Here at Lake St. Clair Metropark, you’ll find recreational activities for every interest. Whether it’s bird watching, windsurfing, kiteboarding, boating, bicycling or swimming, we’ve got it here on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Come bike, hike, jog or in-line skate on our paved trail or hop out on the water from our marina. Better yet, jump in for a swim in the lake or our Olympic-sized swimming pool, featuring waterslides and a massive spray ground. Got a taste for golf? We’ve got that too. With a Par 3 course, an Adventure golf course to test your putting finesse, and a foot golf course too. Winter brings even more fun, with ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating with friends and family.
Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to removing barriers, creating and improving access and increasing recreational opportunities for all. As we look to the future, we will develop, update and improve facilities to meet or exceed ADA requirements – and look for ways to remove barriers to access so that individuals of all abilities have equitable access to Metroparks facilities, programs, services and activities. Click here to learn more about accessibility and how to request an accommodation at your Metroparks. 
The Debug All-Terrain Wheelchair is designed to safely provide wheelchair users or those who would have a harder time walking on the beach with transportation across areas where a conventional wheelchair becomes less manageable such as sandy or rocky beaches. This wheelchair is not to be used in water. It comes with an attachable umbrella and cup holder
Lake St. Clair Metropark has one All-Terrain Beech Wheelchair available to rent for free, allowing visitors the ability to enjoy the sand at the beach. The chair is available to rent during summer from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Please note, a companion or attendant is required as Metroparks staff will not be able to assist with transfers or pushing the wheelchair on the beach.
Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ilssiusHk.
Chair rentals are made online up to one week before and no less than the day before. You can also call the Metropark Park office for help with your reservation at 586.463.4581.
Rental Reservation Link Coming Soon!
Funded by a grant from National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).
Located along the Black Creek, near the North Marsh Boat Launch Area, our accessible fishing pier and observation deck features low railings, benches with back and arm rests, elevated tackle box surface and other amenities that enhance accessibility. The site also has cement pathways leading to the platform, accessible van parking spaces and accessible portable toilet next to the path.
The Debug EZ Roller Floating Surf Wheelchair allows visitors to enjoy dipping your toes in the sand and feeling the spray of the surf. This wheelchair is a breeze to move across the sand directly into the water. It comes with an attachable umbrella and cup holders.
Lake St. Clair Metropark has one Floating Beech Wheelchair available to rent for free, allowing visitors the ability to enjoy the sand and water at the beach. The chair is available to rent during summer from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Please note, a companion or attendant is required as Metroparks staff will not be able to assist with transfers or pushing the wheelchair on the beach or in the water.
Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug EZ Roller Floating Surf Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://youtu.be/V0vcWhLT1SI.
Chair rentals are made online up to one week before and no less than the day before. You can also call the Metropark Park office for help with your reservation at 586.463.4581.
Rental Reservation Link Coming Soon!
Funded by a grant from National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).
An accessible golf cart is available, when playing a round, at the Lake St. Clair Metropark Par-3 golf course. Reservations can be made by calling the course, (586) 463-4581, a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
A 3.75-mile flat, paved trail leads through the park and connects to the Freedom Trail along Metro Parkway.
Dogs are allowed on the trails, but must be on a 6-foot leash at all times.
We’re adding new accessible picnic tables and grills to several picnic shelters throughout the park system. Work continues on installation of new concrete grill pads and securing picnic tables in arrangements that allow for unobstructed movement around them. Picnic shelter rental information will be updated on our website as changes are made.
Located near the Park Office, this large fenced-in playground has areas for kids ages 2-5 and 5-12. Play features include tot, belt and harness swings, spinners, rockers, slides, climbing structures, a cable net structure and transfer stations. Equipment is on poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Accessible water bottle filling station is available. Shaded seating areas throughout the space.
First ever public transit connection to a Metropark kicks off September 3, 2021. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks and SMART announced the launch of a joint collaboration aimed at promoting health and improving equitable access to parks and recreation. Metropark Express is a pilot transit program in partnership with SMART. Visitors can take a SMART Flex on-demand service from the Gratiot & 15 Mile bus stop to popular destinations within Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Click here to learn more.
