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LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 463-4581
Park Hours:
Weekdays 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Weekends 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Park Office Hours:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Park Fees: $10 Daily Vehicle or Boat Pass OR Annual Passes DETAILS

Here at Lake St. Clair Metropark, you’ll find recreational activities for every interest. Whether it’s bird watching, windsurfing, kiteboarding, boating, bicycling or swimming, we’ve got it here on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Come bike, hike, jog or in-line skate on our paved trail or hop out on the water from our marina. Better yet, jump in for a swim in the lake or our Olympic-sized swimming pool, featuring waterslides and a massive spray ground. Got a taste for golf? We’ve got that too. With a Par 3 course, an Adventure golf course to test your putting finesse, and a foot golf course too. Winter brings even more fun, with ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating with friends and family. 

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Accessibility

Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to removing barriers, creating and improving access and increasing recreational opportunities for all.  As we look to the future, we will develop, update and improve facilities to meet or exceed ADA requirements – and look for ways to remove barriers to access so that individuals of all abilities have equitable access to Metroparks facilities, programs, services and activities. Click here to learn more about accessibility and how to request an accommodation at your Metroparks. 

HOW ACCESSIBLE ARE YOUR METROPARKS? We want your input on what accessible features are most important to you. Click here to learn more and take the survey.

All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair Rental (on land)

The Debug All-Terrain Wheelchair is designed to safely provide wheelchair users or those who would have a harder time walking on the beach with transportation across areas where a conventional wheelchair becomes less manageable such as sandy or rocky beaches. This wheelchair is not to be used in water. It comes with an attachable umbrella and cup holder

Lake St. Clair Metropark has one All-Terrain Beech Wheelchair available to rent for free, allowing visitors the ability to enjoy the sand at the beach. The chair is available to rent during summer from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Please note, a companion or attendant is required as Metroparks staff will not be able to assist with transfers or pushing the wheelchair on the beach.

Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ilssiusHk.

  • The All-Terrain Beach Chair is recommended for ages 9 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Two rental times available at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  • The maximum weight restriction is 275 pounds.

Chair rentals are made online up to one week before and no less than the day before. You can also call the Metropark Park office for help with your reservation at 586.463.4581.

Click here to reserve!


Funded by a grant from National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).

Fishing Pier & Observation Deck

Located along the Black Creek, near the North Marsh Boat Launch Area, our accessible fishing pier and observation deck features low railings, benches with back and arm rests, elevated tackle box surface and other amenities that enhance accessibility. The site also has cement pathways leading to the platform, accessible van parking spaces and accessible portable toilet next to the path.

Floating Beach Wheelchair Rental (in water)

The Debug EZ Roller Floating Surf Wheelchair allows visitors to enjoy dipping your toes in the sand and feeling the spray of the surf. This wheelchair is a breeze to move across the sand directly into the water. It comes with an attachable umbrella and cup holders.

Lake St. Clair Metropark has one Floating Beech Wheelchair available to rent for free, allowing visitors the ability to enjoy the sand and water at the beach. The chair is available to rent during summer from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Please note, a companion or attendant is required as Metroparks staff will not be able to assist with transfers or pushing the wheelchair on the beach or in the water.

Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug EZ Roller Floating Surf Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://youtu.be/V0vcWhLT1SI.

  • The All-Terrain Beach Chair is recommended for ages 9 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Two rental times available at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  • The maximum weight restriction is 275 pounds.

Chair rentals are made online up to one week before and no less than the day before. You can also call the Metropark Park office for help with your reservation at 586.463.4581.

Click here to reserve!


Funded by a grant from National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).

Golf Cart

An accessible golf cart is available, when playing a round, at the Lake St. Clair Metropark Par-3 golf course. Reservations can be made by calling the course, (586) 463-4581, a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Hike-Bike Trail

A 3.75-mile flat, paved trail leads through the park and connects to the Freedom Trail along Metro Parkway.

Dogs are allowed on the trails, but must be on a 6-foot leash at all times.

Picnic Shelters

We’re adding new accessible picnic tables and grills to several picnic shelters throughout the park system. Work continues on installation of new concrete grill pads and securing picnic tables in arrangements that allow for unobstructed movement around them. Picnic shelter rental information will be updated on our website as changes are made.

Playground

Located near the Park Office, this large fenced-in playground has areas for kids ages 2-5 and 5-12. Play features include tot, belt and harness swings, spinners, rockers, slides, climbing structures, a cable net structure and transfer stations. Equipment is on poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Accessible water bottle filling station is available. Shaded seating areas throughout the space.

Metropark Express

First ever public transit connection to a Metropark kicks off September 3, 2021. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks and SMART announced the launch of a joint collaboration aimed at promoting health and improving equitable access to parks and recreation. Metropark Express is a pilot transit program in partnership with SMART.  Visitors can take a SMART Flex on-demand service from the Gratiot & 15 Mile bus stop to popular destinations within Lake St. Clair Metropark.

Click here to learn more.

Mobility Carts & Shuttle Service

Mobility carts are available for rent at the Park Office on a first-come first-served basis. There is a $20 deposit and a $5 per hour charge for use of a cart.

Shuttle bus service from parking areas to Huron Point picnic area, the wedding gazebo and shore fishing area is available on weekends and is wheelchair accessible. Please verify Covid-19 operating precautions before planning to use this service. 

Nature Center

Exhibits inside the Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center include an interactive, audio-capable touchscreen, tactile objects for hands-on learning and sensory stimulation and an accessible exhibit wall featuring tanks with live reptiles, amphibians and fish. New low-pile carpet, lever-style door handles, realistic artwork and reading materials with appropriately sized text and high contrast colors have been installed.

Click here to learn more about accessibility at the Nature Center.

Nature Trails

The 1.5-miles of nature trails are comprised of compact gravel substrate with easy curves and very little increase in elevation. These paths cross over two wooden plank bridges and allow access to a ¼ mile long boardwalk and a rustic grassy pathway that is off the main trail. Pets, bicycles, and running on the trail are prohibited.

Click here to learn more about the nature trails.

Pool & Squirt Zone Spray Ground

The pool facility can be accessed from a paved walkway from the parking lot. A ramp path is provided to get onto the pool deck. A portable lift is available to enter the pool. Family, men’s and women’s changing rooms are available for use.

The Squirt Zone Spray Ground located outside of the pool complex can be accessed by paved walkways. All ground spray features and water cannons are accessible and located on poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Many benches and five small shade structures area on the concrete pavement surrounding the facility.  Family, men’s and women’s changing rooms are available for use at the pool complex.

South Marina

Located at the South Marina, four accessible floating docks area available at the North end of the marina. Accessible picnic tables are available around the marina area.

Lake St. Clair Events

What are you doing this week? This weekend? All year long? If you’re not sure, you’ve come to the right spot! Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer hundreds of events and program all year long, so you’ll never run out of things to do. You’ll find glorious nature AND classes, crafting, concerts, competitions – and that’s just the C’s. They’re your Metroparks. See more and do more all year long. Explore Lake St. Clair’s events below.

PARK FEATURES
UPCOMING EVENTS

From nature hikes to fireworks, Movies in the Park to meeting the Dairy cows – Explore the calendar to find and register for upcoming events and programs.

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