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Pick up some frisbees at the local sports store (or resale shop) and put on your walking shoes. This free activity offers an afternoon of fun as you toss a frisbee into the net.
Bandemer Park is a 38 acre natural area and park along the Huron River, west of the Argo Pond. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Natural Areas map for location context. The park has two main entrances with parking lots available at each. Bandemer Park features paved and unpaved trails through the main body of the park, restrooms, benches, accessible canoe dock, fishing dock, disc golf course, shelter, picnic areas, and grills.
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Civic Center Park offers a wealth of natural beauty and includes nature trails, a fishing pond, and open lawn areas for picnics and outings. Open year-round, the park also has a softball field, a nine hole disc golf course, tennis/pickleball courts, and two play structures with swings.
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Mary Beth Doyle Park is a large 85-acre park on the south side of Ann Arbor. It is located to the south of Packard Street, between Stone School Road and Platt Road. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map for location context. The park was called Brown Park until 2006, which is a name you could still find online and in old articles. A mix of amenities can be found at the park including a playground, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a wooded nature area and a large wetland area with native flowers. The disc golf course is 18 holes and is a very popular attraction.
Canton’s Freedom park includes an athletic field, disc golf course, pickleball courts and a playground.
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Bay Court Park is a wonderful historic landmark featuring a community built playground, a walking trail (1/4 mile), a 9 hole disc golf course, 2 picnic shelters, 1 gazebo, an indoor room with warming kitchen and restroom facilities, and historic Brady Lodge. ALL Bay Court amenities are handicap accessible, including the Beach Front; however the Disc Golf Course and Walking Trail are located on rough terrain. Handicap parking is available at the Lakeview room and playground.
Discover the best of the Huron River at Hudson Mills Metropark. This park features some of the most picturesque spots on the Huron and is popular with anglers, hikers and paddlers alike. Spend your day navigating the greens of the 18-hole, par-71 golf course or spin by to play two 24-hole disc golf courses. Hikers and bikers have access to well-maintained trails that connect to downtown Dexter and sports enthusiasts will find plenty of space to play ball.
Photo credit: Hudson Mills Metropark
Founders Sports Park is a 101-acre park with a variety of active recreation facilities including 6 soccer fields, 8 baseball/softball fields, 4 sand volleyball courts, 2 half-court basketball courts, 1 bocce ball court, disc golf course, Riley Skatepark and fishing pier and 1 shuffle board court.
Kensington Metropark offers 4,481 acres of wooded, hilly terrain surrounding beautiful Kent Lake and is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl. Come enjoy a multitude of recreation opportunities throughout the year, from biking and boating to cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Take a swim at one of our beaches; get soaked at the Splash ‘n’ Blast; or just spend the day fishing, hiking or picnicking along the water. Take a tour aboard the Island Queen; hit the tees for a round of golf; or spin through a game of disc golf. In winter, enjoy a day flying down a sledding hill.
Escape your routine and the doldrums of everyday life with a rejuvenating visit to Willow Metropark. Conveniently located off I-275, just south of I-94, your sanctuary is minutes away with 1,531 beautiful acres of mature woodlands, scenic 17 acre Washago Pond and the picturesque Huron River. Children’s play area, golf course, fishing, a 4.5 mile hike-bike trail. Cross country skiing, sledding, ice fishing in winter. Just one visit will make Willow Metropark your all-season getaway
Cass Benton, one of the oldest and more hilly areas of Hines Park, has been popular since the 1920’s when it was gifted to the Park Trustees by Cassius Benton, a former Wayne County Road Commissioner.
This park area is nestled under some of the largest beech and oak trees. It offers a park shelter, which can hold over 100 people and a play structure, and restroom.
The historic comfort station is a beautiful Tudor structure with slate-covered gables and oak lintels. During the winter months, Cass Benton hill is very popular spot for sledding. There is also an 18 hole disc golf course at Cass Benton Park.
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Starr Jaycee Park features two playstrucutres including a large forest themed playset. The real star of Starr-Jaycee Park is Great Lakes Streamers FREE mini train rides that are offered on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month from 12pm to 4pm
Wagner Park is home to two playgrounds, picnic areas and a disco golf course.
