I had no idea this park even existed. There are so many parks here in the RO. This is next to the…read moreschool with a nice track. I have run on the track before. This walking trail is behind the park. There's a turnstile to get to the trails. We needed a walk after eating 3 tacos each at Condados and corn chips and salsa too. It's a nice little nature trail in here, a nice escape from the city. Wrong shoes for this trail. Oh well. The walking trail is more or less lined with downed tree trunks to guide you through the woods.

Enjoyed a wonderful walk with my son at this park on a cool Saturday. It's a bummer that the entry…read moreand exits are separate locations, makes going with little little kids maybe not as easy. Overall, we'll be back. There are well defined trails that weave in and out of each other. You can easily stay in there for an hour ish.

Normandy Oaks Park is nature sanctuary inside the urban Royal Oak…read more Inside the park, there is wide paved path loop (around 1 mile) great for walking, running, biking, and skating. Along the path were plenty of wildflowers, which made for the perfect nature walk. However, I prefer to walk in the evenings since there aren't many shaded areas along the path. Lots of green infrastructure is embedded into this park like bioswales, an underground drainage system, and a retention pond to help manage stormwater. These naturally attract lots of wildlife. During my walks, I've seen turtles, frogs, ducks, and deer. To top it all off, Normandy Oaks Park has plenty of areas for play like a fenced in splash pad, soccer fields, and climbing play structure. The splash pad is open from 9 am - 9 pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. A bonus for parents: There are plenty of picnic tables and pavilion with a drinking fountain and restrooms near by. I can't wait to come back soon!

Disappointed in Normandy Oaks. I thought we were getting a 40 acre park but we got 20 acres of park…read moreand 20 acres of vacant field. The turf around the picnic shelter & splash pad is OK, the soccer fields started out good but are now disaster due to lack of maintenance. The rest of the mowed grass areas are very poor. The rest of the park they basically just stopped mowing the golf course. I was expecting a large elaborate playlot but didn't get one. One of the smallest playlots in the city. At the bottom of the sled hill is a tree which in good sledding conditions would be close enough for kids to hit. It should be removed.

This nature preserve is what you can see from the overpass in Oak Park on I-696 freeway…read more Best access to the park is in a sub, across Greenfield and on the right side from 10 mile road. We parked and walked by a turnabout that was littered with construction trucks.

So the main issue is that my Maps app took me directly into a random neighbor hood that had little…read moregates leading into the preserve. I searched around for a lot and couldn't really find one. I think i did eventually maybe end up passing a lot while exploring the trail, but I ended up just parking near the circle, which felt weird and had me anxious the neighbors would call and get my car towed. Other than that it's just getting out of winter so there's not much growth to see, but it's nice to get out even with the mud. Hopefully someone else's GPS will route them somewhere, or they just won't have the anxiety I did parking and driving through a neighborhood with kids playing around feeling like a creep LOL!

This hidden gem tucked amongst residential homes boasts a paved walking trial through mature forest…read moreand wetlands. A hotspot for spring migration and a wonderful place to explore nature year-round. Nature Center: Admire the water feature, watch birds coming to the feeders, meet the animal residents, hands-on activities/exploration, birthday parties, and register for one of their programs/events. Story Book Trail: Quick loop near the nature center with stories that change every season. 10/10 Family Friendly!

I only come here to walk the paths. Nice meandering paved walkway surrounded by nature. I've seen a…read moreton of squirrels, some rabbits and a deer while on my walks. It's about 1.5 miles round trip if you do the whole thing.

All of the play structures are weather beaten and the climbing hill is disintegrating without being…read moreblocked off so the kids can get into the rotting structure. The playground could use some updating. Signs everywhere prohibiting large groups or picnics which is strange for a park. Bees are everywhere which is no fault of the park yet still annoying, we had to eat snack in the car due to not wanting to be stung. Not a whole lot of shade where the benches are.

Great park, the largest playground in Southfield. 42 acres of community space--farm themed play…read moreequipment, swings, trampoline/bouncer, climbing net, and more. Also a smaller area just for toddlers. Picnic tables, restrooms, walking trails, sports fields, and plenty of parking too. I ran cross county in high school and this park has one of our race courses. It was very nostalgic being back here. I've always felt very safe here.

The kiddos had a great time on their first visit, saying it's better than the other park. This park…read morefeatures two playgrounds, a skate park, swings, and a soccer field. You can also walk your dog here since it is stretched all around the park. Definitely recommend.

Rosie's is probably the best park on the east side…read more They have a BMX dirt trail, including a halfpipe for bikes and skateboarders, a 1 mile paved walk/hike/bike trail, restrooms, and a skating rink that's inline in the summer, and ice in the winter. We used to take walks on the trail once or twice a week last summer. It's a great trail - the 30 acres or so are equal parts field and forest, and the trail goes through both. It's a nice place to get away without having to drive all the way out to Stony Creek park. The trail really is beautiful and so relaxing... Were I to get back into inline skating, I'd certainly come here. The trail, plus that halfpipe really makes it a great place for kids and adults alike to come and let loose on wheels. If you're at all sporty and looking for a place that's free and close to you, this would be Rosie's!