SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS & NATURE

Major Municipal Park Systems

City of Ann Arbor
Parks & Recreation
734-994-2780
https://www.a2gov.org/Pages/default.aspx
Facilities for skating, swimming, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, sledding, and every imaginable sport are encompassed within nearly 150 city parks.

City of Detroit
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
810-227-2757
https://www.metroparks.com/
Beaches, harbors, nature centers, fishing, picnic sites, and bike trails are just a few of the highlights within the Metropark System. Most Metroparks are open year-round, offering winter activities that range from skiing to ice fishing.

City of Flint
Parks & Recreation
810-766-7463
https://www.cityofflint.com/planning-and-development-2/parks-and-recreation/
Playgrounds, community parks, neighborhood parks, community centers, and golf courses are all encompassed within the city’s park and leisure services system.

City of Livonia
Parks & Recreation
734- 466-2410
https://livonia.gov/
More than 46 developed and 17 undeveloped sites combine with golf courses, ice arenas, playgrounds, swimming pools, archery range, sports fields, fitness trails, inline skating courts, nature trails, tennis courts, and a recreation center.


County Park Systems

Residents of southeastern Michigan also enjoy the rich resources and abundant facilities provided by park and recreation departments within its counties. Many offer camping facilities or access to local inland lakes and remain open year-round. Facilities are available for many popular outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, sledding, and cross-country skiing. For more information on resources near your home or across the region, contact:

PARKS & RECREATION CONTACTS

Genesee County
800-648-PARK
http://geneseecountyparks.org/

Macomb County
586-979-7001
https://living.macombgov.org/living-movemore-parkstrails

Monroe County
734-240-7250
https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/

Oakland County
888-OC-PARKS
https://www.oakgov.com/

St. Clair County
810-989-6960
www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks

Washtenaw County
734-971-6337
https://www.washtenaw.org//

Wayne County
734-261-1990
https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks-recreation.aspx


Michigan State Parks

A state motor vehicle permit, available at each park entrance gate or office, is required for admittance into all state parks. Senior citizen discounts are available. Park and camping reservations may be made by mail, by telephone, or in person at most park offices. For information on fees and reservations or answers to specific questions, contact:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division
Lansing
517-373-9900
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr

Southeast Operations Service Center
38980 Seven Mile Road
Livonia
734-953-0241
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr

Camping Reservations
800-44-PARKS
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/

Hiking Trails/Pathways
517-373-9900
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/

Snowmobile Trails
517-373-9900
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/


Southeast Michigan State Parks

Algonac State Park
8737 N. River Road
Marine City 810-765-5605
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Half-mile of St. Clair River frontage on 1,500 acres with nearly 300 campsites for a variety of outdoor activities.

Bald Mountain Recreational Area
1330 E. Greenshield Road
Lake Orion 248-693-6767
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Hunting grounds, modern shooting range, cabins, picnic areas, and a waterfront area with boat launch and swimming.

Bay City State Recreation Area
3582 State Park Drive
Bay City 989-684-3020
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Saginaw Bay overlook, miles of trails, visitor center interpreting 1,900-acre Tobico Marsh, and all-season campground.

Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson, Route 3
Howell 810-229-6566
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Comprehensive equestrian facilities with rental horses, campground, staging area and 18 miles of bridle trails.

Dodge #4 State Park
4250 Parkway Drive
Waterford 248-682-7323
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Playgrounds, fishing grounds, and abundant open space for sports and recreation as well as snowmobiling.

Hayes State Park
1220 Wampler’s Lake Road
Onsted 517-467-7401
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Irish Hills area park bordered by a group of inland lakes frequented by anglers and boaters near Michigan International Speedway.

Highland Recreational Area
5200 E. Highland Road
White Lake 248-889-3750
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Rustic camp sites, cabins, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, horseback riding trails, boat launch, and beach house.

Holly Recreation Area
8100 Grange Hall Road
Holly 248-634-8811
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Rolling hills and scenic lake overlooks for a variety of outdoor adventures including Mt. Holly ski hill.

Island Lake Recreation Area
12950 E. Grand River
Brighton 810-229-7067
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Rustic camp sites, cabins, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails, and areas for hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.

Lake Hudson Recreation Area
1220 Wampler’s Lake Road
Onsted 517-445-2265
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Outstanding muskie fishing and game hunting on nearly 2,700 acres including beach area for swimming.

Lakeport State Park
7605 Lakeshore Road
Lakeport 810-327-6224
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/One-mile beach along Lake Huron shoreline with modern campground on 565 acres.

Maybury State Park
20145 Beck Road
Northville 248-349-8390
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Working farm attraction on 1,000 acres of gently rolling terrain, open meadow, mature forest with a variety of wildlife and abundant wildflowers.

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
3871 Hurd Road
Metamora 810-797-4439
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Rolling hills, quiet inland lake and hundreds of acres of woods for hiking, swimming, boating and fishing.

Ortonville Recreation Area
5779 Hadley Road
Ortonville 248-627-3828
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Opportunities for swimming, hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, picnicking and rustic camping.

Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill
Pinckney 734-426-4913
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Extensive trail system and chain of fishing lakes in vast 11,000-acre park for hiking, biking, backpacking and fishing.

Pontiac Lake Recreational Area
7800 Gale Road
Waterford 248-666-1020
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Boat launch, swimming areas, campsites, rental teepees, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails, and open space for hunting and snowmobiling.

Port Crescent State Park
1775 Port Austin Road
Port Austin 989-738-8663
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Three miles of shoreline on Saginaw Bay with modern campsites, 900-foot boardwalk, and five picnic decks.

Proud Lake Recreation Area
3500 Wixom Road
Milford 248-685-2433
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Camping options, multi-purpose trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, boat launch, swimming, hunting and fishing areas, and open space for snowmobiling.

Seven Lakes State Park
2220 Tinsman Road
Fenton 248-634-7271
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Rolling hills, beautiful lakes, sandy swimming beach and modern campground with private beach.

Sleeper State Park
6573 State Park Road
Caseville 989-856-4411
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Nearly 725 acres of forest, wetlands, and sandy beach and dunes on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.

Sterling State Park
2400 State Park Road
Monroe 734-289-2715
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Sandy beaches of Lake Erie for swimming, fishing, and camping with modern sites, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

Waterloo Recreation Area
16345 McClure Road
Chelsea 734-475-8307
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Vast 20,000-acre park with nearly a dozen lakes, miles of hiking trails, rustic cabins, equestrian trails, and Gerald E. Eddy Geology Center.

Wetzel State Park
28681 Old North River
Harrison Township 810-765-5605
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/
Undeveloped park with scenic areas for activities like hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.