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HORSESTAGING
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NATURE CENTERNature Trails
MARTINDALE BEACHSplash ‘n’ Blast
EAST BOAT LAUNCHFishing Piers
BOAT RENTALExcursion Boat
& Ice Rink
Sledding& Toboggan
Runs
Island LakeState Rec Area
SHOREFISHINGPARKING
MITTEN BAYDOCKING
BLACK LOCUSTDISC GOLF COURSE
Proud LakeState Rec Area
Trail Connectionto Island Lake
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GOLF & SKICENTER
METROPARKSADMINISTRATIVE
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WEST BOAT LAUNCHFishing Piers
Huron Valley Trail
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*DETAIL OF KENSINGTON METROPARKEAST OF MILFORD RD
Kent Lake
Huron River
WildwingLake
Exit153
Exit155
PARK OFFICEPolice Headquarters
Hike-Bike TrailFuture Construction
*See Detailof this area
on leftFARM CENTER
Farmhouse Grille
GROUP CAMP
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Hike-Bike Trail
Nature/Hiking Trail
Equestrian Trail
Chief PontiacHiking TrailMountain Bike Trail
East Boat Launch *
North Windfall Hill*
Spring Hill*
Play�eld East*
Possom Hollow*
Orchard*
Baywoods*
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Island Road
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KENSINGTON METROPARKMAP KEY PICNIC AREAS/SHELTERS
ServiceArea
KENSINGTON METROPARK2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380
248-685-1561 or 1-800-477-3178
GET OUTand play
KENSINGTON METROPARK NATuRE CENTER2240 wEST bUNO rOAD, MILFOrD, MI 48380
248-685-0603
nature trailsPine looP – ½ mileA short spur that leads to the site of the Danz Memorial Plaque.
ChiCkadee looP – 1 mileThis trail through the woods begins and ends at Deer run Trail.Fox trail – ½ mileThis trail takes you from Deer run through rolling hills and meadows to Chickadee Loop. tamaraCk trail – ½ mileA short trail that leads you through the remnants of an ancient bog.
deer run trail – 1¼ to 1¾ milesField and forest habitats can be compared along this trail. The Deer run Trail shortcut will take you across a remnant of an ancient bog.
asPen trail – 1¼ milesTraces of human occupation are evident as this trail wanders through a variety of habitats. Excellent for bird observation.
WildWing trail – 2 milesCircling wildwing Lake, this trail gives you opportunities for observing various aquatic habitats.
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PICNIC AREA
GOLF COURSE
OspreyHacking Tower
HeronRookery
Park Route 2
Park Route 2
Shelter
Well
Shelter
Wildwing Lake
Kent Lake
King�sherLagoon
Laba
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Short-CutNATURE CENTER
Overlook
Pine Loop
Chicadee Loop
Fox Trail
Tamarack Trail
Deer Run Trail
Aspen Trail
Wildwing Trail
Marsh
Rock Display
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KENSINGTON METROPARK FARM CENTER2240 wEST bUNO rOAD, MILFOrD, MI 48380
248-684-8632
Group ToursThe farm interpreters offer better opportunities to see, touch and learn more about the care and use of the animals. Appointments for group tours are available by calling the Kensington Metropark Nature Center at 248-685-0603.
hayrides & sleiGhridesFamilies & individualsSaturdays & Sundays noon – 4 pm 20 minute rides; no reservations required
Groups by reservaTion onlywednesdays & Thursdays 10 am – 4 pm 30 minute rides; group rates available
Fridays & Saturdays 6 pm – 10 pm 1 hour rides; group rates & bonfires available
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Amphitheater
SmallAnimals
HerbGarden
To Hayride Trail
Crop�elds
& Fire Circles
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Horse Pasture
BARN
KIDS’ COTTAGE
HORSE BARN
FARM OFFICE& RESTROOMS
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Kent Lake
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GENERAL MOTORS RD
Exit153
DAWSON RD
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First Aid
Food
Nature Study Area
Cross-Country Skiing
Hike-Bike Trail
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Sledding
Sleigh Rides
MAP KEY
2.4 Mile Loop – More Difficult
4.4 Miles Loop – More Difficult
1.8 Mile Loop – More Difficult
3.2 Mile Loop – Most Difficult
0.7 Miles One Way – Most Difficult
5.0 Miles One Way – Easy
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SKI CENTERSki Parking
EAST BOAT LAUNCHWalking Parking
WEST BOAT LAUNCHSki Parking
Winter Walking& Hike-Bike TrailBOAT RENTAL
BUILDINGIce Skating
NATURE CENTERNature Trails
ORCHARD PICNIC AREASledding,Beginner
Snowboarding& Toboggan Runs
SPRING HILL PICNIC AREASki Parking
PARK OFFICE FARM CENTER
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BAYWOODS PICNIC AREA Walk / Ski Parking
2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380 • Park Office/TTY: 248-685-1561 or 1-800-477-1378 • Ski Center: 248-685-9332
GET OUTand play
No pets allowed on cross-country ski trails.
