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Scenic Running Trails in Michigan
Michigan has 604 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 197 cities and towns — Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Traverse City and 193 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
The 250 most-reviewed in Michigan
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Belle Isle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,136 reviews
982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.
Warren Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews
Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.
Stony Creek Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
Detroit Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,364 reviews
Waterside and kid-friendly promenade featuring a playground, swings and a carousel, as well as scenic views of Detroit and Canada.
Dune Climb
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,370 reviews
Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.
William C. Sterling State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,081 reviews
Lake Erie's only state park offers 1 mile of lakeshore with campsites plus wildlife walks & hiking.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,523 reviews
Green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a walking trail, picnic areas & a petting farm.
Presque Isle Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,292 reviews
323-acre peninsula offering wooded trails, lakeside cliffs, picnic facilities & a concert bandshell.
Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
Bishop Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,409 reviews
Site features a fishing pier, picnic deck & shelters, playground equipment & basketball courts.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.
Bay City State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,474 reviews
This destination for a range of activities, including biking, fishing & hiking, also has campsites.
Island Lake Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Sprawling 4,000-acre park with meadows & mature woodlands features a hot air balloon launch point.
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews
Park features the Dune Climb stairway, lake-view observation deck & miles of hiking & skiing trails.
Maybury State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
Holly Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews
Vast woodland area for hiking, fishing, biking & camping, plus a disc golf course & lake beach.
Rochester Municipal Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews
Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.
Elizabeth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,116 reviews
Relaxed riverside recreation area with pony rides, concessions, fishing spots & walking paths.
Hawk Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews
100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.
Clinch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,984 reviews
Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay featuring picnic tables, restrooms & seasonal lifeguards.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews
Day-use preserve featuring 2.5 miles of shoreline, bird-watching & trails to coastal dunes & woods.
Fort Custer Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,894 reviews
Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
Lake Erie Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,577 reviews
Park with golf course offers sweeping lake views, Marshlands Museum & family-friendly water slide.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,593 reviews
Large riverside park with sports fields & walkways, plus a marina, an arboretum & a concert stage.
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 reviews
Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.
Lower Huron Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews
1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews
State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,333 reviews
Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,332 reviews
383-acre preserve since 1970 featuring a visitor center, trails, many woody specimens & a treehouse.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,362 reviews
Open green space with trails, a gazebo, a fountain, tulip & tropical plant displays & memorials.
Seven Lakes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews
Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,272 reviews
Waterfront park with a lighthouse & river walk, plus trails, picnic areas & shoreline fishing.
Van Buren State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,297 reviews
Park with lakeside sand dunes & woodland trails features picnic area with grills & modern campsites.
George George Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,112 reviews
30-acre green space with a fountain plaza featuring playgrounds, walking paths & a picnic pavilion.
Palmer Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,313 reviews
Public park with hiking & biking trails, tennis courts, a historical fountain & 18-hole golf course.
Dodge #4 State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,123 reviews
139-acre preserve with a mile of shoreline also has boating docks & cross-country skiing trails.
Willow Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
Large park near the Huron River offers a golf course & skatepark plus outdoor activities all year.
The Tridge (Midland)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,965 reviews
Unique 3-way bridge where 2 rivers meet, plus a dog park, playgrounds and hiking trails.
Innovation Hills
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Large park with a river running through it, plus a paved trail & a nature-themed playground.
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,930 reviews
Rugged 4,637-acre park with trails, lakes, cabins & a shooting range in a hilly, wooded setting.
Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,856 reviews
Leisurely, clean park with a splash pad and a climbing structure, plus a playground and a 'slide farm'.
Pine Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,846 reviews
Riverfront spot for picnics featuring a bridge view, a playground for kids and fishing access.
Waterloo State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,868 reviews
Park with campgrounds, beaches, picnic sites, fishing lakes & 47 miles of multi-use trails.
Ford Field Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,865 reviews
Park featuring views of the Rouge River, picnic shelters, tennis courts, ball fields & more.
Brighton Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews
Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.
Garden City Parks
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Large park boasting baseball fields and basketball courts to go with its play area, ice rink and skate area.
Pinckney Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,766 reviews
Several fishing lakes plus biking & hiking trails galore adorn this 11,000-acre park with camping.
Gaylord State Forest Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,795 reviews
Wooded expanse laced with mapped trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing & snow-shoeing.
Hudson Mills Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,603 reviews
Large park offering hike/bike trails, golf, disc golf, picnic & sports areas, boating & fishing.
