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Milford Memories Summer Festival in Downtown Milford

A home, place of business, lifestyle…whatever you're seeking, chances are you'll find it in one of Oakland County's many distinctive communities. Ranging from rural and traditional to modern and urban, Oakland County has the perfect fit for every income, lifestyle and taste.

More than one million residents enjoy the quality-of-life advantages available in Oakland County, including 1,400+ fresh-water lakes, 76 public and private golf courses, 88,000 acres of park land, miles of trails and pathways for hiking, biking and horseback riding and more. Diverse shopping, entertainment and restaurant destinations are among the many advantages the county has to offer.

Whether you're looking for a place to call home, raise a family, work or spend leisure time, there's a community with your name in Oakland County.

Community Building Features

Oakland County Parks and Rec commission receives $20,000 donation to fund disabled veterans program

Oakland County Prosper Friday, June 14, 2013

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission received a $20,000 Fueling Communities Grant from BP on June 8 to fund a new Disabled Veterans Sports Initiative.

A Double Life: Ara Topouzian

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Ara Topouzian, Economic Development Director for the City of Novi, didn’t start his career in urban planning in quite the way you might expect. In fact, his whole career working with city governments and chambers of commerce began out of something different entirely: his other career as an Armenian musician and record producer.

Dino's: Feeding Fans And School Kids Alike

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Dino's restaurant has been a beloved Ferndale fixture for over a decade. When the recession hit, owner Dean 'Dino' Bach started catering to keep his employees working and, unexpectedly, discovered a whole new business opportunity - providing healthy lunches to school kids.

Let Oak Routes Guide You to Better Living

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, October 17, 2012

It’s hardly a secret that quality of life is inextricably tied to health and wellness, including having easy access to outlets for outdoor physical activity. Oakland County understands that, and makes great efforts to be able to offer residents of its many communities safe and free options to encourage health, wellness, and an overall greater quality of life.

Fall into fun and fitness at Oakland County Parks!

Oakland County Prosper Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Crisp, cool air and trees in bursts of red, orange and gold are the backdrop for outdoor fun this fall with Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

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Community Building Videos

Featured Video: Earth Day Festival

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, April 17, 2013

In honor of Earth Day here's a video recap of the Earth Day Festival in Rochester. You'll see that being green is not only helpful but fun. And remember, Earth Day shouldn't just be one day a year ... it should be every day of the year.

Featured Video: Fire and Ice

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, January 23, 2013

This year's Fire & Ice Fest in Rochester will be held from January 25-27. The festival will run 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy dog sledding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, and a variety of other family-oriented winter activities absolutely FREE! Check out this video for more of what's in store for you at Fire & Ice Fest, and click here for the full list of activities!

Featured Video: Jewish Community Center

M-1 Studios Wednesday, January 09, 2013

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) in West Bloomfield is the largest and most comprehensive of all of the 250+ Jewish community centers located throughout the country. The JCC is not just for the Jewish community, but is rather the Jewish community's gift to the larger community with numerous educational exhibits and activities for kids, teens and families, even a fitness club and coffee shop.

Featured Video: Rochester

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Rochester, Michigan is a friendly community with a charming small-town vibe. It is a perfect place to raise a family or just to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being centrally-located with easy access to major cities for work. In Rochester you really can have the best of both worlds.

Featured Video: The Brooksie Way

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, September 22, 2011

The inaugural Brooksie Way half marathon ran through Oakland County Oct. 5. It was a huge success by all accounts. Watch the video, learn about the race and its history. Click here to learn more about the event. The video is by Tom Hendrickson of hendricksonvideo.com

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