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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... |
Rolling Hills County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 7660 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti, MI The 363-acre park offers nearly two miles of paved trails, three miles of nature trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, and grills located throughout the park. From Memori... |
Chandler Park Family Aquatic CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 12600 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, MI The Family Aquatic Center in eastside Detroit's Chandler Park features two water slides and a water play area for smaller children. There are concesssions and a gift shop. ...
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Lower Huron MetroparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 17845 Savage Road, Belleville, MI Lower Huron Metropark, located along the Huron River, is a great getaway for residents of the southern regions of metro Detroit. The park features a par-3 golf course (great for teachin...
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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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Rolling Hills Water ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 7660 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti, MI Located within Rolling Hills County Park, the water park features a ...
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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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Clinton River ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Market Street & Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens, MI Clinton River Park is located in downtown Mount Clemens, along both riverbanks of the Clinton River. The park features large grassy areas, bathrooms, a gazebo and is the site of community event...
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Riverside ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3311 Squirrel Court, Auburn Hills, MI The city of Auburn Hills' Riverside Park is located on the banks of the Clinton River and offers a river path, playground, a canoe launch, picnic tables, and restrooms. The park hosts various c...
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Fish Hatchery ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 641 Fairbrook Street, Northville, MI Fish Hatchery Park was once a nationally registered fish hatchery facility. Now, the 17-acre neighborhood park features two ball diamonds, five tennis courts, restrooms, a play structure, pond,...
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Bishop ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Oak and Van Alstyne, Wyandotte, MI Bishop Park fronts the Detroit River and offers great fishing with its 400-foot handicapped-accessible fishing pier. The park also features a concession stand, picnic area, restrooms, playgroun...
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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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Parker Mill County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4650 Geddes, Ann Arbor, MI Part of the Washtenaw County park system, Parker Mill County Park is 26 acres of mostly wooded land that encompasses the tail end of Fleming Creek. The park includes a couple of trails and fis...
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