2240 W. Buno Road | |
| 800.477.3178 | |
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| Hours: Daily, 6am-10pm | |
| Cost: Daily park pass $4; Annual $20. Major credit cards are accepted. | |
| Ages: All Ages | |
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About Kensington Metropark
Kensington is most popular for its eight-mile paved path that circles Kent Lake. The pavement is smooth and the hills are just challenging enough to work up a good sweat - and it's a terrific place for the kids to practice on their own bikes or blades.
This park is loaded with beautiful, scenic spots. The Island Queen II, a 39-passenger pontoon boat makes hourly trips from 12n-6pm for just a few bucks/person. Rowboats and kayaks can be rented as well. Fishing is allowed year-round.
A surprisingly large indoor/outdoor Farm Center is worth the trip alone. Hayrides and sleigh rides are offered. Take a self-guided tour of the park's Nature Center and take a chance at spotting fish, heron, swans, deer, and many species of birds.
Kensington's 18-hole, par-71 golf course has courses for men and women. A free, 24-hole disc golf course starts near Martindale Beach. Throughout the year, organized youth groups are welcomed to camp in the park.
In the winter months, there's ice skating, and some really great sledding hills, with separate areas for your little ones (snowboarding is not allowed). Two toboggan runs are located in the Orchard Picnic area. Shush for hours on the 12 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails that loop around the park.
This park is loaded with beautiful, scenic spots. The Island Queen II, a 39-passenger pontoon boat makes hourly trips from 12n-6pm for just a few bucks/person. Rowboats and kayaks can be rented as well. Fishing is allowed year-round.
A surprisingly large indoor/outdoor Farm Center is worth the trip alone. Hayrides and sleigh rides are offered. Take a self-guided tour of the park's Nature Center and take a chance at spotting fish, heron, swans, deer, and many species of birds.
Kensington's 18-hole, par-71 golf course has courses for men and women. A free, 24-hole disc golf course starts near Martindale Beach. Throughout the year, organized youth groups are welcomed to camp in the park.
In the winter months, there's ice skating, and some really great sledding hills, with separate areas for your little ones (snowboarding is not allowed). Two toboggan runs are located in the Orchard Picnic area. Shush for hours on the 12 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails that loop around the park.
Tips
Definitely go for the annual pass - it's good at all 13 of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
Getting There
Located at Kent Lake Road, just north of I-96 (use the Kensington Road exit 151).
Parent Reviews
(4 reviews)
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Rated by 6 parents
- A friend and I recently visited the splashpark with our kids (ages 3 and 1). Both ages of kids had an amazing time. The little ones crawled around the water features and the 3 year olds could race around while we knew they couldn't ESCAPE the enclosed park. We had an amazing time and everyone slept like a baby that night. Adults...don't forget to bring YOUR bathing suit.
[Submitted by Jill R9/05/07 - Plenty of sand, grass and room to spread out. The new waterslide and spray zone are nice additions to an already great place to enjoy the sun.
[Submitted by yarbs058/16/07 - Had never been to one of the Metroparks, so didn't know what to expect. Spent an entire day with both my 5 year old and 9 year old thrilled and full of wonder the whole day. Both loved the beach, paddle boats, farm area, and a great short hike on a trail where they enjoyed reading all the signs & looking for wildlife (saw 2 doe, a couple of cranes, squirrels, chipmunks and birds). A truly great value & a lot of fun!
[Submitted by Jppoynt7/05/07
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