WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
1702 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, MI 248-858-0918
WATERPARK FEATURES
WATERPARK
Group raft ride
Children’s water playground
Wave-action pool • Bathhouse
Lockers • Sand volleyball
Picnic areas • Lounge chairs
Blue Water Grill Concessions
Waterpark Season: Early June-Labor Day
REGULAR HOURS
Triple Water Slide at Red Oaks
Splashtown at Red Oaks
11 a.m.–7 p.m. Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
10 a.m.–7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays
Admission ticket sales stop daily one hour before close.
Early/late season hours may vary
ADMISSION FEES
To receive the Oakland County Resident Discount rate, the guest
making the ticket purchase must show proof of current Oakland
County residency on a valid photo ID at the time of purchase.
ADMISSION FEES
To receive the Oakland County Resident Discount rate, the guest
making the ticket purchase must show proof of current Oakland
County residency on a valid photo ID at the time of purchase.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted.
Senior citizens (62 and older), adaptive, military and veterans
receive $1 off the Regular or Resident full day admission rate.
Does not apply to discounted rates, including twilight.
Weekend and Holiday
Regular Rate Resident Discount Rate
$14
$11
Weekday (Monday-Friday)
Regular/Resident Rate $9
Twilight
(after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday only, excluding holidays):
Buy one, get one FREE Weekday admission (second admission
of equal or lesser value).
Group Rate/Affiliated Group Rate $6.50
Waterford Oaks Waterpark accepts all pre-registered groups
of 20 or more, (Red Oaks Waterpark only accepts affiliated
non-profit groups). Includes schools/government, camps and
church youth groups.
Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 248-858-0916 for
reservations. (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) All reservations
must be completely booked (and paid for if applicable) one
business day in advance of desired reservation date. Early/late
season and holiday restrictions apply.
OaklandCountyParks.com
1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-858-0918
REGULAR HOURS
Admission ticket sales stop one hour before close.
Early/late season hours may vary
Children 0-1 year old free with a paid adult admission for
park entry.
RED OAKS WATERPARK
Children’s water playground
River ride • Tot spray zone
Wave-action pool • Giant
Triple waterslide • Bathhouse
Picnic areas • Free tubes,
lounge chairs & parking
Lockers • Blue Water Grill
Concessions • River Walk
Waterpark Season: Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day
Group raft ride at Waterford Oaks
Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted.
Wave Pool at
Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks
Children 0-1 year old free with a paid adult admission but
must obtain admission ticket for park entry.
Senior citizens(62 and older), adaptive, military and veterans
receive $2 off the Regular or Resident full day admission rate.
Does not apply to discounted rates, including twilight.
COMMISSIONERS
Gerald A. Fisher, Chairman
J. David VanderVeen, Vice Chairman
Ron Fowkes, Secretary
A. David Baumhart III Hugh D. Crawford
Robert E. Kostin
David W. Potts
Christine Long
Gary R. McGillivray
Jim Nash
Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer
Weekend and Holiday
Regular Rate Resident Discount Rate
$20
$14
Weekday (Monday-Friday)
Regular Rate Resident Discount Rate
$17
$11
Twilight (after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday only, excluding holidays)
Regular Rate
$14
Resident Discount Rate
$8
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328-1917
248-858-0906
1-888-OCPARKS
OaklandCountyParks.com
2017 pricing and hours
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Pictured: The Big Bucket at Waterford Oaks
Affiliated Group Rate $8
For affiliated non-profit groups of 20 or more. Includes
schools/government, camp and church youth groups.
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 248-858-0916 for
reservations. (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) All reservations
must be completely booked (and paid for if applicable) one
business day in advance of desired reservation date.
Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply.
Wave pool and waterslide
at Red Oaks
Flame-grilled Burgers • Hand-battered
Chicken Tenders • Pizza • Hotdogs
Fries • Mini Melts Ice Cream
Shaved Ice • Beverages
Buy a Souvenir Cup
and get refills for $1
WATER, WAVES ‘N WAY MORE
• Wave pools, Kiddie pools, and river (at Red Oaks) are heated,
so even when its cloudy the water is just fine
• Lifeguards are licensed through Ellis & Associates International
Lifeguard Training Program
• Waterparks are smoke and alcohol-free; no glass permitted
• Barrier-free access to wave pools
• Water transfer chairs for guests using wheelchairs
• Clean bathhouses with lockers, restrooms and showers
• Picnic areas with tables and barbecue grills
• Free tables, lounge chairs, tubes
• Purchase tickets in advance at the waterparks (each waterpark
only sells advance tickets specific to that location).
