I need to visit there more often. As a kid, my family came here on a regular basis. We had picnics. Went for walks and enjoyed the water and the beaches. It is all still there and even better because with the hustle and bustle of life..Simple pleasures may fall to wayside. Recently, I went boating with friends. The word perfect comes to mind! So beautiful, relaxing and calming. The boat launch is very nice and there are places around the lake to stop, get a snack and use the facilities. The park is clean, super well-maintained and the staff were also nice. I will make it a point to come back a few times this summer! We are fortunate to have such a gem in our midst. read more

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We love to visit this park in all seasons. It is especially good for observing birds. read more

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How do you pick a favorite star in the heavens? This Metro Park is the best place for hanging outside in a park. Nature trails, wild animals, beautiful views and fresh air. So much to see and do the opportunities are endless. One of myust see places especially in the Fall when the trees are colorful and the animals active. read more

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Beautiful and expansive park! It costs to get in, but worth it. The rowboat rental was only $8. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it's always well worth the drive! My most recent visit was for a 26.2 mile power walk and jog. I was so pleasantly surprised when I found open (and clean!) restrooms on the 8.5 mile loop, despite the fact that it was the off season. I started my marathon around 8am and ended around 2pm. I took in all the sights and views. So many swans, squirrels, and birds. I even saw a family of deer crossing the path (which paused my workout for a half hour as I took it all in but that's okay!) I didn't get bored during my multiple trips around the long path. There's not as many walkers, runners, bikers, etc in the slower season but there's still so much to offer at Kensington! The main path is all asphalt and well paved. The daily pass is $10 a day, but there wasn't anyone working when I arrived during my most recent trip. Lots of things to do in the summer such as disc golf, swimming, boating and there's even a splash pad for kids as well. So many things to do! Highly recommend! read more

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We were visiting from Illinois and decided to spend an afternoon outdoors enjoying the many paved trails and scenic walkways. You pay a 10.00 admission fee per car. Plenty of parking . There is a nature center and bathroom facilities. You will see a variety of birds, foliage and wildlife. Picnic benches throughout. The best part of this park is many of the birds will actually eat out of your hands! A fantastic way to spend the day! read more

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Nice day for a walk, coming back for sure! Great place for a date. Even better in the winter time (less bugs). read more

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We've been coming to Kensington Park for a little over a year. We've been here biking wait a few times and also for sunsets. This past weekend we were here for the island queen Pantone boat tour. The tour was very interesting. It lasted about 45 minutes in length and took you around. The captain was very knowledgeable of the background of Kensington Park and also had a very good sense of humor. I would definitely come back again next summer with a company out of state. read more

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I have been coming to this metro park for over thirty years. First with my kids when they were young and now with my grandchildren. This park really is quite large with many family/group oriented options to choose from including picnic area's throughout with shelters/grills, several beaches, prepared food concession areas during summer months, fishing, camping, long walking/biking trails, disc golf, lots of wild life to include deers/turkeys which are plentiful, water slides, and a fairly large petting farm. The park is extremely clean and quite scenic with plenty of woods and lakes in the background all at a cost of $10 for a daily pass and $29 for an annual pass. On this particular day we met the entire immediate family for a fun day of picnicking, disc golf, a nice walk with a stop for the grandkids to play on some play structures and ended the day with a memorable stop at the petting farm which the adults and grandkids enjoyed alike. Lots of baby animals to see and close access to many of the animals for easy petting. What a wonderful way to spend a day with the family on what was an amazing early spring day in Michigan (Almost 60 degrees and sunny on March 8th - Wow!). Overall this park is really a gem of metro Detroit area and is definitely something you want to experience if you are in the area. One of our favorite places to go as a family with a lot of great memories over the years. Highly recommend. read more

