Oak Park

Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park Design Information

The Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan is a $20.2 million program aimed at enhancing park and recreation opportunities in Oakland County using $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds matched with an additional $5.2 million in funding from OCP. There are two of these projects in Oak Park:

• Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park
• Oak Park Event Hub - Farmers Market Structure

Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park

Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park is a 17-acre area located within David H. Shepherd Park in the City of Oak Park. The park is jointly operated by OCP and Oak Park and is owned by the City of Oak Park.

Summary Project Scope

The project focused on developing an open space gateway with accessible trails, seating and gathering areas, installing a nature-themed playground and updating existing pavilions and restrooms. The project was funded by the OCP Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $2,500,000 in ARPA funding and $3,710,168 from the OCP Capital Improvement Program.

• An Interlocal Partnership Agreement was signed on Aug. 8, 2023
• The Park Action Plan was signed on Jan. 30, 2024

Park Project - Status: Complete

A ribbon cutting to mark the Grand Opening of Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park was held on June 22, 2026. It featured comments from local officials and the official ribbon cutting followed by refreshments served from the new warming kitchen. 

Oak Park Event Hub - Farmers Market Structure

The Oak Park Event Hub is located at 14100 Oak Park Blvd. in the City of Oak Park.

Summary Project Scope

The City of Oak Park was awarded a $500,000 grant to fund, in part, a four-season permanent Farmers Market building that will provide access to often subsidized, locally grown Michigan produce. The Farmers Market includes a commercial kitchen to provide cooking classes and nutrition education, and opportunities for hands-on experiences with preparing healthy foods.

• A Grant Agreement was signed on Aug. 8, 2023

Farmers Market – Status: Complete

The Oak Park Event Hub opened on June 30, 2026.

Contact Information

Simon Rivers
Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
248-421-9033
riverss@oaklandcountymi.gov