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Restrooms/Concession On Monday we visited Catalpa Oaks in Southfield, which is located just west of Greenfield Road north of 11 Mile. Catalpa Oaks features 24 acres of open space which hosts six soccer fields, a baseball diamond and softball field. Toddler Playground There are several new additions to the park! A concession/restroom facility that includes family restrooms. Two playgrounds which…
Kids Row Playground is impressive with a one-half acre of play space that includes swings, tunnels, slides as well as other play equipment. There is also a picnic pavilion.
It’s summer time and we are out and about and trying our local parks. Monroe Park sits on one acre in Madison Heights and is located on Dallas West of John R and south of Lincoln (10 1/2 Mile). The park offers, a pavilion, picnic table and benches, playscapes, swings and a water fountain. The park is really nice…
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.
Gallup Park in Ann Arbor is one of the most popular recreation locations in the area. The park spans 69 acres around Geddes Pond.
Jaycee Park is a 45-acre park that offers two ball diamonds, full-sized and small soccer fields, and a sand volleyball court for the sports lovers. The children will enjoy two barrier-free play structures and a gaga ball court. Additionally, the park has a picnic shelter, restrooms, and paved parking.
