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

I really enjoy this park - definitely recommend just walking/exploring around. Very peaceful in…read morethe fall/winter season! Been here several times and will come to return. Happy hiking!!!

Chiggers in the water very bad very itchy, typically I love spending the weekends at the campground…read morehowever, I don't think I will be swimming again in the near future. This is four days later.

Beautiful area, good place for a walk- sandy trails, best of all, the leaves are turning a million…read moreshades red, orange, green, yellow. October is the colorful month! Quite a tourist attraction and so many spots for family and wedding shots. We met several photographers on the trails.... It's a BIG place and didn't seem crowded - even on a weekend. Great local hike, easy gentle grade. Well marked trails with signs that show the loop and local attractions in the area. Bridges and lookouts to make the most of the water views. Several parking lots, and camping sites are available too.

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!"

After a long school day, we took the kids to Innovation Hills Park, and they had a blast! The park…read morewasn't too busy, and the kids explored everything, from the playground to the jungle gym. I loved the artificial turf--it keeps the area looking nice year-round. This park has everything--playgrounds, walking trails, a serene area with ducks, and even bathrooms. I'd recommend it to any family looking for a fun day out. Definitely a great spot for outdoor fun!

This place is great but don't come in the cold or if there is snow on the lake. Kids will go on the…read morelake if there is snow and draw mysterious body parts. And if you want to want to go on a walk in the cold at night it's pretty romantic but if u want to warm up by the new installed fire pit there will be a crowd of like 20 people witch can be annoying for introverts. But if you are a extrovert, make sure to go on a walk during the night in the cold

Been going to the mill pond for the last 30 years. Loved the old raft races. The mill pond has been…read moreand is still a beautiful park. The recent updates are very nice but it is an absolute and total failure on behalf of the City counsel to price any sand all entertainment out. I have yet to see a concert there since the updates, the weekly car show along with Sunday concerts were a long standing tradition and fantastic. It is a shame to see the park theater empty of any entertainment like it used to be. Make the price affordable or free to use, after all it is tax dollars that paid for it.

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.

An excellent Novi community park with well maintained facilities, which is a double-edged sword…read morebecause it is popular over the weekends. Thirteen miles of hiking/MTB trails. Two bikers for every hiker. It can get crowded if you aren't hiking alone with bike traffic. Surprisingly not too many bugs even though it rained the day before. TH at the very end of the parking lot. Numerous pavilions, fishing piers, playgrounds, and a small beach. I took a dip in the lake after hiking and it was refreshing, but the shoreline is small and the swimming area doesn't go much deeper than four feet. Water was clear, to the point where I could see a band aid in the sand. On another note, coming from Detroit you will run into construction on HWY 96 (Summer 22) as you near Kensington Park. I had minor delays at 9AM, but on my way back there were massive delays with only one operating lane. Check before you go.

What a cool nature park. It's located in a beautiful location. The walking paths are very nice…read more Nice spot for a romantic date.

Beautiful place! Very peaceful and clean. Easy place to relax and just take in nature! Has an "up…read moreNorth" feel.

Amazing family fun park/pond. With small sandy beach/water access and volley ball courts…read more They have picnic tables and grills. Restrooms but no shower. There is no lifeguard on duty but there is always some one from the department patrolling for other violations. Talking about violations. NO alcohol/bottles, No animals. Plenty of parking. The sand, grass area, water is clean and well maintained. It does get dirty during peak hours but they do come clean few times a day. This pond is isolated from other water bodies around it. Keeps it little cleaner. Makes it good for scuba diving and there is some fishing as well. The have amazing trail system in the park for cycling and hiking. There is a trail around this pond. If you hike to the back of the pond, there is some water access (private beach). Or a spot to take your girl friend. There are two sand volleyball courts with net. One shed which can be reserved. This park is ideal because it's away from the crowded beaches around the area. Only thing, there could have been more trees in the lawn area for shade and tie your hammock.

Really nice nature area with walking and bike trails, a bridge, picnic areas with barbecue pits, a…read morepet friendly area, and gorgeous waterfalls. We go here a few times each summer to enjoy the weather, tranquility and scenic sights.. it's a very family-oriented gathering spot, perfect for picnics, biking, hiking, jogging, relaxing, and photo opps. I really enjoy it - it's off the beaten path, nestled in a wooded area, very clean and tranquil... it's quiet and beautiful- we have taken many gorgeous photos here. There's plenty of parking, public restrooms and nice trails.. however, bring the insect repellent/ you'll want it!!

I appreciate having places to walk around. When I went to Huckleberry Railroad last year I did not…read morerealize this was an extension on the other side, so that makes the area even better if you are interested in outdoor adventures. Where we parked there was a path to get to the falls. They are not really falls, just a man made dam with concrete steps on several levels to check out the water. I could see people were able to have canoes on the lake and there was a beach and playground off to the distance on the other side. Another part of the park maybe? A lot of people were walking around with their kids or come go fishing. So it was a nice family area. I realize I am more of a resort pool with a lazy river girly, so I am not in love with the many swarms of gnats but that is me. If you are outdoorsy, this is a nice place to visit. Paired with Huckleberry railroad would be perfect.

My four year old granddaughter gave this park five stars and two thumbs up so who am I to argue…read morewith a Park subject matter expert like her! This is a great place with lots of well built solid play structures and swings that will excite any child. The city of Brighton has done a really good job of building and maintaining this play park and the location being in the center of downtown is walking distance to all the wonderful business that this city has to offer. Nothing like taking the small ones out to play and burning some energy off before sitting down at one of Brightons nice restaurants for a bite to eat which is exactly what we do when we go here!

I love this park. My little sister and I come here maybe 3-4 time a year, but every time its a…read moreblast. The park is fun, the ducks and geese are calm, and there is tons of small businesses around that you can visit.

I love this park. Great memories as a kid wandering the fields, and hiking the hills in the woods.read more

A wonderful park and great for a family reunion or church picnic, in which is what we were there…read morefor, the bathroom were pretty decent and they had lots of swings and a small lil water section for the kids, it's a great place to ride your bikes or just come for a picnic.