All attractions to be open at Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks waterparks this year
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that both Red Oaks Waterpark and Waterford Oaks Waterpark will open for the 2022 season with all attractions in full operation.
Red Oaks Waterpark is set to open Saturday, June 25. It was open last year, but the popular River Ride attraction was shuttered due to lack of staff.
Waterford Oaks Waterpark will re-open Sunday, June 26 after a two-year hiatus due COVID-19 in 2020 and staffing shortages in 2021.
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However, as the nationwide lifeguard staffing shortage continues, both waterparks will have modified hours and operation dates. Red Oaks Waterpark will be open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Waterford Oaks Waterpark will open its gates from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Both waterparks will be closed on Wednesdays.
The modified operations will ensure that guests have safe, fun and quality experiences when visiting the waterparks.
Because of the change in schedule, only Waterford Oaks Waterpark will be open on the July 4 holiday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online at OaklandCountyParks.com up to three days prior to day of visit. Tickets can also be purchased on site during days the waterparks are open. Red Oaks Waterpark ticket prices are $22 regular rate; $18 Oakland County resident rate; and free for children ages 0-1. Waterford Oaks Waterpark ticket prices are $20 regular rate; $15 Oakland County resident rate; and free for children ages 0-1.
In the event that lifeguard staffing increases, OCPR may be able to adjust its operating schedule to open for additional days. Hiring will continue throughout summer. Learn more about waterpark jobs and hiring incentives at OaklandCountyParks.com.
Red Oaks Waterpark
Family-friendly waterpark offers multiple attractions: Wave-action pool; Triple-flume waterslide; River Ride floating feature; and new children's Splash Pad with 52 interactive water features, including a water play climber with slides and a dumping bucket. The wave pool and River Ride are heated. Oakland County Parks and Recreation lifeguards are trained through the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program and are licensed by Ellis to work at OCPR facilities. Lifeguards take part in an initial 24 hours of training, 10 hours of orientation, on-site training and 10 hours of shadowing a veteran lifeguard on duty at the pool. Lifeguards are required to attend ongoing training throughout the summer to ensure their lifeguard skills continue to be top-notch. Management staff oversees the lifeguards daily.
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Waterford Oaks Waterpark
Waterford Oaks’ tropical wave pool features palm trees and bubbler fountains near the shore. A children’s water playground features more than 30 interactive activities. All pools are heated. Also available are picnic areas with grills, concessions, bathhouse with showers and lockers, lounge chairs and tubes. Oakland County Parks and Recreation lifeguards are trained through the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program and are licensed by Ellis to work at OCPR facilities. Lifeguards take part in an initial 24 hours of training, 10 hours of orientation, on-site training and shadow a veteran lifeguard on duty at the pool. Lifeguards are required to attend ongoing training throughout the summer to ensure their lifeguard skills continue to be top-notch. Management staff oversees the lifeguards daily.Â
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