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For our family, Kensington Metropark is a destination any time of the year. Warm weather pursuits include biking, boating, swimming, fishing, and even golf and disc golf, and the winter offers cross-country skiing and sledding, but our favorite thing to do is simply hike the trails and enjoy the abundant wildlife - any time of the year. There are 4 short (less than 2 miles) nature trails, plus a rustic trail loop. Leashed dogs are permitted on the rustic loop. The trails are primarily mixed gravel and boardwalks and take you through shaded forests, wetlands, and prairie. Depending upon the time of year, the wildflowers can be beautiful and we usually see sandhill cranes, deer, turkeys, herons, egrets, and an occasional osprey or bald eagle, both of whom have nests within the park. We've even seen enormous snapping turtles in certain areas. For the adventurous, arrive with birdseed. Just fill the palm of your hand, raise it towards the birds, and watch gently as those accustomed to this will feed directly from your hand. It's a thrill that never gets old. We usually start our hikes at the nature center (parking is available) and go from there. The nature center has nice habitat-related exhibits, bathrooms, a resident rescued red-tailed hawk, is often staffed by friendly and helpful naturalists and is a great place to warm up during a cold, winter hike. If you think that this might become a regular recreation spot for you, I'd recommend purchasing an annual pass. read more

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I took my two sons to the nature center to walk some of the nature trails. It was a really fun experience. We saw all sorts of birds and even saw some wild turkeys. The trails were well marked and not too busy. I look forward to going back to explore more of the nature trails and everything else the park has to offer. read more

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My buddies and I were visiting from NYC and heard of this park from one of our acquaintances and had to come visit. There is a daily $10 admission fee for visitors and an annual pass as well. Parking is plentiful and there are a ton of amenities, you won't be bored and there are definitely a lot of nature pictures to be taken here. Even wildlife pictures! We enjoyed the bike trail and rode it about 3 miles full of curves, ascents, and descents. It's a beautiful park to enjoy with friends and family. read more

If you want to get lost in the outdoors, there's no better place than the Kensington Metropark. I've been several times in different seasons and always find something new to discover. As the saying goes, there's something for everyone. If you're the golfing type, go for an eagle on their rolling course. Frisbee golf more your style? Go for it! Paddle boats and Kayaks are available on the lakes, and miles of running trails traverse the park. Every visit for me must include a trip to the farm. There's something about wandering around and watching the animals as they live their lives that makes me aa excited as a kid and at ease with the world all at the same time. On my most recent visit, a number of the spring babies were running around, both in the yard and in the barns. Some would come close and nuzzle a hand, and others just let you observe from afar, but there was no doubt that all were Instagram-worthy in their cuteness. On your next day out, make a stop at Kensington Metropark a priority, and I'm sure you'll want to make it a regular stop like I do. read more

Southeast Michiganders are lucky to have Kensington Metropark available to them. Sure you have to buy a pass each year, but if you run, walk, bike, appreciate nature and wildlife, do photography, or like the outdoors, it's worth the cost of an annual pass. Kensington is beautiful and offers wildlife/changes in scenery each season. Spot deer and even an albino deer, see birds including bald eagles, and so much more. On today's run I enjoyed a dusting of snow with crisp, colorful golden leaves scattered on top. The changing fall leaves with the contrasting white and lake in the background were stunning. Though there's some hills along the path, it's great for getting in a short or long run. Out and back and loop around the park for 8.3 miles. And in the winter when the snow comes down heavy, they do the best job of plowing the path of all the local trails. Definitely check it out if you haven't been yet! read more

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Kensington Metropark, 35 minutes northwest of Detroit in western Oakland County is a true 5-Star gem for off-road bicycling. This Metropark, one of Michigan's most popular, has a 9 mile paved multi-purpose trail that encircles Kent Lake for cyclists, runners, walkers and in-line skaters. Kensington's trail is also connected to paved off-road trails from the Island Lake Recreation Area and Huron Valley's Trail System enabling cyclists to extend their rides well beyond the 9 mile Kent Lake loop. Today, my wife and I did a Kensington-Island Lake combo of 14 miles over hilly terrain that got the quads screaming on the many uphill grades. The vistas around Kent Lake however, make this a great scenic ride. I was particularly glad to see improvements underway with several sections of the trail freshly paved since our last visit. Kensington Metropark is highly recommended for the recreational cyclist or jogger that is looking for a little more challenging hill climbing than the typical Michigan bike trails. Go ahead...burn a few extra cals and feel good about scarfing down a Detroit-style pizza afterwards. Five big stars. read more

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A friend brought me here to have a picnic and to walk around. WOW....I mean, coming from LA....there's just nothing like this. First off, we packed a nice lunch and sat at a bench. She then brought out some sunflower seeds and made a nice pile, and we were able to watch birds and chipmunks come and take their share of it while we ate. I came early October, so the leaves were starting to change colors, and it was soooo beautiful! There are long flat trails with trees shading overhead, also marshes you can walk through as well. We saw so many kinds of birds, saw wild turkeys, and many duos of cranes. It was such a magical experience. I felt like snow white LOL tldr; highly recommend. Picnic and bring some seeds for the birds :) read more

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Keeping this short so all I have to say is Im in love with the hiking trail (about 8 miles) - it's shared by runner, walkers, and bikers.

