Summary
Parks Director Chris Ward outlined a plan, fueled by the 2024 parks millage, to bring the first county parks to Pontiac, Troy, Rochester, Southfield-area and other underserved communities — going from 40% to 73% of residents within three miles of a county park, plus modernization projects and a 'Pure Oakland' one-stop recreation website.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Driven by the voter-approved 2024 parks millage; more than $20 million in park improvements are underway.
Countywide — especially central and southern Oakland communities getting their first county parks.
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Board of Commissioners - Mar 11, 2026
Parks Director Chris Ward outlined a plan, fueled by the 2024 parks millage, to bring the first county parks to Pontiac, Troy, Rochester, Southfield-area and other underserved communities — going from 40% to 73% of residents within three miles of a county park, plus modernization projects and a 'Pure Oakland' one-stop recreation website.
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