SEASON PASSES
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CHILDREN
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Season passes are available for each waterpark; valid only
at the waterpark for which it is purchased. Buy online at
OaklandCountyParks.com or at the waterpark.
Red Oaks Waterpark
Regular Rate: $99
Resident Discount Rate: $75
Waterford Oaks Waterpark
Regular Rate: $59
Resident Discount Rate: $49
Tot Pass
Children 0-1 year old are free, but must have a pass for admission.
Tot Passes are issued with season passes; complete that section of the
Season Pass application form.
Want a change of scenery?
Present the season pass from your “home” waterpark to receive a
$5 discounted day admission at our other waterpark.
(Discount applies only to season pass holders, not additional guests.)
Season passes expire on the last day the waterpark is open for the
season. Restrictions apply. Visit OaklandCountyParks.com for more
information about season passes, including restrictions and pre-season
promotions.
IT’S MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS
Shelter Reservation Information
Red Oaks:
Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
$75
$300
Waterford Oaks: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
$55
$160
All reservations must be completely booked (and paid for if
applicable) one business day (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
in advance of desired reservation date.
The waterparks offer shelter reservations for the times listed
above only. Times may not be lengthened or shortened.
Waterpark staff will not hold a shelter for the reserving party if
they are not at the park at the start of reservation time.
Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply.
Group Information
A group outing to the waterpark is perfect for schools, summer
camps and youth groups. Red Oaks Waterpark offers group
rates for affiliated non-profit groups of 20 or more. Proof of
non-profit status required for Red Oaks Waterpark.Waterford
Oaks Waterpark offers group rates for organized groups of 20
or more. Non-profit status not required for Waterford Oaks
Waterpark.
Group reservations available Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
All reservations must be completely booked (and paid for if
applicable) one business day in advance of desired reservation
date. Reservation office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5p.m.
Early/late season and holiday restrictions apply.
RESERVATIONS: 248-858-0916 or 1-888-OCPARKS
OaklandCountyParks.com
General Waterpark Rules and Information
rate, the guest making the ticket purchase must
show proof of current Oakland County residency
on a valid photo ID at the time of purchase.
devices, however, they must be U.S. Coast
Guard-approved with the stamped seal.
22. Children ages 11 and younger must be
15. Fins, snorkels and other water toys or devices
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are not permitted. Goggles/masks may be
worn at patron’s discretion.
33. Waterparks are smoke-free facilities. Benches and
16. Ball and/or Frisbee throwing/kicking is not
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accompanied by an adult at all times.
ashtrays are provided outside front entrances.
44. Do not talk to or distract lifeguards, unless there
is an emergency. A lifeguard’s role is surveillance
of the water features, not to assist with the
supervision of your group or to babysit children.
55. Alcohol is prohibited inside the waterparks and
waterpark parking lots.
66. Glass containers are prohibited.
7. Both waterparks are family friendly facilities.
Swearing, lewd, inappropriate, or slang language is
not allowed.
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88. Loitering in locker rooms is prohibited.
9. Guests may exit and re-enter the waterpark by
obtaining a wristband at the main entrance prior
to exiting. The wristband must be attached by a
park staff member. Broken, damaged or stretched
wristbands will be considered invalid for re-entry.
Guests without a wristband will not be allowed to
reenter the waterpark. Used admission tickets and
purchase receipts are not valid for re-entry.
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10. Visitors must be no taller than 56 inches for The
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Big Bucket at Waterford Oaks and Splashtown at
Red Oaks, and taller than 43 inches to ride the
waterslide at Red Oaks Waterpark.
11. Only service animals are permitted in the
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waterpark.
12. Life jackets, tubes, tables, chairs, shaded areas and
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charcoal grills are provided on a first-come, firstserved basis. They may not be held for anticipated
guests. A valid state identification card may be
required to check out a life jacket. Tubes must
remain in the pool area and may not be taken to
picnic areas.
13. Outside tubes, chairs, umbrellas, tents, and/or
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grills are prohibited.
or support one’s self at the water’s surface should
the clothing become water-logged.
14. Guests may bring their own personal flotation
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permitted inside the waterparks.
17. Only personal radios are allowed in the park
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and may be listened to via headphones only.
Playing a stereo/boom-box with speakers is
not allowed.
18. Oakland County Parks and its waterparks are
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not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged
personal property.
19. The waterpark public address system may not
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be used for personal paging.
20. Guests may only enter water features at
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designated entrance areas.