Photo Credit: Royal Oak Parks and Recreation
Shelby Township owns and maintains a disc golf course located within River Bends Park. Access the course from the park’s 22 Mile Road entrance at 5700 22 Mile Road. It is comprised of 27 holes, is free of charge and is open to all users during regular park hours. You must provide your discs for play. Any groups or persons operating a league must obtain a special use permit from the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. Fees may apply.
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Play one of the most challenging disc golf courses in Michigan at Stony Creek Metropark. The Buckhorn disc golf course offers two 18 hole courses of championship-level disc golf, complete with serene wetlands, tallgrass prairies, dense thickets and wooded fairways.
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Firefighters Park offers a mix of open space and wooded areas with a section of the Rouge River running through the north end and along its east border. Amenities include nine soccer fields, a barrier-free play structure, ball diamond, eighteen-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, shore fishing, restrooms and concession stand operated during scheduled soccer games.
Memorial Park features a 9-hole disc golf course, baseball fields, a basketball court, walking paths and a playground.
The Ponds– set on a former ball golf course, this is always the driest course in Michigan. No flooding or mud, ever. Featuring long, more open holes with a very easy to walk landscape. Dual cement tee pads, lots of OB, and a challenging water hazard.
The Woods– (NEW for late 2024- Juniors’ Red tees layout uses 6 cement/12 grass tees to create a kid-friendly course with holes averaging only 205ft.) Features 6 new holes built by hand in 2019. A nice mix of deep woods, semi-wooded, and open holes, with some of the toughest holes in the area. Features back to back par 5’s from the long tees. Dual cement tees.
Bandemer Park, Lake Shore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Bandemer Park is a 38 acre natural area and park along the Huron River, west of the Argo Pond. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Natural Areas map for location context. The park has two main entrances with parking lots available at each. Bandemer Park features paved and unpaved trails through the main body of the park, restrooms, benches, accessible canoe dock, fishing dock, disc golf course, shelter, picnic areas, and grills.
Photo Credit: City of Ann Arbor
Civic Center Park, North Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Civic Center Park offers a wealth of natural beauty and includes nature trails, a fishing pond, and open lawn areas for picnics and outings. Open year-round, the park also has a softball field, a nine hole disc golf course, tennis/pickleball courts, and two play structures with swings.
Photo Credit: City of Auburn Hills
Mary Beth Doyle Park, Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Mary Beth Doyle Park is a large 85-acre park on the south side of Ann Arbor. It is located to the south of Packard Street, between Stone School Road and Platt Road. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map for location context. The park was called Brown Park until 2006, which is a name you could still find online and in old articles. A mix of amenities can be found at the park including a playground, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a wooded nature area and a large wetland area with native flowers. The disc golf course is 18 holes and is a very popular attraction.
Freedom Park, Palmer Road, Canton Township, MI, USA
Canton’s Freedom park includes an athletic field, disc golf course, pickleball courts and a playground.
Photo Credit: Canton Parks and Recreation
Bay Court Park, Andersonville Road, Independence Township, MI, USA
Bay Court Park is a wonderful historic landmark featuring a community built playground, a walking trail (1/4 mile), a 9 hole disc golf course, 2 picnic shelters, 1 gazebo, an indoor room with warming kitchen and restroom facilities, and historic Brady Lodge. ALL Bay Court amenities are handicap accessible, including the Beach Front; however the Disc Golf Course and Walking Trail are located on rough terrain. Handicap parking is available at the Lakeview room and playground.
Hudson Mills Metropark, North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI, USA
Discover the best of the Huron River at Hudson Mills Metropark. This park features some of the most picturesque spots on the Huron and is popular with anglers, hikers and paddlers alike. Spend your day navigating the greens of the 18-hole, par-71 golf course or spin by to play two 24-hole disc golf courses. Hikers and bikers have access to well-maintained trails that connect to downtown Dexter and sports enthusiasts will find plenty of space to play ball.
