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If you’re looking for tree top fun, we’ve got it for you. From tree houses to stay and play to nature inspired playset for an afternoon of fun – here are the best ‘tree house’ destinations for metro Detroiters.
The Howell Nature Center is one of our favorite places to visit animals, take a nature walk and let the children run around the playground – the treehouse forts and canopy walks are pretty cool for parents and kids alike! The fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop either. There’s a new Raptor Hill for sledding on snowy days and exciting events all through the year.
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 17. Ages 2 and under are free!
Get out the house and to For-Mar. The Nature Preserve has beautiful walking trails, a tree house and nature center – all FREE! The rustic trail isn’t too long for little legs but warning it can get muddy. Our kids loved exploring and using the map and markers to lead the way. The nature center has multiple rooms with activities and animals
The massive treetop themed playground is great for kids who love to climb and be adventurous.
Wayne County has been upgrading playgrounds along Hines Drive and this new one next to Newburgh Lake will be a regular visit for us. Address: 37507 Edward N Hines Dr, Livonia, MI 48150
Clintonwood is an active park consisting of 120 acres. It backs up to Independence Oaks, an Oakland County Park. The park features a walking trail (9/10 of a mile), a gaga ball pit and mini basketball pad, 3 full-sized tennis courts & 4 youth tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, 4 sand volleyball courts, the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park, 4 baseball fields, 3 softball fields (2 lighted), 4 soccer fields, the Ryan Kennedy Memorial Playground, and 2 picnic pavilions. All baseball, softball and soccer fields are for reservation and league play only. There is also a large open space area with 3 grills
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
Kids 6 and older will have a blast trying 60 exciting obstacles and zip lines at the Aerial Forests in West Bloomfield and Rochester.
Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens features 54 acres of woodlands, ponds, apple orchard, meadows, and stream. Guests of all ages and abilities are immersed in the forest on the nation’s longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proudly ranked among the most-visited art museums worldwide and named the Best Sculpture Park in the United States by readers of USA TODAY in 2023, 2024, and 2025, our collection showcases over 200 captivating sculptures, inviting you to experience the perfect blend of art and nature.
The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, Ohio is a family owned and run business that believes in respecting the environment and supporting sustainability. The resort has 9 nine state-of-art treehouses, 4 large ground cabins, and 2 new country homes.
Howell Nature Center, Triangle Lake Road, Howell, MI, USA
The Howell Nature Center is one of our favorite places to visit animals, take a nature walk and let the children run around the playground – the treehouse forts and canopy walks are pretty cool for parents and kids alike! The fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop either. There’s a new Raptor Hill for sledding on snowy days and exciting events all through the year.
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 17. Ages 2 and under are free!
2142 North Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48509, United States
Get out the house and to For-Mar. The Nature Preserve has beautiful walking trails, a tree house and nature center – all FREE! The rustic trail isn’t too long for little legs but warning it can get muddy. Our kids loved exploring and using the map and markers to lead the way. The nature center has multiple rooms with activities and animals
Merriman Hollow Park, North Merriman Road, Westland, MI, USA
The massive treetop themed playground is great for kids who love to climb and be adventurous.
37507 Edward N Hines Dr, Livonia, MI 48150, USA
Wayne County has been upgrading playgrounds along Hines Drive and this new one next to Newburgh Lake will be a regular visit for us. Address: 37507 Edward N Hines Dr, Livonia, MI 48150
Clintonwood Park, Clarkston Road, Village of Clarkston, MI, USA
Clintonwood is an active park consisting of 120 acres. It backs up to Independence Oaks, an Oakland County Park. The park features a walking trail (9/10 of a mile), a gaga ball pit and mini basketball pad, 3 full-sized tennis courts & 4 youth tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, 4 sand volleyball courts, the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park, 4 baseball fields, 3 softball fields (2 lighted), 4 soccer fields, the Ryan Kennedy Memorial Playground, and 2 picnic pavilions. All baseball, softball and soccer fields are for reservation and league play only. There is also a large open space area with 3 grills
21311 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48183, USA
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
TreeRunner Adventure Park & Mini Golf West Bloomfield, Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Kids 6 and older will have a blast trying 60 exciting obstacles and zip lines at the Aerial Forests in West Bloomfield and Rochester.
Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens, Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, USA
Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens features 54 acres of woodlands, ponds, apple orchard, meadows, and stream. Guests of all ages and abilities are immersed in the forest on the nation’s longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
Meijer Gardens, East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proudly ranked among the most-visited art museums worldwide and named the Best Sculpture Park in the United States by readers of USA TODAY in 2023, 2024, and 2025, our collection showcases over 200 captivating sculptures, inviting you to experience the perfect blend of art and nature.
The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue, Vess Road, Glenmont, OH, USA
The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, Ohio is a family owned and run business that believes in respecting the environment and supporting sustainability. The resort has 9 nine state-of-art treehouses, 4 large ground cabins, and 2 new country homes.
