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    4.7 (3 reviews)

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    Indian Springs Metro Park - Discovery Pond

    Indian Springs Metro Park

    4.5(18 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Indian Springs is one of my favorite Metro Parks. The Discovery Center has plenty of exploration…read moreopportunities, including a fun indoor scavenger hunt. The lower level takes you underground to get a fish eye view of the pond where we were greeted by a bluegill. You can rent event space inside the Discovery Center or one of the pavilions throughout the park. Visit during the summer to enjoy the splash park. Visit year-round to slow down and enjoy nature!

    I recently paid my second visit to Indian Springs, the most far flung Metropark from my Detroit…read moreNorth End home. On my inaugural trip I biked the buttery smooth cycling trail taking a loop through beautiful woods, a circuit just long enough for some scenery and exercise but without any what-did-I-get-myself-into exhaustion. They have an absolutely lovely bike trail out here in White Lake, one that I'd judge to be second best in the 13 park Huron-Clinton Metropark chain, trailing only the magnificent Kensington which makes a full circuit of Kent Lake. I was a bit bummed on my maiden voyage here that I couldn't make my way into the Discovery Center as it was booked for a wedding that day. I really wanted to see the pond dome, a basement aquarium that's just a big observation bubble beneath the surface of a pond. Them's the breaks; they gotta pay the bills and it did sound like an intriguing place to get hitched. Last week I made the drive back out here to get my pond doming in. It was really cool, but also slightly underwhelming. Not a whole lot of fish or much variety of fish and no frogs or other reptiles to be found. The dome was pretty sludgy in places but I could still see over 20 feet into the pond as demonstrated by a series of targets with labels showing how far away they were. Other reviewers have complained about not being able to see far which makes me wonder how often it's cleaned. It's really gotta be a serious pain to keep this dome free of algae and pond scum and what not. At any rate it was in reasonable shape on the day I went. And I wonder if the time of year figures into how few fish I saw. Maybe I'm spoiled by aquariums that stock aquatic life rather than this honest to goodness look into actual nature. Like I said it is really cool but it also didn't quite live up to the initial thrill and jolt of wonder I got from first walking into it. I didn't see a whole lot else in the Discovery Center either but the taxidermied wolf near the entrance is something else! I also walked a shorter nature trail on my second visit here. It was a loop around a hill with tall grass. There was another pond to look at but really the views weren't that great. I also wasn't far from the park's main access road - not do naturey. I posted one pic on Instagram of the overcast gray October sky above the tall swaying grass that I thought looked like could have been the moody inspiration for a Van Gogh painting and it only got four likes. So I don't think the trails that navigate fields here are so great. The longer hiking trails that wind back through the woods look a lot more appealing. Perhaps if I manage a third trip out this way I can tackle one of those. All in all, this is a fine Metropark but doesn't have nearly the amount of attractions as some of the other larger parks in the chain. Maybe cause it's out in the boonies. There's a kids splash pad but no place where I as an adult would feel comfortable cooling off with some water. There's golf but no disc golf for us frisbee throwers. All my grousing about this and that on here is mostly nitpicking. This is a good park and I'd probably have it at five stars if I lived nearby. But I don't so four stars it is.

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    Event Space inside Discovery Center

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    Mill Pond Park and Beach

    Mill Pond Park and Beach

    2.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    The lake is gone! The dam is gone and so is all the fish and…read morewildlife! Sorry to see the beach is gone as well . It is now a mill pond with no pond.

