I'm so glad they added more parking because wow... this place blew up You can tell they didn't…read morefully expect how popular it would get. On those first nice days of the season? Forget it... it's PACKED. That said, it's honestly such a great park. The walking path is a really good, not too short where it feels pointless but not exhausting either. The landscaping is beautiful and feels really well taken care of, which makes a big difference. The playground is a huge hit with my kids, and the pond with the ducks is always a highlight. It just has that easy, relaxing vibe. Bathrooms are clean, there's a nice pavilion, and tons of open space for picnics or just letting the kids run wild. We keep going back... just maybe not on the very first sunny Saturday

Came here to walk a chilly fall Sunday, first time here and it was alright. Paved walkway for…read moreexercising and walking your doggo, little spots for picture taking (I counted 5 families taking photos), large playground and views of the Clinton River from a few bridges. Length of path is just about 1.4 miles for a loop.

This is the best park in my locality.I go there so many times that I never had a thouvht to add a…read morereview here until I heard from my friend not knowing about this beautiful area. Recently this park hosted Heritage festival with so many cars parked that were made from ancient years like 1935. Apart from autos they had booth for astronomy club which was my fav. This park connects to paint creek trailand clinton river trail. If u keep walki g on the trail, you reach to downtown right beside paint creek tavern. It also connects to Rochester public library. Fav part of this park is fountain, river creek, so many benches to sit upon and a tennis court near by. I love this place, when I invited one of my friend who lives 40 mims away, she loved it too and endedup coming here again with her husband. This park is awesome for photography shoot as well in fall season. I have fond memory of photoshoot of my friend with baby bump.. I highly recommend this place to stop by for evening walks

This is probably one of my absolute favorite parks! It's so large and winding, there are so many…read morepathways and things you can do here, and best of all, you can access it to and from downtown Rochester! I first started going to this park back when Pokemon Go came out all those years ago. I had no idea what this park was all about until that first day I was playing Pokemon Go and just kept following the path on the game's map and then suddenly I looked up and realized I had walked through all of the park and into downtown...all a stone's throw away from my apartment! That started my long-term love affair with this park. I have so many fond memories in here catching Pokemon, but also coming back here with friends and with my dog for walks, playing on the play structures, glancing at the tennis courts and wondering if I should play a bit, hammocking because there are so many great hammocking trees scattered throughout the park, for ARTS & APPLES, ones of the greatest festivals in metro Detroit, and so much more. This park has something for everyone and is also very accessible right off of Paint Creek Trail as well. Parking around here can be interesting, but now that I no longer live at the apartments directly across the street from this park, I find that parking at the Rochester Library in downtown is my favorite option. There is a path that leads all the way behind the library, along the creek, to Paint Creek Trail, with an offshoot to the Rochester Municipal Park! This is truly a wonderful park, for fun with your friends, family, and furry ones, in all four Michigan seasons, and I'll never stop enjoying it! :)

Great park and love that it is so close to home! A reminder…read moreto dog owners, always leash your pets.

Firefighter's Park is a great place to enjoy a leisurely walk. The weather was perfect when we were…read morehere so that only added to our enjoyable afternoon. There were other people throughout the park, but I never felt it was congested or too crowded. This is one of my top parks in the area to enjoy a relaxing day.

Rotary Park is one of my favorite places to go in Sterling Heights. It honestly feels like you're a…read morethousand miles away, even though it's right around the corner. I love walking the trails because there's always something new to see, from the river views to all the wildlife and beautiful scenery. It's peaceful, relaxing, and a great place to clear your mind and enjoy nature. Every time I visit, I'm reminded what a hidden gem this park really is. Never disappointed! And you even can fish and kayak there!!!

A challenging but fun little playground. Has swings, sides and a ropes course. Small but not too…read morebusy. We had the Park to ourselves.

Overall, the park is really nice and it looks like many of the amenities are great for others. In…read moreparticular, the outdoor hockey rinks are falling apart and it seems like nothing is being done about it. I've been coming here for years to skate and I don't expect people to get on their hands and knees scrubbing the boards and floor, but some damage needs to be addressed. -Seam covers for the bottom of the boards are falling off (pucks can go underneath) -Netting around the boards is falling off (pucks hit it and fall out) -random bumps and buckles on the floor (dangerous to skate on) -debris, garbage, animal poop on the floor A lot of the above would be solved if the floor wasn't open to the elements when the park is closed. Even a brief status-check of the rinks when the park opens and closes would be helpful.

