This beach was Heath Beach back in the day-and the spring fed water is very clean! They had tested…read morethe water and was said to be the cleanest fresh water lake (quarry) in 13 states! We moved quite a distance away, but we'll travel for a day at Get Away Bay, aka Heath Beach!! Always a great time!

Not so hidden GEM just south of Milan. Right off 23. You can see it from freeway! Slice of heaven…read more What was previously known as heath beach/ milan beach is the same natural spring fed lake with a new owner who is breathing a fresh life into the place. You can tell by the new chairs and picnic tables! Natural spring fed lake with just about everything you can think of for a fun day in the sun (summer... fall... and winter...) Let's start with summer... pontoon sun deck with diving board, dock with diving board, water slide... Plenty of room to lay out. Just about anything under the sun can be rented for maximum enjoyment.. paddle boards, boats, paddle boats, floats, rafts etc etc. all reasonable prices. Here with family? A roped off sandy beach area with a couple floats for the kids to enjoy. Also- ADA water toys to help those that need help getting into the water. A nice touch! Did I mention an ice cream cart that drives around?! Or if you don't want to wait... a snack bar with all the options... water/pop/gaterade and snacks... including ice-cream. Want to host a party? There is a barn. Or a pavilion and plenty of upgrades to make the day fun including grills to rent or comfortable lounge chairs. Rentals are endless.... Anything and everything to make the day great. Wouldn't be surprised if you could purchase a bathing suit at this place. Not into water? Plenty of fun activities on land. Volleyball nets, orbeez gun obstacle to go all tactical with your buddies, horse shoe, disc golf. Sounds like camping is now included. And plenty of fire pits to rent for a fall gathering. More to come with the follow up fall and winter reviews... hay rides. Bon fires... possible haunted hay ride? Ice rink in the winter? Really a year round haven of activity. Fishing is just on the weekdays. Plenty to get after!

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!! got a huge pool. 12 ft deep on the far side of the lanes. Has a cute kid…read moreside with shallow end! Adults is only $6 for entry, I forgot how cheap it was for kids but I think it was $4. Regardless this is my new spot. Opens at 11-8 for the pool. They have walking trails and picnic areas, a play ground for the kids. Staff is friendly. And environment is amazing and chill.

I haven't been able to explore all of Fuller Park yet but they get 5 stars automatically from me…read morefor their amazing pool! I live really close to the Vets Park pool but I think Fuller Park's may be my new spot. First off, it's HUGE. I think maybe the biggest public outdoor pool in Ann Arbor? They have several lanes for laps, a deep end for swimming, and a shallower end for kids. They also have a separate waterslide tucked in the back (although it doesn't empty into a pool). While Vet's Park is better for the really little ones (they have more of a toddler pool with overhead sprinklers and such) Fuller is better for older folks. In fact, the last 10 minutes of every hour is "Adult swim." Anyone under 18 has to get out of the pool so the adults can have a bit of a peaceful float for 10 glorious minutes. It's not just great for swimming either. It's wonderful for relaxing as well. They have LOTS of lounge chairs and pergolas to keep you semi shaded. I spent several fantastic hours here this past weekend cooling off in the water for a bit and then heading back to my chair to dry off and read a book. It was lovely. If you're feeling peckish they have a few vending machines for beverages and snacks. They have a couple of ice cream novelty machines too. Oh, and they have a few picnic tables and areas for parties. $5 a day for adults, $4 for kids and seniors. They have resident yearly passes ($140 for adults or $265 for familes) or punch passes (10 punches for $40 or 20 punches for $80) if you don't think you'd use the yearly pass often enough for make it worth your while. The pool is pristine, the locker rooms are also clean, and it's just so spacious and great. I really genuinely love it there and can't wait for my next visit!

Luna beach and pier is a small beach on Lake Erie. The…read moreconcrete crescent pier is good for fishing as I been told. It looks nice in the winter with ice build up. Good place to observe seiche also. Someone recently found a jet ski and an old car during seiche.

Visited today for the first time. The beach was in wonderful condition. No trash really anywhere…read more Absolutely gorgeous.

To be honest I think I'm a fan - It's not summer yet but I can see this place being very buggy…read more I enjoy that it has options for boating, kayaking, fishing, and etc. - probably wouldn't suggest rollerblading or skating here since the pavement is broken up due to roots. I would definitely bring my dog back here for a nice hike and to see some of the birds - If you're into bird watching this is the place to go. Very peaceful! Happy hiking!

