There are lots of lakes nearby for swimming and hiking. Brighton State Rec is not one I would go…read moreback to. The beach at Bishop Lake was too small for the amount of people and the water quality wasn't great. The water was shallow, murky, and slimy. The trail around the lake was also crowded and not peaceful. Many people were riding their bikes or walking in between the camp grounds and the beach. Some signs or trail activities were falling apart and in need of repair. If you want to be around a ton of people while enjoying the outdoors, you'd have fun. It wasn't for me.

I visited on Saturday, October 4th driving a rental vehicle registered through my insurance…read morecompany. We purchased a grey rec sticker attached to the windshield. My family purchases rec passes for all of our vehicles. When the booth worker, Connie, asked if I have a rec pass on my vehicle, I replied yes, and she waved me in. She did not stand up to view the sticker. I parked in the Bishop parking lot and soon after noticed a white vehicle speeding through the parking lot. Connie the booth worker blocked the back of my car into the parking space with her personal vehicle and jumped out screaming, so angry she was nearly foaming at the mouth. Connie jumped out of her car, and ran to my driver's side window screaming at me as I sat bewildered in the driver's seat of my car. "What do you mean you have a rec pass, you don't even have a Michigan plate?!! Go back to the booth!!" I asked Connie to remove her personal vehicle from blocking my vehicle and obstructing my movement. I told her I don't feel comfortable with her behavior and that I wanted to leave the park. Connie said, "Good, leave!" I stopped at the booth and asked for Connie's name and the contact information for a park's supervisor. Connie replied- you don't need my name. They know who I am in the park's office. She then walked into her booth and slammed the door. I had Deb with DNR drive to the booth to speak with Connie and address her bizarre and over the top behavior. When I asked Deb whether booth workers are deputized or authorized to pursue and block parks goers with their personal vehicles, she smartly replied, "What do you think?" MI Legislature allows DNR officers to write civil tickets only to visitors without a rec pass. Under no circumstances should a civilian booth worker impersonate an officer, chase, pursue or physically block a person who they believe is not carrying a rec pass.

A great rec area with so many trails to explore about. It's definitely got more elevation gains and…read morefalls that make it a bit more challenging than other hikes, but it's highly enjoyable. My favorite trail here is the Haven Hill Loop via the Blue Trail which clocks in at about 4 and a half miles. It's great year round, but in the spring it is particularly muddy. It can get a little challenging at times here because the park isn't as well kept and well marked as I'm used to at other Michigan state parks and rec areas, but nonetheless, it's a great time! I do find the hike gets a bit monotonous at points because the scenery doesn't change a lot, but then you get onto a boardwalk and it looks SO cool! Love it!

I did a race here recently called "Carpe Diem/Carpe Noche". This is the only time I run at Highland…read moreRec. The race itself was well organized and the trail was in very good shape considering that it was raining the entire time. I can't comment on how well it's marked since the race director marks the trail for the course. I can say that it was beautiful and the woods and it would be a fun place for hiking too. Fall in Michigan is gorgeous and is definitely a time I would recommend visiting here. I will for sure be back to run more on these trails.

A very large park built around 2 lakes. Over 11000 acres with over 40 miles of trails…read more This area offers camping,fishing,boating just to name a few of the many activities offered. Trails are marked but are unpaved and hilly and they can get muddy and slippery when wet so bring hiking gear. Some trails are also used for mountain biking. Plenty of parking is available .

Love these trails in the fall--when the mosquitoes are not bad. Many trails have good hills--but…read morebe careful because there are lots of rocks and roots, and fall leaves make them less visible. Dogs love it here, too. There are endless possible routes...we often do Crooked Lake.

If you live in White Lake, Milford or Highland you are in luck! You get a HUGE discount to use the…read morepools and fitness centers at Lakeland High Shcool and Milford High. Non-residents have to pay extra for daily passes or memberships. They gyms are clean and have nice equipment. They do offer classes like Tai Chi and yoga. Nice indoor walking track, that I think you can use for free if you sign in. They also have weight loss challenges to encourage you. The pools are indoors and stunning! Hot tubs, current pools, lap pools, leisure pools, competition pools and water slides! Zero entry for children, they even have sprinklers and water guns, buckets that dump over. It is a gem in the community. The locker/shower rooms are clean and safe.

This is a great place, well maintained and so reasonable! My only issue is sharing the center with…read morethe students..Not that they are not all very nice but have a community time to use the fitness, pool, track and then a different student time would be nicer

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!

