Gorgeous park along the Huron river between Ann Arbor and Dexter. Tons of amenities including an…read more18-hole golf course, disc golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds, baseball diamonds, biking and hiking trails, nature trails, river fishing, and boat launches for canoes and kayaks. My husband and I brought our pups here for a little outdoor time during social distancing and despite it being a gorgeous Saturday early-evening we didn't run into any one else on any of the trails we explored. So it's a really great spot to enjoy some outdoor adventures without worrying about getting too close to other people. Beautifully maintained, tons of parking and pup friendly! Just remember bug spray if you get into the woods/near the river. I forgot and got eaten up quite a bit!

It was an awesome sunny afternoon in early May with temps approaching 60 degrees...the perfect time…read morefor a bike ride. Michigan's Washtenaw County has created a 35-mile "Border-to-Border" paved bicycle trail that winds from Dexter through Tree Town (Ann Arbor) and on to Yipsilanti. Much of the trail is off-road and provides plenty of welcomed shade and river views on a hot summer day. Today, my wife and I chose to ride 10 miles of the B2B Trail in the Dexter area that winds through the Hudson Mills Metropark. Given the pandemic, we saw plenty of courteous walkers, joggers and bikers sharing the 10-foot wide trail which enabled effective social distancing. The Hudson Mills Metropark section of the trail in Dexter is a true gem that offers fresh air, sunshine and the opportunity to get some welcomed exercise. We look forward to the time when we can once again stop into the Riverview Restaurant after our bike ride and enjoy a breakfast or lunch. Until then, we're staying safe in Dexter. 5 stars!

What an incredible metro park! For $10/car you gain entry into this vast park filled with so many…read morefun outdoor activities. While many of the activities such as the splash pad, paddle boating, golf, etc. cost extra, you have access to the lake, so many beautiful nature preserves and all the luscious green you can imagine. Definitely worth checking out! You can easily spend an entire day exploring.

Kensington Metropark is a huge playground for year round outdoor fun. The options are nearly…read moreendless.

If you must hike I definitely suggest coming here especially in the fall. It was so peaceful - No…read morebugs in sight. The markers for hiking are more in the trail so if you're expecting to see them as soon as you walk on to the park then you might not. Restrooms were clean and available also benches and picnic tables were available throughout the trail. Highly recommend this park even if it's just for a slow stroll. Happy hiking!!!

This Metropark is very mid. The trails are decent even if it was very buggy on the August afternoon…read moreI hiked a couple of them. I applied bug spray very liberally and the 'squitos were still all over me like I was the blood buffet. If only I cross country skied I wouldn't have to worry about that sort of thing. Trails, fishing, golf, a couple ball fields and picnic tables. Huron Meadows has nowhere near the amenities of the upper tier of the Metroparks but you can probably find some zen spots out in nature here. I will say it's pretty savvy for the chain to put a park out in Livingston County as they can soak the taxpayers with a millage for the whole park system. Sure, Kensington, the crown jewel is barely over the border into Oakland County but with Huron Meadows, Livingston gets to have a Metropark of its own. It could use some improvements - disc golf, a sledding hill, a paved bike trail or dirt mountain bike trails and a pool would all help round out the park's offerings. Even one or two of these would do a lot for this park. As it is, there's some pretty scenery here, but it's not worth heading out of your way unless you're being a Huron-Clinton Metropark completist like me. Kensington and Hudson Mills are far nicer parks.

I visit Brys Park to walk. There's a newer paved path that makes this easy. 1 loop around registers…read moreas a mile on my Fitbit. If you like to "wake up and walk" this is a great place to do it! Last year, they planted new trees and did some work to update the path. It was well worth it! There's even a new playground for kids. Watch out for the disc golfers. They usually pause & wait for you to walk by. There's also a dog park for SCS residents. Dogs are not allowed outside their gated area. If you go at the right time, you can see a beautiful view of the sun setting. It's a great spot to enjoy with your family or friends. All in all, it's a great park.

Great course for short game work. 12 Baskets with 24 tee pads. Holes ranging from 100' - 300'+…read more It's also conveniently located just four blocks south of The Disc Golf Store on Harper Ave.

Kensington Metropark is a large, 4,481-acre regional park in Milford, Michigan, part of the…read moreHuron-Clinton Metroparks system. It's known for its wooded, hilly terrain surrounding Kent Lake and offers a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, biking, cross-country skiing, and more. I grew up in the area and am very happy to share these excellent moments of my father's day walk with my father 2025. The wildlife at the nature center is very active. The parking lot is small so I always arrive early plus I feel the animals are more spirited in the morning. There is a cost $10.00/day pass. Lots of things to see and do plus at the petting zoo there is also a restaurant. This park is a one stop shop! Fun day out in nature for all.

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.

I need to visit there more often. As a kid, my family came here on a regular basis. We had picnics…read more 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.

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

First time kayaking here and it was amazing - everyone is SUPER helpful and willing to give you a…read morelittle push. You're able to park on the side while you unload your kayak or unload right into the water if you have a boat. During the holiday week - there were barely alot of people there which is awesome. My friend and I just wanted some where to float and chat. She repeated like 15 times while we were on the lake.... "I really like this spot". Bathroom were clean and didn't smell any odor - definitely a plus in my book. Please note - recreation passport is required; it's a honor system if you don't have one. There's a pay drop off there - it's bright yellow. Happy travels!!!

Sleepy Hollow state park what a beautiful park. Many acres to romp around. Lots of parking, has a…read moreboat launch for Lake Ovid (Trolling motors only). Sleepy Hollow has plenty of camping for RV's , tents , and a couple of cabins to rent. Sleepy Hollow has a great beach/picnic areas with bathrooms the Park is very well maintained. There is plenty to do here at this state park : boating,fishing, swimming, hiking, Disc golf.