All this year, Oakland County is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its park system. For County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi, the celebration has a personal connection: Her dad, Daniel T. Murphy ...

Oakland County voters will decide whether to renew and increase a parks millage that expires in 2029. The current 0.35 millage accounts for $28 million in park funding. The county commission is asking ...

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story misstated how much the Oakland County Parks millage would cost the owner of a $300,000 home. Oakland County voters face a range of issues and decisions ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

In a push to enhance its system, Oakland County Parks is taking its efforts to schools. The county's parks division is working to forge partnerships with several school districts throughout the county ...

Three visitors walking along trail in Oakland County. Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with recognition to Michigan state parks photo ambassador Kari Carr. (Michigan ...

Christiana Ford is your community reporter for Livonia, Northville, Northville Township, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Novi, South Lyon, and Lyon Township. Connect ...

In what's a sure sign of spring's arrival, Oakland County Parks announced that its golf courses will open for the season on Wednesday, April 1. Oakland County Parks operates five courses. Four are ...

Oakland County is developing a new county park along the Clinto River. Clinton River Oaks Park will cover 235 acres, including a portion of Bloomer Park. This new park will link Rochester and ...

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "How can we save the birds in our own backyard?" "How do we know if our local parks are truly healthy?" These are questions so many Michigan ...