featuring wooded trails, wetlands, a lake, boardwalk areas, and unique rock formations that make it…read morefeel like you're much farther away from the city. It's a perfect spot for a peaceful walk, nature photos, and a little outdoor adventure without leaving Metro Detroit.

Nice walking trails. Beautiful nature preserve. The boulder display is amazing. A great place to go…read morewith family.

Belle Isle Park is maybe or one of the most beautiful parks I have ever been to, or even seen in my…read morelife for that matter. Of all places it is in the heart of Detroit Michigan baby. Me and my girlfriend were impressed here. I love the ocean and the city view. You must visit in the summertime. You will get a better taste and vibe of the park. We felt safe coming here to take a look, because at first, we were a little doubtful, but we ended up having a good day.

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.

I loved it, the water was clear and refreshing, would highly recommend visiting this placeread more

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.

Great community park. The addition of the dog park area has made it even better for everyone!read more

Beautiful park in Grosse Pointe Park with a substantial boardwalk along the shore, perfect for…read moreresting, reading, and contemplating on the benches while watching the boats. On a clear day you can see the city. For residents there is a kayak storage area. The park has plenty of space for families to picnic, a putting green and nice play area for kids...with a fun fountain.

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.

Really nice park in metro Detroit - there's something for everyone here. In the front, there's…read moreplenty of play structures/areas for kids of all ages. There's also a covered pavilion and lots of benches/picnic tables throughout. Dogs are allowed on leashes so you can include the whole family - even the fur baby. There is also a nice pond and water feature to walk around, and nature trails in the back. They have some fun lawn games to play near the pond too. One trail has a bridge that connects all the way to the green space on the other side of the Clinton River. My personal favorite is the pond with turtles that you can find lounging on logs on sunny days. There's even a kayak launch and other access points into the Clinton River. Tons of wildlife to view - we've seen plenty of deer, chipmunks, squirrels, turtles and cool birds. There is on-site paid parking (and free overflow across the street) but otherwise the park is free, which is really nice. I always see workers riding around in a golf cart emptying trash, making sure the park is clean. They even have bathrooms and a kona ice truck that I've seen on weekends. What more could you want?

Let's get this part out of the way - The park itself? Amazing. It is modern, has plenty of options,…read moreis well maintained, and has some great nature paths outside of the playground area. In an area that features many great playgrounds and parks to take your family to, Innovation Hills has always stood out. There is a lack of options for younger children though (no infant swings?). The three stars? One of the new features of this park is the addition of Park Mobile being introduced for the main parking lot. Signs everywhere reminding you that you better have paid your $1.50 an hour! There is of course a free dirt lot across the busy road for your convenience. Or a parking 'annual pass' you can purchase from the Rochester Hills website. Our society struggles with the concept of 'the third place'. Parks and playgrounds are a haven for families and a community builder outside of work and home. What in the world is the motivation behind suddenly charging for parking? 1 - The City of Rochester Hills wants to prioritize park access for its citizens? Charging for parking doesn't keep out non-residents and in fact just causes Rochester Hills citizens to pay more for something they are already paying for. 2 - The park is often extremely crowded so charging for parking may reduce visitor count? If this was the motivation I am confident this strategy is not working. 3 - We want to encourage more families to park in the dirt lot across the street and attempt to cross a highway? I have more faith in humanity than that. Oh, I think I got it! To quote Tim Robinson's sketch 'The Driving Crooner' - "I gotta figure out how to make money on this thing..it's simply TOO GOOD!"

This is an AOK trail that I've found to be a peaceful place to drop by for a nice walk…read more Tip: There's a meadow in the park that leads to a network of trails with lots of trees and underbrush It might not look like much from the road, but once you're in a ways you'll find that there are quite a number of trails to explore here.

I can't wait to walk this trail again. It was a nice night so instead of going into the fitness…read moreroom at the hotel I found this walking trail and it was great. Can't wait to explore it some more.

Vegetation, wildlife, nice section of the Riverwalk. There is a food stall for snacks during…read moresummer. Very nice path for biking and walking. Nice view looking at the Detroit River and downtown. Weekend there are plenty of people exercising, fishing and have gathering at the park. Parking, is street parking. I think ppl can park next to DNR if they are close. And there is parking lot near the fountain/food stall

I went to the trouble of renting a scooter to make my way from the RenCen to the Milliken Harbor so…read morethat I could view and appreciate the Milliken Lighthouse. Only recently constructed in 2004 during the first phase of the park's development, it stands at 63 feet tall and was designed as a scaled-down replica of the Tawas Point Lighthouse, a historic beacon on Lake Huron built in 1876. This lighthouse doesn't serve a traditional navigational role like its Great Lakes predecessors. Instead, it marks the entrance to the harbor and serves as a visual anchor for the park. The park itself was originally named Tri-Centennial State Park, commemorating the founding of Fort Detroit in 1701, and was later renamed in 2009 to honor Governor William G. Milliken, a champion of environmental stewardship. The lighthouse is not open for touring but the grounds around it are fully accessible from all angles. It is a rare lighthouse that is visible from two countries. [Round number review 1000 of 2025 - 476 in Michigan - 24554 overall]

It's a nice walk along Lakeside road at the end of Harmon street, off of north old Woodward…read more It's too bad the path doesn't go around the whole circumference of this small lake. Only goes on the one side is all. There's a path on the side but it doesn't go around is all. The path is covered with small rocks, not so friendly to the thin sole flats. It's a chilly evening but a nice brisk walk tonight. There are some nice houses on the wall as well.

A beautiful, serene, and peaceful gem a stone's throw from the rat race. Lucky to live within…read morewalking distance.

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!