Everything about the Grosse Pointe Park parks is first rate with one exception. The tennis courts…read moreat Windmill Pointe Park are just pitiful. They were resurfaced about 3 years ago and still look brand new. But, that is because they are completely unplayable. Whoever resurfaced those courts left air pockets that substantially effect play on all four courts. If you are a 3.0 player or above I would recommend finding another place to play. The problem for us GP Park residents is that they converted the Patterson Park courts to Pickleball courts leaving us without a playable tennis court in all of GPP. It is crying shame that those managing a park system like ours cannot find a solution to this problem.

Of all of the parks in the 5 pointes, this is by far my favorite. They have the best and biggest…read morepool. They have the best park for the much loved summer picnics with friends and family. I still remember as a kid swimming around the adult pool when it wasn't adult time and watching this bigger guy we all lovingly called Boblo boat swim around the perimeter of the pool by using his hands as wheel to pedal around the pool and do his laps. It was also the first time I saw the fool horror of the red Speedo from the slicked backer tall guy that would walk around proudly by the pool, only taking a dip to cool off some. This is where I took my tennis lessons as a kid. This is where I learned to fish over by the harbor piers. They have improved the community center and it's now a nice Tompkin's center and a great communal spot to watch movies. It's great for renting for parties and gatherings. I don't live in GPP any more but I have many friends that still do and thus I still am able to visit this wonderful park that holds so many fond childhood memories for me.

This small park is in a residential area. Most of the time people just come here to fish. Not too…read moredirty, someone was nice to pick up trash, maybe a city worker. I jigged for hours and caught nothing. Only one person lucky enough to catch a walleye. Weather and water temperature is a factor too. Bring a long net.

Nice park off the beaten path. Pretty view of the Detroit waterfront. It's a nice spot to relax…read moreand enjoy the sun glistening off the water. Many people come to fish and simply hang out. I enjoy the morning peacefulness before it gets too crowded.

Wonderful park - views, sports fields, playground, even a little island. If it weren't for the loud…read moreterrible music being blared from every car it would be great!

It's a park. It has…read morebasketball courts, a baseball diamond, a play area for the kids. But it also has a lot of glass to swerve around while navigating through. Cleaner roads, please?

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.

We love taking our toddler to the Belle Isle Nature Center! There are plenty of interactive…read morestations to explore including a live bee hive and wonderful turtle and axolotl exhibits. Our 5 year old loves playing in the ant tunnel and moving the food around. At this visit the docent asked the kids to play quietly because the animals have sensitive ears. I thought this was strange - they shouldn't put a playscape indoors if they don't want kids running around laughing and playing. They also were hosting 4 different events at the same time, which seemed like an oversight. There's a great enclosed outdoor playground connected to the nature center and an even better playscape adjacent to the parking lot. There's a huge wooden megaphone on the boardwalk behind the nature center. It looks cool but doesn't actually amplify the sound of nature like it says it's supposed to do. Events fill up fast and it's crowded on the weekends. The Nature Center entry is free, but you must have a recreation passport to be on the island.

Super clean, well designed and maintained mini golf course…read more Fun theming with the pirates, ships etc. We visited with my mom, step dad, nephew, hubby and my three and a half year old daughter- we all had fun. By the 10th hole my daughter kind of gave up lol so maybe better for kids juuuuuust a bit older but she loved her ice cream at the end. Definitely recommend coming here for a fun game!

It was a lot of fun and both courses and putters are in good shape not all worn out like other…read morecrappy mini putt places. Total cost $43 for two people, both courses and two ice cream cones. The course where you enter between the two elephant tusks is the more interesting of the two but both 18s were fun.

We booked Detroit River Sports for a corporate outing, and it couldn't have gone better. Our team…read morespent the afternoon kayaking along the Detroit River, and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The whole experience was super well organized -- from booking to check-in, everything ran smoothly and on time. Huge shoutout to Brad, who led our tour. He struck that perfect balance between being friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does -- he shared fun bits of Detroit history and local trivia as we paddled, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included no matter their experience level. A few of us were total beginners, and he made it easy (and fun) to get the hang of it. The route itself was beautiful -- great views of the skyline, calm water, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and light activity, and a really unique way to see the city from a new angle. Would absolutely recommend Detroit River Sports for any team outing or weekday/end adventure. If you can, ask for Brad -- he made the day.

Yay!!!!! Finally did it!!! I've been wanting to Kayak the Detroit canals and out to the Detroit…read moreRiver! Detroit River Sports offers several options to accommodate small groups and individuals.They provide all equipment needed for the tour. The guided tour is about 2hours. The staff are fantastic and very informative. I'm not an expert kayaker but was able to easily navigate the waters. The Detroit River is a bit challenging to navigate due to the current, but the guides are there to help if needed. I learned a lot along the way as we stopped periodically to learn some history about Detroit and the homes we encountered on the canals. I had a blast and want to buy my own kayak!

Point Pelee is an amazing place to spend the day, whether you are young or old there is something…read morefor everyone. The visitors center, boardwalk, bike paths and clean beaches are perfect for the family outing or a date. I love photography and can't say enough about the bird and butterfly migration and places to shoot photos. Be careful swimming, there is a dangerous rip tide at some places (they are marked). There are plenty of places to change clothes or use the flush toilette, but the food options are limited so bring your own picnic. The park is amazing, espeically in the summer and fall.

A beautiful park with tons of accessible trails and amazing sights. Knowledgeable and friendly…read morestaff as well!

Great little beach spot right off the twisty highway. Perfect for a quick dip to cool off and then…read moreget back on the road. This is not a well developed park spot, but more of a local municipal beach for the residents. There is a small entrance to drive in and a beautiful shaded parking lot right next to the sand so you can drive up and step right onto the beach. There was even a lemonade food truck parked there. Woot! nice The geography is fascinating here due to the nautical entrance from the US to Canada. There is a canal where boats float in and register with customs. Watching the boat traffic in and out is fun! The beach is large and deep as well with tons of room, but not much for shade after you leave the parking area. The water looked ok and fairly clean but check the swimming reports in the area before jumping in, as all the beaches in the area are prone to warnings and closures occasionally.