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Troy’s first county park slated for fall 2027 opening
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jenny Sherman , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The park's location is on Square Lake Road, between two major roads.
Oakland County Parks has made progress on a new park in Troy. The park's location is on Square Lake Road, between two major roads. It features a unique ecosystem, including wetlands.
Details about the park are available from Oakland County Parks. The park is expected to open in fall 2027. A local nature preserve is being transformed into the city's first county park, with assistance from a conservancy group.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Oakland County Parks has made progress on a new park in Troy. The park's location is on Square Lake Road, between two major roads. It features a unique ecosystem, including wetlands. Details about…
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