I'm so grateful for a fenced in playground area with bathrooms!…read more It's a great playground for multiple ages, there are some shaded picnic tables, and you can walk over to the splash pad when it opens at noon. I look forward to taking my littles again soon!

I'm extremely impressed with this park. I would not have known about it other than from a friend at…read morework who lives in the area. As soon as you drive in, this magnificent (perspective of a kid) playground appears to the left. It's even called the Kids Kingdom. My kids had a blast. Even my 20 month old had a wonderful time. We brought some PIZZA, ate on one of the nice picnic tables within Kids Kingdom. However, I must admit I had a specific intent for checking out this park; disc golf!! There is an 18 hole disc golf course. There are plenty of trees, dog legs (left and right turns... not actual legs of dogs), and water hazards to make it interesting. There is a nice variety of long and short throws. The tee pads were extremely easy to find; however, the baskets from the tee pads weren't as easy to find. If I had the map, that I attached to this review, from the beginning it would have been a different story. I skipped one basket because I assumed the drive was a little longer. I ended up throwing it 3/4 of the way to the next basket. No worries... I'll know better next time. I didn't know what PAR was for the baskets, so I assumed everything was PRO PAR and ended with 1 over for the 18 holes. I know there is a lot of room for improvement. I will definitely take my family to this park again!! My wife also wanted me to mention on this review that the bathrooms were nice and right next to the playground. My 6 year old didn't realize the bathrooms were so close and found a tree out in the distance. You'd think he was born in a barn or something....

Indian Springs is one of my favorite Metro Parks. The Discovery Center has plenty of exploration…read moreopportunities, including a fun indoor scavenger hunt. The lower level takes you underground to get a fish eye view of the pond where we were greeted by a bluegill. You can rent event space inside the Discovery Center or one of the pavilions throughout the park. Visit during the summer to enjoy the splash park. Visit year-round to slow down and enjoy nature!

I recently paid my second visit to Indian Springs, the most far flung Metropark from my Detroit…read moreNorth End home. On my inaugural trip I biked the buttery smooth cycling trail taking a loop through beautiful woods, a circuit just long enough for some scenery and exercise but without any what-did-I-get-myself-into exhaustion. They have an absolutely lovely bike trail out here in White Lake, one that I'd judge to be second best in the 13 park Huron-Clinton Metropark chain, trailing only the magnificent Kensington which makes a full circuit of Kent Lake. I was a bit bummed on my maiden voyage here that I couldn't make my way into the Discovery Center as it was booked for a wedding that day. I really wanted to see the pond dome, a basement aquarium that's just a big observation bubble beneath the surface of a pond. Them's the breaks; they gotta pay the bills and it did sound like an intriguing place to get hitched. Last week I made the drive back out here to get my pond doming in. It was really cool, but also slightly underwhelming. Not a whole lot of fish or much variety of fish and no frogs or other reptiles to be found. The dome was pretty sludgy in places but I could still see over 20 feet into the pond as demonstrated by a series of targets with labels showing how far away they were. Other reviewers have complained about not being able to see far which makes me wonder how often it's cleaned. It's really gotta be a serious pain to keep this dome free of algae and pond scum and what not. At any rate it was in reasonable shape on the day I went. And I wonder if the time of year figures into how few fish I saw. Maybe I'm spoiled by aquariums that stock aquatic life rather than this honest to goodness look into actual nature. Like I said it is really cool but it also didn't quite live up to the initial thrill and jolt of wonder I got from first walking into it. I didn't see a whole lot else in the Discovery Center either but the taxidermied wolf near the entrance is something else! I also walked a shorter nature trail on my second visit here. It was a loop around a hill with tall grass. There was another pond to look at but really the views weren't that great. I also wasn't far from the park's main access road - not do naturey. I posted one pic on Instagram of the overcast gray October sky above the tall swaying grass that I thought looked like could have been the moody inspiration for a Van Gogh painting and it only got four likes. So I don't think the trails that navigate fields here are so great. The longer hiking trails that wind back through the woods look a lot more appealing. Perhaps if I manage a third trip out this way I can tackle one of those. All in all, this is a fine Metropark but doesn't have nearly the amount of attractions as some of the other larger parks in the chain. Maybe cause it's out in the boonies. There's a kids splash pad but no place where I as an adult would feel comfortable cooling off with some water. There's golf but no disc golf for us frisbee throwers. All my grousing about this and that on here is mostly nitpicking. This is a good park and I'd probably have it at five stars if I lived nearby. But I don't so four stars it is.

