Attractions and events in Waterford Charter Township, Michigan, or any of the five unincorporated communities within the township are the focus of this portion of our guide.
Waterford Township has no incorporated municipalities, but it does include the unincorporated communities of Clintonville, Drayton Plains, Elizabeth Lake, Four Towns, and Waterford Village. However, unincorporated communities in Michigan do not have defined boundaries, and each of these communities is served by the Waterford post office.
Whether in either of these communities or elsewhere within the township, appropriate topics might include art galleries, libraries, museums, theaters, and historical places, as well as music or performing arts events, concerts, festivals, or entertainment venues.
Township parks, hiking trails sports or recreational programs, and entertainment venues may also be listed here.
Recommended Resources
Featuring fifty-two lanes of Brunswick Pro Anvilane lanes, Brunswick Framework automatic scorers, a snack bar and grill, two full bars, and free wireless Internet, the Waterford bowling facility is certified by the Metro Detroit United States Bowling Congress. It's hours, open bowling schedules and prices, league openings and contacts, tournament schedules, and information about reserving space for birthday parties. Its banquet and poker rooms are highlighted, and contacts are included.
http://www.threehundredbowl.com/
Operated by Six Rivers Land Conservancy, the Drayton Plains Nature Center in Waterford Charter Township has four miles of walking trails, an interpretive center and indoor meeting room, a pavilion, twelve picnic tables, charcoal grills, and old fish hatchery ponds. More than one hundred and seventy different species of birds have been recorded on the property. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, while the buildings are open seasonally. Rental and deposit fees and building hours are posted.
https://www.sixriversrlc.org/drayton-plains-nature-center
Situated at the Oakland County International Airport in Waterford Charter Township, Michigan, the Lakeland Tri-Arena is the home of the Lakeland Arena, a program for youth ages three and up. Registration and schedules are posted here, along with other programs hosted by the Tri-Arena, such as the Waterford Hawks youth hockey program, the Lakeland Adult Hockey League, figure skating, and training programs for those wanting to learn to skate or to play hockey. Contacts are posted.
https://www.lakelandarena.com/
With its corporate offices in Waterford, Michigan, the baseball program offers opportunities to play on the national stage with USA Prime American/National teams, 24/7 access to its 20,000 square-foot facilities, free throwing programs for youth players, full college recruiting coordinator resources for high school teams, and professional instruction from Driveline certified coaches, collegiate coaches, former collegiate athletes, and other amenities. Teams, schedules, and contacts are posted.
https://www.usaprimemi.com/
The non-profit youth soccer organization offers multiple programs for different age groups and commitment levels, including fall and spring outdoor leagues, winter indoor leagues, two to three practices per week in the fall, winter, and spring, two to four tournament games, club goalkeeper training, an honors banquet, kickoff camp, and a Techne Futbol training app subscription. Registration and game schedules, staff contacts, and other information is provided.
https://warriorssoccerclub.teamsnapsites.com/
Providing opportunities for the youth of Waterford Charter Township, Michigan to play competitive baseball and softball, the local organization is affiliated with the national Little League organization. Online player registration, a parent code of conduct, field locations and status, umpire information, and various forms, releases, rules, and applications may be downloaded. A team directory, scores, and standings are posted, and volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are provided.
https://www.waterfordlittleleague.org/
Waterford Township Historical Society, The
Formed in 1975, the non-profit organization operates the Waterford Historic Village, an interpretation of Waterford's place in history, with some of its buildings being original, others being exact replicas, and others being representations of what the buildings would have looked like in the early 1900s, all set in Fish Hatchery Park along the Clinton River. The history of the Society and Village is told, its museum buildings are highlighted, and membership information is provided.
http://waterfordhistoricalsociety.org/
Waterford Township Public Library
Located on Civic Center Drive in Waterford, Michigan, the township library is open every day but Friday. Its hours of operation, address, and map are set forth, along with contacts, an online application for a library card, downloadable e-books, and access to online databases are provided. A calendar of library events, an overview of its services, research, and educational facilities, and an introduction to its Friends of the Library organization is included.
https://www.waterfordmi.gov/477/Library
