Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Road, Howell
(810) 229-6566
www.michigan.gov/brighton
5,000 acres open to hunting, fishing, and most winter activities. Bishop Lake beach, hiking, boat launch, picnic areas, camping, cabins and playground. Equestrian facilities and 18 miles of bridle trails.
Genoa Township Memorial Park
2911 Dorr Road, Brighton
(810) 227-5225
www.genoa.org
Gardening and landscaping workshops and special events.
Huron Meadows Metropark
8765 Hammel Road, Brighton
(800) 477-3193
www.metroparks.com
1,540 acres with shore fishing along the Huron River and Maltby Lake. Barrier-free fishing pier, rowboat and paddleboat rental, cross country ski rental, golf course and ice fishing.
Imagination Station
Located near the Mill Pond in downtown Brighton
Tables, benches and seasonal restrooms surround the playground.
Island Lake Recreation Area
12950 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton
(810) 229-7067
www.michigan.gov/islandlake
Beaches, cabins, trails, fishing areas and hunting grounds, hiking and biking trails, a hot-air balloon port, picnic areas, playground, canoe livery, snowmobiling, cross country and sledding areas, and a shooting range.
Kensington Metropark
(800) 477-3178
www.metroparks.com
4,357 acres of swimming beaches, boat launching ramps, fishing, paddleboat and rowboat rental, exercise trail, nature center, equestrian trails, biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sternwheeler, cross country - skiing trails and rental, ice skating, sledding and more.
Lakelands Trail State Park
8555 Silver Hill, Rt. 1, Pinckney
(734) 426-4913
www.hamburg.mi.us
Gravel trail connects Stockbridge and Pinckney. Enter 1/4 mile north of M-36 on D-19; at West Bennett Park off Merrill Road; off Pearl Street; and immediately north of Zukey Lake Tavern on Girard Road.
Mt. Brighton Ski Area
4141 Bauer Road, Brighton
(810) 229-9501
www.mtbrighton.com
Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill, Rt. 1, Pinckney
(734) 426-4913
www.michiganandnr.com/parksandtrails
11,000 acre recreation area features the Potawatomi Trail, access to chain of lakes, beaches, camping. Hunters welcome.
