The new playground is fun for all ages and shaded! Sit in the shade while the kids play on the accessible play structure that is also fun for climber. The swings and zipline aren’t as shaded but the mini sandbox is and there is a pavilion for lunch, although that area is currently under construction.

This newly renovated park is completely shaded by huge mature trees. It has natural play area with rocks, stumps, and climbing trees. It also has a rock wall, old fashioned merry-go-round, swings, toddler sized slides and a sandbox! There is lots of street parking and it is just down the street from the U of M Stadium.

Built right in the middle of the woods. This park features two play structures for both big and little kids! The big one is excellent for the child who loves to climb! Both structures are fairly close to each other, which gives parents with multiple kids a slight break. Pack your hiking boots and take a shaded trail walk while you are there!

Thorn Park has a little bit of EVERYTHING! With two playgrounds, a splash pad AND a “safety town” – you’re sure to keep busy on this outing! And did we mention it’s almost completely fenced in?! Bring your bike or scooter and experience safety town. This little pint-sized town has a police station, donut shop, bank and so much more! There are two different play structures perfect for every

This green structure is fully shaded almost all day long! This park has a great play structure for little’s and big kids alike! This park also has tennis courts, basketball courts, and a pedestrian path.

This park is mostly shaded and is very spread out! Great for those kids who love to run. It is nestled in a local neighborhood and has tons of trees to explore. The park has one main structure, two sets of swing sets, and a smaller structure as well as a pavilion!

Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at Crowley Park! With fully accessible play equipment, soccer fields, tennis courts and a FREE splash pad, you can let the kids run and play and bring them home tired!

While this park isn’t super shaded, it makes the list because it’s right on the water! You can almost always feel a nice cool breeze here. This huge wooden park has always been one of my favorites. Nestled right in downtown Brighton it makes a perfect day trip! Pair with a nice trail walk along the water and you are sure to have a fun time!

Looking for a quaint neighborhood park? Here is a great hidden gem. Lots of shade in a small picnic area that you can see the entire park from! My favorite! This park has a nice play structure, basketball, tennis courts, and a small walking trail.

Plymouth Township Park aka McClumpha Park offers the perfect mix of old and new. The modern playset features a larger than life bear and stationary train. Take a short walk along the paved trail and you’ll find a wooden kingdom with a castle, barn and pirate ship! The wooded structure also gets plenty of shade making it a great place to play on hot summer days.

If you are looking for shade this park is just the spot for you! This park has tons of very mature trees to keep you cool all day long! There are two main play structures as well as two play sets. All within sight distance from each other. This park also has indoor bathrooms a short walk away, a paved walking trail, workout equipment and baseball fields!

Raintree Park is set further back into the woods. Features two play structures volleyball net, disc golf, seasonal bathrooms, pavilion, two swing sets, a paved walking trail, and a story walk. The large play structure has a swirling slide, as well as three other slides. Monkey bars, tons of ways to climb up and down. Perfect for a game of tag! This one has sand sand for ground cover so leave your opened toed shoes at home.