The best of ’s great outdoors is right in ACTIVITIES at one of the state’s most visited parks, . Kensington’s 4,481 acres of wooded, hilly terrain surrounds beautiful Kent Lake, and is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl. Go to www.metroparks.com for updates on park conditions, events and more.

BOATING FISHING PICNICS WINTER SPORTS BOAT LAUNCH Largemouth and small mouth bass, , Picnic areas are located throughout Kensington SKIING The East Boat Launch and West Boat Launch allow , perch and crappies are abundant in Kent and include 15 picnic shelters, playgrounds and More than 12 miles of trails suitable for novice, easy access to Kent Lake. There are slips available Lake during the summer months. Pike, bluegills and ball diamonds. Groups of 50 people or more, those intermediate and advanced skiers traverse scenic, hilly for rent by season at the East Boat launch. The crappies dominate in the fall. Shore fishing sites are bringing in special equipment and/or having a special terrain, and wooded areas. The Ski Center (Golf Starter 10 mph speed limit is strictly enforced. Boats are located near the East Boat Launch. Several barrier- event, are required to register with the Park Office. Building), open weekends and holidays, provides prohibited on Wildwing Lake and Kingfisher Lagoon. free fishing piers are also located at the West Boat Shelters are available and may be reserved for a fee. restrooms and food service. Special equipment rental A Metropark Boat Permit is required. Launch. A Michigan Fishing or Sports person’s license Catering services are the exclusive rights of the on- rates are available for organized groups on weekdays BOAT RENTAL is required. Fishing is prohibited on Kingfisher Lagoon site caterer. Please contact the Park Office for more with advance reservation. Ski maps are available at Paddle boats, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and at posted areas of Wildwing Lake. Water depth information or to reserve a shelter. the Ski Center or Park Office. Beginner-level trails are character boats and rowboats are available at the maps are available at the Boat Rental and Park Office...... on the golf course; more advanced trails are located throughout the park. Boat Rental near Maple Beach. Special rates are ...... PONTOON BOAT offered for seniors on weekdays only, no weekends FITNESS TRAIL During the summer months, the “Island Queen II,” ICE SKATING or holidays. Life jackets are provided. Vending is A 20-station exercise trail is designed to provide a a passenger pontoon boat, makes hourly trips daily Ice skating rinks are located on Kent Lake at the Boat available at the Boat Rental. well-balanced routine of physical activity. The trail from the Boat Rental dock. Hours of operation are Rental. The rinks are lighted during the evening. CANOEING & KAYAKING starts in the East Playfield Picnic Area. from noon until 6 p.m. Special rates are offered for Vending machines and restrooms can be found at the Boat Rental. No skate rentals. Paddle to our overnight camp. Sites must be reserved ...... seniors and children (12 and younger). Group charters are available during unscheduled hours. Please in advance through the Park Office and are for one GOLF ICE FISHING night only, permit required. Personal vehicles are not contact the Park Office for more information or to Ice fishing is permitted on Kent and Wildwing lakes. Kensington’s 6,621-yard 18-hole, par-71 course is reserve a charter. permitted on-site. Canoe maps for trips along the challenging to all levels of play. Senior (55+) and junior Shanties must be marked on all four sides with name ...... are available at the Park Office. (20 and younger) rates are available, some restrictions and address, and must be removed by March 1 or ...... apply. Power carts and hand carts are available. No RENTALS earlier if the ice becomes unsafe. DISC GOLF club rentals. The Golf Starter Building serves food BUILDINGS SLEDDING & SNOWBOARDING HILLS The 27-hole Black Locust Disc Golf Course is and beverages, including beer and wine. No coolers Farm Center Classroom, Farm Center Barn and Nature The hills at the winter sports area in the Orchard picnic located across from Martindale Beach. The course is allowed. Call 810-227-8916 or go to www.metroparks. Center Classroom are both available to rent for parties area have beginning, intermediate and advanced open daily throughout the year during park hours. com for course information or to reserve a tee time. and private events. For more information or to rent a sledding hills. A special bunny hill is designated An annual bag tag, which gives unlimited play at all ...... facility, call the Park Office at 810-227-8910. for young children. Snowboarding is allowed on a designated hill. A nearby shelter has picnic tables Metropark courses, or a daily wristband, is required GROUP CAMPING BONFIRES to play. Riverside fire pits are available for rent by calling the and grills. Slopes are open from 11 a.m. to dusk on Properly sponsored and supervised youth groups weekdays, and 10 a.m. to dusk on weekends, weather ...... park office a minimum of 10 days in advance. may use the 380-acre rustic tent camping area, permitting. Saucers and inflatables are prohibited on ...... EQUESTRIAN TRAILS complete with wells and pit toilets. The rolling river, the advanced and intermediate hills. Individuals with their own horses may use 18 miles of lush woods and open spaces make it the perfect SPLASH ‘N’ BLAST marked equestrian trails. The staging area is located place to pitch a tent. Campsites are available year- TOBOGGANING Located at Martindale Beach, the Splash ‘n’ Blast The winter sports area also offers two toboggan off Martindale Road. A release waiver and bridle tag round for daily outings and overnight stays. Permit offers two, 240-foot curving water-slides and a water are required in advance. To obtain a waiver and bridle is required. No alcoholic beverages permitted in the runs. Toboggans must be standard toboggans with spray ground with cannons, palm trees and serpents attached padding on the seat. Toboggan runs are tag, please