff is proactively checking E. coli levels to protect dogs swimming at the dog dock. If E. coli levels exceed safe levels, we will immediately close the dock and re-open it only after receiving an acceptable and safe result.

For the latest updates, including closures, please visit OaklandCountyParks.com or our page.

Thank you for working with us to ensure the heath and safety of our guests and their pets.

04/29/2024

Happy Monday, puppy people!
We've got some things planned for the park this week, so please be aware of the following closures:
Wednesday
Large A & Small A Open
Large B, Small B and C Closed
Thursday
Small B and C Open
Large A, Large B and Small A Closed

03/05/2024

Members of leadership team will be out at Orion Oaks Dog Park tomorrow to speak with park visitors. Come say hello!

01/18/2024

Welcome to the page for Orion Oaks Dog Park. We're glad you came to play! 🐕🐩🐶

Here's a list of basic park rules visitors should be aware of when visiting any of our three dog parks.