PARK CLOSURES

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 – Trails were rolled January 24.

Golf Course – Closed for the season, thank you for a great 2025!

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 – The ski center is open Monday – Friday 12 pm – 7 pm, Saturday 9 am – 7 pm and Sundays 9 am – 5 pm, weather and conditions permitting.  Ski rentals are required to be purchased in advance online.  Click here for rental reservations.  If you’re having difficulty with our online rental process, click here for a quick reference guide on how to rent ski equipment online. Please arrive at the time your reservation is booked for.  Please purchase your vehicle and Bucks Run passes at the center.

Cross Country Ski Trail Conditions as of January 28, 2026 –

• Bucks Run- Bucks Run will be groomed for skate and classic skiing. The connector trail between the ski center and Bucks Run is open. For your safety and the safety of our staff please adhere to Bucks Run hours.  Bucks Run is open Monday – Friday 12 pm – 7:45 pm and Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 7:45 pm, weather and conditions permitting.
• Coyote Run and Cedar Trace will be groomed later this morning.

Golf Course –  Closed for the season.

Please do not use the groomed ski trails or the golf course as hiking trails.  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

Update as of Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Sledding Hill:  Open

Toboggan Run: CLOSED INDEFINITELY

Cross Country Ski Rentals: Open weekends and holidays depending on weather.  Follow this link to reserve: Ski Rental Reservation. 

Cross Country Ski Trails Last Groomed:  All trails last groomed on 1/27/26. Golf course groomed 1/28/26.

Kensington Park Office: Open daily from 8am-6pm.

Kensington Farm Center: Open daily from 9am-4pm.  

Due to extreme cold temperatures, hayrides will not be operating this weekend, January 24 and 25.

**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:  Closed for the season in December, January, and February.

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: Open

Ice Skating: Open

Hike/Bike Trails:  Open  The Hike/ Bike trail on the point is temporarily closed as of 1/27/2026 due to drifting snow.

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

 

Tawata Trace Trails and Off Leash Dog Area: Closed; Coming Spring 2026 [updated 11/30/25]

Hike Bike Trail Lower Huron: Open

             *During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable.

Hike Bike Trail Connector to Willow: Closed [updated 1/17/26]; 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 be closed until spring in 2026. We are excited to begin work on a grant project funded in part by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Improvements will include new camping site, including ADA accessibility, water and electric hookups as well as other landscaping improvements. Reservations for 2026 will begin in Spring 2026.

 

 

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: Closed [updated 1/17/26]; 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.

Stony Creek Ski Center – Trails are groomed. Open January 31st & February 1st.

     Please reserve: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?  Action=Start&keyword=109-1-1135&module=AR&display=Calendar

Stony Creek Sledding – Open. Sledding hills located at Gladeview and West Branch Picnic Areas. Bring own sled.

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*: Open

*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 1/17/26]; 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.

Willow Sledding Hills: Open [updated 1/17/26]

Cross Country Ski Trail: Open, groomed [updated 1/27/26]

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.