I'll give it to Brownstown, they really know how to build an excellent playground. My toddler is…read morealways asking for the "big playground" because it's the biggest around, that I know of anyways. There's safety town, with a bike path and small buildings that form a small town for the youngins to play. There's a HUGE sandbox, although it sometimes has animal droppings, so enter at your own risk. There is a large assortment of swings, both in quantity and variety. There are the normal swings and baby swings, but they also have the special needs children swings. There is also a large group swing. Off to the side, between the swings and safety town, is a toddler specific playscape. It's perfect for little ones. The main attraction though is the ginormous playscape. And while it's large, my 3 year old happily plays on it for hours, so it's not TOO big. There's probably 6 slides (I can only see 4 from my current spot on the bench), a rope bridge, swing bridge, hideouts underneath, and a variety of ways to climb up. There's also a scavenger hunt and other little activities, if you can keep their focus. There is a lovely splash pad here as well, but it's a separate location on Yelp. There are ample benches around for parents watching their children play. The ground is soft under some turf and there is a good amount of mature trees providing shade from the sun. Lockers are available and there are bathrooms. However, both times I've used the bathrooms, they've been NASTY. I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but you get the idea. If you're downriver and have kids, this is a must-stop-spot.

Great park with good, convenient amenities…read more There are bathrooms close by, lockers for storage, and a splash pad that's open Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is a large walled-in sand pit and a huge playscape that has lots of climbing and tunnels. Great free fun for the kids if you live in or near Brownstown Township.

Really nice trail for walking, biking or skating. Flat cement trails which are shaded by extremely…read moretall trees. Friendly squirrels that walk right up to you. Lots of black squirrels which I've never seen outside of Michigan. I took photos and named all of them. There are multiple entries into this park and lots of parking on a rock or gravel lot. Wasn't crowded at all just a couple hours before sunset. Enjoyed my walk on this trail while visiting metro Detroit. I absolutely recommend and plan to visit again.

Garden City Park is located on the northeast corner of Merriman Rd and Cherry Hill just behind the…read moreGarden City Post Office. There are entrances to the park on Merriman Rd or Cherry Hill. The park is open daily until 10pm. There are many amenities including a civic ice arena, playscapes, picnic tables, covered pavilions and baseball diamonds complete with bleachers and lights for night games. My favorite feature is the 1.2 mile asphalt walking path that circles through the park and accommodates bikers/skaters in one direction and walkers/runners in the other. The only drawback is the squirrels who people have fed over the years to the point now where they walk right up to you asking for food. There are always people in the park but it's never too crowded. It is well kept and even has bags conveniently located for dog owners to use to clean up after their pets. If you live in the Garden City, Wayne, Westland, Inkster or Dearborn Heights area and enjoy outdoor recreation then this park should be on your list.

Nice, friendly park. There are soccer fields, tennis courts,…read moreslides, water park, trails, picnic tables. Depending on the time of year, the soccer fields can become difficult at times play on. The parking lot was designed strangely. Be careful. At the back of the park, there are nature trails.

This park is a great recreation source for people who live near by. It's a small neighborhood type…read moreof park. There are picnic tables, a water fountain and primitive restrooms near the parking area. It's family friendly park. Variety of other amenities include basketball hoop, tennis court, soccer field, small jungle gym, a splash pad and nice paved path for walking or biking. It offers a walking trail around the park and also around a wooden pond area in the back of the park. They mentioned that the trail may have ticks so we did not explore the backside. We went on a weekend, it was full loaded with players and felt overcrowded near the courts. Good parking space !

Great park for a quick walk/jog. Not really ideal for long runs but definitely a nice safe area to…read morego if you don't want to travel too far.

This park is infested with giardia. Use with caution if you take your dog. The last time we were…read morethere we walked around on the gravel trial and my dog ended up with giardia. This is the second time he got it from there. We won't be back to walk the dog.

I love taking my son to this splash park. It is always…read morecrowded, but since we don't stay very long, that's not a problem. The actual splash/water part is usually pretty clean and well maintained. What makes it great for us is that the water area is totally wheelchair accessible. There is one weird patch of grass we have to cross over to get to the water. It's weird they didn't lay concrete right up to the water area, but that is just a minor inconvenience. All in all a fun spot to spend a hot day.

Excellent place to go cool off on a hot summer day. Nearby food court has stuff like hot dogs,…read morechicken wings, and soda. Plus there are plenty of other places to grab a bite within walking distance.

Heritage Park is always a nice park to visit, especially in good weather :-)…read more Tip: The park is clean and well maintained To enhance your enjoyment, there are lovely gardens here, as well as a petting zoo for children. All around, it's a good place to head for if you want to enjoy a bit of nature and/or have a picnic..

Amazing well owned kept clean and a great place to be open all the time during all seasonsread more

I've hung out at this park a few times with my daughter and the women we know from a mom's group…read more It works great for meetings like this. There's a splash pad, a pavilion, picnic tables and across the parking lot, a play ground. While I've only been there on weekday mornings, there hasn't been a big crowd, but it isn't deserted either. It was easy to follow my toddler daughter around the brick paved walkways and still not be far from the food and conversation with our group. I also saw a woman setting up for a child's birthday party there one day. I think that was a great idea! There are several different activities for the kids, and a nice central area for everyone to meet up.

Nice little splash pad. Softball field, tennis courts, playground, pavilion for parties, skate…read morepark. My kids always have fun here. Go to the Dairy Whip and get some ice cream, then go to the park!

Riverside Park is spacious green and scenic with ample shaded places. Love that there is parking in…read moreclose proximity within the park to pavilion and water. Water level seemed a bit low and there was some trash in the water. The children's playground is a highlight bright and colorful easily seen from a distance. Looks to be in great shape now at 6 years since it's 2018 installation. I didn't enter the restroom today but they are here. I was somewhat disappointed to smell marijuana from quite a distance from the guys smoking near the restroom. I avoided that area - don't want a secondary high! There is beautiful art installation "Embracing our Differences" occupying the Southern end of the park. I miss the YpsiFest Heritage Festival which I worked annually through 2019.

​Riverside Park is situated between Ypsilanti downtown and Depot town. This is a small scenic park…read morewith a great stretch of river that has a beautiful view. It features kids play structure, picnic tables, playground, gazebo and restrooms. Great place for walks, bicycling, dog walking, picnicking, fishing and has good benches for nature viewing. This is one of my favorite parks I enjoyed last summer. Nice walkway along the river, there's so much scenery. There is a cute little spot near the gazebo to sit back and watch the river roll through. That is my favorite spot in the park and I atleast spend 15 minutes whenever I'm there. I enjoyed watching the river flow and listen to the water. Great place for a quiet stroll. Love the multi tiered bridges over the water! Good place to bring kids and have relaxed outdoor activities. This park had frequently hosts different events through out spring, summer and fall before COVID. Parking is available on North and South sides of the park. Parking near the playground is usually busy, cars are parked up and down the drive down to the park. This park also connects to Frog Island Park through the bridge.