contact the Park Office. Pets and biking are area. Firewood can be purchased at the Park Office. using pool-quality water. Water-slide riders must be prohibited on the trails. Swimming is permitted only at park beaches on open from 11 a.m. to dusk on weekdays, and 10 at least 42” tall. Food service and dressing rooms are a.m. to dusk on weekends and holidays, weather ...... Kent Lake. Please contact the Park Office for more available . The Splash ‘n’ Blast is open from 11 a.m. to 7 permitting. Sleds and snowboards are prohibited on information or to reserve a site. p.m. daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. FARM HOUSE GRILLE ...... the toboggan runs. The Farmhouse Grille offers an assortment of food, ...... beverage, ice cream and snack options. Located at PAVED HIKE-BIKE TRAIL SWIMMING the farm center, the Grille is open every day to grab a An 8.5 mile paved hike-bike trail traverses the Martindale Beach is open Memorial Day Weekend quick bite to eat. picturesque landscapes that circle Kent Lake. A 3.4 through Labor Day. Hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. mile trail extends north from the loop, connecting to Maple Beach will be open Memorial Day Weekend, the village of Milford. The variety of trees and shrubs Fourth of July and Labor Day Weekend from 10 a.m. 8 make this one of Southeastern Michigan’s finest p.m. Bathhouses and food service are available on site autumn color tours. at Martindale Beach. Alcohol and grills are prohibited in the beach area. Pets are prohibited on the sand KENSINGTON area and in the water. NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY www.metroparks.com NATURE CENTER FARM CENTER TAMARACK TRAIL · 0.20 MILES KENSINGTON LIVING HISTORY A short trail that leads you through the remnants of an VILLAGE AND KID’S COTTAGE ancient bog. The Kid’s Cottage is a natural building with a thatched DEER RUN TRAIL · 1.59 MILES roof, as well as the children’s interactive area featuring Field and forest habitats can be compared along this a seasonal grass maze, play equipment, labyrinth, and trail. The Deer Run Trail shortcut will take you across a living history village are popular destinations. remnant of an ancient bog...... ASPEN TRAIL · 0.93 MILES PLEASE REMEMBER Traces of human occupation are evident as this trail • Do not feed, tease or harass the animals. wanders through a variety of habitats. Excellent for • Stay off the fences and outside the pens. bird observation. • No pets. WILDWING TRAIL · 1.77 MILES • Park or walk bicycles. No inline skates. Stop by the Nature Center where you will find Take a break from city life at the Farm Center, where Circling Wildwing Lake, this trail gives you ...... exhibits, live animal displays, and games to enhance you can experience the sights, sounds, smells and feel opportunities for observing various aquatic habitats. your understanding and enjoyment of the natural of life down on the farm. Visit the farm animals, plus HAYRIDES & SLEIGH RIDES environment and human history of this area...... see the herb garden, field crops and old-fashioned To make a reservation, call 810-227-8910. Hayrides and Interpreters are available to answer questions during PLEASE REMEMBER farm equipment on display. Farm interpreters are sleigh rides are wheelchair accessible. open hours. available to help create a better understanding and · All collecting is prohibited. FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS appreciation of farm life. Group tours are available 810-227-8917 Saturdays & Sundays noon – 4 p.m. · Walk slowly and quietly and remain on trails NATURE CENTER HOURS by appointment for schools and organized groups. 20 minute rides; no reservations required Monday: 1 – 5 p.m. · Running, jogging, bicycles, pets, motorized vehicles Hayrides/sleigh rides are offered on weekends from Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and horses are not permitted on the nature trails. noon to 4 p.m. Groups can charter rides GROUPS BY RESERVATION ONLY by appointment. NATURE TRAILS · Picnicking is not allowed within the nature trails Daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 248-684-8632 The nature study area provides an opportunity area. FARM CENTER HOURS 30 minute rides; group rates available to observe animals and plants in their natural · Please leave all radios, toys and sports equipment in March–October: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. communities. The labeled trails are your entry into Fridays & Saturdays 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. your car. November–February: 9 am–4 p.m. a variety of habitats. As you walk, listen and look for One-hour rides; group rates & bonfires available · Bring a camera and binoculars to enhance your visit...... the residents or signs of their activities. Trails are open ...... during posted park hours ...... FARMERS MARKET Purchase locally grown produce and artisan goods, SPECIAL EVENTS PINE LOOP · 0.45 MILES SPECIAL EVENTS The interpreters invite you to participate in nature while enjoying entertainment and other activities, This short spur leads to the Danz Memorial Plaque. The interpreters invite you to participate in nature walks, special events and workshops. These are walks, special events and workshops. These are June through September at the farm center. CHICKADEE LOOP · 1.14 MILES ...... offered periodically throughout the year. offered periodically throughout the year. This trail through the woods begins and ends at Deer ...... POINTS OF INTEREST Run Trail. The Horse Barn, originally built in 1856, was moved GROUP TOURS FOX TRAIL · 0.64 MILES GROUP APPOINTMENTS to this farm in 2001, and now houses a team of draft Group appointments for schools, scouts and This trail takes you from Deer Run through rolling hills Group appointments for schools, scouts and horses. In March, interpreters demonstrate how sap community groups can be arranged by contacting and meadows to Chickadee Loop. community groups can be arranged by contacting tapped from the maple trees is boiled into syrup at the Farm Center. the Nature Center. the Sugar Shack. PARK MAP