We drove up without a recreational pass on our plate. The worker said we couldn't buy a daily pass,…read morewe would have to buy a yearly recreational pass, which was $19. We decided to turn around. Since then I googled it, they said that we could buy a daily pass for $11. Could it be that she didn't like our Trump hat???

Check the county website or facebook page before you go!! Recently, the beach at Independence Lake…read morehas had to be shut down several times for high e coli levels. One of the posts said that this is because of the amount of geese that have been frequenting the lake this year or because of runoff from rain. We went once before we knew about the e coli issues and actually had a great time. The beach (we thought) appeared clean and the water was the perfect cool temperature on a hot summer day. The swimming area went deep enough that we could float away from the littles on the shoreline. There were two life guards on duty. They have really amazing facilities where a get together was being held under the pavilion. They have a snack station, but we brought our own chips and sodas. They also have a splash pad with water slides. This area was closed when we went, and you have to pay a little more to access this area. They also have some cool trails and a frisbee golf course. You can bring dogs, but not to the designated swimming area. I hope they figure out the e coli issues because we would love to go back.

Very nice park. Clean water , beach , trails. Not too…read morecrowded. It's hidden in backroad. Definitely will be back again. My daughter enjoyed this park.

Very cute. Lots of wetland to see without risk of getting lost. There were lots of birds to see! I…read morewish there was a pier to fish from.

An excellent Novi community park with well maintained facilities, which is a double-edged sword…read morebecause it is popular over the weekends. Thirteen miles of hiking/MTB trails. Two bikers for every hiker. It can get crowded if you aren't hiking alone with bike traffic. Surprisingly not too many bugs even though it rained the day before. TH at the very end of the parking lot. Numerous pavilions, fishing piers, playgrounds, and a small beach. I took a dip in the lake after hiking and it was refreshing, but the shoreline is small and the swimming area doesn't go much deeper than four feet. Water was clear, to the point where I could see a band aid in the sand. On another note, coming from Detroit you will run into construction on HWY 96 (Summer 22) as you near Kensington Park. I had minor delays at 9AM, but on my way back there were massive delays with only one operating lane. Check before you go.

I've always loved this park. Great memories through the years with my kids. It's a great day with…read morethe family when you bring a picnic basket.

We do a lot of walking in our local parks. This one definitely is right up there with all it has…read moreto offer. Swimming, playing, picnicking, picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills aplenty, tennis, boats/paddleboats with docks, shelter rental, tent rentals, walking trail, bike trails, concessions, first aid station, changing areas, nature, ducks, geese, swans- oh my! Although there are fees to enter, it's worth it if you plan on spending the day here. In the 'off season' we were able to get into the park without any attendants at the collection booth. There's plenty of parking and from the lot it's an easy walk to the picnic and beach area. All amenities are in close proximity, yet there's plenty of room to stretch out and relax whether you want to bring the entire family or enjoy a day to yourself. The playground offers areas for both the littles and the older kids and is located just steps away from the beach, which by the way has a couple of lifeguard chairs. If you're looking to spend a nice day at a nice park, this is definitely worth a visit because it's fun for all ages.

This is a really nice State Park! It has miles of trails, nature everywhere, we see rabbits,…read more Gophers and Deer daily. This is a bird watchers paradise. The camp ground is really nice also.

This is one of the most relaxing places I've ever been. I stayed for 3 days and I already signed up…read moreto come back next month.

So i need to warn you guys belle isle is fun its located in metro Detroit its an island basically…read morehas a nature center multiple playgrounds casino beach fountain and swimming pool and much more but i meed to warn you about 2 things here one is the giant slide DO NOT GO ON THE GIANT SLIDE I've been on it it was ok but you go at top speeds it is absolutely not like the carnival slides it has guard rails bit one on each slide and the second thing is the beach so there was breaking news so i received a news alert that there was an alligator found there for any of those non Michigan residents no there is no gators and for those michiganders who believe there are no jellyfish in Michigan you are so wrong there are fresh water jellyfish they have a very mild sting and they look like moon jellyfish

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.

No more beach here it's only a boat launch don't waste your time they did remove it sorry I learned…read morehard way

Belleville Lake has always been a fun place to go, but…read more.. RE: Van Buren Park, (couldn't find a listing)... I went with a few friends and 3 children yesterday for a Memorial Day barbecue and was disappointed. The playground equipment had several broken boards and was a hazard to everyone. I thought they just remodeled the park. I don't plan on going back to Van Buren Park.