    If you live near the Springfield/Davisburg, White Lake or Holly areas and are looking for a short…read morediversion with the kiddies, consider taking a drive to "downtown" Davisburg and visiting the smallest beach ever in Oakland County. A micro-beach, really. On a pond. Very cute and hidden. It's located right next to the Hart Community Center. My toddler and I manage to hit this area and have the place almost to ourselves most times. Particularly during the early afternoons. As small as this beach is, they still have 2 sections of cordoned-off buoy rope thingies to separate wading and swimming sections for small children. The beach itself is contained in a metal fenced in area. There is a shaded pavilion with a # of benches just outside the fence. Closeby there is a gazebo, a little fishing pier, shuffleboard area, horseshoe area, basketball court, volleyball court (I believe) and an okay-sized playset. If you cross the street / railroad track, there is an area kept up by the local Rotary (or some such organization) that has a small wooden bridge by a water wheel and a small waterfall. They have a couple open air picnic benches and small pavilion here too. There is a little hidden grassy area on either side of the bridge where the water streams down that is pretty neat. You'll see unexpected wildlife at times. Make a day of it and visit the Springfield library very close by and work in a library event http://www.springfield.lib.mi.us/index.php/more-about-joomla They have a nice little kids area and another park to the left of it that has a larger playset and pavilion with benches. The bathroom there is clean, modern and they even supply diaper changing covers in the fold down changing table. Nice touch. You can hike to a little hidden area in the back past the pavilion and walk down a narrow path to a small lake. There are a couple of picnic benches back there too. That lake seems fishing worthy. I did notice some walking paths towards the back. Did not venture there. There is something called Davis Lake Overlook that I would like to find. It would be nice if they could provide a map board or something. They have little BBQ grills scattered about at all of these places as well, but it's probably best to pack a lunch. There is a store in the "downtown" area, but no real restaurants. You can walk through "Downtown Davisburg" and that will take all of 5 or 10 minutes. Springfield Oaks park is also nearby and is home to the Oakland County annual county fair.

    Depot Park - Ducks at Depot Park, Clarkston, MI.

    Depot Park

    5.0(1 review)
    5.6 mi

    This is such a great little, picturesque park located to the right of the Clarkston Village…read moreoffices. It's a smaller space that's very well-designed with undulating grounds, sufficient open spaces, 2 little bridges that go over a small river (creek?) with ducks, a gazebo, and lots of trees. There are no grills or anything, but lots of perfectly placed sitting benches (even a few swinging ones) and a decent amount of picnic benches. It's a great place to walk the pups, the love interest in your life, or have a blanket or bench picnic with the family. I believe the gazebo side has hosted outdoor weddings and I have seen pro photographers snapping pics of their subjects (just to give you an idea of the looks of it). The kids playground has enough activity sets that are nicely spread out for tiny kids and big kids. My 3 y/o son loves coming here. I think it's his favorite spot thus far. He loves seeing the ducks who are super tame and will come right up to you on the banks expecting to be fed. Unfortunately, feeding birds like this makes them dependent on handouts and I didn't see any signs forbidding it so far. Maybe the ducks are on the Village dole on the off-season, who knows? Bread is really not the best to feed them with (little nutritional value), so consider taking things like cracked, corn, fresh peas, or grape HALVES (per the internet...so you may want to double check that info). If you decide to visit the park, also take the opportunity to walk the Village's small main street or walk off a date meal at one of the local hot spots (Union Woodshop and Clarkston Union). The walkable residential street of Holcomb (off Washington) has some nice old houses to look at or drive by. When you turn onto Depot Rd (keep your eyes peeled, you just might miss it), the parking lot is on the left across from the offices. They have doggie poo bag stations and (the one minus) porta-potties for bathrooms. Top Yelp-rated Cook's Dairy (ice cream) in Ortonville can be integrated into a trip to Clarkston Village. It's only 10 minutes away going up M-15.

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    Depot Park - Depot Park, Clarkston MI.

    Depot Park, Clarkston MI.

    Depot Park - Depot Park, Clarkston MI.

    Depot Park, Clarkston MI.

    Depot Park - Depot Park, Clarkston MI.

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    Innovation Hills Park - Treehouse front slide has large gap that is not connected to tree house

    Innovation Hills Park

    4.7(42 reviews)
    18.7 mi

    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!

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    Innovation Hills Park - Tree house slide

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    Lights for Christmas.

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