Quarton Lake in downtown #Birmingham is a picturesque spot where visitors can enjoy a portion of the Rouge River. But not every community has such a feature, and even fewer communities have a spot where they can access the Rouge River, Clinton River or other waterway via boat or kayak. #OaklandCountyParks wants to enhance and expand opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and get active through greater investment in regional walking and water trails, improved accessibility for people of all abilitie

AD | Did you know Birmingham has more green spaces than Paris? 🗼 Our city has over 500 parks to explore and each one has its own charm 🌳 Here’s just 3 of them: 💍 The Tolkien Trail where you can explore where the Lord of The Rings Author drew some of his inspiration ⛰️ Lickey Hills which spans over 524 acres, has lovely cafe and picnic spots ✈️ Sheldon Country Park has a load of animals as well as a plane viewing area! Exploring our green spaces with friends, family or even on your own is a gr