27. Waterparks are subject to capacity. When capacity
is reached, no more tickets will be sold and only
people who have purchased admission tickets
from the park for that day will be admitted. If
capacity is reached before 1:30 p.m., the waterpark
will reopen by 4:30 p.m. If capacity is reached at
or after 1:30 p.m., the waterpark will not reopen
for the day. Waterpark officials have the right to
adjust these times to meet the needs of the facility
and maintain optimal safety.
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28. No refunds or rain checks due to early closing,
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inclement weather or mechanical failure.
30. Management reserves the right to refuse anyone
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23. Proper swim attire must be worn in all water
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features. Proper swim attire is defined as a
commercial swim-suit with a built-in liner.
24. Swim diapers are required if children are not
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toilet trained.
25. Lightweight, non-restrictive shorts and
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shirts may be worn over proper swim attire.
However, these may not be street clothes.
26. Religious Accommodations – a lined swimsuit
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is the required attire and may be worn
underneath commercially approved full-body
swim attire. The clothing material must be
light-weight, such as nylon, polyester or lycra,
so that it does not inhibit one’s ability to swim
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4. Swimmers must enter the pool from the shallow end.
Ladders are to be used for exiting the pool only. The
ladder on the back wall is restricted to lifeguard or
emergency use only.
No horseplay, jumping or diving.
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Riders must have an Oakland County
Parks and Recreation colored tube
to ride. No more than one tube per
person.
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GROUP RAFT RIDE (Waterford Oaks)
1.
Riders must be 30 inches tall to
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ride the Group Raft Ride. (Anyone
smaller than 43 inches tall must be
accompanied by a parent.)
No walking or swimming around the
river. No swimming or lounging in
river entrance/exit.
No going against the current. No
stopping or standing.
Riverview and Picnic Grove shelters
are available for reservations.
Call 248-858-0916 for shelter information.
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22.
Small children may not ride on the lap
of a parent or other person, but should
be seated next to them holding onto
the handles.
33.
Two-five people may ride in one raft.
44.
Each rider must enter feet first, and
remain seated with his/her back
against the side, holding on to the
handles at all times. No standing or
kneeling is permitted.
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3. Only one tube per person while in the pool. Tubes
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may not be stacked in the water. Tubes must remain
in the pool area at all times and may not be taken
back to picnic areas.
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Restrooms
Waterparks are under 24-hour video surveillance
22. Horseplay can be dangerous and is not permitted.
RIVER RIDE (Red Oaks)
Picnic Grove
entry or remove any one from the facility
temporarily or permanently for violating any
waterpark rule, policy or procedure.
1. The only flotation devices allowed are Oakland
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County Parks and Recreation clear tubes and U.S.
Coast Guard approved life jackets.
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Water Playground
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29. All staff have the right and responsibility to stop
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any play or action which they deem dangerous or
unsafe.
21. Guests may not jump or dive into the wave
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pools, slide pools or River Ride.
22. In the case of inclement weather, water
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attractions will close for at least 30 minutes
after the last occurrence of lightening or
thunder. If inclement weather persists,
management reserves the right to close the
waterpark for the day. No refunds or rain
checks will be given.
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River Ride
Splashtown (Red Oaks)
The Big Bucket (Waterford Oaks)
11. Children entering the water
playground must be no taller than
56 inches. A measuring pole is
available for spot checking heights.
22. Adults may accompany small
children onto the water playground
but may not go down the slides.
33. Only sand chairs are allowed in
water playground area.
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Riders must be at least 43 inches tall to
ride.
22.
Patrons must ride alone.
33.
No loose articles (sunglasses, shoes,
shirts, etc.) may go with the rider.
44.
Patrons must ride feet first in either
a seated or lying (on back) position.
Standing or kneeling is not permitted.
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Lifeguards and parents may not catch
riders in the splash pools.
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Concessions
Restrooms
(Children's
Ragin' Rapids
Water Playground)
(group raft ride)
Sand
Volleyball
Courts
Exit
Blue Water Grill
Concessions
Skipping in line, rowdy play and
spitting in line are prohibited.
Enter/
Exit
Riders must walk to the starting point,
be seated and stationary until staff
signals them to start. Running and
other moving starts are prohibited.
Splash pools must be exited
immediately. Riders or others may not
linger in the splash pools.
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Office
First Aid
The Wave -
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Bathhouse
Tube
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WATERFORD
AKS
WATERPARK
Poolside
Pavilion
1702 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248-858-0918
OaklandCountyParks.com
Entrance
To reserved group drop-off
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