Location
Red Oaks Waterpark is located in Madison Heights on 13 Mile Road east of John R. It is situated right next to Meijer.
The address is 1455 East 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
If you need to call, the number is 248.858.0918 or 888.OCPARKS
Hours
Always double-check before you go -- there could be a technical malfunction or weather warning that limits the hours -- but in general, Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights is open:
Early Season:
- May 28-30: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Closed May 31-June 3
- June 4-5: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- June 6-10: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Regular Season: June 11-Aug. 21
Late Season:
- Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Weekends and Holidays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Aug. 22-26: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Aug. 27-28: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Aug. 29-Sept. 2: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Sept. 3-5: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost
There is an admission fee to Red Oaks Waterpark; fees are listed below. You can also purchase concessions on-site, or save a little money and bring your own food and beverages. Just know that alcohol is prohibited on-site (including in the parking lot). Smoking and glass containers are likewise prohibited.
Little known fact: you can purchase your waterpark tickets in advance and avoid the line! Ticket sales close one hour before the park closes. Make sure you buy the right ticket -- a weekday ticket won't get you in on a weekend, for instance.
Weekends and Holidays
- Regular Rate: $20
- Resident Discount Rate*: $14
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
- Regular Rate: $17
- Resident Discount Rate*: $11
Active Military/Seniors 62+
- $2 off full day admission rate
Twilight (after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday only, excluding holidays)
- Regular Rate: $14
- Resident Discount Rate*: $8
- Free; just make sure you grab them a (free) ticket
Season Pass: Unlimited access to the waterpark all summer
- Regular Rate: $99
- Resident Rate: $75
- Tot Pass (children 0-1 years old): Free
- Present your Red Oaks Season Pass at Waterford Oaks Waterpark and receive $5 off admission
- Purchase online
What's Included:
Red Oaks does a nice job with amenities and attractions. The waterpark includes:
- Locker rooms with showers and bathrooms. Coin-operated lockers are available; $1 for a regular locker (each time it is locked) or $1.50 for a family-size locker.
- Lifejackets, tubes, tables, chairs, shaded areas and charcoal grills are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and may be used by guests who are present in the waterpark. (They can't be held for anticipated guests though, so have your squad arrive on time). A valid state ID maybe required to check out a lifejacket. This means, if it's a weekend/holiday with gorgeous weather, you should probably get there early and just make a day of it, or wait for the twilight rate period.
- Opportunity to rent a picnic shelter for $80 or $300 depending on the day you select. Call the waterpark at least one business day in advance to reserve.
- Terrific Tides wave pool
- Triple Turn waterslide with three slides
- Soak Station children's water playground with 68 features, including water jets, curtains and slides, plus bubbler jets and a six-foot tipping bucket; must be 56" or shorter and be accompanied by an adult
- Spray & Play, a water play area for toddlers, with 15 water jets and bubblers at zero depth. These are heated pools.
- River Ride, a 990-foot long lazy river
- A picnic lunch
- Sunscreen
- Towels
- Water shoes if your kids don't like the bottom of the wave pool
- You can bring your own personal flotation devices, but they must be U.S. Coast Guard approved with the stamped seal.
- You can bring goggles if you'd like. No fins, snorkels or water toys are permitted.
- Swim diapers if needed
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