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Free Park Entry Day at Six Oakland County Parks

November 24, 2022 - November 24, 2022

Photo credit: iStock/monkeybusinessimages

Location

Oakland County Parks

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Description

Enjoy all Oakland County parks free of charge, including nature areas, trailsand dog parks. Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks.

Event cost: Free

Event time: sunrise-sunset Nov. 24, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://www.oakgov.com/parks/Pages/events.aspx

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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Things to Do with Kids

Indoors

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Guides

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Sweepstakes

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