Heritage Park

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A wonderful park and great for a family reunion or church picnic, in which is what we were there for, the bathroom were pretty decent and they had lots of swings and a small lil water section for the kids, it's a great place to ride your bikes or just come for a picnic. read more

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One of the best city parks. Looks small on the map but pretty big actually. Probably 2-3 hours to hike through the whole area. Well maintained and the deer is not very scare of human, keep walking slowly so you don't scare them away. Nicely used of taxes. They seems to have added more smaller trails and other updates throughout the area. Less trash than carpenter lake . read more

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Shunda B.

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Unfortunately i wasn't able to explore like i wanted too but i do see hope. There were several trails within in trails but due to the ICY PATCHES and not having spike boots - i had to walk in the road which was very clear. i'll definitely be back. read more

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Sayaka Y.

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Great place to take little for play. They have a little nature center that you can pet rabbit. There are also fishes and turtles. In summer time , you can play at nice splash pad and they also have a small concession that sells popsicles and hot dogs , etc for low price. You can enjoy in this park all year round. read more

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Jamie L.

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Beautiful park. So much to see and our kids love the impressively run spring break outdoor survival camp!

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Polina S.

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I love this park! They have a beautiful playground, nature trail, different trails to walk in the forest, and a free splash pad. They have bbq areas, restrooms, bbq tables and tables with umbrellas next to the restrooms, and a lot of trees to hide in the shade and watch your kids enjoying splash pad. I have to drive 20 minutes to get there but it totally worth it. read more

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Vikram R.

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Idk when they started enforcing it but pretty pretentious of a local park to not allow leashed dogs Plenty of better options in the area tbh read more

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They are not dog friendly. I would remove the dog friendly status from the site before more people show up with a pet and have to leave.

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Abigail C.

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I end up in heritage park with the promise of see deers. It's a big park, with numerous paths to walk by. Be sure to read where are you walking because you can get lost. They have a long parking lot at the entrance. Also there's a little museum of the nature there and a water park, lots of benchs and enough trash cans. read more

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Such a beautiful park with some of the BEST trails. Make sure to check out the Nature Center and all their cool animals. They have a pet bunny named Twist who can meet your kiddos or you! There is also an archery range that has some of the most affordable prices. They have a Groupon out as well for discounted rates. Search Riley Archery. There is a splash pad and large playground that's great for kids. There is soooo much to do I don't even know if I can name everything. You should definitely go check them out though. Especially if you enjoy walking trails. They have dirt and paved ones. No dogs allowed by the way! read more

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Jason M.

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Great space to get away on the trails. Love seeing all the deer. Walking at dusk will assure seeing many deer sometimes so close could almost touch. The spray park is great for kids. Love the annual family camp out in June. Great summer day camps also read more

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Vinoth K.

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It's nice to have this park nearby. You can go in the evening or week end when you need to have your little ones enjoy the time. Main thing is the splash pad which toddlers will love. Make sure to bring towels and extra outfits. It has grilling stations next to the play area. You can do grilling and keep watching the kids playing near by. It has volley court and you can play when you have people. It has open theater kind of set up. I have once attended a music/dance event. It was very nice. read more

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Kristin C.

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This place is awesome. Large park with plenty of parking, picnic tables, hiking trails, play areas and a nature center. Our mission was to go for a walk and then visit the playground and splash pad. We started off on our walk and saw a sign warning about poison ivy -- I appreciate the warning. So we were on the look out for "leaves of 3 - let it be!". We saw quite a bit of it and decided to end our walk sooner rather than later, as it is challenging to keep the little guy away from the edge of the trail. Next time we will bring the backpack to put him in so it won't be a concern. Next, we headed over to the splash pad and playground. How fun! We loved the splash pad. Lots of room and tons of different fountains, buckets and water features fie kids of all ages. Everyone was having a blast - splashing and playing. Lots of room nearby to picnic or hang out. We had a wonderful time at Heritage Park. Looking forward to exploring the Nature Center on a future visit. read more

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Erica C.

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Love this place, I do alot of my sessions here because many clients want a park like setting and this is my go to place- So many nooks and crannies but my fav is the barn area! read more

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Ilana O.

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This place is delightful. Went with several adult friends and their children on a very hot day, when thankfully the splash pad was open. The kids had a ball running around and playing in the midst of all the different faucets/sprayers and other water related toys. When they needed a break, we walked right over to the more traditional playground, but of course the slides, swings and sand were all very hot (it was one of those beautiful 90+ degree Michigan days that we all know and love). Was such a fun outing! read more

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Heritage park was a great time. The forest is very peaceful. We enjoyed it. Make sure you leave before sunset or the park closes and locks your car in. We had to call the police department to let us out. read more

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Julie S.