We e-bike there it's beautiful. Going to start kayaking there also. You can also fish. It's a pretty big lake very beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

Annual pass cost $35 per vehicle. The blue sticker is valid till December of the same year. Parking is free. The park is so wide that we still get lost Even though we been here a couple of times. Plenty of area for picnic. There's barbecue grill scattered around the park. Just bring enough charcoal and fire starter to use for grilling. The wind was kind of windy today, but it didn't take long for us to ignite the charcoal. The park has a boat rental and launch area, bike path, nature observation area, horseback riding, and recently we discovered the farm center. I though the farm center was a restaurant. But we discovered there were horses, goats, hens, pigs and other farm animals kept alive and raised. It's free to look around. If you want to ride with the horse you have to buy tickets from the center. read more

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Love Kensington! I've been going here since I was a kid, and although I'm bummed that the park is much less of a "hidden" gem these days, and much more used, I definitely appreciate how well maintained the park is, and how clean the staff keep the trails. read more

Until this spring I had been here maybe once or twice and really failed to see how special it really is. Then came Covid-19 and long periods of time indoors. When the weather turned and there were still lots of businesses and activities closed I found going to a park very therapeutic. And now that more things are open and we are (hopefully) headed back towards normal-ville I find myself still going to Kensington because I've fallen in love with all of its charm and beauty. It's much larger than the majority of the other Metroparks, and there's something for everyone. Beach, check. Fishing, check. Hiking trails, check. Boardwalks and marshes, check and check. An abundance of birds, squirrels and chipmunks, why yes. It's a nature photographers dream! Picnicking, playing, biking and more await. I've had a blast taking my camera and know that this is a new favorite spot for years to come!! read more

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This park is pretty large and we only saw the farm area the day we were there though our hosts say that there are nice xc ski trails though the woods that they have used in previous winters. There seems to be lots of parking. I found the farm area to be underwhelming but it is really meant to show off a small collection of farm animals for those who may not have other opportunities and small children seemed delighted. Pigs, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens, geese, turkeys and a couple of wild sand hill cranes stopping by on a fall migration I think. There are just a few of each animal and the pens are very small. The chickens were in very poor health. The main barn had a very significant fly problem. I grew up on a farm in New England and through my youth had the opportunity to visit most of the historic renovation and exhibit farms and nature centers through 4 states, including one local to my hometown that my Dad helped develop. So my perspectives, standards and expectations are higher than most casual visitors. This little exhibit has its place for some and I hear that the rest of the park acreage is a nice experience. read more

This park is HUGE! We went here for some hiking trails and saw so many different walks of life. They have paved trails, dirt trails, boat launches, nature center... it is very beautiful and serene. Hiking trails are easy to moderate since there was some good includes, not too bad. read more

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Beautiful park I always love coming to cause it out since I have been at the age of nine years old my parents have continue to bring me now myself at 58 bring my daughter my friends and other family members this particular time by one of the nature trail by myself to get some much needed stress for leaving walking in and it was great little bit muddy because I choose a day after the rains but overall a beautiful park with lots of natural wildlife great place to be tranquil and reserve which is always a really good thing read more

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One of the best metropark . clean safe fun peaceful.from golfing horseback riding picnicking hiking enjoy there clean safe beach .there splash park biking and hiking trails. Disc golfing . Petting farm.hay rides eat at the grill visit the nature center. You can rent a kayak or take a ride on the island Queen. You can spend the whole day there.get back to nature.watch the eagle family or the Swain's .you might even see the white dear .I have been going here with my family for 50 plus years ...it's a well maintained park a true jewel...you can fish ,bird watching cross country skiing in the winter it's open year round if you love nature it's a must visit... read more

