Over 2 decades ago, my husband and I started frequently visiting Kensington Metropark, to bike, roller blade, and hike. Because we loved the park and the area around it so much, we decided to move closer and chose Milford to start our family. Over the next 20 years, we shared the park with our children. We hiked every nature trail, fed birds and watched the wild life at the Nature Center. Visited yearly new baby goats and sheep and learned about not only the farm animals, but about how maple syrup is harvested and processed. We kayaked and canoed countless times on Huron River into the park and my kids camped with their scout groups many times on the group campground. My son finished all Chief Pontiac trail hikes and earned the medal through the Chief Pontiac program. On the Island Queen rides we listened to stories about the history of the park and Kent Lake. Once my children were in their teens they learned early American skills taught at the Living History Village. They were taught how to forge in the black smithing workshop, they washed wool and learned drop spindle spinning, and cooked delicious meals over the open fire.
Three years ago I decided to not only use the park as a patron, but also serve the park as an employee.
I can truly say that this park has shaped our family life in significant ways and we are looking forward to what the future holds in store for our favorite Metropark.