Woodruff Lake

Located in Oakland County, Michigan

Enjoy the beautiful water on Woodruff Lake in Highland Charter Township, where there are many outdoor recreation and leisure activities for everyone of all ages to enjoy. There are fun water activities for anyone to experience a relaxing day out on the water in a family-friendly environment. There are several shops to browse through and restaurants with dine-in options for friends and family creating a great night out. The Detroit Medical Center Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, located 13 miles southeast of the lake, provides emergency and general medical care. They serve all patients with the best care, providing various medical services 24/7. They work to build a healthier community and give them a better quality of life. The Oakland County International Airport, located 14 miles east of the lake, features great flights with airlines that provide wonderful services and other amenities within the airport. All airlines provide services accommodating to all passengers’ needs creating a safe, comfortable flight. Within the airport, they offer free wifi, small shops, and restaurants to all customers before and after flights.

Outdoor Recreation Activities

On the water, there are many water activities for everyone of all ages to partake in for a day full of fun with beautiful scenery all around in a family-friendly environment. Everyone can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and swimming on the lake. Boaters and fishermen can expect to catch a variety of fish species such as walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge. In the lake's surrounding areas, there are several campsites and beach areas with opportunities to go boating, fishing, hiking/biking, and more. Some of the beach areas are wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy a relaxing day on the beach and have an area to go swimming. Different areas allow fishing, with all of them having accessible fishing piers. There are many hiking and mountain bike trails for everyone to experience, featuring beautiful views of nature and wildlife all around. In some areas, they allow hunting with the rules and regulations found on their website. These areas provide a great time outdoors with family and friends, and some areas are pet-friendly, with all pets on at least a 6-foot leash.

Other Leisure Activities

The Prestwick Village Golf Club offers a 26-acre range with eight separate sets of tees, three sets of short game practice areas, a nine-hole putting course, and more. The golf course provides a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to play fun, challenging courses with food and beverages available. They have a pro shop with apparel and equipment suiting various needs. Enjoy a great day on the golf course with magnificent scenery as you play through the courses.