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Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department

4.2(13)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)Park
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
(248) 674-5441 Directions waterfordmi.gov

Quick facts

Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department is a park at 5640 Williams Lake Rd Ste. 201 in Waterford, MI, open Mon–Fri from 8:00 AM. Call +1248-674-5441 for details.

Address
5640 Williams Lake Rd Ste. 201, Waterford Township, MI 48329
Phone
+1248-674-5441
Hours today
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department

Established in 1951, the Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department oversees 16 parks and facilities in Waterford, MI, encompassing more than 850 acres of green space. Its listed address is 5640 Williams Lake Road, Suite 201. The department’s scope extends beyond a single park: it is responsible for a network of parks and facilities, along with recreation programs and services for residents and families.

Through its Board of Commissioners and staff, the department seeks to enhance quality of life and the environment, acquire and protect natural resources, and provide leisure opportunities. The listing identifies a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom; these details should not be taken as an inventory of amenities at all 16 locations. On Google, the department has a 4.2 rating from 13 reviews.

Known for

  • Established in 1951
  • Oversight of 16 parks and facilities
  • More than 850 acres of green space
  • Natural resource conservation
  • Recreation programs and services

Google rating breakdown

13 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★6
  • 4★5
  • 3★1
  • 2★0
  • 1★1

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  • “Signed my granddaughter up for parent/child swim class. The class was canceled and I was never notified. No call, no email, not in my spam either”

    — Lisa Rudd, October 29, 2025 · google

  • “It's very beautiful. Feeling relaxed in that place.”

    — Luis Armando Sanchez Hernandez, July 4, 2021 · google

  • “We really enjoyed walking the dog around the field, nothing was plowed but there were tire tracks we ran down, just wide enough. Wish there was a swing and slide for my son.”

    — Jennifer Williams, February 19, 2021 · google

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Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department — frequently asked

Is Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department open on Mondays?
Yes — Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department is open Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where is Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department?
Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department is at 5640 Williams Lake Rd Ste. 201, Waterford Township, MI 48329.
What is the phone number for Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department?
You can reach Waterford Township Parks & Recreation Department on +1248-674-5441.

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