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Activity Details - Picnicking

Delhi Metropark

Relax under the shade of trees or under one of two designated picnic shelters areas. A children’s playground with swings and slides, and public restrooms are conveniently located onsite. We offer the perfect location for your next family reunion or corporate event. Contact the Hudson Mills Park office at (734) 426-8211. Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee - $150

Dexter-Huron Metropark

Complete your afternoon at Dexter-Huron Metropark with lunch at the park. The 122-acre remote site is a peaceful haven for an outdoor meal with friends or family.  Choose between three picnic shelters and shady picnic areas for meals. Swings and a grill are available. For reservation information call Hudson Mills Metropark at (734)426-8211.
 
Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee $150

Hudson Mills Metropark

Stake out a shady spot and enjoy lunch at Hudson Mills Metropark. Four picnic shelter areas, grills and comfort stations are available for your next family reunion or corporate event. Groups of 50 or more who don’t wish to reserve a site should register their group at the park office, in advance, to determine availability of areas on the desired date. Contact the Hudson Mills Metropark office at (734) 426-8211.

Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee: $150

Huron Meadows Metropark

A day at Huron Meadows Metropark is never complete without lunch. Three designated picnic areas complete your experience. Sunset Ridge Picnic Area has a picnic shelter, volleyball court, children's play area and combination play/soccer field. Acorn Ridge Picnic Area has a picnic shelter and horseshoe pits. Both of these picnic areas offer spectacular views of Maltby Lake. A handicap accessible ramp and stairway lead to a fishing pier. Cedar Ridge Picnic Area near the Huron River has a picnic shelter, swings and a soccer field. To reserve these shelters, please contact the Hudson Mills Metropark office at (800) 477-3191 or (734) 426-8211.
 
Picnic shelter reservation fee - $150

Indian Springs Metropark

Indian Springs Metropark provides a picture-perfect setting for picnics, reunions and parties. Enjoy tables, grills and two picnic shelters in the Meadowlark Picnic Area. Kids can romp and play for hours at a children’s play area with the Adventure maze, rock-climbing wall and a tot lot.  Or use a picnic shelter near the Nature Center. Shelters may be reserved by contacting the Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center at (248) 625-6640 or (800) 477-3192.

 
Picnic Shelter reservation fee - $150

Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark provides the perfect setting for your next picnic with 15 reservable picnic shelters, along with playgrounds, ball diamonds, comfort stations and tables throughout the metropark. Picnic with friends or family amidst rolling hills, tree-lined lawns and beautiful vistas of Kent Lake. Or, celebrate a family reunion, birthday, or corporate event. All groups, regardless of size, are encouraged to register. Groups of 50 or more, those bringing in special equipment, or having a special event are required to register. For shelter reservations or picnic area registrations, contact the Park Office at 248-685-1561 or 800-477-3178. For additional information pertaining to the picnic shelters, please refer to the Kensington Rentals section of this website.  Park entry fees are not included in the shelter reservation fee.

Kosch Catering will be the exclusive catering company used at Kensington Metropark. All groups and organizations that will be using a reserved shelter or utilizing a picnic area on a first come, first served basis and having their event catered must use Kosch Catering. No other food service organizations will be permitted in the park. If you choose not to have your event catered, you are welcome to bring in your own food and prepare it (you just cannot have an outside company come into the park and provide your food for you). For additional information or to schedule food or beverage services contact Kosch Catering at 248-608-0690, ext. 10, or at www.koschcatering.com.
Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee - $150

Lake Erie Metropark

Scenic Lake Erie Metropark provides a perfect backdrop for your next picnic, reunion or company outing. This island-dotted waterscape presents Sturgeon Bar with distant profiles of Sugar Island, Grosse Ile, Celeron Island. The long low Canadian shoreline forms a background to this scene on the far eastern shore. On a clear day, view the historic Detroit River Lighthouse which has stood guard over the river mouth since 1885. Large freights move up and down the water to the children’s delight. Picnic areas, playgrounds and picnic shelters are conveniently located near the Wave Pool and at Cove Point Picnic Area. Lakeside picnic areas feature picnic tables, grills and a wooded playscape. Groups of 50 or more are requested to register in advance. Shelters may be reserved for a fee. For reservations and more information, call 734-379-5020 or 800-477-3189.

Picnic shelter reservation fee $150-$175
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Lower Huron Metropark

The thick woodlands, open fields and Huron River provide a beautiful backdrop and plenty of shady spots for your next picnic, reunion, or company outing. Tables, grills and shelters are located throughout the metropark. Advanced registration is required for groups of 50 or more. To register or reserve a shelter, contact (734) 697-9181.

Picnic shelter reservation fee     $150

Metro Beach Metropark

Metro Beach Metropark’s 770-acres, with breathtaking views of Lake St. Clair and open, grassy picnic areas, offers the perfect location for your next picnic or outdoor event.  Host a large family reunion or company gathering for up to 250 people at the Par 3 picnic shelter, with two large grills, water and electrical outlets and handicapped-accessible tables conveniently located close to the golf course, tot lot,  and comfort stations.  Other picnic areas with grills, picnic shelters are located throughout the metropark.  Or, picnic with friends at a table near the marina.  Catering is available through Advantage Food Service at (586) 246-2918. 

Picnic shelter reservation fees
Par 3 Picnic Shelter                                                                 $350
Picnic shelters
$150-$175
Large Grill
$25
Pointe Gazebo Rental
$50

The on-site catering service at Metro Beach Metropark is
Advantage Food Service. They are a full service professional catering
company with food prep facilities located on-site. For more information please contact their offices at 586-246-2918 or see their Website at
www.perfectplatecuisine.com


Outside caterers are not permitted on park premises.
 

Oakwoods Metropark

The scenic woodlands, open meadows and backwaters of the Huron River provide a picturesque location for your picnic at the Cedar Knoll Picnic Area. Shoreline fishing is popular; picnic tables grills and, vault latrines are available.

Stony Creek Metropark

Picnic with family or friends amidst expansive fields, thick woodlands and scenic Stony Lake. Picnic areas with reservable shelters, grills, playgrounds, baseball diamonds and soccer, volleyball and basketball courts are located throughout the metropark. Groups of 50 or more persons are requested to register at Stony Creek Metropark in advance by contacting (586) 781-4242.  Please contact Kosch Catering for all your catering needs at www.koschcatering.com.
 
Picnic shelter reservation fee
$150

Wolcott Mill Metropark

The pastoral scenery, lush woodlands, and winding Clinton River at Wolcott Mill Metropark provides the perfect setting for your next picnic or group outing. Two picnic shelters at the farm offer quiet gathering point for family, groups or business outings. Or, enjoy a picnic at Camp Rotary near the river and wooded area. Comfort stations and tables are provided

Please contact Kosch Catering for all your catering needs at www.koschcatering.com.

Picnic shelter reservation fee $150
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