Let me start off by saying when you first enter off of Michigan avenue it does appear a little…read moreshady. Lol! Please no I did not notice any restrooms available there were a few benches scattered through at least the half of the trail that I went to. I feel in the summer that this place's vegetation will be so full and that's being said make sure you bring some bug spray because it was the end of November probably the last 50° weather and I still saw some bugs. Also it's definitely a great place for biking seem like they have a few side dirt roads that you probably could take but at the same time it's gravel for easy walking. In the trail was very clean and there were trash bins/doggy bags available - maybe it should just a cold months but that's normally all used up or gone so I'm happy with this location. Since I only did half I would like to try the other half which at the parking lot you can tell that seem to be the center point of the whole trail. Happy hiking!!!

What a great find. The Bridges of Canton might be better name as you cross several of them over…read morethe canal. It is only four miles from end to end. Heritage Park on one and a leo's Coney off Michigan on the other. Well shaded and it felt ten degrees cooler. You need a hybrid or mountain bike if cycling. It is packed gravel and had some loose spots. Plenty of resting spots. Not very crowded. GPS took me to the middle of the trail. There are a few offshots, ITC and Sycamore loop.

In the summer this is the best place to walk the dog, the trails are beautiful…read moreWith the stream

Did not know that parks had help pages but here we are…read more What I love about Rotary is how spacious and clean it is. I love that parking is almost always available and it's easier than ever to head over and enjoy a day in the sun, play baseball, go on a nature walk, and so much more. I just really hope they fix two structures that were damaged in a tornado this year!

Beautiful park - well maintained, often quiet even though it's in an urban area. Gorgeous horses,…read moretrails, and peaceful spaces.

I will never get tired of Maybury State Park. It's my favorite place for a hike on the west side of…read moremetro Detroit. I come here throughout the year, but my favorite season to hike the various trails is in autumn. I spent around 4 hours walking several trails off the main paved walkway, and it was so picturesque with the changing color of the leaves. I can spend all day here. There are trails for cyclists, too.

Good hiking and good views. Screaming children scare off the wildlife, but it's good to see…read morefamilies out and about I suppose.

I think this park is newer. The metal slide kind of worried me, but there plenty of other slides…read more Plenty of room to run and things for all ages to play on. There's a wheel chair friendly carousel, and the chair type baby swings. The toddler side is just as detailed. There are bathrooms within walking distance. Plenty of benches, and some shaded picnic tables.

Beautiful park with a 3.1 mile hike. There are only 5 parking spots so it may be good to carpool if…read moreyou're coming with a friend. The trail is not well marked; it's not clear which part is for hiking v biking. We figured we would find our way back and we did. Definitely recommend if it's not far for you!

Hewen's Creek Park is relatively new. Land was set aside for the park in 1999. The area is nearly…read more200 acres, and includes a former homestead (hence the old orchard) and a substantial dike and fishing pond. The entrance is a little hard to see as you drive down Bemis Road. You might blow right past. The parking area is small. There is only room for about 4~5 cars, and when we went there on a Saturday afternoon, there were already several other cars parked on the side of Bemis Road. People were unloading mountain bikes from their cars. We decided that this wasn't the place to have our dog pull her cart. We didn't get that far into the park because I was (stupidly) wearing only sandals, and there was a bit of poison ivy visible along the edges of the wide, mowed trail. As soon as the trail narrowed down, I realized that this is hiking boots and jeans territory -- or else, better done on mountain bikes. The hard-copy maps had run out, but if you have a smartphone (I don't) you can scan for a map. The best map I can find online is here: http://www.eyeonmichigan.com/guides/ypsilanti/maps.php?map=4

This is a really long stretch of walkways, water views, and smaller parks in it. It's paved in many…read morespots. There is some outdoor workout equipment. Visible wildlife. Downside is that parking is limited and much of the paved path is right next to the road with heavy traffic

Hines Drive is a nice cruise…read more This stretch of road passes by many parks along the way. Lots of spots to take a walk, hang out on the grass on a hill or just bask in the sun even. We went to search out a nice walking path.

Dynamite Park is a large park that is directly next to the Wayne County River Rouge park…read more                 Dynamite Park is a rustic area.  There are just a couple of picnic tables and no lavatories.  Nevertheless it is a nice location for a picnic.  The park has several areas set aside as wildlife areas.  A visit here can give anyone an overview of the present state of natural recovery in most places in Michigan.                 Deer, coyote, raccoon, opossum, hawks, fish and the occasional eagle frequent the place.  Look for tracks wherever you can.  During Spring and Autumn you may well cross paths with one or more of the wild residents.  This is an excellent place for birdwatching.  The birds that appear here range from waterfowl, to forest birds and meadow / open space birds.                 On the edge of the park is a trail leading to 'The Cliffs of the Rouge' which is a natural wonder featuring a set of cliffs towering over the River Rouge.  A visit in any season will provide a unique natural viewpoint to be enjoyed by nature lovers and appreciated by students of nature.                 Walking, hiking, snowshoeing and limited biking are all natural opportunities here.  There is plenty of open space for frisbee, baseball, football or soccer on the green fields near the water station.  The fields are not marked - these would all be impromptu games played with changing boundaries.  Have fun!

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I have seen this trail in passing on bike on the western end of Hines Park, and decided to take a…read morehike today. It looks promising but a work in progress. You easily bypass the parking area with the signage Ellsworth/ Holliday, so if you see the adjoining field, park at Nankin and take the footbridge. It runs along a canal so bug spray recommended. I took it for the Yelp team with a few drops of blood when taking a few photos. The boardwalk and markers look new. However, after a few minutes it abruptly ends. You follow a dirt path into the back of houses, and I did not notice anymore markers and decided to turn around. According to the map there are four sections, so it would be nice to take a further walk. http://hnpa.org/preserve%20maps/preserve%20maps.htm

Oakwoods Metro Park is my favorite Metro Parks. Kensington Park tends to get alot of the love in…read morethe Metro Parks system. My case for Oakwoods is that it is less crowded and has a great nature center with a hawk and owl. Often I travel to the park to simply walk the trails going thru the forest listening to music. Usually get to see some deer in the back of the trails and at dusk many deep come out to dine. Also I have seen some wild turkeys too. For the horse riders inclined they have a horse trail, although I have never visited this section of the park. If your a biker/cyclist I highly recommend parking a Willow Metro Park and biking from Willow to Oakwoods and further down the DownRiver bike trail system.

Oakwoods Metro Park is the last in the chain of three - Lower Huron, Willow, and Oakwoods - that…read moreare connected by a 15mi paved, hike-bike trail (30mi round trip). I've ridden the Connector several times, but I've hiked it as well for conditioning, and enjoyment. There are 5mi of trails thru hardwoods, an ancient sandbar, and scenic overlooks along the Huron River. Of the three parks, Oakwoods is by far the best for hiking. The Connector paved hike-bike trail within the park is 3mi. The meadows you pass thru are impressive in their own right. There's also the new 11mi trail connector that runs thru Flat Rock all the way down to Lake Erie Metro Park. The trail head for the 11mi connector begins a 1/4mi west of the Nature Center parking lot. These connector trail segments are part of the Iron Belle Trail system. Oakwoods also has an excellent nature center, with a rescue Red-tail Hawk, and other exhibits. I recommend giving Oakwoods Metro Park a try.