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PARK CLOSURES
If you’re planning a visit to your Huron-Clinton Metroparks, it’s always a good idea to know-before-you-go. Check the park information below for any closures you should expect during your visit.
Delhi Metropark – Open daily 8 am – 8 pm
Skip’s Canoe Livery is closed for the season. For information regarding Skip’s please visit their website at http://paddlethehuron.com.
West Delhi Parking Area – Closed between October 31 and April 1
The portage area around the Flook Dam at Portage Lake will be closed for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions regarding this closure please contact the Washtenaw County Water Resources at 734-222-6860.
Dexter-Huron Metropark – Open daily 8 am – 8 pm
The portage area around the Flook Dam at Portage Lake will be closed for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions regarding this closure please contact the Washtenaw County Water Resources at 734-222-6860.
Hudson Mills Metropark – Open daily 7 am – 8 pm
Park Office – Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 4 pm.
Disc Golf – Open daily during park hours.
Cross Country Ski Trails Condition – Not available at this time.
Golf Course –Stay tuned for more information about opening day for 2026.
Please do not use the ski trails or the golf course as hiking trails. Please only use designated hiking trails inside the park.
The portage area around the Flook Dam at Portage Lake will be closed for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions regarding this closure please contact the Washtenaw County Water Resources at 734-222-6860.
Huron Meadows Metropark – Park is open from 7 am to 8 pm daily.
Cross Country Ski Center – Due to the weather and Bucks Run trail conditions the ski center will be closed for the season. Thank you for a great one!
Cross Country Ski Trail Conditions as of March 6, 2026 –
- Bucks Run- Due to trail conditions Bucks Run will be closed for the season. Thank you for a great one!
Golf Course – Stay tuned for more information about opening day for 2026.
Please do not use the golf course cart path as a hiking trail. Please walk on designated hiking trails only.
Rustic Hike/Nature Trails – The Moraine Fen trail is closed indefinitely between mile marker 34 and 35 due to trail conditions.
Park Office – Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.
Environmental Discovery Center – Open daily 9 am – 5 pm.
Golf Course – Open daily. Tee times can be booked online at: https://golf.metroparks.com/tee-times/
Spray ‘n’ Play – Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 11 am – 7 pm daily. Free of charge.
Sledding Hill – Open, weather permitting.
Cross County Skiing –All trails groomed on 12/11/2025.
Please be advised the hike-bike trail (wooden boardwalk adjacent to I-96 on ramp) is closed between blue mile markers 7 and 7.25 if going clockwise, and brown mile markers 7.5 and 7.75 if going counterclockwise. This portion of the trail will be closed until further notice.
Kensington Metropark Winter Activity Conditions – Updated 3/7/2026
Sledding Hill: CLOSED
Toboggan Run: CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Cross Country Ski Rentals: Closed For season.
Kensington Ski Center will not be open this Saturday and Sunday (3/7 & 3/8) due to current and expected trail conditions.
Cross Country Ski Trails Last Groomed: All trails last groomed on 2/07/26. Golf course groomed 2/09/26.
Kensington Park Office: Open daily from 8am-6pm.
Kensington Farm Center: Open daily from 9am-4pm. Hayrides by tractor open Saturday 3/7/2026 and Sunday 3/08/2026 weather permitting. Noon to 4pm. Maple Syrup demonstrations 11-2 Saturday and Sunday.
**Our Farm Center Office and bathrooms will be closed until further notice.**
Kensington Nature Center: Monday from 1pm-5pm and Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm.
Kensington Farm Grill: Open in March. Monday -Friday 10am-3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Bike Rentals: The Bike rental station will return in Spring 2026.
Splash ‘N’ Blast: Closed for the season.
Boat rental and Island Queen: Closed for the season
Kensington Golf Course: Closed for the season
Lake Erie Metropark Wave Pool: The Great Wave Pool and Food Bar will be CLOSED for repairs for the 2025 season.
Lake Erie Bike/Hike Path: OPEN
Lake Erie Sledding Hills: CLOSED
Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course: OPEN
Lake St. Clair Metropark Activity Conditions:
Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach: CLOSED For Season For conditions please check Michigan Beach Guard at https://www.egle.state.mi.us/beach/
Sledding Hill: Closed
Ice Skating: Closed
Hike/Bike Trails: Open Meadow Loop Trail Closed
Lake St. Clair Metropark Adventure Golf (Mini Golf) Closed for season
Lake St. Clair Metropark Par 3 Golf Course -Closed for the Season.
Lake St. Clair Metropark Pool and Splash Pad- Closed for the Season.
Lake St. Clair Metropark South Marina -Closed for the Season
Lake St. Clair Metropark North Marina -Closed for Construction
Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center – Open Daily as follows:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily
September 1 through June 18
Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tawata Trace Trails and Off Leash Dog Area: Closed; Coming Spring 2026 [updated 03/01/26] We are excited for this new feature of the park, please have patience while we await for grass to grow in from fall hydroseed.
Hike Bike Trail Lower Huron: Closed in areas due to flooding [3/7/26]
*During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable.
Hike Bike Trail Connector to Willow: Closed [updated 3/7/26]; It will remain open unless there is a measurable snow that would necessitate a temporary closure.
*During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable.
Woods Creek Playground: Open
Lower Huron Metropark Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center: Closed for the season. See you in 2026!
Group Camp: Closed for the season. See you in Spring 2026!
**Walnut Grove Campground will Open Friday, May 1 through mid October, 2026: Reservations are now live! We are excited to offer an updated campground including ADA accessibility, water and electric hookups and other landscaping improvements. This project was funded in part by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Oakwoods Nature Center: September 1 through June 18 Open 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Weekdays Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekends
Hike Bike Trail Connector to Flat Rock: Open [updated 2/19/26]; It will remain open unless there is a measurable snow that would necessitate a temporary closure.
Horse Staging Area: Open
Hike Bike Trail Oakwoods: Open
Stony Creek Metropark: Open 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, Gates Close at 7:00 pm.
Park Office: Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 4 pm.
Stony Creek Golf Course: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Stony Creek Nature Center: Monday-Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Stony Creek Shelden Mountain Bike Trails: CLOSED
Disc Golf Course: Open
Hike Bike Trail Willow*: Closed in areas due to flooding [3/7/26]
*During flooding events, part of Willow’s Hike Bike trail in the Big Bend Area may not be passable.
Hike Bike Trail Connector to Lower Huron: Closed [updated 3/7/2026]; It will remain open unless there is a measurable snow that would necessitate a temporary closure.
*During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable.
Willow Sledding Hills: Closed [updated 2/12/26]
Cross Country Ski Trail: Closed; not groomed [updated 2/12/26]
Willow Metropark Golf Course: Closed for the season. See you in 2026!
Willow Metropark Pool: Closed for the season. See you in 2026!
Willow Bike Rental at Willow Pool: Closed for the season. See you in 2026!
Wolcott Farm Center – Open 9am-5pm daily.
Wolcott Mill – Building closed but trails are open.
North Branch Trails – Open from dawn until dusk. Weather permitting based on water levels.
FYI – Natural Resources Department is beginning restoration of the North Branch Trails through prescribed burning this spring. Immediately after burning, we will spread native prairie seeds throughout the area to encourage pollinator-friendly species. Future work may include treating invasive species and repeated prescribed burning every three or so years.
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