Mobility carts are available for rent at the Park Office on a first-come first-served basis. There is a $20 deposit and a $5 per hour charge for use of a cart.
Shuttle bus service from parking areas to Huron Point picnic area, the wedding gazebo and shore fishing area is available on weekends and is wheelchair accessible. Please verify Covid-19 operating precautions before planning to use this service.
Exhibits inside the Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center include an interactive, audio-capable touchscreen, tactile objects for hands-on learning and sensory stimulation and an accessible exhibit wall featuring tanks with live reptiles, amphibians and fish. New low-pile carpet, lever-style door handles, realistic artwork and reading materials with appropriately sized text and high contrast colors have been installed.
Click here to learn more about accessibility at the Nature Center.
The 1.5-miles of nature trails are comprised of compact gravel substrate with easy curves and very little increase in elevation. These paths cross over two wooden plank bridges and allow access to a ¼ mile long boardwalk and a rustic grassy pathway that is off the main trail. Pets, bicycles, and running on the trail are prohibited.
Click here to learn more about the nature trails.
The pool facility can be accessed from a paved walkway from the parking lot. A ramp path is provided to get onto the pool deck. A portable lift is available to enter the pool. Family, men’s and women’s changing rooms are available for use.
The Squirt Zone Spray Ground located outside of the pool complex can be accessed by paved walkways. All ground spray features and water cannons are accessible and located on poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Many benches and five small shade structures area on the concrete pavement surrounding the facility. Family, men’s and women’s changing rooms are available for use at the pool complex.
Located at the South Marina, four accessible floating docks area available at the North end of the marina. Accessible picnic tables are available around the marina area.
What are you doing this week? This weekend? All year long? If you’re not sure, you’ve come to the right spot! Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer hundreds of events and program all year long, so you’ll never run out of things to do. You’ll find glorious nature AND classes, crafting, concerts, competitions – and that’s just the C’s. They’re your Metroparks. See more and do more all year long. Explore Lake St. Clair’s events below.
Enjoy a day on the water! Take in the views and wildlife while paddling along. You can bring your own equipment or rent a kayak and paddle board from Simple Adventures.
Click here for the most up-to-date and accurate information on Simple Adventures rates and hours. You can also book your equipment rental online through their website.
Spend the day on Lake St. Clair Metropark windsurfing. Launch from Daysail for a day of fun.
Daysail is the place to launch your kiteboard and spend the day on the lake.
Simple Adventures operates the Beachside Grill at the Lake St. Clair Metropark beach area. Click here for the most up-to-date and accurate information on Simple Adventures rates and hours.
Hours of Operation:
All hours are weather permitting.
Lake St. Clair Metropark par-3 golf course has croquet available when the golf course is open. Croquet is played on the putting green area and is the same rate as a round of golf. Mallets and balls are available to rent for $2 per person.
If you are boating to Lake St. Clair, plan on staying in the Marina at one of our transient utility docks or tying up at one of our transient seawall spaces. The Lake St. Clair Metropark Marina can accommodate approximately 265 vessels.
Click here to view Marina Map.
Please contact the DNR for questions pertaining to marina online registration, fees, and more: 1-800-447-2757
Click here to view the Harbor Operations & Fee Schedule.
Click here to make an online reservation.
Lake St. Clair Metropark features a wide range of court game facilities. Whether your game is tennis, basketball, volleyball or pickleball, we have the court for you.
A 600-foot-long sandy beach stretches along Lake St. Clair. A bathhouse is located at the pool complex with changing rooms, heated showers and coin operated lockers.
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NO LIFEGUARDS – SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Spend the day biking our 3-mile paved Hike-Bike Trail featuring panoramic views of Lake St. Clair. Cycle along flat terrain and along the 1,600-foot boardwalk, stopping at the gazebo to take in the beautiful view at Huron Point. Near the park entrance, you’ll find a connection to the Freedom Trail along Metro Parkway for easy access to local suburbs.