Throughout my time on the nation-wide disc golf tour, I think this one tops them all. Only offered…read more~3 weeks of the year for the amateur national tournament, this course is the ultimate challenge. Because it's played on a tobaggon course, the elevation is supreme. Hole #1 your playing downhill ~150 ft. with hole #2 playing right back up the hill to an even more elevated basket. Following both of these holes, #3 is potentially my favorite hole i've ever played. A monster of a hole (~700 ft with a 200+ ft decline), this hole can make or break your entire round. Played well, the hole can be 3ed. Played poorly, you're looking at a 6 or 7. The hole is lined to the right by a heavily wooded area, which is known to eat discs. This course has great risk/reward. Nearly every hole has an opportunity to go bigger with the option of reducing the remaining distance, but will destroy you if you miss the line. This championship course is all about setting yourself up for the next shot. With about three or four "deuce" holes & an additional three or four "tough deuce" holes, you're going to have to get a couple of them to come out with a good round. The rough is thick & the terrain is intense - so if you're not an above average golfer, do not play this course. If you're an advanced player looking for the ultimate challenge - come play. If you're looking for great disc golf & happen to be lucky enough to come when the course is installed, this course is worth traveling to play.

You never forget your first time!! Yes. This is where I first started my disc golf "career"…read more Ironically, I started here before the course was built. A friend brought me out here on our lunch break and was trying to teach me how to throw. I figured I'd be a pro since I could zing a free style Frisbee. Boy was I wrong!! After a month of practice, I started to get the hang of it. We then ventured to Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, MI to play my first round of disc golf. However, a few weeks later we heard rumors of the city designing a disc golf course for the exact same park where I learned how to throw a disc golf driver. The rumors were true and we started to play the course. Before they put up the signage, we made up our own tee boxes, which ended up being entirely backwards. Once the signs were up we were off the races. The course is well documented and the signs have the distances. The tees are grass or walking path. There is no real need for paved tees yet. My family absolutely loves this course; however, we don't make it there as a family much just because it's 45 minutes from our house. Basket 1: Par 3, 410ft (minus a few since it was recently changed). This is a great basket to test your driving skills in windy conditions. We've not aced this yet, but we've landed a few feet from the basket. Basket 2: Par 3: 320ft. Drive straight into pine trees and hopefully you can snake it through or curve it around. We've not aced this yet, but we've hit the basket. Basket 3: Par 4: 429ft. No chance of an ace... On your second throw you either have to thread it through the eye of the needle or throw a backhand hyzer up over the trees. Basket 4: Par 4: 330ft. No chance of an ace on this basket either. The first throw bends to the left and the next throw snakes down the walking path through the woods. If you get off the beaten path, prepare to get frustrated... ha! Basket 5: Par3: 180ft. Throw a backhand hyzer and fade it to the left at the end. We've hit the basket but have not aced yet. Basket 6: Par 3: 155ft. I'd recommend a forehand throw so it fades to the right at the end. We've hit the basket but have not aced yet. Basket 7: Par 3: 190ft. This is a shot into the woods. I don't have any real strategy for this one... good luck! Basket 8a: Par 4: 349ft. This basket is very deceiving!! This will test your driving skills and your patience. Be cautious on your send throw. It very well may roll all the way back down the hill. Windy days make this basket a killer. We've landed close to the basket, but that's about it. Basket 9: Par 3: 355ft. Throw downhill and keep it as low as possible. You typically have the wind from the west at your back. We've landed next to the basket, but haven't aced it yet. Caution: Watch out for poison ivy on basket 4 at the turn. Caution 2: Watch out for land mines (aka dog droppings).

