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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
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, the B2B will be closed until further notice from the City of Dexter to Dexter-Huron Metropark for a boardwalk replacement project. There are no alternate routes available.
Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, Island Lake Road between Dexter-Chelsea Road and Dexter-Pinckney Road in Scio and Webster Townships will be CLOSED for roundabout construction and intersection improvements. North and South detours are available.
Skip’s Canoe Livery will be opening on Saturday, May 16, 2026. For information and reservations please visit their website at http://paddlethehuron.com.
West Delhi Parking Area – Open 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.
Dexter-Huron Metropark – Open daily 8 am – 8 pm
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, the B2B will be closed until further notice from the City of Dexter to Dexter-Huron Metropark for a boardwalk replacement project. There are no alternate routes available.
Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, Island Lake Road between Dexter-Chelsea Road and Dexter-Pinckney Road in Scio and Webster Townships will be CLOSED for roundabout construction and intersection improvements. North and South detours are available.
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 – 10 pm
Park Office – Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 6 pm
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, the B2B will be closed until further notice from the City of Dexter to Dexter-Huron Metropark for a boardwalk replacement project. There are no alternate routes available.
Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, Island Lake Road between Dexter-Chelsea Road and Dexter-Pinckney Road in Scio and Webster Townships will be CLOSED for roundabout construction and intersection improvements. North and South detours are available. You can still access the golf course on Dexter-Pickney Road south of N Territorial Rd.
Disc Golf – Open daily during park hours.
Golf Course –Open for the 2026 season. Tee times for Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays are required to be booked in advance online at https://golf.metroparks.com/.
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 – Open daily 7 am to 10 pm
Golf Course – Open for the 2026 season. Tee times for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays before 2 pm are required to be booked in advance online at https://golf.metroparks.com/.
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. Book a tee time online (https://golf.metroparks.com/tee-times/) or by calling (248) 625-7870. Bunker work is currently taking place throughout the 2026 season.
Spray ‘n’ Play – Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 11am – 7pm daily. Free of charge.
Sledding Hill – Closed for the season.
Cross County Skiing – Closed for the season.
Storm Damage Update as of 8:00am 5/24/26.
Parking Lot/Facility Closures:
- Golf Course – Front 9 open. Back 9 will remain closed until further notice
- Black Locust Disc Golf – North Course open. South Course will remain closed until further notice
Hike/Bike Path:
- Closed between West Boat Launch to East Boat Launch.
Please be advised there is construction taking place on Kensington Rd. and Grand River. Details can be found by following the below link. The park is not a detour. Park entry fees are required for all vehicles entering the park.
Kensington Metropark
Kensington Park Office: Open Monday-Thursday from 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-9pm and Saturday – Sunday 7am-9pm.
Kensington Farm Center: Open daily from 9am-5pm.
**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: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day open daily 10am-5pm.
Bike Rentals: Bike rental open for the season.
Splash ‘N’ Blast: Open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm through Labor Day.
Boat rental and Island Queen: Opens daily 8am-8pm and weekends 8am-9pm, with last rental an hour beforehand.
Sunday, May 24th – Due to inclement weather the Island Queen is no longer running.
Kensington Golf Course: Open for the season
Martindale Beach: Open
Maple Beach: Open
Lake Erie Metropark Wave Pool: The Great Wave Pool and Food Bar will be CLOSED for repairs for the 2026 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: Open 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) Open
Lake St. Clair Metropark Par 3 Golf Course -Open
Lake St. Clair Metropark Pool and Splash Pad- Open 11-7 Daily Facilities will not open on days when forecasted high Temp is below 70.
Lake St. Clair Metropark South Marina -Open
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 05/20/26] We are excited for this new feature of the park, please have patience while we await for grass to grow in from fall hydroseed. Ribbon Cutting Event, Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m.
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: Open;
*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; Expected to open June 13th!
Group Camp: Open, call for reservations.
Walnut Grove Campground: Open
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
Horse Staging Area: Open
Hike Bike Trail Oakwoods: Open
Stony Creek Metropark: Open. Hours 6:00 am – 9:00 pm. All patrons must be out of the park by 10:00 pm.
Park Office: Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 9 pm
Stony Creek Golf Course: Open. To book a tee time, please visit our website: https://golf.metroparks.com/tee-times/
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: Open
Baypoint Beach: Open
Eastwood Beach: Open
Boat Rental: Open
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: Open;
*During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable.
Willow Sledding Hills: Closed
Cross Country Ski Trail: Closed
Willow Metropark Golf Course: Open for the season. Intermittent closures may occur due to weather and course conditions.
Willow Metropark Pool: Open
Willow Bike Rental at Willow Pool: Open during pool operating hours
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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