Active adults invited for day of summer fun
Participate in a fun day of stick-it archery, horseshoes, nature education, lawn games and pontoon boat rides during the Summertime Senior Picnic at Twin Chimneys in Independence Oaks County Park. A lunch of hot dog, chips and beverage is included. Cost is $10/person. For questions, call 248-221-8040.
This adults-only program requires a vehicle permit or daily park pass for entry. Free vehicle permits are available to Oakland County seniors age 62+. View the Free Vehicle Permit Program Guidelines for details and eligibility requirements.
Preregister for the Summertime Senior Picnic by Friday, July 19 by calling 248-858-0916 or completing the mail-in registration form.
Independence Oaks County Park
Independence Oaks is the largest Oakland County Park at 1,286 acres. Wint Nature Center offers interactive exhibits, interpretive programs and Scout Badge Days. Camp Wilderness, a youth group overnight camping area, features platform tents and a modern bathhouse. Recreation amenities include: 12+ miles of natural and paved trails; a swimming beach; archery range; volleyball courts; and boat launch (non-motorized boats). In winter, cross-country ski equipment is available for rent, depending on staff availability and amount of snow. Twin Chimney Shelter provides a sweeping view of 68-acre Crooked Lake and is popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Independence Oaks-North is the only Southeast Michigan park with a Catch and Release Special Designation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Anglers can portage and launch canoes, kayaks or other non-motorized boats. No vehicular boat launch is provided. Independence Oaks-North is open for archery deer hunting in the fall.
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