I stopped in this park on my way home. You don't have to be Rochester Hills or Rochester resident…read more I always pass by this park on Hamlin Road on my way to and from Christian Memorial Cemetery and decided to stop, relax, walk a bit and take photos. All my photos show they have 2 outdoor roller rinks for hockey or for roller blading. Must read the two signs of rules and regulations. A few baseball diamonds. I'm sure they're active in the evening or on the weekends because there was real no activity here today. Soccer fields when soccer season is in. I took pictures of a picnic area and playscape for kids. Maybe for daycare groups or for families that stay at home with their kids to come and play. A few picnic tables to sit at and have lunch or snack. There are Restrooms attached by office, along with beverage vending machines. There's quite a bit of parking space. This is the park that displays fireworks in the month of June or before the 4th of July holiday. All in all there's a walkway going around through the park or sidewalk area with 2 entrances. It's worth a stop if you're in the area or driving back from Rochester and your resident of Shelby or Macomb making your way back home. If you ARE a resident ... you know this park and what I'm talking about! :)

The best dog park in metro Detroit. Free entry for Oakland county residents. Seperate areas for…read moresmall and large dogs. Great trails through the woods. All fenced. Our JRT loves it!

If you want to tire out your pup, this is the place. Huge well-kept lawn area for throwing a…read morefrisbee or ball. Rolling hills dotted with trees make it fun to play hide and seek (they can't see you over the hill). Plenty of picnic benches, some even with covered shade in the summer. Poop bags available. The gate mechanism is clever, better than other dog parks; gate can swing inward or outward. Trees line the edges and you can go on a mini stroll into the woods and reach the other side where there is a little dog pier for swimming. Open only in the summer months. You can buy a daily parking permit or an annual pass. If you forget or didn't know, as we did the first time, they leave you a gentle reminder sticker on your windshield. Restrooms on premises. Easy, plentiful parking. Friendly folks. There are dogs of all sizes and so far all of them have been very friendly.

The annual fireworks put on by the City o St. Clair Shores at Veteran's Memorial Park is a great…read morecelebration. Fireworks, music, food trucks, all for the low $5.00 admission price. A nice event every year.

Resident of over 45 years here. Suggested the spot to my daughter as a place to walk with her…read morefriend visiting for the holiday with her puppy. The girls were verbally attacked by an elderly man for having the puppy with them. I've never been a dog owner and the girls missed a sign when they entered the park so they were shocked when the man ran up to them screaming, "What is wrong with you? Why would you bring a dog in here? Are you stupid? Can you not read the sign?!" The girls and the puppy were shocked, scared and confused; they told the man they hadn't seen a sign and were leaving but he kept screaming at them that he was going to call the police and have them ticketed and arrested for breaking the law. I'm absolutely disgusted this would happen, for two girls to be verbally attacked and insulted over an honest mistake is sickening. Back in my day a simple "excuse me young ladies but there is a sign out front stating dogs are not permitted" would have sufficed.

Sadly I wasn't a big fan of Memorial Park. In my opinion, this park is more set up for…read moreworkers/employees in the area to take their breaks, and enjoy the outside. If you want a pretty outdoor area to enjoy during your lunch, this is perfect! There are plenty of tables, and a small, short, path to walk along the river. I will note that I didn't notice any public restrooms in the area. If you are looking to hike trails, and feel like you escaped from the city into nature, this is not the place. It does have a couple spots with a beautiful view, but paths/sidewalks mostly lead you around the local neighborhood and business area. The graffiti tunnel is disappointing. Honestly, I feel like the city is missing out on a great opportunity to utilize the tunnel, it could help encourage community engagement with local artists, or maybe an art contest. Give the city the chance to re-design it in a yearly competition. It could even be specifically targeted for graffiti artists, if preferred. As of now though, it's just a bunch of ugly scribbles and insults written on the walls of the tunnel. I will say overall that the park was well kept and clean. You can find an available bike repair station, if you need it while passing through, and there is a really nice drop off for kayaks and canoes. The parking lot is small, but the park is tiny, so it works. There is a second small lot, just West of the park, that you can park in when using the drop off point. Overall, it's a pretty, small, city park. Great for a quick sit, but not for an adventure.