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Kensington Metro Park offers plenty to do for a fun day outdoors, and a day pass costs only $4 per vehicle! I found it was a great place for a date, with trails to walk, tables for picnics in the park and beautiful scenary. It's also great for families who can enjoy the pavillion picnic areas, playgrounds, waterslide & beach during the summer, bike trail, boating on Kent Lake, boat rentals (rowboats, kayaks and paddleboats), disc golf, cross country skiing & ice skating during the winter, horseback riding, sledding & tobogganning during the winter and camping. The park also offers golfing, fishing, ice fishing during the winter months, nature center, farm learning center with hayrides in the fall and sleighrides during the winter, canoeing and a fitness trail. There is literally something for everyone. read more

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Sunny winter days - great place to walk with paved trails that go and go for scenic miles. read more

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This park is wonderful! Nature abound. I often take my grand sons ( 5 & 10). We enjoy the farm in all seasons. Nature center as well. Summer it's beach and splash park. Walks though nature center take boys to a different world other than virtual games. I highly recommend read more

If the park entrance have two sign that say "Swim at your own risk" and "no lifguard on duty"... i assume the risk falls on me (as the sign says). Then why do the police (rudely) tell you to get out of the water without an explanation? read more

I just love the wildlife, birds turkeys and in summer the turtles also some good fishing in my Kayak your right there and see a lot. Well maintained clean and friendly people throughout the park. MRGO read more

This is my favorite place to run. If you are training for a race or just out for a leisurely stroll, it's a beautiful park to check out. The paved path is mile marked so you know how long you've walked/ran/biked/wheeled. So pretty in the fall... read more

Beautiful park, with some disappointing policies. If you boat there, you can't anchor and swim in the lake. Swimming is only permitted at the swim areas located at the beach. Waste of a Lake.The trails are well groomed in the nature area and the equestrian routes and the concrete paths are well maintained. Nice placement of restroom amenities. Be very careful while walking or running on the paths, there are too many Neil Armstrong wannabes that will run you down in a heartbeat. This park would be almost perfect if the bicyclists weren't so obnoxious. read more

Today we tried the cross country portion of Kensington Metro Park. It cost $13 per person for skis, poles and shoes. The cross country ski trail was great. It had different levels of cross country skiing, from beginners to advanced. The trails were well marked and easy to guide. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an outdoor exercise. The ski resort also has a small snack bar with a nice selection of snacks and even a few beers on tap. read more

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Disgusting - geese faeces everywhere. My boyfriend and I both got swimmers itch from this lake after only being in the water 30 min - no signs posted warning of these conditions and nothing done to treat the water. read more

Beautiful park with lakes, hiking trails, good food, two fun beaches. I really miss going there.

The Park was really Good. We had so much fun boating around. Beach Area is really nice and clean too. The staff was very helpful and organized. I left my new Phone in one of a life jacket. I thought I lost it when I came home but the staffs were really nice to find it and keep it for me. Definitely recommend everyone to visit this place. read more

A great place to get away from it all, especially anywhere along Kent Lake. My favorite place to just sit by the water is Woodland Hill picnic area, the osprey nest/stand in the middle of the lake is very relaxing to watch the male bird guard the unhatched eggs from predators or look at the baby birds being fed by momma :) I have to give it only 3 stars though because in the last 3 years there has been more insecticide use along the entire length of the paved hike/bike trail and especially even right at the dam coming up from the YMCA. On both sides, and smelling it any length of time as I'm trying to enjoy my walk is downright disturbing. I have even written an email comment about this to the Metropark on their website and the matter was never addressed! Also last fall I had noticed a chemical odor coming off part of the lake and had to turn around and go home. read more

Excellent place to hang out with family and friends. We rented some kayaks and have some steaks to eat. Dawn is great on summer and a great place to slow down and be together as family. Buy the anual parking, not daily. You will go again. Even if you are a tourist. Trust me. read more

So lucky to have such a great park close by. On the Nature Trail you can hold your hand out with bird seed and have a bird eat right out of your hand. In the spring the baby animals are so fun to go visit. read more

We take our kids here all the time. In winter they have sledding hills and runs and during the summer tons of open space, lakes and playground spots. Drainage on some of the fields can be an issue during heavy rains, but with all the trails and beauty, its easily overlooked. read more