Michigan Wi IN Illl Meeting

[Kfamr]

Well - Kimmy, Ashley, anyone else wanna meet *someday* at the park Kimmy is talking about. I only say that one because it had the lake and we all know how much Kiki loves the water! Any other park is fine too, but I'd love one with a lake!


If anyone wants to, Kimmy could you please post a link to their website with address and all?

[ramanth]

I don't know the area that well so I don't know what another good park would be.

Kia and I simply adore the Bark Park though. We'd love to meet up there!

There isn't a specific street address to the Bark Park, it just gives the cross streets were the county park is located. There is a PDF file map though that can give you an idea of where to go.

Linkie:
Orion Oaks Bark Park

[Kfamr]

Okay so these are the days we'll be there.... which would be best for you Kimmy?

May 17th - Wednesday - leaving home
May 18th - Thrusday - driving/arriving
May 19th - Friday
May 20th - Saturday
May 21st - Sunday - Pawzfest
May 22nd - Monday
May 23rd - Tuesday
May 24th - Wednesday
May 25th - Thursday
May 26th - Friday
May 27th - Saturday
May 28th - Sunday - Ohio Meeting
May 29th - Monday - leaving this day closed since we may be heading home early this day.
May 30th - Tuesday - leaving for home

[ramanth]

Saturday, May 27th definitely. I'll be at Andy's for the weekend and he lives about a half hour away from the Park.

I may also be able to come out on Wednesday, May 24th. I'll be flying home from Colorado late Tuesday night, so I think I took Wednesday off but I have to double check with HR.

[k9krazee]

I talked to my mom last night and I'm pretty sure we can come if we meet on the 27th...

[Cinder & Smoke]

There isn't a specific street address to the Bark Park ...

Linkie:
Orion Oaks Bark Park

ADDRESS?
You just have to Make One Up!

Here's how to get a MapQuest MAP or Travel Directions
to the Orion Oaks Bark Park:

Go to http://www.MapQuest.com

Use this address for either a MAP or as the DESTINATION for a set of driving Directions:

Address block = 1300 Joslyn Rd

City block = Lake Orion

State = MI

Zip = 48360

Good Ole MapQuest will draw you a Map, or Plot a Route;
with the destination Star pretty close to the parking lot driveway!

/s/ Phred

[Kfamr]

Okay, so lets meet up on the 27th?


Kimmy, it said something about Fees... how strict are they on that?
They say we need it prior to arrival but how would be go about doing that?

[Cinder & Smoke]

It said something about Fees... how strict are they on that?

They say we need it prior to arrival but how would be go about doing that?

How strict? REAL Strict!!

The local Sheriff Department Road Patrols are contracted by the Parks Dept to
enforce the rules - which includes checking for "Parking Passes"!
On weekends, a Deputy in a marked cruiser usually makes a pass through the
Bark Park parking lot every two hours ... no "Pass" on the window or mirror -
and he'll get out and write a TICKET - which costs a LOT more than a Daily Pass!

Posted Prices:
Motor Vehicle Day Use Fees
Valid at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks,
Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks.
$5 per car per day: Oakland County resident discount rate
$10 per car per day: Regular rate (OUT-of-County vehicles)
$3 per car per day (weekday only): Senior Citizen
$7 per vehicle after 5:00 p.m.: Special Fireworks Fee

Last few years, on weekends, there has always been a Park Employee sitting in a vehicle
at the Parking Lot Entrance - who greets every car that doesn't have a Yearly Pass.
The "advertised cost" of an OUT-of-County car Daily Use Pass is $10.00 -
BUT for the last three years the guy has ALWAYS accepted a $5.00 bill as payment.
Give him $5.00 and he gives you a Hang-Tag for your mirror -
insures that the Partol Deputy drives past without writing a Ticket!

If you don't want to pay the $5.00 fee - you can get away with parking in the
Elementary School Parking Lot - across the road and north about 1/4 mile -
on the right (east side) of Joslyn Road.
Park in a MARKED parking spot - NOT on the grass or on the driveway!!
The walk-in gate to the Bark Park is across the road from the School.

Best place to "meet" is inside the Bark Park - at or near the "Water Pump" -
located between the two main areas of the Bark Park.

[ramanth]

I've been using Google Maps lately. Forgot Mapquest will let you do that.

Pretty much what Phred said, Kay Ann. Lately there has been a Park Ranger at the entrance to sell daily parking passes.

If he's not there, and you park in the lot, you risk getting a parking ticket if they patrol it later.

In the past, Andy and I have parked in the school lot with no problems.

[Kfamr]

So, is this for sure? May 27th at Orion Oak Bark Park - say noon?

Ashley, are you coming for sure? Anyone else?

[k9krazee]

Yup, I've marked the calendar! I will definately be there and dragging my mother along too, lol!

Noon sounds great!

And I will most likely only bring Jack (but maybe Shadow too). I'm nervous, he has never been to a dog park before...and I'm sure he'll turn into a greedy little toy hogging jerk...

[ramanth]

I'm certain! Noon it is then. Anyone else have cell phones? It's a pretty big park with two entrances.

There are few loose toys at this dog park, but not a lot. Mostly tennis balls left behind.

Many bring their and leave with their own toys.

[Kfamr]

I don't have a cell. Does everyone just want to meet in the school's parking lot?


Ashley, You MUST bring Shadow!!!

[GoldenLuv]

oh come on someone from Michigan must wanna meet my beauitful golden child Madison and me and have a fun filled day

[Kfamr]

oh come on someone from Michigan must wanna meet my beauitful golden child Madison and me and have a fun filled day

Hey, didn't you see? We're meeting in MI on the 27th!
http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/orion.html