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Tollgate Education CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI Michigan State University's Tollgate Education Center in Novi is the site of many of the university's research and demonstration projects and features nearly 20 specifically planned and maintai...
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Elizabeth ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Elizabeth Park Drive, Trenton, MI Elizabeth Park began as a 162-acre family estate that was bequeathed to the Wayne County Park Trustees in 1919, becoming the first county park in the state of Michigan. The park sits alo...
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Independence Oaks County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI At Independence Oaks, families can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, geocaching, and nature study. The park has nearly 10 miles of marked nature, bike/blade, and sk... |
Nichols ArboretumParent rating: ![]() Location: James D. Reader, Jr. Urban Environmental Education, 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI The Nichols Arboretum of the University of Michigan is home to hundreds of species of plants native to Michigan, among others. But while your budding ecologist might like to learn some... |
Edsel and Eleanor Ford HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe, MI The estate - once the private residence of Henry and Clara Ford's only child, Edsel, and his family - is preserved and open to the public through the generosity of Eleanor Clay Ford. One of i... |
Lake St. Clair MetroparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Mount Clemens, MI Sitting on a mile stretch of Lake St. Clair, Metro Beach is hugely popular with watercrafters. In fact, there aren't many better places in metro Detroit to kick back and watch the boats ...
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Kensington MetroparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford, MI 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 ter...
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Wolcott Mill MetroparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 63841 Wolcott Road, Ray, MI Wolcott Mill is an historic, rural park. Its main feature is a Farm Learning Center (open daily 9am-5pm) with a working farm, horses, cows, chickens, and ducks. An 1847 grist mi... |
Belle IsleParent rating: ![]() Location: Picnic Way, Detroit, MI Imagine a 985-acre historic island park with a beach, conservatory, and lighthouse on an island in downtown Detroit. First-time visitors to the city are shocked that such a jewel exists. But me...
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Historic Fort WayneParent rating: ![]() Location: 6325 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI An historic fort on the Detroit River. Tours include the Star Fort built in the 1840s and a Spanish-American War guardhouse. There is also a mound constructed by Native Americans that is nearly...
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Maheras-Gentry ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 12550 Avondale, Detroit, MI The newly revitalized Maheras-Gentry Park, situated on the Detroit River on the city's far east side, offers loads of opportunities for area families. The 52-acre-park features baseball diamon...
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Bell Creek Recreation AreaParent rating: ![]() Location: Inkster and Five Mile Road, Redford, MI Part of the Wayne County Park System, Bell Creek Recreation Area lines the banks of the Bell Branch of the Rouge River in Redford Township. The park features soccer fields, ball diamonds, tenni...
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Lower Rouge River Recreation TrailParent rating: ![]() Location: Morton Taylor Road and Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI The non-motorized trail in Canton Township can be used for mountain biking, cross country skiing, running, and walking. Once completed, the trail will stretch for four miles along the Lower Rouge Rive...
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Willam G. Milliken State Park and HarborParent rating: ![]() Location: 1900 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, William G. Milliken State Park (formerly known as Tri-Centennial State Park) was the first urban state park in Michigan. Its 31 acres offers picnic are...
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