One of the largest man made marshes in the country,this hidden gem offers over 5 miles of trails…read moreincluding over a mile of boardwalk over the ponds and marsh. No fee to enter and plenty of parking. Picnic tables available. Dogs and horses are allowed. Depending on the time of the year,the wetlands are home to over 40 mammals as well as a variety of birds including a pair of bald eagles. Definitely a "Real Gem" in Wayne County Michigan.

Very nice . Many trails , many walks to take its right up…read morethe road from my house so it's great to have such a nice peaceful park to go. Enough animals, long trails . Winter , fall, or summer just go!

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.

When you get to the nature center, there is a giant playground area right outside. The center is…read moreindoors and it is nice and cool inside during the summer. It is free to enter and they do take donations. They do allow wagons and strollers indoors as well. When we walked in we saw some turtles and the kids were so excited to look at them. They had some other reptiles including snakes. The little sewer section was so cool. They had a natire window and we saw some birds and a deer eating. They also have a bee hive where you can see inside of it. They do have an outdoor section with some toys available. They have an indoor area with activities to do with kids as well. They do have a bathroom with a changing table.

Another great free experience!…read more From the moment we entered the parking lot, we saw a big white-tailed deer walking around! Got some good pics. There are clean bathrooms here!! It's a great place to walk around and explore. Great AC too! They have a bird viewing area and we saw the deer there again! I liked the paintings on the wall too. It's a great place for kids or to escape the heat outside!

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.

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.

Very spacious park--41 acres! There is s 1.1 mile wooded walking trail. It's lovely to walk in the…read morewoods and get a good dose of nature. The unpaved trail is wide, clear, and flat, so it's easy for walking and jogging. Depending on the weather/rain, the trails can get muddy and flooded. Playground equipment for kids, and two separate areas based on age range. One area is designated for kids ages 2-5, and the other area is for ages 5-12. Plenty of picnic tables and easy parking. Open daily from dawn until dusk.

It's really a sweet spot to hangout for an hour! It's all woods & has a cute unique setup. It's not…read moreas busy as some parks also!

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!

Our department had a team picnic today. One of our team members lives in AP and was able to a…read morereasonable down payment for the bathroom keys. They had tennis courts for pickle ball and a good open field for volleyball, corn hole and fowling. There were about 6 rows of about 4 side by side picnic tables under the shelter. We needed the shelter while eating since it down poured some today. There is a small parking by the tennis court and school, another on the other side of the playscape and a bigger one by the school, but it was under construction.

This park has just about everything and is huge. It has a large parking lot, tennis courts,…read morebaseball/softball fields, 2 playgrounds, some covered pavilions, and in inline hockey rink. There is also a paved walking/jogging trail. The covered pavilions have picnic tables under it, but I do not think there are any grills. You will have to bring your own. The park appears kind of old and is relatively maintained. It could use some lawn care. The two play grounds are on opposite ends of the park from each other, along with the pavilions. One play ground has older equipment. The other new playground (by the high school) is bigger and has more modern equipment. It has a huge jungle gym with slides, bridges, and poles. There is also a set of modern swings, a set of regular swings, and a dome climber over there as well. The older playground has a very small metal slide (ouchhhh, on those hot summer days), and two sets of worn swings that have seen better days. As an added bonus, the park has a couple of restroom facility and paved paths that could be used for walking. They are not very long so you would probably get bored running up and down them. The baseball/softball fields are world class and have lights. I think they are used for Allen Park rec league ball mostly, but can be rented. The same goes for the inline-skate rink. The park is located in the backyard of Allen Park High School and I found it hard to differentiate what facilities belonged to the park and which belonged to the school. This is a nice park and definitely worth a visit or planning a special event at. Whether it be a baseball tournament, tennis match, picnic, party, or walking your dog. It has tons of stuff to do.