Walk, Ride, or Play Along Hines Drive On Saturdays

Pull out your bikes, strollers, and scooters and make your way to Hines Drive in Westland for a refreshing Saturday morning of outdoor fun. Wayne County Parks’ popular Saturday in the Park program returns for 2026, offering a safe and scenic stretch of road dedicated to recreation and community connection.

Hours: Every Saturday from 9am to 3:30pm
Location: Hines Drive Westland, Parking at 33325 Edward N Hines Dr, Westland, MI 48185

Start your weekend off right and spend time outside exploring the 6 mile thoroughfare at Hines Drive. Every Saturday until September 26th will see the 6 miles from Nankin Mills to Outer Drive closed to the motor vehicles allowing for safe open street usage by pedestrians and cyclists. It’s the perfect place to meet up with friends, teach your kids to bike or simply soak up the sun. Parking is available at Nankin Mills (33325 Edward N Hines Dr, Westland, MI 48185).

What To Do:

If you want to add a couple extra activities to your walk, run, stroll, scoot or ride, here are some sites to check out along the way.

Playgrounds: Nankin Mills Recreation Area + Merriman Hallow (1 mile from Nankin Mills) + Perrin Recreation Area (3.4 miles from Nankin Mills)
Bike Tracks: Littles will love the dirt + pump bike tracks at Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area (1 mile from Nankin Mills)
Fishing: Check out the new fishing spot at Nankin Lake Dam, slight north of the Nankin Mills Recreation Area
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center: The Center is a great place for FREE hands-on fun and learning. See live reptiles and turtles on the first floor exhibits on Mondays – Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. There are often outdoor demonstrations on Saturdays.