Looking for family fun in Oakland County this winter? Check out these events, parks and places to go!
Hit the Ice Rink
Strap on some skate and don’t forget your mittens as you take laps around the rink, both indoor and outdoor.
- Beverly Park (Beverly Hills)
- Birmingham Ice Arena (Birmingham)
- Barnum Park (Birmingham)
- Farmington Hills Ice Arena (Farmington Hills)
- Suburban Ice (Farmington Hils, Novi, Rochester & Royal Oak)
- Riley Park (Farmington Hills)
- Rosie’s Park (Madison Heights)
- Bear Creek Nature Park (Rochester)
- Troy Sports Center (Troy)
- Detroit Skating Club (Bloomfield Hills)
Local Sledding Hills
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Looking for top picks – Beverly Hills, Snowy Ridge in Commerce and Bloomer Sled Hill in Rochester are the most popular.
- Beverly Hills Village Park (Beverly Hills)
- Booth Park Sled Hill (Birmingham)
- Lincoln Hills Golf Course (Birmingham)
- Snow Tubing @ Bower Schools Farm (Bloomfield Hills)
- Snowy Ridge Sledding Hill (Commerce)
- Shiawassee Park (Farmington)
- Heritage Park Sled Hill (Farmington)
- Civic Center Park (Madison Heights)
- Shepherd Park/Hamilton Hill (Oak Park)
- Lost Lake Nature Park (Oakland)
- Jesse Decker Park Sled Hill (Orion)
- Bloomer Park Sled Hill (Rochester)
- Borden Park (Rochester Hills)
- Waterford Oaks (Waterford)
- Marshbank Park (West Bloomfield)
Ski Resorts
You don’t need to go Up North for ski slopes, here are some local resorts.
Pine Knob (Clarkston)
Address: 7778 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 48348
Whether you are a beginner or expert, Pine Knob is the place to enjoy the slopes with friends and family. Check out have alpine and snowboard rentals, get lessons by certified instructors for all ages and hit the hills. Pine Knob is 300ft vertical with 17 runs and 3 terrain parks. The resort offers 2 world-famous Wonder Carpets, 100ft and 300ft, 6 chairlifts and 4 tow ropes.
Alpine Valley (White Lake)
Address: 6775 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI, 48383
Alpine Valley offers beautiful surroundings including 25 picturesque tree-lined slopes, 9 chairlifts, 4 rope tows and a magic carpet. Freestyle skiers and snowboards will enjoy four different styles of terrain parks designed for all ability levels. A skier/boarder cross track is open to the public so test your skills or race your friends! Bring the whole family and enjoy the largest and most scenic ski area in southern Michigan right at your own back door.
Mt Holly (Holly)
Address: 13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI, 48442
For 60 years Mt Holly has served as a local ski destination. Find everything you need, 7 chairlifts (including Southeastern Michigan’s only High-Speed detachable quad), 4 rope tows, and two SunKid Wonder Carpets. Kick back and relax on a 4,200 square foot heated paver patio and centered fire pit, or explore one of 19 trails ranging from beginner to advanced in difficulty, and 3 Snowboard Parks with an assortment of terrain features.
Indoor Activities
Avoid cabin fever and get out of the house to check out these local attractions.
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
- Peppa Pig World of Play (Auburn Hills)
- The Robot Garage (Birmingham/Rochester)
- Fairytale Fun Place (Clarkston)
- HAWK Aquatic Center (Farmington Hills)
- Marvin’s Mechanical Museum (Farmington Hills)
- Nature’s Playhouse (Ferndale)
- Whirlyball (Novi)
- Legacy 925/Urban Air (Oxford)
- Rochester Play (Rochester)
- Creative Arts Studio (Royal Oak)
- The Pose Experience (Southfield)
- Troy Aquatic Center (Troy)
- Troy Gymnastics (Troy)
- Escape (Troy)
- S.W.A.G. Gym (West Bloomfield)
- West Bloomfield Public Library (West Bloomfield)
Visit A Museum
Learn something new and have fun at a museum.
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)
- Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills)
- Cranbrook Art Museum (Bloomfield Hills)
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
Parks & Recreation
Get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air at these local parks. Don’t forget to bring your skis and a sled for snowy fun.
Top Playgrounds: Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills), Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (Southfield), Scarlet’s Playground (Commerce), Booth Park (Birmingham) and Gilbert Willis Park (Wixom).
- Heritage Park (Farmington Hills)
- Nature Center
- Playground
- Hiking
- Sledding
- Indian Springs Metropark (White Lake)
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Sledding
- Kensington Metropark (Milford)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ice Skating
- Sledding
- Holly Recreation Area (Holly)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Seven Lakes State Park (Holly)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Highland Recreation Area (White Lake)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area (Waterford)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Proud Lake Recreation Area (Commerce)
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Independence Oaks (Clarkston)
- Nature Center
- Playground
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-Country Skiing
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