I love taking my son to this splash park. It is always…read morecrowded, but since we don't stay very long, that's not a problem. The actual splash/water part is usually pretty clean and well maintained. What makes it great for us is that the water area is totally wheelchair accessible. There is one weird patch of grass we have to cross over to get to the water. It's weird they didn't lay concrete right up to the water area, but that is just a minor inconvenience. All in all a fun spot to spend a hot day.

Excellent place to go cool off on a hot summer day. Nearby food court has stuff like hot dogs,…read morechicken wings, and soda. Plus there are plenty of other places to grab a bite within walking distance.

Our department had a team picnic today. One of our team members lives in AP and was able to a…read morereasonable down payment for the bathroom keys. They had tennis courts for pickle ball and a good open field for volleyball, corn hole and fowling. There were about 6 rows of about 4 side by side picnic tables under the shelter. We needed the shelter while eating since it down poured some today. There is a small parking by the tennis court and school, another on the other side of the playscape and a bigger one by the school, but it was under construction.

This park has just about everything and is huge. It has a large parking lot, tennis courts,…read morebaseball/softball fields, 2 playgrounds, some covered pavilions, and in inline hockey rink. There is also a paved walking/jogging trail. The covered pavilions have picnic tables under it, but I do not think there are any grills. You will have to bring your own. The park appears kind of old and is relatively maintained. It could use some lawn care. The two play grounds are on opposite ends of the park from each other, along with the pavilions. One play ground has older equipment. The other new playground (by the high school) is bigger and has more modern equipment. It has a huge jungle gym with slides, bridges, and poles. There is also a set of modern swings, a set of regular swings, and a dome climber over there as well. The older playground has a very small metal slide (ouchhhh, on those hot summer days), and two sets of worn swings that have seen better days. As an added bonus, the park has a couple of restroom facility and paved paths that could be used for walking. They are not very long so you would probably get bored running up and down them. The baseball/softball fields are world class and have lights. I think they are used for Allen Park rec league ball mostly, but can be rented. The same goes for the inline-skate rink. The park is located in the backyard of Allen Park High School and I found it hard to differentiate what facilities belonged to the park and which belonged to the school. This is a nice park and definitely worth a visit or planning a special event at. Whether it be a baseball tournament, tennis match, picnic, party, or walking your dog. It has tons of stuff to do.

We like Elizabeth Park. It is located on the Detroit River in Trenton. There are…read morebike/rollerblade/walking lanes around the one way road. There are kayak launches, picnic areas, & two playgrounds.

A pretty, decently kept up, close park. There's space for…read morewalking, a playground for children, a designated fishing pier, other fishing available, and space for picnics. We caught a lot of fish, and had a very enjoyable picnic. I had totally forgot this was berry, But I won't repeat the mistake. Don't forget to visit the close by ice cream spot too.

Riverside Park is spacious green and scenic with ample shaded places. Love that there is parking in…read moreclose proximity within the park to pavilion and water. Water level seemed a bit low and there was some trash in the water. The children's playground is a highlight bright and colorful easily seen from a distance. Looks to be in great shape now at 6 years since it's 2018 installation. I didn't enter the restroom today but they are here. I was somewhat disappointed to smell marijuana from quite a distance from the guys smoking near the restroom. I avoided that area - don't want a secondary high! There is beautiful art installation "Embracing our Differences" occupying the Southern end of the park. I miss the YpsiFest Heritage Festival which I worked annually through 2019.

​Riverside Park is situated between Ypsilanti downtown and Depot town. This is a small scenic park…read morewith a great stretch of river that has a beautiful view. It features kids play structure, picnic tables, playground, gazebo and restrooms. Great place for walks, bicycling, dog walking, picnicking, fishing and has good benches for nature viewing. This is one of my favorite parks I enjoyed last summer. Nice walkway along the river, there's so much scenery. There is a cute little spot near the gazebo to sit back and watch the river roll through. That is my favorite spot in the park and I atleast spend 15 minutes whenever I'm there. I enjoyed watching the river flow and listen to the water. Great place for a quiet stroll. Love the multi tiered bridges over the water! Good place to bring kids and have relaxed outdoor activities. This park had frequently hosts different events through out spring, summer and fall before COVID. Parking is available on North and South sides of the park. Parking near the playground is usually busy, cars are parked up and down the drive down to the park. This park also connects to Frog Island Park through the bridge.

Fantastic place like up at Mackenaw Island,place to fish, have lunch at the tables with umbrella,…read moreand wooden chairs to relax

It is a nice place to relax and enjoy the water. You can…read morealso fish. Sunsets are very nice.

Kids loved it! Love the splash pad too and the water wasn't cold like a lot of splash pads. Can't…read morewait to go back soon!

This is such a cute little park for kids. Their play structure is huge and impressive. It's clean…read moreand well kept. I like their wood castle theme where they can climb, slide, swing and more. My son had so much fun running around, climbing and jumping. So many different ways to play and ways to explore. They have two play areas separated by age groups - little kids and big kids. There were covered pavilions with picnic tables that will be suitable for small parties. On walking distance there were restrooms and a water fountain. Also there is a fun splash pad located close by that is open during summer. Good parking space and in the evenings we saw ice-cream truck coming to the park.

Such a wonderful place to visit. We have a great time whatever season we go. Needless to say there…read moreare tons to do in the spring and summer, but not the first place you would think of in a Michigan winter. Give it a chance tho. Check out the nature center at Erie Metroparks, especially entertaining for the 3-5 crowd. Bundle up and check out the nature walks. It's hard being inside all the time on these cold winter months, getting outside helps immensely!

Growing up with the Metroparks, I appreciate all of the events and memories offered…read more It's located off of Jefferson. You can find many trails, picnic areas, boat launches and nature reserve area. The trails are kept up nicely as well as the grounds. They offer so many picnic areas with tables and large grass areas for large gatherings. Another great offering here is the public wave pool open during the summer. I can't count how many times I've been here with friends and family. Next to the pool area is a tot-lot for smaller children to play. A surprise for me was the bald eagle located in the park. They have it by the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center. This is a wonderful learning experience and sight for any age. Annual passes are offered which is a great deal for frequent visitors. Otherwise it's $7 for a day pass.

This park was not even slightly on my radar but what a GREAT find for fun on a hot summer day…read more Pro-tip, buy your tickets and parking on-line. The day we came their internet was down so if you didn't have cash or buy tickets in advance you couldn't get in. The park was clean and well maintained and there's a ton of attractions to explore. Totally affordable and very local. I can't wait to take my little guy back here again. Grab a cabana!

This place was fantastic!…read more The tip I got and would pass on is to purchase your tickets online. The longest wait was to get into the parking lot, despite signs saying they were at capacity with the exception of online tickets. Everything was magnificent! They have lifejackets available. Bring your own chairs if you want a place to put your stuff and all the lawn chairs are taken. They have tubes to use for the wave pool and lazy River. Outside food is not allowed but I would recommend finding a way to bring it in because I would have purchased meals for my family at the concession stand but there were long lines all day and once it finally died down I realized why... they ran out of all the food-food (they still had bags of chips). If you're not going to allow outside food, you need to be able to accommodate guests! Yes, they allow you to leave and come back same-day but do I really want to get in my hot car where my skin sticks to the seats, while wearing a wet bathing suit just to find the closest fast food? No, not really. I would rather pack sandwiches and leave in the car or whatever. Plenty of people brought grills to set up outside the gates, so I would consider that in the future. There are so many awesome things about this place, that I look forward to returning next year!