I was driving through the area on a long road trip. I didn't need a campsite, just a shower…read more Taylor's Beach Campground was nice enough to let me use their shower facility for free! Very kind people

Been going there for years. Place is very well kept up. Fishing,Boating,Paddle Boats. Beachslde…read morePavillion and Vice nice gazebo.Put put golf. Full basketball court. Arcade room (needs alil updating). Nice beach, Good swimming area.with activitys to do in the water. Went 4th july weekend this time. D.J., Fire works show that was Great. Turned the basketball court into a dance floor for the dj at night. Biggest frog,fish and turtle contest. My daughter won the turtle contest,9inch painter. Highly recommended

I didn't get a chance to skate the park, I did take a tour of it. I didn't have my board when I…read morevisited Detroit from NJ, but, if you're into transition, this is definitely the park for you. It's a little hard to find where to park, but you want the street perpendicular to what Google Maps tells you. I wish I had brought my board! It's the only park in Detroit and I found out my AirBnB was right next to it before I left to go back home. I probably wouldn't skate here alone in the evening hours, but it's definitely worth checking out with some friends.

Transforming a once vacant lot into Detroit's ONLY skatepark has been an ambition project for…read moreDetroit transplants Mitch & Gina (of Power House Production fame). As an area resident, it's great see such a positive addition to this neck of the woods....yes, we often get neglected around here as Corktown, Midtown, and the other kitschy Detroit neighborhoods get all the buzz & attention. But, that's another story. Gaining popularity with Detroit's growing skateboarding scene, Ride It has attracted professional Skateboarders & BMXers, as well as the neighborhood kids. I've seen the youngn's crossing the freeway with their bike & board in hand, eagerly awaiting to visit the skatepark. As recreational facilities close left & right with the city's ongoing financial woes, Ride It has become an oasis for these kids. If you're not from this area & would like to visit this Skatepark know the following: (1.) It's located off of Davison East (at Klinger St) - Yes, it's in the hood! (2.) There's a parking lot directly behind the park. (3.) Open from dawn til dusk.

My son had a great time at Whoa Zone at Holly Recreation Area. We have something similar at the…read morerecreation park minutes from our house, but he is a years or two away from feeling comfortable enough to go on that blow-up. The Whoa Zone is perfect for every age. They have 3 distinct areas, one for toddlers, and two for tweens/teens to adults. While you wait for your jump time, you can visit the playground nearby or play in the water. One thing that you should know in advance...you will pay for an hour and jump for 50 mins. Five minutes of the extra 10 mins is used for a safety training. I am sure it explained all of that on the website when I bought the jump times, but I was taken by surprise when I got there. Again, could have been my mistake, just thought I would point it out. With all that said, 50 mins was plenty for my kiddo. If you have younger or more timid kiddos, I suggest reserving an early jump time since they are less popular and will give them plenty of space to get comfortable. The jump times after lunch are pretty packed. Overall, he had a great time and the lifeguards are very alert and aware. The cost is not crazy in comparison to other kids entertainment. We paid full price for a jump slot and if you purchase another slot later, like after lunch. It is half price. Two slots is plenty. We will be back next summer!

This place kicked out my group of 20 kids for having fun. They were very rude and verbally abused…read moremy group. The lifeguards were very rude and gave my groups no warnings. I found this very rude because we payed a lot of money for this and that is not okay that it went to waste. We were all trying to have fun but then just randomly got kicked out. The staff were very passive aggressive when we wanted to get food. That is very disappointing. I DON'T recommend this place.

We made a reservation for 10 and came in to paint. We had plenty of space to spread out and there…read morewere plenty of paint options. The employees did a good job helping us. It's nice that the paints were self serve. Special upgrades are available for an extra charge. There was plenty of parking in the parking structure behind the building. Our pieces were available right on schedule. They have an amazing glaze on them too. Definitely a fun party as a girls day out!!! Please Add more deep purple color options. A little disappointed that they didn't have any lighted Christmas trees.

I come here all the time and love it. It's such a nice and relaxing outing. The staff is very kind…read more If something has ever gone wrong with my pieces, they give a generous credit. My only complaint is that the pieces take a week to be fired, glazed, and ready for pickup, but I know that's not necessarily in their control. I often come here alone, pop some headphones on, and paint for hours. The staff are willing to answer any questions I have, and leave me be otherwise. Highly recommend

We just joined this fitness center located in Lakeland High School. So far, a great experience with…read morethe pool and the gym. There is a large pool with a lap area and deep water with two diving boards. There is also a smaller pool for the little ones, it has water features and a large slide. The gym has plenty of room and a variety of machines to get your workout in. There are private changing rooms and locker rooms, which is nice when we have the kids. They offer three levels of memberships and have fitness and swim classes. We love it!

What a nice gym, pool and activity center. Great to host a swim party for any age. Price is right…read moreas it is for the community and paid by the community with tax $ so the fees are low and the place is clean and organized. Staff is very helpful too