Looking for rental gear? Stop by Simple Adventures, located at the Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach Shop.
Click here for the most up-to-date and accurate information on Simple Adventures rates and hours. You can also book your equipment rental online through their website.
Hours of Operation
All hours are weather permitting.
Rates
Eight ramps, located near the North Marina along Black Creek, provide easy access to Lake St. Clair. Personal watercraft, windsurfers and sailboards can enter the water at the Daysail launches located near the golf course.
A valid Metroparks daily or annual boat pass, in addition to your vehicle pass, is required. If your boat (canoe, kayak or rowboat) is transported into the park inside or on top of your vehicle, you do not have to purchase a Boat Pass. Vehicle entry fees are also required for follow-up vehicles. Annual Boat Passes can be purchased at any Metropark toll booth or online. Click here to purchase your pass online.
Celebrate a fresh snowfall by cross-country skiing at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Enjoy 2.5-miles of marked cross-country ski trails that provide captivating vistas while you enjoy outdoor recreation. The relatively flat terrain accommodates beginner and intermediate levels and is fun for all ages.
Stop by Lake St. Clair Metropark for a tranquil day of fishing. Huron Point offers 1.5-miles of shoreline fishing for bass, walleye, pike and perch. Shoreline fishing is not allowed along the beach or at the marinas from April through October.
Extend your favorite pastime into the winter season on Lake St. Clair. The area is known for its plentiful pan fish and yellow perch. Anglers may fish on the canals, North Boat Basin and the open waters of the lake. Several bait and tackle shops are located near the entrance to Lake St. Clair Metropark.
A valid Michigan Fishing License or Sportsperson’s License is required for all anglers age 17 and up.
Click here to view the Eat Safe Fish Guides from MDHHS.
Experience the up-and-coming game of Foot Golf right here at the Lake St. Clair Metropark par-3 golf course. Foot golf uses the same rules as traditional golf with players trading golf balls and clubs for soccer balls and feet.
Regulation soccer balls can be rented for $2 each at the starter building. No reservations required.
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Come get moving on our 3-mile paved Hike-Bike Trail featuring panoramic views of Lake St. Clair. You’ll pass through grassy areas and along the 1,600-foot boardwalk. Be sure to stop at the gazebo to take in the beautiful view at Huron Point. Near the park entrance, you’ll find a connection to the Freedom Trail along Metro Parkway for easy access to local suburbs.
MAIN TRAIL – .75 MILE
This trail takes you through a grove of cottonwoods, across a small meadows and along the South Marsh. Great for warblers in the spring and fall, nesting swans and geese and beautiful flowers in the spring and summer. A floating accessible dock extends out into the marsh at the North end.
MEADOW LOOP – .5 MILE
This trail meanders through a small meadow where you can observe field plants, flowers and many types of birds. This is a good place to see insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and dragonflies.
MARSH ROADSIDE TRAIL .5 Mile (1 Mile Round Trip)
This side trail will lead you further into the marsh area to explore the wetland wildlife.
MARSH OBSERVATION DECK
The raised walkway and deck take you into the South Marsh. Experience great views of the wetland life.
Know before you go: Occasionally woodland trails may be blocked with debris such as fallen tree limbs. Nature trails are not cleared or salted in the winter and may be snow-covered, slippery or muddy. Pets, bicycles and running are not permitted on the nature trails.
Enjoy this favorite pastime outdoors at our outdoor ice hockey rink located in West Playfield at Lake St. Clair Metropark. A comfort station, picnic tables for resting, and a warming station are conveniently located close to the parking lot.
Pack your skates and head for the lake. An outdoor family ice skating rink is located in West Playfield at Lake St. Clair Metropark. The rink, a comfort station, a warming room and picnic tables for resting are conveniently located close to the parking area.
Pack your skates and head to the park to enjoy the outdoor family ice skating rink. Ice rink is located in West Playfield and features a comfort station, a warming room and picnic tables for resting are conveniently located close to the parking area.
