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SPENCER RD W LABADIE RD S HICKORY RIDGE TRAIL MARTINDALE RD S MILFORD RD S HILL RD MILFORD RD OLD PLANK RD S MILFORD S GARNER RD KENSINGTON RD W BUNO RD PEARSON RD GENERAL MOTORS RD W DAWSON RD E DAWSON RD HORSE STAGING AREA NATURE CENTER Nature Trails MARTINDALE BEACH Splash ‘n’ Blast EAST BOAT LAUNCH Fishing Piers BOAT RENTAL Excursion Boat & Ice Rink Sledding & Toboggan Runs Island Lake State Rec Area SHOREFISHING PARKING MITTEN BAY DOCKING BLACK LOCUST DISC GOLF COURSE Proud Lake State Rec Area Trail Connection to Island Lake 96 96 Exit 151 1 1 3 2 5 2 4 GOLF & SKI CENTER METROPARKS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WEST BOAT LAUNCH Fishing Piers H u ro n V alle y T rail FEET MILES 1000 0 ¼ 0 2000 ½ 3000 4000 5000 ¾ ONE N *DETAIL OF KENSINGTON METROPARK EAST OF MILFORD RD Kent Lake Huron River Wildwing Lake Exit 153 Exit 155 PARK OFFICE Police Headquarters Hike-Bike Trail Future Construction *See Detail of this area on left FARM CENTER Farmhouse Grille GROUP CAMP MAPLE BEACH A P M L J K H G C F E Y D V R B W T S Toll Toll Toll Rental Shelter Toilets Hike-Bike Trail Nature/Hiking Trail Equestrian Trail Chief Pontiac Hiking Trail Mountain Bike Trail East Boat Launch * North Windfall Hill* Spring Hill* Playfield East* Possom Hollow* Orchard* Baywoods* A B C D E F G North Hickory Ridge* South Hickory Ridge* Island Road Flagstaff Turtlehead West Boat Launch* South Windfall Hill H J K L M R P North Martindale* No Alcohol South Martindale* Playfield North* Playfield West* Playfield Center* S T V W Y *Rental Shelter KENSINGTON METROPARK MAP KEY PICNIC AREAS/SHELTERS Service Area KENSINGTON METROPARK 2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380 248-685-1561 or 1-800-477-3178 GET OUT and play

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PEARSON RD

GENERAL MOTORS RD

W DAWSON RD

E DAWSON RD

HORSESTAGING

AREA

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

9696

Exit151 1

1

3

2

5

2

4

GOLF & SKICENTER

METROPARKSADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICES

WEST BOAT LAUNCHFishing Piers

Huron Valley Trail

FEET

MILES

10000

¼0

2000

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3000 4000 5000

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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

MAPLEBEACH

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Toll

Toll

Toll

Rental Shelter

Toilets

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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B

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North Hickory Ridge*

South Hickory Ridge*

Island Road

Flagsta�

Turtlehead

West Boat Launch*

South Windfall Hill

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North Martindale* – No AlcoholSouth Martindale*

Play�eld North*

Play�eld West*

Play�eld Center*

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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

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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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WEST BOATLAUNCH

PICNIC AREA

GOLF COURSE

OspreyHacking Tower

HeronRookery

Park Route 2

Park Route 2

Shelter

Well

Shelter

Wildwing Lake

Kent Lake

King�sherLagoon

Laba

die

Road

Short-CutNATURE CENTER

Overlook

Pine Loop

Chicadee Loop

Fox Trail

Tamarack Trail

Deer Run Trail

Aspen Trail

Wildwing Trail

Marsh

Rock Display

Vegetative EnclosureVE

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400

1000Feet

Yards

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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

ExhibitArea

Amphitheater

SmallAnimals

HerbGarden

To Hayride Trail

Crop�elds

& Fire Circles

Serv

ice

Lane

Horse Pasture

BARN

KIDS’ COTTAGE

HORSE BARN

FARM OFFICE& RESTROOMS

SUGARSHACK

HAYRIDELOADING

FARMHOUSEGRILLE

CLASSROOM

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yards

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Huron Riverwinter activitiesKENSINGTON METROPARK

FEET

MILES 0 ONE

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

¼ ½ ¾

Huron River

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TIN

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E RD

MIL

FORD

RD

MAPLE RD

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GRAND RIVER AVEKENT LAKE RD

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LABA

DIE

RD

HIC

KORY

RID

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RD

BUNO RDBUNO RD

PEARSON RD

SPENCER RD

GAR

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Kent Lake

Wild WingLake

GENERAL MOTORS RD

Exit153

DAWSON RD

5

Huron River

ServiceArea

96

Exit151

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 TRAIL RATINGS

WALKING TRAIL RATINGS

2

4

3

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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

C2B

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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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MAP KEY

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Toilet

Well

Flagpole

Equestrian Trail

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.

KEnsinGTOn METrOparK group camp

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Huron River

MIL

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MAPLE ROAD

MOORE ROAD

KENT LAKE ROAD

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LABA

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PEARSON ROAD

SPENCER ROAD

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Horse Trail

Horse Trail

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Huron Va

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DAWSON ROAD

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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

TOLL

GROUPCAMP

Wild WingLake

1410

15

Nature Study AreaNature Trails

Shore Fishing Pier

Indicates former Huron Riverstream channel

Park Route Number

NF Fishing Prohibited

• Water depth shown in feet

• Contour interval: 5 feet3

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

ROIT

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