Paradise Peninsula Waterford Oaks review – pics, and video. Paradise Peninsula is a Michigan-themed playground located at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford MI.
Waterford Oaks County Park opened their 13,000 square foot Paradise Peninsula playground in July 2010 to more than 1700 people. Oakland County Moms was on hand to shoot video of the dedication (below) and even promoted a contest where the winner got select a name for the huge new playground. Wateford Oaks County Park is operated and maintained by Oakland County Parks.
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Paradise Peninsula was named for the Michigan-themes throughout the playscape. The playground was built to encourage creativity and imagination, as well as cater to all age levels and abilities. The Playground was designed to address issues of accessibility and promote inclusive play. (The project meets requirements set by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The playscape was made possible thanks to a $250,000 grant received by W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The winner of the naming contest, along with another entrant, were granted the honor of cutting the ribbon at the ribbon cutting ceremony. The 2010 winning entry was submitted by then 9-year-old Royal Oak resident Benjamin Godfrey. His entry was selected from nearly 200 proposed names.
Oakland County Moms Grand Opening Footage
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The Great Lakes–themed universally accessible Paradise Peninsula features climbing and learning fun for everyone! Look for an “up north woods” cabin, tree fort play structure, sand dunes area, marsh with cattails, raised sand play area and multiple climbing areas. Colorful rubberized surfacing depicts Michigan’s lakes, dunes and forests. Little explorers can discover Michigan’s wonders and learn about the Great Lakes State through simulated rock, water and fossil features.
Paradise Peninsula is a sprawling playscape that sits amidst a pavilion, platform tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts. Parts of Paradise Peninsula is fenced in but many areas are open so it’s very easy to lose a child if you’re not paying attention. The playscape also has plenty of blindspots thanks to design. Extra caution is needed when supervising children playing at this playground.
Paradise Peninsula is located just east of the Waterford Oaks Waterpark. Waterford Oaks County Park complex also features a waterpark, BMX track, sled hill, and more.
Waterford Oaks County Park
1702 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
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