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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

June 22, 2022 - West Bloomfield  Beacon
West Bloomfield Trail Becomes Township's Most Used Park
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
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    • 2022 Millages
    • Commission
    • Contact
    • Community Links
    • Diversity Task Force
    • Employment
    • Forms
    • Green Initiatives
    • News
    • Parks Rules and Maps
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Staff
    • Volunteer
  • Parks + Facilities
    • Bloomer Park
    • Bloomfield Knolls Park
    • Connect
    • Dog Park
    • Drake Sports Park
    • Karner Farm
    • Keith Sports Park
    • Lily Pad Springs
    • Marshbank Park
    • Recreation Activities Center >
      • Nature Room and Outdoor Natural Play Area
    • Schulak Farm
    • Sylvan Manor Park
    • West Bloomfield Trail
    • West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
    • Rentals
    • DIA Inside Out
    • Parks + Recreation Month
  • Recreation
    • Youth >
      • Camps
    • Adult >
      • Softball
      • Wheels to the Road Bike Club
    • Adult 50+ >
      • Pickleball
      • Senior Newsletter
      • Senior Services Advisory Team
    • Nature >
      • Nature Appointments
      • Nature Birthday Parties
      • Scout Projects
    • Transportation
    • Instructors
    • Provide Feedback
    • Discount Admission Tickets
  • Events
    • Winter/Spring >
      • Black History Month
      • Mom2Mom Sale
      • Spring Fling
      • House Hoppin' Bunny Visits
      • Earth Day Celebration
      • Garage Sale
    • Summer >
      • Native Plant Sale
      • Food Truck Tuesdays
      • Kids Komotion
      • Summer-on-the-Bank
      • Walk West Bloomfield
      • National Trails Day
      • Go Fish
      • Marshbank Music
      • Pet Adoption
      • Family Block Party
      • Pollinator Festival
      • Tastes & Tunes
    • Fall >
      • Camp Out
      • Senior Health Expo
      • Group Hayrides
      • Trick or Treat Trail
      • Heroes Appreciation Breakfast
      • Letters to Santa
      • Winter Solstice
  • Registration
    • Registration Information
    • Register Online
    • Activity Guide