This boat launch and small park are run by the city of St. Clair Shores but residents of any town…read morecan use it with no up charge. Boats and jet skis cost $10, effective August 2020 kayaks are now $5. Pedestrians or bikers without a boat are free. There is one porta potty in the parking lot. This is considered a US international border so the gate locks at 10 PM and there is a penalty if you are not out in time. Dogs are allowed in the fishing park and boat launch. Poop bags if you're lucky. There is a gate attendant to take your money and enforce rules. You are not Allowed to swim or wade here, nor would you want to because it is filthy. One mile south is the Edsel and Eleanor Ford house, bird island, and the grosse pointe woods park. This is the southernmost public boat launch until Detroit. It's kind of hard to find, drive east on 9 mile until you can't anymore. Drive between fishbones restaurant and the Mobil And keep going. If you feel like you are about to blow a tire from all the potholes, you are on the right track. I do not recommend kayaking in this area if there is northern wind above 5 miles an hour or southern wind above 10 mph. I also recommend getting off the water by 11 AM when the jet skis get out.

We love it here! We visit weekly to walk down to the end and watch all the boats and sit on the…read morerocks. A quiet place to walk your dog, jog, boat watch, or get some peace and sun! I don't own a boat but they get quite busy at times with 2 launches. The parking lot is huge and i think it's free but I'm not sure.

If zero stars was an option that is what I would leave. Called to inquire about the property and…read morewas sent straight to voicemail then when I received a call back a lady was on the line who gave me a ton of attitude and then hung up on me. Very unprofessional service and as a long time St. Clair Shores resident I would strongly suggest to avoid this shady business.

My family has had our sailboat there for about fifteen years, and while I miss its original look,…read morewith huge willows, a strange little lake (Katie Lake, as I named it), and an outer breakwater crawling with milkweed and morning glories, the bathhouse, manicured lawns and picnic area are pretty nice, too. There's also a pool back near the apartments. All in all, a cool marina. D-6 baby!

Realtor Park in Royal Oak is a small city park that has been adopted by the Greater Michigan…read moreAssociation of Realtors of which my wife, as a broker, is a member. The park was in a run down state until one of the GMAR realtors spotted it in 2015 while driving by and then GMAR got involved. In cooperation with the City of Royal Oak they cleaned it up and then, in 2018, donated and installed new playground equipment, including a soccer field with goal nets, making it into a kid-friendly place. It's not a big park but it packs a lot in for its size. Today was set up as a combination BBQ picnic and cleanup day. We came early in order to help with bush trimming, raking, and general cleanup along with many other volunteers. After the cleanup we helped spread mulch around the bushes and trees. Then we packed up the rake and headed for the food tent.

Most colours can barely walk. But you should see Red Run!…read more I just hope Jack Nicholson doesn't pop up shouting REDRUN! REDRUN! Lovely little neighbourhood park in Royal Oak. Detroit has quite a few nice parks, and in some ways they remind me of the ones in Chicago. My BFF in Detroit brings her kid here sometimes since it's close to their house. We like it here, and Barbie does too. I'm sure I'll be here again sooner or later.

Ok, this is kind of a late review. I used to go to the Boys Club in Royal Oak back in the late…read more1960s to the early 1970s. It was such a fantastic place. I learned model rocketry, archery, how to play pool, lots of other cool things. I was just thinking about it today because I was telling my wife I took a lapidary class there and learned how to cut and polish stones. Anyway, fast forward about 20 years to my early adulthood and I got into the optics field, and what helped me get in the door was some of the skills I learned at the Boys Club all those years before. Years later I took another job at an aerospace subcontractor, and ended up working on optical systems for several NASA missions. Among them was the phase alignment system for the James Webb Space Telescope. I got to work on so many cool projects and I was just thinking recently I can really trace it back to some things I learned at THIS boys club. I never got to thank you guys. Around the same time I was coming to the club, my dad had a heart attack when I was 10 and I spent a lot of time at that club until we moved to Florida in 1972. You guys literally saved my life during that period. I hope the people running the place now can accept my gratitude for this. And know you really serve a hugely important service in that community.

Providing a variety of programs for kids aged 6-18 the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County…read moreis more than just an after school program. This specific club offers kids classes and activities in 5 core areas including the Arts, Education, Character Development, and Social Recreation. Year round, the Club has sports leagues like floor hockey and basketball for kids 6-12. And for teens a year round basketball program. In addition, this award winning club offers tutoring, computer classes and the chance for youngsters to learn priceless social skills all for a mere 25 bucks a year. Located inside the Jack and Patti Salter Community Center in Royal Oak , the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming. To become a member children must either reside in Royal Oak or a city that does not have a Boys and Girl Club in it (Ferndale, Berkley, Southfield, etc) You can get more info on their website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.us or by calling (248)544-4166.

9 Mile Pier has made many memories for me is a little girl going here with my father fishing. Now…read moreI'm able to carry on that Legacy to my son and daughter as well. 9 Mile Pier is located exactly where it says. You keep going straight down 9 Mile and you will dead end right into it. You will have to take a walk to get to where you want to be. There's a break wall on each side and finally when you walk about a mile down you reach the end of the pier. There is always a variety of people fishing. I have caught my fair share of his share with my little guy anywhere from panfish to bass that could probably hold a record. This is kind of a secret gem but not too many people know about because it's kind of tucked away. It's great to pack a picnic grab your fishing pole bring your kids and enjoy a warm day and Summer by the water.

I was there a month ago and they stopped letting dogs out there…read more It's not a St. Clair City thing. I called to complain to parks and rec sept. It's actually a county issue via Anthony Moracco. Damn Macomb county!

Spacious park with plenty of green space and parking too. Restrooms, playgrounds, fields for sports…read moregames, places to picnic, sidewalk trails to walk and more. I'm glad I stumbled upon this park today. Lots of shade too, to provide relief from the heat. The park is clean and maintained well.

Nice shelter here for an evening picnic with our Thai carry out…read more Big red picnic tables in the shelter, there are 10 tables total. A couple of play areas for the kiddos. There's basketball court, diamond court too. A nice, short pathway through the park.

Great little shop with all of your boating needs! Ted is very helpful & will point you in the right…read moredirection if he doesn't have what you're looking for!