5 OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES

5 Outdoor Winter Activities

Most people don’t realize how many wonderful things there are to do in Metro Detroit during the winter months. These five activities offer a range of options that are sure to please everyone.

Belle Isle

Belle Isle is a historic island just off the coast of Detroit. It offers museums, festivals and rentals for winter activities. It isn’t just your summer getaway anymore. Warm up in the conservancy or go snowshoeing on the trails.

99 Pleasure Dr.
Belle Isle Park
Detroit, MI 48207
313.821.9844
michigan.org

Campus Martius

Frankenmuth Rink at Campus Martius Park offers ice skating and warm drinks that make it a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Detroit in the cold winter months. And if you don’t have your own skates, don’t worry because skate rentals are always available.

800 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
313.566.8250
downtowndetroitparks.com

Lincoln Hills Golf Course

This park offers sledding and cross-country skiing, making it the perfect place for families or adults. The sled hills are close to the parking lot and the clubhouse is open, offering a warm shelter to take a break from the winter weather.

2666 W 14 Mile Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248.530.1670
golfbirmingham.org

Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark is a beautiful destination for sledding and cross-country skiing in Milford. They have a variety of hills, including toboggan runs and snowboarding. They also provide 12 miles of groomed ski trails with a ski center that gives you the option to rent skis and buy food.

4570 Huron River Parkway
Milford, MI 48380
810.227.8910
metroparks.com

Heritage Park

Heritage Park has beautiful scenery perfect for sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with over four miles of trails available. Rent snowshoes for a winter stroll or combat the cold with a warm drink at the nearby Nature Center.

24725 Farmington Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248.473.1800
fhgov.com