I visit Brys Park to walk. There's a newer paved path that makes this easy. 1 loop around registers…read moreas a mile on my Fitbit. If you like to "wake up and walk" this is a great place to do it! Last year, they planted new trees and did some work to update the path. It was well worth it! There's even a new playground for kids. Watch out for the disc golfers. They usually pause & wait for you to walk by. There's also a dog park for SCS residents. Dogs are not allowed outside their gated area. If you go at the right time, you can see a beautiful view of the sun setting. It's a great spot to enjoy with your family or friends. All in all, it's a great park.

Great course for short game work. 12 Baskets with 24 tee pads. Holes ranging from 100' - 300'+…read more It's also conveniently located just four blocks south of The Disc Golf Store on Harper Ave.

I absolutely love this disc golf course. I played my first disc golf game here 2 years ago after…read morepracticing my drives for a month. Of course, I got beat bad but it started my hunger for this sport. Here are some specifics on the course. 18 holes. Paved tees Disc catchers Good signs showing terrain, distance, and par. Landscape is beautiful. Great variety of distances: 150ft to almost 700ft. Great variety of terrain and obstacles: large hills, trees, bushes, creeks, and an occasional runner. If you are an experienced disc golfer, you will like this course. If you are a new disc golfer you will like this course. It doesn't matter If you are playing by yourself or with a group, you will have a great time. If you just want to throw and get some exercise, you won't be disappointed. There are bathrooms in the middle of the park so you can bring young kids too.

Starr Jaycee Park is a nice bit of greenery to visit when you want to take a break from the city…read more Tip: There's a play structure here for kids that looks to be a fun time whenever they want to climb something Over and above the play area for kids, there's a baseball/softball diamond and a large general purpose field here. There's also a football field. When you visit here, you'll find picnic tables and plenty of free parking.

I have rented the pavilions and had several parties there! It's a great park! Bring your outdoor…read moretoys!! There is plenty of play equipment for the Younguns! Remember to clean up after yourself!! Keep our park lookin' good ; ) Call the city for your reservation soon!

Stumbled on this great little park after dropping my spouse at work…read more Had an ice little walk early in the morning (7:30am) with the dog. Felt great to be in the woods a bit and our dog enjoyed sniffling around Highly recommend!

Civic Center Park is a wonderful space located in Auburn Hills. There are walking trails, tennis…read morecourts, disc golf, benches, picnic areas, playgrounds, and so much more. We chose to disc golf. It is a very short course, great for beginners. Most baskets are par 3, and it's only 9 holes. We played two rounds and it was perfect for us! There is a library & some government buildings at Civic Center Park. It is located off Squirrel Rd.

Great park and love that it is so close to home! A reminder…read moreto dog owners, always leash your pets.

Firefighter's Park is a great place to enjoy a leisurely walk. The weather was perfect when we were…read morehere so that only added to our enjoyable afternoon. There were other people throughout the park, but I never felt it was congested or too crowded. This is one of my top parks in the area to enjoy a relaxing day.

We camped at the recreation area for 4 nights and 3 days and unlike reviews we enjoyed the clean…read morecampground, open campground, less people, no noise and really good views! We lucked out with a perfect campsite which closed into what looked like a private enclosure. This gave us VIP level experience where we parked our cars to "close" our enclosure and we pretty much just enjoyed inside for the most part. The only downside was a tonne of bugs in August. Now I know the staff itself couldn't do much but the bugs were incessant. We had campfire going on for the most part which helped a lot but didn't quite think August would look as rough.

So cool sites, close to beach, close to good dining etc. the beach is awesome- no alcohol though…read more Some of the sites are shaded, others not. Electrical can be tricky so bring extension and pray or have super long cord. Only one bathroom per loop and depending where you're at not conveniently located. There are no times for cleaning of said bathrooms- one day 9, the other say10, and maybe 10:30. Guy is nice and will let you into bathrooms until he's ready to clean. They clean bathroom and showers thoroughly. The drier in the bathrooms not a great drier and no paper towels. There is only one dump station so on a holiday be prepared to wait literally 1-2 hours.East loop older- west loop newer for electrical. West loop is better for electrical.