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I love this place! I had avoided it for several years because they don't allow dogs which is a bummer. Unfortunately, my little four legged soul mate is now in doggie heaven so now I walk with my two legged friends. We usually meet here. I usually walk this trail at least once a week. I meet my friend here and we will do the river trail and orchard trail a few times around. The hill on the orchard trail is great to get the heart rate up. We have seen deer and many other little creatures. It's nice to stop at the river and take a short breather and take in the view. I wasn't aware how cool the nature center was until I stopped in to use the restroom the other day. A must see if you haven't been. I like to say hi to the turtle. If I could make one suggestion it would be to have a designated, groomed cross country trail in the winter time. I tried going a few times this winter and it would be perfect! The hikers also use the trail so it is a bit tough to ski without proper grooming. Just a wish! read more

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We came for the first time for jogging in a afternoon. We jogged river trail and Spicer trail and river loop. These are all in the shade which I really liked. Saw many ppl on the other side of the park with water splashing park for kids, and picnic, and BBQ ing. We also saw mom and baby deer! Quite a nice park. The only thing is there is no lake, which is fine for jogging purpose. read more

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Jamie S.

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Loved all the opportunities in one place. The playground and splash ground were amazing for my younger kids. Not enough time for us to try out the nature trails though, or the nature center. read more

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Hey! I may have played this park before with the band I'm in. The Sunmessengers Band! Looks very familiar. That's a Great venue!

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Gorgeous park! Such a nice area for a stroll and to just get away. Very pretty in the morning. The trees add so much beauty. Loved it here!

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Perfect escape to nature from the chaos of life. The walking trails are great and lots of routes to give you options for how long a walk you want to take. Also a beautiful park to take wedding/engagement photos at!! read more

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Does not allow dogs and no real biking trails. Park authorities will let you know you are not welcome.

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24725 Farmington Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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(248) 477-1135
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Yes, Heritage Park allows dogs.

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3.8

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Is it not a bad nature trail in the suburbs. Not as big as heritage park but it has some small hill…read moreclimbs and creek crossing that looks good during rainy season or winter. It is muddy after rain so wear proper shoes. Road noise from I696 is very loud, not sure how the turkey and ducks going to sleep . Pretty good getaway compared to Warren, Southfield. They have nothing.

Beautifully wooded with an easy walk, a piece of nature in easy driving distance of Detroit and…read morewestern suburbs, you could forget that you were in a metro area except for the noise of the traffic on I-696 which was still noisy even with a pandemic keeping most people lock in their homes. Small parking lot that you can see once you crossover 696 on Farmington Rd. Before you get to the main trail you pass the restrooms which is not modern at all. Didn't know you could have something that is closer to the outhouses of my rural southern Ohio childhood than normal gas station ones you find up here. Trails are mostly dirt with some wood chips so think ahead before you try to hike after a night of heavy rain. A few other hikers learned the hard way that expensive tennis shoes wont be as nice if you go too far. I had my Keds on but not your grandmother's Keds but water proof ankle high boots Keds. Besides a few slides on a hill, worked wonderful walking thru wet parts. Enough benches and trail markers to let you rest and not get lost, it is a good way to spend an hour or two. I didn't get all the way back to the pond due to the heavy rain night before, I managed to spend an hour enjoying here and remembering the woods I played in as a child. If you have children, get them off their games and out into the sun. Take them to a place they can get dirty and see bugs and butterflies upclose and personal. Just don't let them wear their good shoes or jeans like the mother I saw coming back to the parking lot with muddy kids.

This part of trail was to muddy and steap after the heavy rain.

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In the summer this is the best place to walk the dog, the trails are beautiful…read moreWith the stream

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A great way to spend the day. Relaxation seem to be a number one thing in this place.read more

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Woodland Hills Nature Park

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Is it not a bad nature trail in the suburbs. Not as big as heritage park but it has some small hill…read moreclimbs and creek crossing that looks good during rainy season or winter. It is muddy after rain so wear proper shoes. Road noise from I696 is very loud, not sure how the turkey and ducks going to sleep . Pretty good getaway compared to Warren, Southfield. They have nothing.

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My kid had a blast here, especially my two year old. I would definitely recommend this as a way to…read morekill a few hours outdoors.

We have our fair share of splash pads in Chicago, but this wins! I took my 9 and 6 year old boys…read morehere to meet a friend this past weekend and they absolutely loved it! The friend we were meeting is a local so she was able to get a reservation for the 11am-1pm time slot, which is apparently reserved for locals. It wasn't too crowded and was the perfect activity for a very hot summer day. My 6 year old was a bit fearful of the giant bucket of water that pours on your head at first, although by the end of the 2 hours he was standing under it welcoming it. My 9 year old and his friend jumped right in and couldn't get enough of all the slides and water fun. They were probably some of the older kids there, but still young enough to enjoy the fun. There's also a more babyish area to the side for younger kids who aren't into the slides and giant bucket. They also get 5 stars for cleanliness, including the bathrooms and changing rooms. I had to show out my coffee when we arrived since no food or drink is allowed inside the gate, but that's probably how they manage to keep it so clean. My sons are asking when we can go to Michigan just to go to this again so I can imagine if we were locals we would be there quite a bit.

