Best Parks And Outdoor Spots In The Detroit Area

Enjoy the great outdoors at one of these great spots in and around Detroit. Our list of the best places to get outside includes Kensington Metro Park, the Detroit Riverfront, Hines Drive, Bishop Park and the DTE Energy Music Theater.

Kensington Metro Park

2240 W. Buno Road
Milford, MI 48380
800.477.3178
www.metroparks.com

Biking, boating, both disc golf and traditional golf, hiking, sledding, ice skating, a nature center, a hiking trail…all of the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks are great, but this may be the best of all of them.

Detroit Riverfront

600 Renaissance Center
Suite 1720
Detroit, MI 48243
313.566.8200
www.detroitriverfront.org

A massive rehabilitation and renovation project has transformed a bleak area of the city into one of the most impressive areas in southeast Michigan. From Milliken State Park and Harbor Lighthouse to Chene, Gabriel Richard, and Mt. Elliott parks, you can see the beauty the city has when a little attention is paid to it.

Hines Drive

www.experiencedetroit.com/hinesdrive.htm

Running 17 miles from Dearborn to Northville, Hines Drive is a great way to drive home (if it hasn't rained recently), ride your bike, take a walk, or have a picnic. Play baseball or soccer with your friends, stop into Nankin Mills, walk around downtown Plymouth, or tour the Henry Ford Estate.

Bishop Park/BASF Waterfront Park

3131 Third Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734.324.7292
www.wyandotte.net

Whether fishing off the pier, playing volleyball in the sand courts, or having a picnic, you'll have a great time along the Detroit River in a great Downriver community.

DTE Energy Music Theater

7774 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
248.377.0100
www.palacenet.com

There's something special about watching a live music show outdoors, and DTE does it better than anyone. From Huge festivals to small acts, catching a concert on the hill is a great way to spend a summer evening.