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    Bald Mountain Recreation Area

    3.8 (24 reviews)

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    Shunda B.

    **During the pandemic** Let's start off by saying YES THERES A GUN RANGE near the park which it's affiliated with but besides that part it's still a beautiful place to hike. Today was my first time at this location I actually didn't know this place existed until a group of hiking ladies suggested the spot. Please note there are several places to park but the first parking interest is limited to about 15 cars, So if it's full you have to go down the road and you'll see some spaces available. Luckily I only hiked in the winter time here and everything look beautiful - we did not find any trash along the trail and I believe there's only one porta potty available. You have bikers runners and hikers throughout the trail so please be mindful. It's very hilly which give people a challenge and there's also several trails; each trail is 3.5 miles I do believe. I shall return here again to do more exploring. Happy trailing

    Erin S.

    Just an update on the road situation. The state invested in repaving the entire park in the summer of 2020. It makes a huge difference to bikers, walkers, and drivers alike! Maybe a better playground is in the works?

    Heading to the Water Warrior Island!!
    Aleana W.

    It's a park/recreation area. How does Mother Nature not get 5 Stars?! Located right off Lapeer Rd. a short drive from I75, it's easy to find and get to. They offer everything you would think a park would except there's no camping here. But definitely pack a cooler with snacks, drinks and food to cook on the charcoal grills because you can make a day of this place if you want to. There's nature trails for hiking and exploring. A full disc corse for disc golf. Sandy beach with plenty of picnic tables and grills for you to cook out (bring your own charcoal). There a ton of grassy areas to lay picnic blankets on too. The lake to swim in is clean and sandy, not rocky to hurt your feet on. They have port-a-johns and regular bathrooms with showers. But they were build circa 1970 and kinda creepy, LOL. They have a concession stand but only sell a handful of items that are super over priced. Again, pack a cooler with snacks and drinks and save yourself for being price gouged. Bald Mt. Recreation is the home of the Water Warrior Island!!! And this is a MUST!! It's a floating island of inflatables on the lake! How awesome is that! Check out my review for Water Warrior Island to get all the info on it. Entrance fee to get into Bald Mt. is $10 per day, unless you have a annual recreation pass, which I do. I pay $28 for the year and it allows me access into all the state and county parks. It's definitely worth it if you visit parks a lot like we do. Bald Mt. is a super great place to spend a summer day. Lots to do and well kept. This place will be in our regular rotation of summer fun!

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    Rochester Park

    Rochester Park

    5.0
    (6 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    This is probably one of my absolute favorite parks! It's so large and winding, there are so many…read morepathways and things you can do here, and best of all, you can access it to and from downtown Rochester! I first started going to this park back when Pokemon Go came out all those years ago. I had no idea what this park was all about until that first day I was playing Pokemon Go and just kept following the path on the game's map and then suddenly I looked up and realized I had walked through all of the park and into downtown...all a stone's throw away from my apartment! That started my long-term love affair with this park. I have so many fond memories in here catching Pokemon, but also coming back here with friends and with my dog for walks, playing on the play structures, glancing at the tennis courts and wondering if I should play a bit, hammocking because there are so many great hammocking trees scattered throughout the park, shopping through ARTS & APPLES, ones of the greatest festivals in metro Detroit, and so much more. This park has something for everyone and is also very accessible right off of Paint Creek Trail as well. Parking around here can be interesting, but now that I no longer live at the apartments directly across the street from this park, I find that parking at the Rochester Hills Public Library in downtown Rochester is my favorite option. There is a path that leads all the way behind the library, along the creek, to Paint Creek Trail, with an offshoot to the Rochester Municipal Park, all just a 5 minute walk from the library! This is truly a wonderful park, for fun with your friends, family, and furry ones, in all four Michigan seasons, and I'll never stop enjoying it! :)

    Peaceful, beautiful park with lots of trails and great restaurants in the area. Love going here…read morewith my family.