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4.2

2.0 mi

it was amazing i was here with my son and daughter zaske and lavender they had a blastread more

Follow the the yellow brick road(bridge),follow the yellow brick road…read more.... follow, follow, follow, follow, follow the yellow brick road. OK this takes some explaining.....If you have ever driven on 696 by Orchard Lake Road there is a walking bridge that goes over the freeway. That now new bridge connects Harrison High Shcool and The Swim Club. The club is secluded in the back of the Kimberley Subdivision behind the elementary school. One nice thing this club does in June is they sponsor the Make-A-Wish Foundation http://www.wish.org/ charity where they have an open club during the day long event and have a bbq, and a silent auction to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. There are quite a few things to do at this club. They have tennis for people of all ages. They have a tennis team that plays against other clubs. There is and adult tennis tournament. They have a swim team that competes in the NSSL swim league against other swim clubs. They have social events, like kids day,adult night, pancake breakfast, family picnic. You may even choose to lay on the lounge chairs and just catch a few rays. This is a private club, but if you are interested call the membership person and get a one day pass and check it out. It's a nice way to spend your summer. The members are friendly. It's worth a one day pass.

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We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.

Single speed cruisers.. perfect to get to the point.

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Embarked on a delightful journey at Heritage Park, Farmington Hills, with a lively meetup of 25 nature enthusiasts. The 5-mile hike offered a perfect blend of slight slopes and muddy trails, adding an adventurous touch. Nature's wonders unveiled as we spotted graceful doves and a majestic buck along the way. The convenience of well-maintained restrooms and ample parking enhanced the overall experience. Located just 2 miles from downtown, it's a hidden gem for those seeking a nature retreat without straying too far. The scenic beauty, combined with wildlife sightings, made every step worthwhile. Heritage Park truly delivers a refreshing escape close to urban life. #NatureEscape #HeritageParkHike read more

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Love the splash pond. It's great for toddlers on a hot day. Make sure to bring towels and a change of clothing in case they want to play in the park. Of course, I forgot to bring an extra outfit and my child was covered with wet dirt. They also have a picnic area read more

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Do you want an 18 year old park employee to yell at your 4 and 6 year olds to wear a mask before kicking them out of the nature center and making them cry? Say no more! You've come to the perfect place. read more

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(2 reviews)

This park has something for adults and children. It's always clean and well kept. My 5 y/o…read moregranddaughter had fun, but commented that the climbing structures were for kids younger than she....‍

Nice park where you can play sports as a team like cricket, baseball, soccer and tennis. The…read morejogging/biking path is open to the public for free. There is a skate park also. Lots of restrooms and parking. Pets are not allowed in the grass but I see pet lovers bring their dogs on a leash while walking. There's a children's playground. You can do sit ups, leg curl etc from the metal bars installed on certain location. Great place to have a picnic or bring food for a bbq party. May need to ask the admin for a permit. Will be back here for walkathon:-)

Shiawassee Park

3.7

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.

Crowley Park

4.0

(2 reviews)

Very clean park and the neighborhood surrounding this park is very nice and well maintained…read more The park has lots to offer, basketball courts, soccer fields, multiple play area's for the kids and mature tree's and animals everywhere. There are lots of parking spots and plenty of area's to have a barbecue with the family and enjoy a day at the park. Give this park a chance and you'll be glad you did. Very cozy and safe for all your events.

I really enjoy this park, but the fact that you can't bring a dog through there anymore because…read moresomeone let theirs in the splash pad is silly (and I say this as someone who doesn't even have a dog, I just like going there with friends who have dogs). I've also been questioned while hanging out in my hammock by the trees because it was assumed I'm a vagrant who wanted to camp out. Nope, just wanted to relax and read a book, not really a weird concept. That being said, this is a very nice, quiet, and enjoyable park. The walking/biking path is excellent and nicely shaded due to all the old growth trees. The playground, splash pad, restrooms, and baseball/soccer fields appear to be well taken care of and I've never felt unsafe while running through. I'd give it five stars if Dearborn didn't get all rude and uptight about the way they run their parks.

Valley Woods Nature Preserve

4.2

(5 reviews)

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!

Pavillion Shore Park

4.7

(3 reviews)

A beautiful park along Walled Lake and down the road from the newly renovated Lakeshore Park. There…read moreis seating throughout the park along the water as well as by the playground area. There is limited parking in the small lot off of S. Lake Drive. Street parking and a much larger parking lot are available on E. Lake Drive.

Very close to my home. Nice ride around the lake on bike trail. Places to sit if you just want to…read moreenjoy the nature around you.

Belle Isle Park

(247 reviews)

Belle Isle is one of those places that you tend to visit often when growing up in Detroit. From the…read moretime I was a little girl, I've been visiting this place. I've seen the transformation over the years and its interesting to see how much this place has changed. I stopped by today to just relax by the water and take in the sights. For anyone visiting, stop by! Belle Isle is beautiful and is a Detroit staple.

Belle Isle has changed dramatically over the last several years. Since the state took over…read moremanagement, the park feels cleaner, safer, and far more maintained than it once did. The investment really shows -- from the roads and landscaping to the public spaces along the water. It's one of the best places in Detroit to relax, walk, or ride, and the bike paths are perfect whether you're on a regular bike, e-bike, scooter, or just cruising around the island. The views of the Detroit River and skyline make it feel like a completely different environment from the city only minutes away.

Highland Recreation Area