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.

Take advantage of your county parks. This place is peaceful and quiet. There are trails that go…read morethrough the woods and there's a big field as well. There's no Play equipment so if that's what you're looking for this isn't the place for you. It's a perfect place to walk your dog and let the kids run around. There are out houses if you need them, a station with poop bags, and some benches. My dog and I absolutely love this place.

Nice quiet park. This park is small but has a nice looping trail that is 3.5 miles total per the…read moremap. When I did the outer loop only it came out to a little over 2.5 miles per my GPS. There is a bathroom and few park benches. There is a very large open grass field that could probably used for various purposes. The only downside is the trail is almost exclusively mowed grass/field so your feet will get wet if you're wearing the wrong shoes. The trail is very easy and really wide. It's worth checking out if you live close or happen to be in the area.

I love this place! It's such a peaceful, calming spot to visit. Whenever I go tubing or kayaking, I…read moreenjoy taking in the scenery and watching the birds and fish. I also love people-watching and just enjoying the atmosphere. It's one of those places where you can slow down, relax, and appreciate the little things. Definitely a spot I enjoy coming back to!

Have been to this park 2 years back but dint explore.Went for a walk today evening and it was a…read moredecent park. Best place for tubing as the river is hardly knee level. Pros: ------- Decent Park for tubing Good place for kids Picnic shelter and restrooms Free parking Others parks close by Small Nature trail Cons: ------- Nature Trail is too small Cool Fact : There are 163 parks in Ann Arbor.

I really love Brighton as a whole city, they have an absolutely lovely downtown, and I love that…read morethis recreation area is just a little bit outside of downtown as well. You really can do it all in this area and all within a day as well! Escape into nature for the afternoon after a morning of shopping in downtown Brighton or vice versa, it'll do wonders to the spirit! This recreation area is good, not amazing, but definitely solid. The trails are a bit monotonous, but there are plenty of options, so maybe just the ones I've hiked so far haven't been great. Regardless, there's tons to do here and all the trails are very reasonable in length and skill level. Definitely good for the whole family!

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.

So, after daytripping Waterloo for years I finally camped there. Met some family for a…read moremini-reunion at the Sugarloaf Lake campground. I didn't have high expectations, but came away with a very favorable impression. What I liked most? Probably the quiet. Yes, there are times of the day that got a little noisy due to kids playing and dogs barking, but you're going to get that in any state park campground, and I gotten it much worse. Little to no road noise and generally pleasant neighbors. Bathrooms are fairly clean though in need of an update. Hot water never ran short in the showers. What I didn't like? My site. I picked what had to be the spot least shaded in the hottest parts of the day. Fortunately the rest of my family had shadier spaces and we hung out with them. Avoid site 92 unless you're camping early or late in the season. Generally, the camping area is fairly open, though a lot of it has at least fair shade most of the time. Our sites were on the far edge of the campground loop--it seemed like things were generally busier and louder close to the driveway into the camping area. Ice and firewood are available at the check in station and both are reasonably priced. Great for a chill weekend getaway without driving too far from urban southeast Michigan.

This was the second year that our group did an end of the school year campout at Sugarloaf Lake…read moreCampground. The kids loved spending time at the Gaga ball pit and the fishing dock. The kids also road the bikes around the sites and up and down the main hill. Our campsites were close to the park and beach, which was nice. The bathroom facilities were good, but the showers are dated and the lights would turn off and on randomly. We did get warnings from the park ranger for noise, I guess our neighbors weren't fans of our karaoke. It was before quite hours so me and my group were bummed. I do wish there was more activities, like a basketball court, at the site.

A beautiful park along Walled Lake and down the road from the newly renovated Lakeshore Park. There…read moreis seating throughout the park along the water as well as by the playground area. There is limited parking in the small lot off of S. Lake Drive. Street parking and a much larger parking lot are available on E. Lake Drive.

Very close to my home. Nice ride around the lake on bike trail. Places to sit if you just want to…read moreenjoy the nature around you.

Wilcox Lake Rec Area is a tiny little park off of Hines Drive, but it's impressionable for its…read moresmall size. There's a small lake, Wilcox Lake, teaming with wildlife and is a popular local fishing spot. It features a pier. There is a dam on one end of the lake and boating isn't allowed. Picnic tables adorn the grassy areas next to the lake and there is a small restroom and a Doctor Who styled Little Free Library. The recreation area extends across Hines Drive to a picnic shelter which can hold maybe 50 people. There are some small grills for cooking. There is also a playscape, though it looks and feels ancient and in need of an upgrade. Compared to some of the larger, well-kept playscapes along Hines, this one is anemic. Thankfully, there are others less than a mile away.

Very intimate settings, dock, fishing pier, great views of lake! Perfect area for quick stop, or…read morelong morning in the park!

It's a pleasant park with beautiful views of the lake. Great place to watch the sunset over the…read morelake. This park is home to the Belleville war memorial. It's located on the shores of Belleville lake. It features lakeside boardwalk, picnic pavilion and wonderful lake views. There is fishing pier and public docks to launch Canoes/kayaks. It's a very nice setting beside the lake with benches and picnic tables. It was nice relaxing to walk down to the fishing deck. There were only few people so we were able to walk around freely. Several food options nearby.