Active Adults

Oakland County Parks offers a variety of programming for active adults. Explore our parks, try a new activity, learn about Oakland County history and enjoy socializing with others in a welcoming, friendly environment. Check back often as programs are added to the calendar and feel free to email OCPrecreation@oaklandcountymi.gov or call 248-221-8040 with your questions, comments and suggestions.

Upcoming Events

Oakland County Parks offers many programs for Active Adults throughout the year that focus on fitness, wellness, historical education and fun in the parks.

Check back soon for the 2026 Active Adults Programming Calendar of Events to see what we have planned for the whole year at a glance!

Walk This Way Walking Series

Walk This Way is a six-week walking series featuring themed walks focused on mindfulness, pacing, balance and strength. Build healthy habits and enjoy time outdoors. Select sessions will also feature “Walk and Talk” guest experts sharing wellness insights, practical tips and community resources in a relaxed, conversational setting.

This program will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays on the following dates: Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Meet at the boat launch parking lot in Pontiac Oaks Park. Cost is $10 for all six weeks. Registered participants will receive a reusable water bottle.

Printable Walk This Way Series Flyer

Fireside Chats Series

Join us on Zoom as Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo shares fascinating history connected to Oakland County Parks during her Fireside Chat from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. The topic will be “Growing Great Parks: Celebrating 60 years of Oakland County Parks.” Learn the amazing history of our park system from acquiring land to dealing with troublesome beavers

Fireside Chats is a free program series. Join online by clicking on this Zoom link. There is no need to preregister.

This year's Fireside Chats series will focus on celebrating the 60th anniversary of Oakland County Parks. Discover stories you never knew about the parks system, learn about how the park's natural assets shaped the region and gain an appreciation for those who cared for the land before we became stewards of it.

Upcoming Fireside Chat presentations include:

Wednesday, Oct. 28 - "A River Runs Through Them: Waterways and our Parks"
Thursday, Nov. 19 - "Those Who First Belonged: Indigenous Connections to
our Oakland County Parks"

All presentations run from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom. For more information and individual program links, view the Fireside Chats Flyer.

Fireside Chats Flyer

Fall Into History

Learn about the storied history of Addison Oaks County Park and the Buhl Estate during Fall Into History from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the historic estate. Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo will share stories from the past as guests enjoy an elegant buffet prepared by Oaks Management, a wagon ride through the grounds and cider and donuts.

For more information, view the Fall Into History flyer or call 248-221-8040.

Cost is $45/person. Registration is required by Sept. 22 at OaklandCountyParks.com or by calling 248-858-0916.

Other events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events, too!

Printable Active Adults 2026 Calendar of Events Flyer

Michigan Senior Olympics

Oakland County Parks is a proud sponsor of the Michigan Senior Olympics. To learn more about registration for the winter or summer games, visit the Michigan Senior Olympics website.