{"id":370170,"date":"2026-06-22T13:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/370170\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:49:09","slug":"grand-opening-for-newly-renovated-oak-park-woods-in-shepherd-park-set-for-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/370170\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand opening for newly renovated Oak Park Woods in Shepherd Park set for Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

OAK PARK \u2013 The City of Oak Park is inviting community members to join city officials on Monday at the grand opening<\/a> of Oakland County\u2019s newest park, Oak Park Woods.<\/p>\n

Located on the northern 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park, at Northfield Boulevard and Church Street, the newly renovated space features a fully refurbished playground and play areas; more gathering space and seating including a picnic shelter, updated pavilion and warming kitchen; redeveloped green space, a new restroom building and more.<\/p>\n

City and Oakland County Parks officials sought input from residents in 2023 for the park\u2019s preliminary design. The project was supported by $3.25 million in funds from Oakland County Parks\u2019 Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan<\/a>, including $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and $750,000 in Oakland County Parks\u2019 capital improvement fund. <\/p>\n

A map highlighting the updates at Oak Park Woods, located inside David H Shepherd Park, 24198 Church St., Oak Park. (Courtesy Oakland County Parks)<\/p>\n

Additional Oakland County Parks\u2019 capital improvement funding was later added for a total investment of $6.2 million, according to the county.<\/p>\n

A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at 24198 Church St., featuring food, games, activities and more.<\/p>\n

Other Oakland County Parks that have received funding from the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan include Catalpa Oaks<\/a> in Southfield, Lyon Oaks<\/a> in Lyon Township and Wixom, Red Oaks<\/a> in Madison Heights, and Waterford Oaks<\/a> in Waterford Township.<\/p>\n

For more information about the program, visit oak.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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