Stepping Stone Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,601 reviews
Scenic recreation area with trails, picnic sites & an accessible dam & lake stocked with fish.
Crosswinds Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,534 reviews
Area known for its eagles and horses, plus hiking trails, boardwalks and fishing.
Fitzgerald Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
Park with trails for hiking, a playground, picnic tables, and facilities for baseball and disc golf.
Huroc Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,561 reviews
Park offering bike and walking trails, picnic tables, a playground, and fishing spots.
Brandenburg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,537 reviews
Clean waterfront park with a pier for fishing and boat launches.
Fort Gratiot County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews
Lakefront park features a playground, a play structure and a clean beach.
Bloomer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
City park known for its unique 1/8-mile bicycle racing oval boasts all-year sport & activity spaces.
Independence Oaks County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,430 reviews
Big park offering boating & fishing on Crooked Lake, plus trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Thomas Edison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews
Well-kept riverfront park featuring a boardwalk and picnic tables.
Dequindre Cut
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews
Largely below street level, this 2-mile greenway offers urban art plus pedestrian & biking lanes.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,441 reviews
Riverfront park with play equipment, a footpath, picnic shelter, barbecue facilities & canoe launch.
Rosy Mound Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,381 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, an overlook, and picnic tables, plus views of the lake and dunes.
Richmond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 reviews
Large park featuring various sports facilities, plus trails, a playground, a pond & an outdoor pool.
Cascades Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,394 reviews
Waterfalls park with picnic tables, walking paths and a playground.
Plymouth Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,327 reviews
80-acre community park with 4 baseball diamonds, a fishing pond & a kids' splash pad.
Clawson City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,270 reviews
Recreation area for picnics & festivals, plus sports such as baseball, tennis & skateboarding.
Indian Springs Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,269 reviews
Park with a golf course, miles of woodland trails, an Environmental Discovery Center & playgrounds.
Empire Bluff Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,191 reviews
Popular scenic hiking area offering a boardwalk and views of Lake Michigan.
Grand Mere State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,277 reviews
Park with a mile-long shoreline known for sand dunes, undeveloped land & 3 inland lakes.
County Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews
Green county park featuring a wooded area, fitness trails, gardens, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
Outdoor Discovery Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,156 reviews
Educational facility at a nature preserve with exhibits on native animals & play areas for kids.
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.
Mitchell State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Cabins & tent sites between 2 lakes with adjacent swimming, fishing, hiking & water sports.
Blandford Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Welcoming, 501(c)(3), multi-building nature preserve offering education programs and marked hiking trails, plus encounters with injured animals.
Lakeshore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,175 reviews
Local park features swimming, a playground, seasonal concession stand & access to ski & bike trails.
Blue Water River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
This mile-long river walk features a trail, a converted ferry dock, a fishing pier & public art.
Thelma Spencer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Lakeside park with ball courts & a playground, plus seasonal activities like swimming & ice skating.
Lake Harbor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
Lakeside 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas & fishing.
Celery Flats Historic Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Popular park for dog walks and picnics, as well as biking.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Wooded park traversed by trails and featuring a boulder-scattered area and a lake.
Argo Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,108 reviews
Riverfront park featuring canoe, kayak & paddleboat rentals, a boat launch & biking/hiking trails.
Chippewa Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Educational center featuring a wide range of nature programming, plus 1,200 acres & many trails.
Historic Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
Scenic park with hiking trails, a fishing spot and a playground.
Gabriel Richard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,058 reviews
Park featuring a riverfront walk and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Wilson State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews
36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.
Asylum Lake Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
274-acre park with a sizable lake, several hiking trails & wildlife like deer & waterfowl.
Huff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
City park with a playground & ball field, plus a wetlands boardwalk trail with interpretive signs.
Pigeon Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 960 reviews
A 444-acre park featuring multi-use trails plus a lodge, winter skiing & sledding.
David H Shepherd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 979 reviews
Relaxed family venue with playground, ball diamond & basketball court, picnic tables & events.
Red Oaks Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 934 reviews
38-acre natural habitat with trail systems, seasonal displays in a log cabin & family programs.
Spring Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Large park with a lake offering picnic areas, trails & playgrounds plus soccer & softball fields.
Haithco Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 983 reviews
Lakefront park with open lawns, picnic tables & grills, plus a playground & pedal boats for rent.
Frances Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
City park featuring a picturesque rose garden, woodland trail, river overlook & athletic fields.
Valhalla Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Community park with wooded areas, softball fields, a lakefront beach & cross-country ski trails.
