The city of Taylor is home to a variety of family friendly venues including the beautiful Heritage Park. This multipurpose space surrounds the Taylor Public Library on Pardee road, just north of Northline road in the heart of Taylor. The park has space enough for a few areas including an oval walking path with historic buildings and posts describing some…
On a recent visit to the Kensington Metropark, we enjoyed seeing the baby animals and taking a hay ride at the Farm Center. But this part of the park offers a few hidden treasures as well. If you walk down the hill, you will find a labyrinth, a thatched roof cottage, a seasonal grass maze and a wooden tractor. For…
As a mom of not one mobile toddler but two, my first instinct when walking into a new park is to scope out any escape routes. Sommerset Park in Fraser, located on the northeast corner of Masonic and Kelly, is completely fenced off from the busy intersection with just two entrances and exits. Only one is big enough for my…
If you have a sports-loving kid and live in the Rochester Hills area, chances are you have been to Borden Park. If you don’t live in the area, the 143-acre Borden Park – at John R and Hamlin roads, 1400 E. Hamlin Road to be exact – is well worth the drive for parents with elementary aged children, tweens and…
Gilbert Willis Park in Wixom features an amazing play structure. The 46-acre property also hosts sports and picnicking facilities.
If you are looking for a warm getwaway that isn’t too far from metro Detroit, then Kalahari Sandusky might be the perfect staycation for you. In this Kalahari Sandusky Reviews we will share a few insider tips that will help your vacation go a bit smoother and give you an idea of what to expect before you go.
SEA LIFE Michigan, Michigan’s largest aquarium, is hosting Homeschool Week February 22 through the 26th. Tickets are just $10 each.
Gallup Park in Ann Arbor is one of the most popular recreation locations in the area. The park spans 69 acres around Geddes Pond.
Make playtime challenging, stimulating and fun at Play-x-scape on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington! Play-x-scape23325 Orchard Lake RdFarmington, MI 48335248-987-2331 Play-x-scape recently opened in July of 2022 and metro Detroit parents have found a place where their kids want to stay! The indoor play space utilizes the purposeful playtime model to engage the child’s senses while fostering language development and…
Today I would like to introduce everyone to the Troy Historical Village, located in Troy, Michigan at the corner of Wattles Road and Livernois Road. I don’t know how many times I’ve driven by that corner and I’ve never noticed this gem of a museum. This village contains 10 buildings that give a glimpse into this region’s past. The first…
While many may view the winter season as a time to cozy up indoors with some hot chocolate and fuzzy slippers, Metro Detroit is giving you plenty of reasons to get outdoors and have some wintery fun. Don’t let the cold weather turn you into a hermit this winter. Check out these fun-filled Winter Festivals in Metro Detroit. January 2023…
Nature’s Playhouse, an-all natural play space and wellness center for children and their families, moved this year to a new location in Ferndale just down the road on Livernois. What Does Nature’s Playhouse Offer? This facility is an all-natural play space and wellness centering offering families and expecting couples a place to connect with their peers in the community. They…
If you like spending time outdoors, then you won’t want to miss this. On Oakland County Parks and Recreation Free Entry Days, visitors can enjoy free daily park entry with access to trails, dog parks, playgrounds, beaches at Groveland Oaks and Independence Oaks and fishing spots. WHEN: Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 20, Presidents Day May 6-7,…
