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We love hearing from our community! Your experiences help tell the story of our park system and the moments that make it special. Whether it’s a favorite trail, a family memory, or a program you enjoyed, we invite you to share what you loved. Your story helps inspire others to explore, connect, and create their own meaningful experiences in our parks.

For years, I have wanted to find a maple tree on our property and learn to tap it for syrup with my son. Unfortunately timing, equipment costs, and life in general have impeded this dream. Today, we were fortunate enough to join the maple tapping event at Kensington Metropark. Sitting and listening to a member…

The Metroparks have been woven into the story of my life. Some of my earliest memories are summer days at the Wave Pool at Lake Erie Metropark, where the parks first became a place of joy and adventure for me. Decades later, they remain a constant. As a runner for more than twenty-five years, I…

As a family we love to spend time year around in the Metroparks. There is always something to enjoy no matter the weather. We love the kids ice fishing tournaments sponsored by the Walleye Club. It is a great free way to get your kids out enjoying nature even in the winter months. We also…

If you have an active dog the Huron-Clinton Metroparks are a must! From hiking trails, attending events, walking with friends and swimming we’ve been to every park within about 90 minutes and visit our local parks biweekly. Great way to explore and burn energy together. -Renee M.

I have a young Border Collie that really needs exercise. It’s nice to have the trails at North Branch Wolcott Mills available all winter. They even plow the trail! It’s beautiful out there and we usually get a 5 mile walk in! -Tonya P.

My wife and I love being in the Metroparks!! 🙂 Our stories are rather boring, however. Our best wildlife spotting may have been an 18-inch (?) diameter-shell snapping turtle! Our grandkids really like Kensington. The older boys (5 & 7) love the water slides, going to eat at the nearby snack counter, and then sliding…

Metroparks mean everything to my running. This is where the work gets done and the goals turn into reality. Stony Creek path, especially that quick six-mile loop, is my home base. I know every curve, every stretch of pavement, every quiet moment when it’s just me. Oh, and the occasional deer that join me; or…

I have lived in of SE Michigan most of my life. I did the trail challenge in 2025 and enjoyed it so much. I have never been to all the Metroparks and I had a blast visiting all of them and shooting images. -Leslie C.