One of my favorite local parks to walk with my dog! We typically get on the trail from the south…read moreentrance, which has plenty of parking, fields for sports, a play structure, and some pavilions. Hike is on the easier end, with wide paths. Would note that that it is prone to get muddy so expect that after rain and dress accordingly. Note - they've taken down the old boardwalk. Not sure if they are just removing it or if they are creating a new one? Pittsfield township also often has fun activities in the park, like Halloween or St Patrick's Day themed walks/"scavenger hunts". Cute little touch.

Uncrowded park for jogging or walking 2-3 miles near Ann Arbor! I drove here (about 9 minutes)…read morefrom the Hyatt Place. This park has two sections (North and South). I took time to walk along the path from the parking lot, past the soccer fields toward Turtle Pond. You'll need to walk about 0.5 miles to see the pond, but it's a lovely respite and seems dog-friendly. One downside is the proximity of I-94 which means that you'll hear the background noise of cars and trucks in the distance. It's not super-loud, but noticeable if you had expected a serene walk. Another downside is that the trail does not have clear signs or color stripes - but you can figure out the main route by using the pond as your guide. Would recommend folks staying in the hotels on the south side of Ann Arbor to give this park a try - it was really nice for jogging or a long walk.

Most of the trails offer little shade. Five loop sections (A-E). C-E loops run through a…read moreredundant field of wildflowers. A&B is wooded but very short. There are two entrances but the one listed on Yelp is the main one at the foot of cornfields and portable bathroom with a picnic table nearby.

I am proud to share my neighborhood preserve with you! I live at the edge of this 500 acre trail…read morepark and live to see people enjoying it. It was a battle to keep this land away from bloodthirsty developers. The crooked, lying, pretend (bluedog) Democrats (the ones in office now, unfortunately) are liable to sell this parcel off to their nature-hating, concrete loving pals at any moment, so please- come and enjoy! Do slather on the mosquito repellant and bring your rugged bike for some easy (but not paved) trails. This is a perfect place to bring your dogs (on leash). If nobody is around and you are SURE, you can let them run wild a little bit (I didn't tell you that) The other review is wrong about the farmlands- it had been farmed up until the late 90's, when we were able to get the township to purchase this land with surplus money made from allowing all the Targetowns in the early 90's. I have lived next to this magical place (summer and winter!) for 24 years. It truly is a lovely preserve, unspoiled by refinement.

There are two ball fields, picnic tables under a gazebo, and a playground. I came for the trail in…read morethe woods. It runs through eminent domain land with nearby power towers. However, the trees hide them and the shade and cool of the canal made it a nice little escape. Cross the red wooden bridge and look for the trailhead.

Montibeller is part of the Pittsfield Township parks system, and it's a nice one for families,…read moreespecially. I tend to like my parks to focus on nature trails and good picnicking areas. This does have trails along Paint Creek, but the main focus is on sports at this park. It has softball and baseball diamonds and tennis courts and is used for cross-country skiing and school nature activities. There's also a large playground in it. The park has nice, big, shady pavilions and picnic tables in more sunny areas as well. It's very close to the local Meijer and Target, so if you run out of supplies, you don't even have to get in your car to get some extra paper plates or potato salad.

Finally went into the actual park and wow, it is beautiful!!…read more I didn't realize I have driven by this lake so much on the freeway until my husband pointed it out! They have a playground (with bathrooms in the back) and the trail goes down a paved steep decline that then leads into the boardwalk path way. It is not the most stroller friendly mainly because you are dodging a TON of swan and geese poop the whole time. And it can be bumpy on some parts. But the whole pathway is pretty unique with bridges connecting it (at least 5 bridges) and there is one lookout spot you can go to. We went on a beautiful sunny and windy day and loved it!! Saw so many birds (I have never seen so many swans together before) and nests!! Lots of people fish here too. What a gem! Definitely coming back!

It's always such a beautiful time at North Bay! My husband and I are avid birders and have been…read morecoming here for years. The boardwalk through the wooded trails are beautiful but the real beauty is the boardwalk that goes through the lake. It is amazing! There is sooo much wildlife there, too. There are several spots with picnic tables and benches throughout the trail as well as workout equipment in different spots throughout the trails. It's a beautiful park and I highly recommend checking it out.

An explosion of color from the wildflowers. It is a short trail running along the Huron River (1/2…read moremile each way?). On either end are footbridges. One by railroad tracks and the other by a dam. No markers. The main path is wider with various forks leading to water views. The brush can be overgrown, so I suggest long pants and bug spray. It is also a launching point for a kayak company. If you would like to extend your hike, try Bird Hill across the road from the picnic area.

Perfect place for: -…read moreslow walks - people watching - enjoying the nature Lot of small trails you can take. I typically take the main trail to Bandemer Park, then circle around Amtrak station to Kellogg park and back. Getting here is bit easier if you come around 5pm, since you'll avoid M-14 and all the constructions going around town.

Bandemer Park is an awesome park located right in Ann Arbor. Although it's close to everything,…read moreit's completely hidden. You can hear the cars driving by but can't see them. It's a beautiful place to walk and get closer to nature, and convenient because it is right in town. It could use some upkeep from the city or county. Some signs and the bike park are showing their age and not looking as maintained as they could be. Still a great place to swing by.

I stumbled on this park after a failed attempt at a nearby park…read more I would say this park is roughly only abou 1.10 miles in total but plenty of connecting areas. honestly I did I did part of this trail that's why pretty much turned around but I was happy to say that restrooms were available but unfortunately wasn't the cleanest. Would I go back here... YES! Happy Hiking!!!

Didn't get to do too much of the path because it was sooo muddy and we had a baby with us!…read more It definitely is not stroller friendly. You need a baby carrier for this kind of path. We parked in the local neighborhood area and the entrance was not very manicured. Leaves hitting you from all side! I did think the plank pathway was cool and want to come back to explore more. I heard lots of unique birds and want to come back with my binoculars!

This is a nice park with a mixture of paved/dirt walking trails. The paved trail circles the marsh,…read morethen you can go off trail into the woods and there is a unique trail through there as well. This park has a neat looking playground and a large disc golf course.

Frog Island is Beautiful. I enjoy walking along the path and track. There are a bunch of places to…read morewalk along the Huron river.

This was my first time at frog island. There was free parking in a lot down the street from the…read morepark and next to the park. Street parking is also an option. The park was clean. We came here for Jazz at the park. The free event will be every Friday from 7-9pm during the summer. Several vendors were at the event selling products and food. The band that performed on the stage was really good. There was also a DJ. People danced and we all had a great time at the park.