SPORTS & RECREATION / LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Horse Racing
Northville Downs
301 S. Center Street
Northville 248-349-1000
http://northvilledowns.com/100-years-of-racing-in-northville/
Auto Racing
Auto City Speedway
10205 N. Saginaw Street
Clio 810-686-9500
http://www.autocityspeedway.com/
Milan Dragway
10860 Plank Road
Milan 734-439-7368
http://milandragway.com/
Michigan International Speedway
12626 U.S. Highway 12
Brooklyn 517-592-6666
https://www.mispeedway.com/
Michigan Biking
Bicycling is a healthy and adventuresome pastime. It can also be a great way to get to work. Each year more and more people are discovering the advantages of exploring Michigan by bicycle. Quiet, rural roads, fall color tours, scenic bikeways, beautiful historic homes, miles of shoreline, white beaches, lakes, streams, woodlands, farms and backwoods areas are all a part of biking in Michigan. Bikes are allowed on all paved roads in all 96 state parks and recreation areas. Some parks and recreation areas also offer paved bike pathways connecting park, day use, and camping areas with one another. For more information and details on tours and trails, contact:
Ann Arbor Bicycling Touring Society
https://www.aabts.org/
League of Michigan Bicyclists
517-334-9100
https://www.lmb.org/
The Wolverine Sports Club
248-988-1336
https://www.wolverinesportsclub.com/
Cross-Country Skiing
Michigan boasts more than 3,400 kilometers of cross-country or Nordic ski trails in 180 ski areas statewide — many that offer the finest of groomed trails. Cross-country skiing opportunities range from the adventure of breaking your own trail in county, state, or national forests and parks to the convenience of resorts that feature excellent trails, rental equipment, and ski instruction. The following are just a few of the options available in southeastern Michigan:
Addison Oaks County Park
1480 West Romeo Road
Leonard 248-693-2432
https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Addison-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx
Bald Mountain Recreation Area
1330 E. Greenshield Road
Lake Orion 248-693-6767
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=435&type=SPRK
Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Rd
Howell 810-229-6566
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Buhr Park Cross-Country Ski Center
2751 Packard St
Ann Arbor 734-971-3273
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/Pages/default.aspx
Highland Recreation Area
5200 E. Highland Road
White Lake 248-889-3750
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Brighton 810-227-2757
https://www.metroparks.com/
Huron Hills Golf Course
3465 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor 734-971-6840
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-places/huron-hills/Pages/default.aspx
Leslie Park Golf Course
2120 Traver Road
Ann Arbor 734-794-6245
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/leslie-park/Pages/default.aspx
Maybury State Park
20145 Beck Road
Northville 248-349-8390
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Pinckney Recreation Area
Pinckney 734-426-4913
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Proud Lake Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Road
Milford 248-685-2433
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Rolling Hills County Park
7660 Stony Creek Road
Ypsilanti 734-484-9676
https://www.washtenaw.org/607/Rolling-Hills-County-Park
Seven Lakes State Park
14390 Fish Lake Road
Fenton 248-634-7271
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Sleeper State Park
6573 State Park Road
Caseville 989-856-4411
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Waterloo Recreation Area
16345 McClure Road
Chelsea 734-475-8307
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Wayne County Parks
Westland 734-261-1990
https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/home.aspx
Downhill Skiing
Abundant, naturally occurring snow supplemented with advanced snow-making equipment welcomes ski enthusiasts to hit the slopes as early as Thanksgiving and as late as Easter. Michigan’s slopes range from 100 feet high to well above 600 feet, accommodating skiers of all abilities. Although clusters of ski resorts are located in northern and southwestern Michigan, residents Greater Detroit can enjoy the convenience of resorts close to home:
Alpine Valley
White Lake 248-887-2180
Snow Phone 248-887-4183
https://skialpinevalley.com/
Mt. Brighton
Brighton 810-229-9581
Snow Phone 810-229-9581
https://www.mtbrighton.com/
Mt. Holly
Holly 248-634-8269
Snow Phone 800-582-7256
https://www.skimtholly.com/
Pine Knob Resort
Clarkston 248-625-0800
Snow Phone 248-625-0800
https://www.skipineknob.com/