Photo credit: Hudson Mills Metropark
Founders Sports Park, West 8 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI, USA
Founders Sports Park is a 101-acre park with a variety of active recreation facilities including 6 soccer fields, 8 baseball/softball fields, 4 sand volleyball courts, 2 half-court basketball courts, 1 bocce ball court, disc golf course, Riley Skatepark and fishing pier and 1 shuffle board court.
Kensington Metropark, Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, USA
Kensington Metropark offers 4,481 acres of wooded, hilly terrain surrounding beautiful Kent Lake and is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl. Come enjoy a multitude of recreation opportunities throughout the year, from biking and boating to cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Take a swim at one of our beaches; get soaked at the Splash ‘n’ Blast; or just spend the day fishing, hiking or picnicking along the water. Take a tour aboard the Island Queen; hit the tees for a round of golf; or spin through a game of disc golf. In winter, enjoy a day flying down a sledding hill.
Willow Metropark, South Huron Road, New Boston, MI, USA
Escape your routine and the doldrums of everyday life with a rejuvenating visit to Willow Metropark. Conveniently located off I-275, just south of I-94, your sanctuary is minutes away with 1,531 beautiful acres of mature woodlands, scenic 17 acre Washago Pond and the picturesque Huron River. Children’s play area, golf course, fishing, a 4.5 mile hike-bike trail. Cross country skiing, sledding, ice fishing in winter. Just one visit will make Willow Metropark your all-season getaway
Cass Benton Park Sledding Hill, Northville, MI, USA
Cass Benton, one of the oldest and more hilly areas of Hines Park, has been popular since the 1920’s when it was gifted to the Park Trustees by Cassius Benton, a former Wayne County Road Commissioner.
This park area is nestled under some of the largest beech and oak trees. It offers a park shelter, which can hold over 100 people and a play structure, and restroom.
The historic comfort station is a beautiful Tudor structure with slate-covered gables and oak lintels. During the winter months, Cass Benton hill is very popular spot for sledding. There is also an 18 hole disc golf course at Cass Benton Park.
Photo Credit: Facebook
Starr Jaycee Park, West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Starr Jaycee Park features two playstrucutres including a large forest themed playset. The real star of Starr-Jaycee Park is Great Lakes Streamers FREE mini train rides that are offered on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month from 12pm to 4pm
Wagner Park, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Wagner Park is home to two playgrounds, picnic areas and a disco golf course.
Photo Credit: Royal Oak Parks and Recreation
5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317, United States
Shelby Township owns and maintains a disc golf course located within River Bends Park. Access the course from the park’s 22 Mile Road entrance at 5700 22 Mile Road. It is comprised of 27 holes, is free of charge and is open to all users during regular park hours. You must provide your discs for play. Any groups or persons operating a league must obtain a special use permit from the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department. Fees may apply.
Photo Credit: Facebook
Stony Creek Metropark, Main Park Drive, Shelby Charter Township, MI, USA
Play one of the most challenging disc golf courses in Michigan at Stony Creek Metropark. The Buckhorn disc golf course offers two 18 hole courses of championship-level disc golf, complete with serene wetlands, tallgrass prairies, dense thickets and wooded fairways.
Photo Credit: Stony Creek metropark
Firefighters Park, West Square Lake Road, Troy, MI, USA
Firefighters Park offers a mix of open space and wooded areas with a section of the Rouge River running through the north end and along its east border. Amenities include nine soccer fields, a barrier-free play structure, ball diamond, eighteen-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, shore fishing, restrooms and concession stand operated during scheduled soccer games.
Memorial Park, Ludington St, Wyandotte, MI, USA
Memorial Park features a 9-hole disc golf course, baseball fields, a basketball court, walking paths and a playground.
The Throw Shop, Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
The Ponds– set on a former ball golf course, this is always the driest course in Michigan. No flooding or mud, ever. Featuring long, more open holes with a very easy to walk landscape. Dual cement tee pads, lots of OB, and a challenging water hazard.
The Woods– (NEW for late 2024- Juniors’ Red tees layout uses 6 cement/12 grass tees to create a kid-friendly course with holes averaging only 205ft.) Features 6 new holes built by hand in 2019. A nice mix of deep woods, semi-wooded, and open holes, with some of the toughest holes in the area. Features back to back par 5’s from the long tees. Dual cement tees.