If you are boating to Lake St. Clair, plan on staying in the Marina at one of our transient utility docks or tying up at one of our transient seawall spaces. The Lake St. Clair Metropark Marina can accommodate approximately 265 vessels.
Click here to view Marina Map.
Please contact the DNR for questions pertaining to marina online registration, fees, and more: 1-800-447-2757
Click here to view the Harbor Operations & Fee Schedule.
Click here to make an online reservation.
The Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark features displays on wetlands, waterfowl, live animals and the historical use of the area by the French Voyageurs. Park interpreters host nature walks, special events and educational programs.
A portion of Lake St. Clair Metropark is set aside for the study and enjoyment of nature. Over one-mile of self-guided nature trails teeming with wildlife traverse a freshwater marsh, meadows, and woods.
Click here to learn more about the Nature Center.
Enjoy a relaxing day on our walker-friendly 18-hole Par-3 Golf Course overlooking beautiful Lake St. Clair. If you don’t have your clubs with you, we have clubs available for a $2 rental fee. Our shop is stocked with tees, balls, hats, and beverages for your convenience.
An accessible golf cart is available for use, please call 24 hours in advance to reserve.
Hours of Operation
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Make a splash at our 50-meter swimming pool, featuring two water slides with 120-foot flumes and 17-foot vertical drop. You’ll also find an inflatable obstacle course and climbing walls.
Hours of Operation
Forget your lunch? Don’t worry; concessions are conveniently located nearby.
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Please Note:
The following items are prohibited in the pool area:
Kids love to run, skip and jump through our Squirt Zone Spray Ground, with geyser-like ground sprays, water cannons to spray friends, arches that create tunnels of water, and much more. Located between the swimming pool and the open waters of Lake St. Clair, this is a great stop on a warm summer day.
Hours of Operation
Lake St. Clair Metropark features a wide range of court game facilities. Whether your game is tennis, basketball, volleyball or pickleball, we have the court for you.
Lake St. Clair Metropark provides the perfect setting for your next picnic. Picnic with friends or family amidst tree-lined lawns and beautiful vistas of Lake St. Clair.
Reunions, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and any other way your family gets together – make your event more eventful with the Metroparks! We have picnic shelters available at Lake St. Clair Metropark for all your event and gathering needs. They come in a wide range of sizes and locations within the parks. Some are conveniently located near park amenities like beaches, pools, playgrounds and sports fields to add even more fun to your event – while others are more secluded for a more intimate event.
Our locations allow you to bring your own food or catering, add bounce houses, music and so much more.
Save some money – we’re offering weekday rentals at half price. Prices are already reflected online in our online booking tool.
Click here to explore and reserve picnic shelters.
Kids of all ages will love spending time exploring the expansive beachfront play area. The playground includes two play structures for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, swings and adult fitness equipment all in fun bright colors. Kids will love climbing on the challenging rope structures.
Our 18-hole miniature golf course comes complete with waterfalls and two rivers, providing competitive fun for putt-putt golfers of all ages.
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Whoosh down our sledding hill this winter. An outdoor family sledding hill is located in West Playfield. The sledding hill, comfort station, warming room and picnic tables are conveniently located close to the parking area.
Kids love to run, skip and jump through our Squirt Zone Spray Ground, with geyser-like ground sprays, water cannons to spray friends, arches that create tunnels of water, and much more. Located between the swimming pool and the open waters of Lake St. Clair, this is a great stop on a warm summer day.
Hours of Operation
Use our wheelchair accessible Shuttle Bus to travel to the Huron Point picnic area, the gazebo and the shore fishing area.
Hours of Operation
Lake St. Clair Metropark features a wide range of court game facilities. Whether your game is tennis, basketball, volleyball or pickleball, we have the court for you.
Lake St. Clair Metropark features a wide range of court game facilities. Whether your game is tennis, basketball, volleyball or pickleball, we have the court for you.
From nature hikes to fireworks, Movies in the Park to meeting the Dairy cows – Explore the calendar to find and register for upcoming events and programs.
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