Flushing County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Riverfront destination featuring ball fields, playgrounds and paved walking trails.
Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 897 reviews
Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
Clinton River Park North
4.7 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Tranquil, wooded area & geocaching destination with paved pathways linking to a rail-trail system.
Burchfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews
540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.
Lillie Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Park with a lake, 2 ponds, a boardwalk & sports fields plus asphalt, wood-chip & limestone trails.
Marshbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Park with hiking trails, lake views, fishing, volleyball, and picnic areas.
Hemlock Crossing
4.8 ★★★★★ 849 reviews
Expansive park with woods, plus walking trails and picnic tables.
John Collins Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Park with a lake, events, and picnic areas, plus a public restroom.
Provin Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 860 reviews
46-acre forested park with interconnected loops of natural trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Deerfield Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 829 reviews
Riverfront natural area offering trails & 2 disc-golf courses, plus fishing & camping spots.
Fenner Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 828 reviews
134-acre environmental education site with a visitor center, hands-on exhibits & self-guided trails.
Lookout Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Down-to-earth spot featuring grassy areas, swings and picnic tables for relaxation, plus sweeping vistas of the city.
Al Sabo Land Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.
Beachwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
Recreation area with basketball and pickleball courts, trails, and picnic tables, plus a playground and beach.
Markin Glen County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 855 reviews
Former private estate with hiking trails, ball fields, a swimming lake & a 38-site campground.
Grand Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Public park with athletic fields & courts, a pavilion, picnic shelter, walking trails & disc golf.
Pomona Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 794 reviews
Popular lakefront park featuring a playground, fishing dock and boat ramp.
Parker Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
This park offers forested trails, seasonal tours of its old grist mill & a museum in a cider mill.
Dodge Park #5
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Spacious green space for picnics, featuring multiple playgrounds and sports fields.
Civic Center Park Madison Heights
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Amenities include a playground, grills, athletic courts & fields, sledding hills & a skate park.
Mill Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews
Waterside park with a boardwalk and an amphitheater, plus a play area for kids.
Veteran's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
Riverside park with a footbridge over the water, featuring a playground for kids and a fishing section.
Townsend Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Kid-friendly park with BBQs and picnic tables, plus a playground, trails, and a creek.
Bay View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 746 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a pier and a playground, plus a band shell and sports facilities.
Wahlfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 745 reviews
Family-friendly park for hikers and mountain bikers with play areas for kids.
Tobico Marsh & Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Nearly 5 miles of multi-use trails wind through this wooded waterfront area with wildlife-watching.
Ford Woods Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews
Open space with picnic & play sites, swimming pool, tennis courts, ball fields & roller hockey rink.
Picnic Rocks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Kid-friendly park along the beach with a playground and picnic tables.
North Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 741 reviews
139-acre lakefront park offering fishing, wildlife & boardwalk/dirt trails through woods & wetlands.
Yates Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 709 reviews
Family-friendly oasis featuring apple cider and donuts, plus a petting zoo and ponies.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Outdoor space featuring a basketball court, a volleyball court and a picnic area for outings, plus kayak launches and a river trail.
Bandemer Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 713 reviews
Riverfront natural area with trails, picnic facilities & activities such as fishing & canoeing.
Oakwoods Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Large park with wooded hiking trails along the Huron River, plus a nature center with live exhibits.
Granger Meadows Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
A 75-acre park with picnic shelters, playground & summer sports, plus sledding & skating in winter.
John Henes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Sandy beach and rock-strewn shoreline park with playgrounds, pavilions, fountains and picnic sites.
Crego Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
200-acre wooded park featuring river access for fishing, kayaking & canoeing plus linkage to trails.
Chipp-A-Waters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews
Nature area offering wooded trails along the Chippewa River, a picnic pavilion & a playground.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Migratory waterfowl are a highlight of this wetland area with walking trails & a scenic drive.
Aman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 660 reviews
Scenic natural area featuring self-guided hiking & cross-country ski trails for year-round use.
Shiawassee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Picnic-ready park featuring a playground, baseball fields and walking trails.
Riverview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 652 reviews
Kids'-fave park featuring trails and picnic tables, as well as a riverwalk.
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Popular preserve, featuring 15+ miles of trails through dunes and woodland, plus an accessible lookout point with lake views.
Riley Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.
Nankin Mills Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Nature retreat featuring bike paths, picnic tables, and play areas, in addition to charcoal grills.
Flesher Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Park with picnic areas, a playground, and a baseball field plus frequent hot air balloon launches.
