July 11, 2022 - There’s nothing quite like clearing your head by spending some time on a trail. In fact, when conducting surveys, the Metroparks have found that respondents almost always rank trails and trail improvements as the top recreational…
Happy Independence Day from your Metroparks! This week’s Bird of the Week feature is the Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the symbol of the United States in 1782 for its strength, longevity and majestic appearance, which represents…
Have you ever seen a large duck with a triangular head diving in a body of water? If that duck had a white body, black chest, rear and beak and a chestnut-colored head, you spotted this week’s Bird of the…
This year, your Metroparks are once again offering the Trade Up Program allowing you to essentially try before you commit to an annual pass. Here is how it works! January 1, 2022 through Labor Day (September 5, 2022) you can…
Metroparks partners on swim lessons and regional programming plan Studies have shown 70 percent of Detroit children have little to no swimming ability, which demonstrates a dire need to reduce water-related injuries and drowning deaths. In a united effort to…
Native American culture is deeply ingrained in the history of Southeastern Michigan, including the land the Metroparks now occupy. This Native American Heritage Month we encourage you to learn more about the heritage, culture and history of Indigenous peoples. To…
In 2020, we received a Healthy Recreation Catalyst Award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association to purchase adaptive paddling equipment for the Metroparks. Thanks to this grant we now have adaptive paddling equipment available at both Kensington and Stony…
Endowed funds at the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan are designed to grow over time and provide funding in perpetuity for charitable causes according to a donor’s wishes. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation established endowment funds at the Community…
As election day draws near, there are several campaigns circulating to bring awareness to Proposal 1 on the Michigan ballot. We have heard that many people might not understand what that means and what they are voting for. For more…
Last week the Metroparks became aware of a Facebook post concerning a dog becoming ill after coming in contact with lake water at Stony Creek Metropark. According to the post, the dog was taken to the vet and the vet…
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