In the November 6, 2018, general election, Oxford Township voters will consider an operating millage renewal for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department. The millage to be levied is 1.0 mill ($1 per $1000 of taxable value). A home with a taxable value of $100,000 would pay $100.00 a year.

The Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Department has operated on a millage dating back to 1970's. With the growing demand for new parks facilities, programs and special events, your recreation department has worked tirelessly to maintain its current millage rate while keeping up with the needs.

Since 1995, the department has secured over $2.1 million in Grants, Sponsorships, Donations and financial gifts. This philosophy has not only saved valuable tax payer dollars, but provided many life enhancing opportunities. Did you know that Kids Kingdom, KLR Splashpad, Red Run Sledding Hill, 18 Hole Disc Golf Course, Seymour Basketball Court, LMHC Soccer Field and Seymour Sand Volleyball Courts were the results of donations? Did you know that the 56-Acre Powell Lake Township Park and the 300-Acre Oakwood Lake Township Park were results of MDNR Trust Fund Grants? In addition to the acquisitions grants, the department has secured development grant dollars for boardwalks, trails, playgrounds, softball lighting, soccer fields and various other park amenities, all saving valuable tax payer dollars.

With the approval of the November 6th Ballot Language, the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department will remain committed to the community. It will continue to build upon our success by offering quality programs, family special events and marquee park facilities. Many of these recreation and leisure opportunities will be FREE or at the lowest cost possible. The renewal's success will also allow the department to provide our Oxford Area Senior Citizens the much-needed facility and life enhancing programs they so deserve.

If you have any questions pertaining to the millage, please call my office and I would be glad to answer all your questions and concerns. Remember, our department works for YOU!

Thank you,

Ron Davis, Director

Our 5k Run or 2k Walk is designed to accommodate every person in your family, workplace and neighborhood. This years event will be held on Saturday, November 3. So gather all your family and friends and start November out right. Grandparents, toddlers, infants in strollers - those who want to create a little room for that Thanksgiving dinner - all are welcome to be a part of the Run or Walk. The "time" that matters is that we want you to have a  good time at the Meijer Turkey Trot.  Download Turkey Trot registration form.

The boys recreational league is designed to enhance fundamentals and teach the basic rules and strategies in a non-competitive environment. The 2nd through 5th grade program will play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Oxford Middle School. The 6th through 8th grade program will play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at Lakeville Elementary school. Registration deadline is November 2nd. The cost is $75 (Oxford Residents Subtract $10)

If you are interested in being a coach, please indicate so at the time of registration.

Are you looking to get away this winter? How about a trip to Florida. Enjoy time in Orlando & Cocoa Beach and visit these great attractions.

• Holy Land Experience
• Exploration Tower
• Cocoa Beach Pier
• Gatorland
• Bok Tower Gardens
• Florida's Natural 'Grove House'
• Dundee Citrus Candy Factory
• Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum (Atlanta, GA)
• Florida Museum of Natural History (Gainesville, FL)
  
• Ocmulgee National Monument Visitor Center (Macon, GA)

Travel provided by Travel w/Nance. Fully equipped motorcoach. Accommodations include 4 consecutive nights in Orlando area and 2 nights en-route each way. Includes 8 breakfasts & 6 dinners. Cost for trip per person double occupancy Oxford Resident $849 | Non-Resident $859.