Stage Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
100-acre natural area with hiking trails & an educational building with many programs.
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Nature preserve with a centre offering live and stuffed displays of local wildlife.
Lakeport State Park Day Use Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Park with picnic facilities, a beach, and playground, plus opportunities for rockhounding.
Barton Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
River park offering picnicking & trails amid meadow, forest & marsh, some accessible by boat only.
West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Public wildlife viewing area with walking trails meandering between forests & wetlands.
Delhi Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
Riverside spot on 53 acres with fishing, canoeing, wildlife, a playground, ball field & picnics.
8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 644 reviews
Lake featuring picnic areas, a children's playground, hiking trails, covered benches and BBQ grills.
Dexter-Huron Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 585 reviews
Scenic park for hiking, kayaking and tubing, plus picnic areas.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Park featuring a pond with a pier and an old-time schoolhouse, as well as playgrounds and disc golf. Also included are a sand volleyball court and a beach volleyball court.
Waldenburg Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and basketball courts, plus walking trails, paths and bridges.
Bird Hills Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
The city's largest park at 161 acres, this hilly green space offers unpaved woodland hiking trails.
Mill Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
90-acre wetlands bisected by the Chippewa River & featuring trails, picnic areas & a playground.
St. Mary's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a playground for kids to play on and picnic tables.
Catalpa Oaks County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Green space featuring 4 soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a .6-mile walking and running path.
Stratford Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Park with a beach & trails by a manmade lake, offering volleyball courts, BMX track & play area.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 567 reviews
Outdoor recreation area with baseball diamonds & a tennis court, plus picnic tables & a playground.
Clinton River Heritage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Casual, clean park with a playground and a picnic area, plus access to the Clinton River.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 536 reviews
Wildlife refuge opened in 2022 with hiking trails, a fishing pier, and an educational center.
Ken-O-Sha Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Sprawling area with paved trails, playground, picnic area, basketball court & baseball field.
James C Nelson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Easygoing local park with recreational amenities including a nature trail & volleyball pit.
Bluebell Beach & Flint River Bike Path
4.2 ★★★★☆ 594 reviews
Lakeside park along the Flint River Bike Path featuring a sandy beach, a splash pad & shade kites.
Furstenberg Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Scenic 38-acre wetlands & woodlands park, with picnic tables, a boardwalk & walking paths.
Caledonia Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Family-friendly space with 2 playgrounds, shaded picnic tables and wooded trails.
Farmington Hills Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Rustic building with realistic animal dioramas, plus educational programs & activities for kids.
Ford Field Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and a ball field, plus benches and a creek, and an old-time village.
River Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Manicured, leafy park featuring a network of maintained trails, plus a playground & picnic shelter.
Kenwood Heritage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Lakefront park with a beach for swimming, BBQ/picnic areas, play equipment & a disc golf course.
Luton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Park with wooded and prairie vistas featuring marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Nelson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 500 reviews
5-acre riverside park with a canoe landing & fishing deck, plus picnic areas & hiking/biking trails.
Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Picturesque nature preserve with many walking paths, plus kayaking & birdwatching opportunities.
Seidman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Wooded natural area with walking trails, popular for cross-country skiing in winter.
Rust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Trail-filled park featuring baseball and tennis courts, a playground and lush gardens.
Clintonwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Kid-friendly recreation area with a playground, water splash pad & paved walking paths.
Grand Ravines North County Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Nature park with well-maintained trails, a dog park, a suspension bridge, and a kayak launch.
Shaw Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
City park offering basic facilities for baseball & tennis, plus kids' climbing structures & swings.
Montibeller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Park featuring a playground, walking trails & picnic areas, plus sports facilities & restrooms.
Tobico Marsh Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking trails with lookouts, and wildlife sightings.
Kearsley Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 516 reviews
Spacious city park with a playground, ball fields & a pavilion hosting seasonal concerts & plays.
Emerson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 454 reviews
Well-equipped park with a softball stadium & fields, an inline skating rink & beach volleyball.
Wedgwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Green space with baseball fields, tennis courts, a pickleball court, playgrounds, and picnic tables.
Roselle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Scenic biking and walking trails, playground and picnic benches.
Hoyt Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 454 reviews
Site for year-round activities, including baseball, sledding & jogging, plus a veteran's memorial.
Erma Henderson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 467 reviews
Clean lakeside park offering boat docks, a playground, a basketball court and picnic areas.
Madeline Bertrand County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
18 holes of disc golf, plus hiking & a playground, in forested environs along the St. Joseph River.
