Parks & Recreation

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.

 

Meijer Skate Park

Located on Orndorf Drive behind Meijer, Brighton
(810) 225-8096
www.selcra.com
Outdoor park offers inline hockey rink, asphalt trail, skateboard challenge section and pavilion. Available for private rentals. Open from April 1 through October 29.

 

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.