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Hike-Bike Trail
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• Permits must be obtained from the Park Office before oc-cupancy.
• Each group must be sponsored by a responsible adult orga-nization.
• Group and Canoe Camps are rustic campgrounds, tents only.
• An adult leader, at least 18 years of age, must be with and responsible for the group during the entire camping period.
• Campsites are occupied on a first come, first serve basis, which are later checked by park police. Several campsites are located near each parking lot.
• Fires shall be properly extinguished before leaving the area.
• The Metroparks reserves the right to require the immediate evacuation of the area for any reason which the Metroparks deems just and sufficient.
• Individuals must canoe in and canoe out when area three is used as a Canoe Camp.
• Personal vehicles cannot be brought into the area.
• The Canoe Camp is one night only.
• All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas. Vehicles are not to be left within campsites or off of the roads. Overflow parking is available for large group events.
• The park will provide firewood as available.
• Private property signs shall be respected.
• Swimming is permitted only at park beaches on Kent Lake at designated times.
• No alcoholic beverages permitted in the area.
• The park nature study area has labeled nature trails for self-guided use.
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Horse Trail
Horse Trail
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Kent Lake DamSummer Elevation 883.5Winter Elevation 880.5
East Boat Launch& Fishing Piers
Maple Beach
Mitten BayDockage
Shore�shingParking
Farm Center &Farmhouse Grille
Park O�ce &Police Headquarters
West Boat Launch & Fishing Piers
Fishing Area
Boat Rental& Dockage
Exit153
GOLF COURSE
ServiceArea
Overlook
Overlook
Disc Golf
Martindale BeachSplash ‘n’ Blast
TOLL
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GROUPCAMP
Wild WingLake
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Nature Study AreaNature Trails
Shore Fishing Pier
Indicates former Huron Riverstream channel
Park Route Number
NF Fishing Prohibited
• Water depth shown in feet
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KENT LAKE
water depth mapDepth Data from Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesNOTE: Lake depths may vary during the summer season based on weather conditions.
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FOWLERVILLE
HOWELL
PINCKNEY
CHELSEA
DEXTER
MANCHESTER
SALINE
MILAN
YPSILANTI
PLYMOUTH
NORTHVILLE
LIVONIA
WESTLAND
WAYNE
ROMULUS
BELLEVILLETAYLOR
INKSTER
ECORSE
RIVERROUGE
ALLENPARK
ANNARBOR
BRIGHTON
HARTLAND
HOLLY
ORTONVILLE
ROCHESTER
FRASER
WARREN
CENTERLINE ROSEVILLE
EAST-POINTE
ST. CLAIRSHORES
ROMEO
ARMADA
RICHMOND
MEMPHIS
NEWBALTIMORE
MT.CLEMENS
STERLINGHEIGHTS
HARPERWOODS
NEWHAVEN
CLAWSON
BERLKEY
PONTIAC
CLARKSTON
WIXOM
FARMINGTONHILLS
FRANKLIN
BLOOMFIELDHILLS
BIRMINGHAM
SOUTHFIELDNOVISOUTHLYON
OAKPARK
BEVERLYHILLS
ROYALOAK
HAZELPARK
WOLVERINELAKE
ORCHARDLAKE
ROCHESTERHILLS
AUBURNHILLS
OXFORD
LEONARD
LINCOLNPARK
WYANDOTTE
RIVERVIEW
SOUTHGATE
GILBRALTAR
TRENTON
CANTON
GROSSEPOINTE
WATERFORD
NEWHUDSON
WHITMORELAKE
HIGHLAND
WALLEDLAKE
LAKEORION
WESTBLOOMFIELD
REDFORD
TROY
UTICA
LIVINGSTONCOUNTY
OAKLANDCOUNTY
MACOMBCOUNTY
WAYNECOUNTY
WASHTENAWCOUNTY
Huron River
PortageLakeLittle
PortageLake
WolverineLake
WalledLake
ElizabethLake Sylvan
LakeCassLake
DET
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WILLOWMETROPARK
OAKWOODSMETROPARK
LOWER HURONMETROPARK
LAKE ERIEMETROPARK
BaselineLake
Huron River
DELHIMETROPARK
DEXTER-HURON
METROPARK
HUDSONMILLS
METROPARK
KENSINGTONMETROPARK
HURONMEADOWS
METROPARK
MILFORD
INDIANSPRINGS
METROPARK
STONY CREEKMETROPARK
METRO BEACHMETROPARK
WOLCOTT MILLMETROPARK
COMMERCE
HURON-CLINTONMETROPARKS
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GET OUTand play