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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.
Please be advised, parks will begin to winterize and close some comfort stations/restrooms beginning October 1 for the winter season.
Delhi Metropark – Open daily 8 am – 8 pm
Skip’s canoe livery is closed for the season. For canoe, kayak or tube rentals please contact Skip’s Canoe Livery at 734-769-8686 or http://paddlethehuron.com
Dexter-Huron Metropark – Open daily 8 am – 8 pm
Hudson Mills Metropark – Park is open daily from 7 am – 8 pm
Park Office – Open daily 8 am – 4 pm
Cross County Ski Trails– Due to limited amount of snowfall, trails are unable to be groomed. You are always more than welcome to come out and blaze your own trail.
Golf Course – Closed for the season. Thank you for a great 2024 season!
Please do not use the golf course as a walking trail. Please only use designated trails inside the park.
Huron Meadows Metropark – Park is open from 7 am to 8 pm daily.
Cedar Ridge – **Cedar Ridge is closed today 1/20/25 due to icy conditions.**
Ski Center- The center is open to purchase your vehicle and Bucks Run daily or annual passes, conditions and weather permitting. Ski rentals must be purchased in advance online. Follow this link for rental availability
Ski Center Hours:
Monday-Friday 12 pm – 7 pm
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Bucks Run- Bucks Run 2.5 km ski trail is groomed for skate and classic skiing today, January 20th, 2025. There is an additional $5 daily trail fee for the use of Bucks Run or annual permits are available for $125. Dogs and walkers are not permitted on our groomed trails.
Bucks Run Hours: Please adhere to posted hours.
Monday-Friday 12 pm – 7:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 7:45 pm
Natural Snow Classic and Skate Ski Trails – These trails have not been groomed due to very limited snowfall.
Please do not use the golf course as a walking trail. Please walk on designated trails only.
Rustic Hike/Snowshoe/Nature Trails – The Moraine Fen trail is closed indefinitely between mile marker 34 and 35 due to trail conditions.
Golf Course – Closed for the season. Thank you for a great 2024 season!
Environmental Discovery Center – Open daily 9 am – 5 pm.
Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course – Closed for the 2024 season.
Indian Springs 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 – Open weather permitting.
Kensington Metropark Winter Activity Conditions
Update as of Monday, January 20, 2025
Sledding Hills: CLOSED
Toboggan Run: CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED for the 2025 Season
Cross Country Ski Rentals: CLOSED
Cross Country Ski Trails Last Groomed: Golf course trails groomed Friday, January 17th. All other trails untouched.
Kensington Park Office: Open daily from 8am-6pm
Kensington Farm Center: Open daily from 9am-4pm
Kensington Nature Center: Monday from 1pm-5pm and Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm
Kensington Farm Grill: CLOSED
Kensington Boat Rental/Island Queen: CLOSED
Kensington Golf Course: CLOSED
Lake Erie Metropark Wave Pool – The Great Wave Pool and Food Bar will be closed for repairs for the 2025 season.
Lake Erie Sledding Hills – Open
Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course – Closed for the Season
Lake St. Clair Metropark Activity Conditions:
Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach: Closed for the 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 Meadow Loop Nature Trail Closed
Lake St. Clair Metropark Adventure Golf (Mini Golf) Closed for the Season
Lake St. Clair Metropark Par 3 Golf Course -Closed for the season.
Lake St. Clair Metropark Pool and Splash Pad- Closed for Season
Woods Creek Playground: Open
Hike Bike Trail Connector to Willow: Closed; It will remain closed until weather conditions improve.
Lower Huron Metropark Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center: Closed for the season
Group Camp: Closed until early May
**Walnut Grove Campground will be closed until late in 2025. 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.
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; lt will remain closed until weather conditions improve.
Stony Creek Cross Country Ski Rental: Open this weekend January 18th and 19th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (final rental at 4 p.m.) Ski rentals can be booked ahead https://www.metroparks.com/stony-creek-metropark/#cross-country_skiing. Trails will not be groomed at this time.
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center: Open 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday/Sunday.
Stony Creek Metropark Off-Leash Dog Park: Closed every Monday morning until 11am for maintenance (March 1st through November 1st).
Stony Creek Shelden Mountain Bike Trails: Trails open daily until temperatures rebound above freezing.
Part of Willow’s Hike Bike trail in the Big Bend Area are not passable due to flooding.
Disc Golf Course: Holes #18 – 22 are Closed.
Hike Bike Trail Connector to Lower Huron: Closed; It will remain closed until weather conditions improve.
Willow Sledding Hills: Open
Willow Cross Country Ski Trail: Open, not groomed
Willow Metropark Golf Course: Closed for the season
Willow Metropark Pool: Closed for the season
Willow Bike Rental at Willow Pool: Closed for the season
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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