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Beach Sledding Chickadee Trail - 2.07 miles A East Boat Launch MARTINDALE RD MARTINDALE Boat Launch Small Boat Launch Deer Run Trail - 1.49 miles B Windfall Hill S MILFORD RD Camping Snowboarding Aspen Trail - 1.44 miles C Spring Hill Wildwing Trail - 1.85 miles Disc Golf Splash Pad Play eld East Alternate Route: Equestrian Tobogganing E Possum Hollow Farm Center Toll Booth Orchard il a Food Trail-head EQETRA TRAL G Baywoods Tr rd ilfo

Golf Water-slide North Trail - 3⁄ miles round trip H North RIDGE RD HICKORY Hickory Ridge M S HILL RD East Trail - 3½ miles Marina/Docking Rain Shelter J South Hickory Ridge RD GARNER S South Trail - 11 miles round trip Nature Center Paved Roads P West Boat Launch West Trail - 9 miles round trip W DAWSON RD Outdoor Sports Dirt Roads North Martindale ** E DAWSON RD Alternate Route: Park Oce Paved Hike-Bike Trail T South Martindale W DAWSON RD Playground Rustic Trail V Play eld North

Police Station Mountain Biking Trail Play eld West Park Entrance GPS: 42º33’35.99”N 83º37’7.17”W Restrooms Play eld Center Proud Lake State Rec Shore Fishing **No Alcohol Area Ski Rental PEARSON RD

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Service Area S MILFORD RD Huron River 1 W BUNO RD Trail W BUNO RD Connection E BUNO RD to the Milford BUNO RD Trail 3 S HICKORY RIDGE TRAIL RIDGE S HICKORY LABADIE RD

SPENCER RD 4 Spring C Hill V S HILL RD Orchard 2 Play eld

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3 Possum Hollow E LABADIE RD Mitten W MAPLE RD Bay W MAPLE RD 2 1 KENSINGTON RD 2 G Baywoods Maple Beach

5 H J Island Hickory Ridge King sher Road Lagoon Kent Lake Martindale Beach W MOORE RD Wildwing West Boat LA Park Entrance Lake Launch RK IN GPS: 42º31’23.7”N 83º41’20.49”W S R D 5 Flagsta East Boat Launch 2 P N S HILL RD Turtlehead Huron Valley Trail

Exit S MILFORD RD 151 Administrative A T Oce Park Entrance 1 GPS: 42º31’10.83”N 83º39’02.30”W Trail Connection to Huron Val Island Lake and ley Trail Huron Valley Trail PONTIAC TRAIL Exit Exit 155 FEET 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Island Lake State Rec Area 153 MILES 0 ¼ ½ ¾ ONE

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