Press Releases

April 11, 2022- Oakland County Parks and Recreation announces Community Grant recipients
June 2, 2021 - West Bloomfield Parks opens largest splash pad in Michigan
January 9, 2020 - West Bloomfield Parks opens senior services facility
June 18, 2019 - West Bloomfield Parks partners with Orchard Mall to expand senior services
January 7, 2019 - Community Partners Step Up to Keep Free Exercise Program Alive for Seniors
June 20, 2018 - West Bloomfield Parks launches new summer festival and anticipates thousands in attendance
June 12, 2018 - West Bloomfield Parks Puts a New Spin on its Traditional Concert Series
May 30, 2018 - Henry Ford West Bloomfield and West Bloomfield partner to bring honeybee colonies to the community
April 26, 2018 - West Bloomfield Parks expands Kids Komotion Concert Series
June 15, 2017 - West Bloomfield's "Family Aquatic Center" property to be redesigned in 2018
April 24, 2017 - West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation to host evening dance for area seniors
April 18, 2017 - Local nonprofits team up to host "Charity Cakes" Pancake Breakfast on May 20th
September 8, 2016 - West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation to host 5th annual Fall Fest on October 1st
August 17, 2016 - "Camp Out" with West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation September 16th
July 6, 2016 - Local nonprofits team up to host "Charity Cakes" Pancake Breakfast on July 30th 
June 1, 2016 - Marshbank Music Series Begins July 13th
June 1, 2016 - West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation's Kids Komotion Concerts kick off June 23rd

In The News

May 11, 2022 - West Bloomfield  Beacon
Summer Fun in Store at West Bloomfield Parks
April 22, 2022 - West Bloomfield Beacon
West Bloomfield Selected as Locations for DIA Programs
January 20, 2022 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Coyote Sightings Spark Awareness Efforts
July 14, 2021 - Local 4 News
​ Hop on Over to the New Splash Pad
June 30, 2021 - Fox 2 News Detroit
A Tour of Uninhabited Apple Island
June 15, 2021 - Fox 2 News Detroit
Lily Pad Springs Opens Up
June 08, 2021 - MLive
Michigan's Largest Splash Pad Opens 
February 6, 2021 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Winter Guide features new activities in West Bloomfield
November 23, 2020 - West Bloomfield Beacon
West Bloomfield Parks set to host lunch giveaway for veterans
June 18, 2020 - West Bloomfield Beacon
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Millage to be on the ballot in August
January 31, 2020 - Oakland County Blog
West Bloomfield Parks' New Nature Room!
January 17, 2020 - West Bloomfield Beacon
New senior services center opens at Orchard Mall
January 9, 2020 - Metromode
From Port Huron to South Haven: How the Great Lake to Lake Trail links up Metro Detroit Communities 
November 4, 2019 - C & G Newspapers
Second annual breakfast to honor local veterans
July 9, 2019 - Only in Your State
This trail near Detroit is brimming with wildflowers and now is the time to hike it
June 26, 2019 - C&G Newspapers
WB to open senior services location at Orchard Mall
June 19, 2019 - The Oakland Press
West Bloomfield to have dedicated location for senior citizen activities at Orchard Mall
June 15, 2019 - ​Detroit Free Press
Here's where to see free music in metro Detroit this summer
January 4, 2019 - ​C&G Newspapers
WB Parks Commission has year-round offerings 
December 6, 2018 - C&G Newspapers
Darryl the turkey sighted in West Bloomfield
September 20, 2018 - C&G Newspapers
Police Foundation Comedy for a Cause to support charity
June 22, 2018 - C&G Newspapers
Parks, hospital team up to install local beehives
May 8, 2018 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Design plans approved for former FAC property
October 10, 2017 - West Bloomfield Beacon
'Comedy for a Cause' to benefit Police Foundation
September 14, 2017 - Markets Insider
"Transmission Trails" Offer Natural Beauty and Recreation in SE Michigan Communities
July 11, 2017 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Community feedback needed for FAC site redevelopment plans
May 30, 2017 - The Oakland Press
Touch-a-Truck event in West Bloomfield to provide fun for kids
May 5, 2017 - Metro Parent
Music in the Park Events in Southeast Michigan
November 13, 2016 - Hometown Life
Local seniors enjoy Mackinaw experience
October 19, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Parks and recs, Orchard Mall to celebrate Halloween
September 22, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Parks and Rec to host annual fall festival
August 20, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Parks and Rec fall programs packed with colorful fun
August 12, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Pooch Plunge returns to close down outdoor pool
August 2, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Voters show their love for the parks
July 2016 - West Bloomfield Today
The Summer Bucket List West Bloomfield Style
July 28, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
WB Parks and Rec launches nature photograph contest
July 27, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Nonprofits join forces for flapjack fun
June 29, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Concert strikes a chord for Police Foundation beneficiaries
June 27, 2016 - West Bloomfield Beacon
Music's in the air at Marshbank Park