Lincoln Brick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Trails through the woods and over a bridge at this park with river access and a quarry.
Drayton Plains Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, playgrounds and trails, plus a nature center and a fish hatchery.
Hawk Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Scenic community park for picnics and paved walks.
Harding Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Spacious park filled with trees plus baseball fields, basketball hoops & swing sets.
Bailey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Family-friendly park boasting playgrounds and baseball fields for kids, plus a dog park and a picnic area.
Johnson Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 407 reviews
Outdoor preserve with trees, wildlife & walking paths, plus a visitor's center, log cabins & a pond.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Center with pine forest & prairie trails, plus nature-themed paintings & arboretum sculptures.
Lake Lansing Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
All-season park boasts variety of terrains plus outdoor activities such as boating & trail hiking.
Bigelow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Park along the Riverwalk offering a picnic pavilion, play structures, a boat dock & grassy space.
Windmill Pointe Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
Spacious city park (open only to residents) and playground featuring a marina, tennis courts, a pier and a pool, plus other sports areas including volleyball nets .
Boardman Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved, shaded lakeside path for biking and strolling, with bridges and benches.
Crahen Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, ponds and streams along with marked and unmarked paths.
Newburgh Pointe
4.6 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Scenic lake known for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, plus walking trails.
Versluis Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 403 reviews
Park featuring a lake with a small beach and fishing, plus a playground and picnic areas with grills.
North Ottawa Dunes
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Natural area for hiking with marked paths that lead to a beach or lake, plus sand dunes.
Bow in the Clouds Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Sprawling nature conservation site with woods & wetlands, wildlife, walking paths & a boardwalk.
Settlers Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring playgrounds, picnics and sandboxes plus paved and mountain bike trails.
Indian Crossing Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Recreation area with hiking trails, a mill pond, picnic tables, and playgrounds.
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.
Sanctuary Woods Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Small nature preserve featuring trails and staircases through dune habitat.
Wahby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Landscaped open space with a gazebo & a pond with fountains, popular for weddings & photography.
Highland Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Trails, campgrounds, lakes, and a beach on 5,900 acres are featured at this outdoor state park.
Nancy Moore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Green space with a play equipment, trails & areas for baseball, basketball, volleyball & soccer.
Prairie Wolf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails through a variety of terrains, from orchards to woodlands.
Hofma Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring a floating bridge, boardwalks and hiking trails for dogs and people alike.
DeVries Nature Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Well-maintained nature preserve with a zip line, a slide and a playground.
Lapeer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Peaceful park featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and a basketball court for open play.
Rockport State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with trails and a rocky beach where visitors hunt for fossils such as Petoskey stones.
Booth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Recreation space with a castlelike play structure for kids, an artificial turf hill & a trail.
Duncan Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
City park featuring 40 acres of forest land next to a cemetery with hiking trails & wildlife.
Maguire Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 357 reviews
Wooded park with gym equipment, picnic and bike-fix areas for an easy trail walk.
Quarton Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Lakefront parkland offering nature trails, fishing piers, sculpture & waterfalls.
Harris Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Nature preserve featuring picnic tables, trails, and a play area, plus a public restroom.
Flushing Township Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Picnic-friendly park featuring groomed trails for hiking, plus a riverside observation deck.
Ada Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts, playground areas and hiking trails.
Independence Lake County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Summer spray area, fishing, winter cross-country trails & more at 360-acre park with lake & prairie.
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Paved park with a mix of terrains including wetlands, meadows, hills and woodlands.
Delta Mills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Sizable park offering ball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas, and river access.
North Clinton River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Scenic park featuring paved trails, picnic tables, a playground and river views.
Woodland Hills Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Natural space made up of meadow, forest, pond, river & creek, with wildlife & trails throughout.
Eliza Howell Park
4 ★★★★☆ 375 reviews
Spacious city park offering nature trails, wildlife views & open lawns amid overgrown native plants.
Plymouth Riverside Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews
Clean park popular with families for picnicking and cycling, plus a playground and bridge.
Linden County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Clean park featuring playgrounds, picnic shelters and a paved path for walking and biking.
Island Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 346 reviews
Tree-lined park featuring multiple playgrounds plus baseball diamonds.
Hofma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
Well-kept park known for its miles of trails, baseball fields and playground.
Beaudette Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 358 reviews
Public park featuring baseball, tennis, and basketball facilities, plus a playground.
Bunker Interpretive Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Nature preserve with an interpretive center, walking trails, and native gardens.
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