Rose Township has three community parks which offer residents year-round recreational fun. The township is surrounded by several County, Metro and State Parks that offer swimming, canoeing, fishing, hunting and cross country skiing. Come to Rose Township and discover our country charm.
Rose Township residents receive Parks and Recreation from Springfield Township at Springfield Township resident prices. Rose Township Parks
Civic Center Park: 280 West Rose Center Rd (By the Fire Station)
Civic Center Park is a 10-acre community park located in the center of the township on the northwest corner of Milford and Rose Center Roads. A gravel surface parking area is available off West Rose Center Road. Civic Center Park is classified by the Township as an active park. The park features three baseball diamonds, a picnic pavilion and the Park and Recreation committee is currently looking to upgrade the playground area.
Directions to Civic Center Park
Dearborn Park: Milford Rd and Davisburg RdDearborn Park is a 116.5- acre community park located in the center of the Township on the northeast corner of Milford and Davisburg Roads. Dearborn Park is classified by the Township as a passive park. The western portion of the park is accessible from Milford Rd. Dearborn Park is a mixture of open pastures with woody areas and walking paths are currently being developed. There is a small picnic area.
Directions to Dearborn Park
Rose Ponds: Tipsico Lake Rd and Baker RdRose Ponds is a 41-acre community park located in the northwest quadrant of Rose Township. Rose Ponds is classified by the Township as a passive park. Rose Ponds is a mixture of open pastures with woody areas. The Park and Recreation committee is establishing a gravel parking area and is restoring existing walking paths.
Anyone interested in more information about the Township Parks or how they can volunteer with the Parks and Recreation committee, please contact The Rose Township Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider by email at
Rose Oaks County Park is a park owned and operated by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. It is located in Rose Township, Michigan. Rose Oaks is 637 acres located in the center of the township north of Rose Center Road between Fish Lake and Buckhorn Lake Roads. This park features gently rolling wooded uplands, five miles of trails including accessible boardwalks and floating docks, 200 acres of valuable wetlands, and frontage on several glacial lakes. Permitted Park uses: hiking, horseback riding, recreational biking, cross- country skiing (ungroomed), fishing, geocaching, letterboxing and boating (carry-in only; non-motorized or electric motors only).
Directions to Rose Oaks County Park
Map of Rose Oaks
Oakland County Destination Oakland
Oakland County Parks Annual Vehicle Permits are valid at eight Oakland County Parks
County Park and Metro Park permits are available at the Rose Township Offices