Summer is here and we are planning on enjoying every moment we can. One of our favorite places to play in the water is Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights. With nine acres of water activities, it is a great place to cool off and relax for the day. Red Oaks Waterpark will be open until August 18th for the 2023 season.
Waterpark Attractions
Red Oaks Waterpark offers a wide variety of attractions to appeal to the whole family. From a family splash pad to the high thrills Triple Turn Waterslides, everyone will find something to enjoy.
Wave Pool
Guests of all ages will love the wave pool at Red Oaks. The 550,000 gallon pool has a zero-depth entry, providing barrier free access as well as a gradual increase in water depth. This is perfect for families with smaller children that want to hang out in more shallow waters. The max depth of the pool is 8 feet. The pool is heated to 80 degrees making it the perfect place to play, even when the temperature isn’t blistering hot.
Innertubes are also available to guests, free of charge, so they can enjoy the wave pool on top of the waves. The wave pool runs in cycles, 10 minutes of waves then 10 minutes without waves.
Triple Turn Waterslides
Thrill seekers will love the three water slides available at this waterpark. Located behind the wave pool, these three slides have been entertaining families for decades. Guests must be at least 43 inches tall to ride these slides.
New Children’s Splash Pad in 2021
This newer attraction features 52 interactive water activities, including a water play climber with slides and a mini dumping bucket (about 40 gallons). The zero-depth splash pad offers 160 ’x 105’ of play area with a new adjacent shade structure.
River Ride
If you are looking for a more laid back adventure, check out the River Ride. This heated pool takes visitors on a slow adventure through several water features. Visitors must use a tube while in the water.
Red Oaks Waterpark Amenities
The waterpark offers locker rentals, concessions, showers, dryers, life jackets (for younger guests) and plenty of picnic tables (arrive early to get one).
Red Oaks Waterpark Ticket Info
We encourage you to purchase waterpark and wave pool tickets online at OaklandCountyParks.com up to three days prior to day of visit. Guests can also purchase tickets on site during regular hours. It is recommended that guests check ticket availability for specific days before coming out to the waterpark or wave pool, as it’s likely many days will sell out in advance. Red Oaks Waterpark ticket prices are $26 regular rate and $20 Oakland County resident rate on Fridays, Saturdays as well as Sundays. On Mondays through Thursdays the cost is $24 while the Oakland County resident rate is $18. Children ages zero to one are free.
The Park is now open daily from 11 am until 7 pm. The last day of the season is August 18th.
Red Oaks Waterpark Location
The waterpark is located at 1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. It is about a mile off of I-75, taking either the 12 Mile or 14 Mile exits. The facility is on 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre, just east of Meijer.
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Author: Amber Louchart
Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment. She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.
Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats.
She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment. She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.
