2021 Gilbert Willis Park in Wixom New Playground
Gilbert Willis Park in Wixom features an amazing play structure. The 46-acre property also hosts sports and picnicking facilities.
Oakland County
Royal Oak Food Truck Rally Returns to the Farmer’s Market this Month
The Royal Oak Food Truck Rally features great food, entertainment, free crafts for the kids in addition to a bounce house and face painting.
2021 Maybury State Park & Playground in Northville – Visitor’s Guide
Maybury State Park in Northville Township offers 944 acres of gently rolling terrain, open meadow, and mature forest. Guests can explore a wide variety of trails, fishing, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
2021 Maybury Farm in Northville – Visitor’s Guide
Maybury Farm offers many opportunities to interact with their animals, as well as a play structure, hayrides, picnic areas, and a small lake.
Train-Lovers Playground: David H. Shepherd Park in Oak Park
David H. Shepherd Park in Oak Park hosts several play structures including a large wooden train and toddler play structures. Sports fans can enjoy basketball, baseball, tennis, indoor ice skating, outdoor pool and also a paved walking trail. The 56.8 acre park also hosts several pavilions, grills and picnic tables.
Inglenook Park Southfield Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Inglenook Park in Southfield is a Boundless Playground designed for children of all abilities. The farm-themed playground is located in Southfield on 12 Mile Road, between Evergreen & Lahser roads. The park also offers gravel Jogging/Fitness Trails, Neighborhood Ballfields, a spacious Picnic Area (no shelter), Playlot, Restrooms, Nature Area and Public Parking.
Castle Playground Adventures at Booth Park – Birmingham
Booth Park in Downtown Birmingham is an amazing playground for children with a giant castle playscape, zen garden, swings, sandbox, and astro-turf hills.
Schroeder Park in Troy – Visitor’s Guide and Photo Gallery
Schroeder Park offers two soccer fields, and 10 acres of wooded area to explore. Additionally, parkgoers can enjoy the paved and unpaved paths through these wooded areas. The nearby Schoeder Elementary School hosts a ball diamond as well as two play structures. This park does not offer parking nor restrooms.
Boulan Park in Troy Visitor’s Guide and Photo Gallery
The 63-acre Boulan Park in Troy offers an extensive playground area, several sports fields, picnic shelters, restrooms and more.
Sylvan Glen Lake Park in Troy – Visitor’s Guide and Photos
The 40-acre Slyvan Glen Lake Park in Troy is located near the Sylvan Glen Golf Course and offers shore fishing on the sixteen-acre lake.
Memorial Park in Royal Oak
Memorial Park in Royal Oak is a 24-acre community space located on 13 Mile between Woodward and Coolidge. The park offers two playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and seasonal restrooms, making it a great spot for family fun. With amenities like tennis courts, a football field, and plenty of seating, it’s a go-to destination for playdates, sports games, and outdoor relaxation.
Discover the Charms of Raintree Park in Troy
This 41-acre park hosts an 18-hole disc golf course, ball diamond, two barrier-free play structures, picnic shelter, sand volleyball court, and paved walking path through the woods.
Farmington Hills Nature Center – Enjoy a day of Nature & Learning
Farmington Hills Nature Center is located within Heritage Park, a 211-acre park within Farmington Hills. Guests can enjoy the nature center as well as 4.5 miles of trails.
New Playground at Sullivan Park in Royal Oak
Sullivan Park in Royal Oak is located at Greenfield Road & Samoset Road. The park hosts picnic areas and also a new playground.
Twenty Great Metro Detroit Picnic Spots
Guide to some amazing metro Detroit picnic locations with scenic views and activities for the kids. Pack your lunch and blanket and enjoy!