Waterford Oaks Wave Pool

Waterford Oaks Wave Pool is a beloved outdoor aquatic attraction operated by Oakland County Parks in Waterford, Michigan, set within the 199-acre Waterford Oaks County Park. The centerpiece is a 450,000-gallon tropical wave pool featuring zero-depth entry, palm trees, bubbler fountains, and heated water maintained at 80 degrees for comfort even on cooler days. The surrounding park offers far more than swimming, with over three miles of hiking trails, a world-class BMX track, the universally accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape, pickleball and platform tennis courts, sand volleyball, and a winter sledding hill. Bathhouse facilities with showers and lockers, lounge chairs, picnic shelters, and an event center round out the amenities, making Waterford Oaks a true year-round destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts in the greater Detroit metro area.