Best Oakland County Michigan Parks to host a picnic party.

Some of the best locations to host a picnic party in Oakland County Michigan?

Hosting a picnic party is a big task. If you’re like us at Luxury Picnics by Nicole, we love planning, so make sure you think these things through. Certainly you want to make the day special for whomever or whatever you’re celebrating but you also want to make sure the location you choose is equally as special.

There are many factors that make a park or location a good spot to host that picnic. You need to take into account things like parking, restrooms, noise, animals, playgrounds and other features when choosing. To make life easier we’ve taken the time to share some parks that hit some of those checkboxes you need to think about.

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Birmingham Parks

Poppleton Park – This is a large park that sits on the east side of busy Woodward Avenue on the north side of Birmingham. It has great parking and lots of open space. Because of its size, it has many youth sports amenities which can cause it to be a bit busy. Not only that the sound of Woodward Ave can be heard pretty well. If you have a loud group yourself then it could be a great fit for your picnic party!

Parking – Good
Restrooms – No
Noise – Loud
Animals – Minimal
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 6/10

Baldwin Park, Quarton Lake – This park follows the Rouge River and has a small pond area. There is actually a setting for weddings here and some nice open space at the north and south ends for a picnic. The south end sits along the busy Maple Rd but has a great layout. The north end is embedded in the neighborhood and is a bit quieter. It’s a popular park for walkers and bikers alike.

Parking – Some
Restrooms – No
Noise – Quiet at the north end
Animals – Ducks and Geese
Playgrounds – No

Rating: 8/10

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Shain Park – This park is beautifully kept and has some great features like a water fountain and areas for walking and sitting. It is however a very popular park right in the heart of downtown Birmingham. It can be very busy at times. It’s probably best for smaller groups but would certainly accommodate a larger one.

Parking – Street meters
Restrooms – Portapotty
Noise – Busy and noisy
Animals – Dogs
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 8/10

Booth Park – This park has a very wide open area that is ideal for a picnic. Tons of grassy area to set up for a big group. It is large enough that noise from Old Woodward is minimal and has some great scenery. It is probably one of the best spots in Birmingham, MI that’s not off the beaten trail, for a picnic.

Parking – Street meters
Restrooms – Portapotty
Noise – Not bad
Animals – Dogs
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 9/10

Royal Oak Park

Star Jaycee – This is a very active park but it has lots of open space. Sports fields, woods and all kinds of activities are happening here all the time. If you have a group that tends to be loud then this might be a great spot. It has tons of amenities, like parking, to make things easy too.

Parking – Free lot
Restrooms – Permanent Bathrooms
Noise – Busy and noisy
Animals – Dogs
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 7.5/10

Novi Park

Village Wood – With views of the lake and awesome trails this is a great park for hosting a picnic. If you live in the Woodward corridor this can be a bit of a hike but well worth it. Lots of open grassy areas to post up and have a great time in a very private quiet setting.

Parking – Street
Restrooms – No
Noise – Very quiet
Animals – Dogs
Playgrounds – No

Rating: 8/10

West Bloomfield Park

Bloomer Park – This park is super recreational which could be good for you, or not. With basketball courts, gazebo, water views and a nature trail there is plenty to do. It might not be the spot for a quiet picnic but certainly can entertain a big group.

Parking – Free Parking
Restrooms – Permanent Restrooms
Noise – Busy and noisy
Animals – Dogs
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 7/10

Farmington Hills Park

Heritage Park – This park is massive. Lots of little places to hang and picnic with friends. It has trails, a splash pad and horse stalls. If you like to get lost in the woods this is perfect!

Parking – Free Parking
Restrooms – Permanent Restrooms
Noise – Busy and quiet
Animals – Dogs, Deer
Playgrounds – Yes

Rating: 7/10

Also, don’t forget, sometimes your own backyard is the best place to picnic!!!