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    Arts & Apples 2023 in Rochester Municipal Park
    Arts & Apples 2023 in Rochester Municipal Park
    Path along Paint Creek from the library towards Paint Creek Trail and Rochester Municipal Park
    Path along Paint Creek from the library towards Paint Creek Trail and Rochester Municipal Park
    Impressive large sundial. Plaques on on the rocks have information about some of the local history of Rochester's early roots.

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    Impressive large sundial. Plaques on on the rocks have information about some of the local history of Rochester's early roots.
    Orchard Lake

    Orchard Lake

    5.0
    (1 review)
    12.0 mi

    I give this lake 5 stars because it fulfils all I require from a laking experience. Some folks like…read morea mini jobie nooner every weekend, I like to chill. I don't want to hear other people's children "playing" or whatever it is they do that's so loud. I don't want to vie for space on the sand bar. I don't want to hear other people's music, or see them dancing. You get the point, I'm not into the social scene that can be typical of Michigan lakes. You might be saying "why don't you get your own lake then you anti social jerk?". Well, that's basically what Orchard Lake is. It's amazing. There is literally like, no one on this lake 99% of the time. If you're lucky enough to be able to boat during the weekdays, you can often be the ONLY person on the water. You could totally lay out nude and no one would even be around to see you. The busy weekends don't really seem busy, and I have yet to feel crowded or annoyed. It's silent, peacful, serene and relaxing. Perfect. This is a VERY clean lake, and I believe it's the second or third largest in Oakland County. The water is clear and sparkling in most areas except for the very deepest parts. There is only seaweed in a few spots but these are not the chill areas and are easy to avoid. I love the variety of wildlife that can be seen on this lake including egrets, swallows, hawks, ducks, swans and lots of cute little fish that seem happy to hang out by the humans. The sandbar is spotless, probaly due to the "no drinking" poloicy that we, of course, follow to a T. LOL. The no drinking policy is most likely what keeps this lake fairly empty, and it works for me.

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    Nice and empty, one major advantage of this lake during the week. No Cass lake bs here.
    Nice and empty, one major advantage of this lake during the week. No Cass lake bs here.
    4th of July sunset
    4th of July sunset
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    Addison Oaks County Park

    Addison Oaks County Park

    3.9
    (32 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Just celebrated our daughter and her boyfriend in marriage on Friday night…read more From the time we sat down with the staff we were struck with a love of family, low key, non stressful questions and answers. We ended up booking and delighted how things turned out. The wedding and reception were planned together. What happened next was immeasurable. The day before the event we walked the grounds with Lois (staff) and how things were to be done. All this to accommodate the wedding party, staff, photographer and more. The ladies were able to use a special room to get ready the day of, completely with snacks and Mimosas and more. The guys, well we came ready, so the bar was open. The grounds for the outdoor wedding was clean and ready, the great weather made it even better. After the ceremony we were isolated for pictures that were ready before we even had to ask. All while our guests enjoyed the open bar and time to mingle. The food as many of our guests said was the best and largest presentation ever. The salad bar was huge and a lot of varieties for all. Our main courses were the Chicken Picata, Pasta, Salmon, breaded Shrimp, Prime Rib(carved) and a lot more. Not one complaint or issue. Later that night, sliders were served. If you went away still hungry, you may have a issue. At the end of the night, the staff helped us cleaning up, specifically our hand made centerpieces, all with a smile. This place is worth the drive with a beautiful backdrop of a well maintained grounds and talented and well trained staff.

    RV Campground. Third time staying here. This time in 32ft travel trailer for 1 month. Well…read moremaintained. Morale of Staff high. Water & Electric only though. Bathhouses good. Need more laundry facilities for 180 sites. My site #3 in Area A suffered an electricity failure. (50amp). Kudos to Maintenance Chief "Slava" and Dave were quick to make repairs! Thank you.

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    Addison Oaks County Park
    Addison Oaks County Park

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