Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 1,509 Google reviews · How we rank
The four best parks in Clarkston, MI are all within the city, with Bay Court Park leading the list. It has a 4.7 Google rating from 609 reviews, the highest rating and largest review count among these four entries. Clintonwood Park ranks second, with a 4.6 rating from 499 reviews. Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors takes third place, with a 4.4 rating from 21 reviews. Renee Przbylski Memorial Spray Park rounds out the list in fourth, with a 4.5 rating from two reviews. Together, these entries make up this guide to parks in Clarkston, MI.
1Bay Court ParkSlides and swings give children room to play, while open grass, shady trees, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill support a longer outing.
2Clintonwood ParkClintonwood Park holds a 4.6 Google rating across 499 reviews, listed on Google as park.
3The Fairytale Fun PlaceThe Fairytale Fun Place holds a 4.5 Google rating across 220 reviews, listed on Google as indoor playground.
Slides and swings give children room to play, while open grass, shady trees, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill support a longer outing. Dogs are welcome, and practical amenities include public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking. Its 4.7 Google rating from 609 reviews adds support, with one reviewer specifically praising the quiet setting and clean park and restrooms.
Slides and swings
Kid-friendly hikes
Picnic tables
“A beautiful park with a children’s play area, a place for walking, and a swimming area as well. The park is generally clean, and the restrooms are clean too. An excellent place for anyone looking for quiet and peace of mind.”
The Fairytale Fun Place holds a 4.5 Google rating across 220 reviews, listed on Google as indoor playground.
“Our 2.5 yr old went here for a party. He had a blast. They seemed to make it really easy to host parties and all the kids of all ages were having a good time. I appreciated that they had a separate toddler area when he needed a break fro…”
Picnics, beach visits, and water play give Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors its third-place spot among parks in Clarkston, MI. Its park system includes pavilions, picnic areas, a beach, a Spray Park, and a children’s play area, offering several ways to spend time outdoors. The Senior Community Center adds opportunities for socializing and events. Public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking round out the listed amenities. Google reviewers give it 4.4 stars across 21 reviews, with comments praising the beach and family recreation.
Beach and picnics
Spray Park
Accessible parking
“They need to take care of the driveway. It is ridiculous.”
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Renee Przbylski Memorial Spray Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 2 reviews, listed on Google as water park.
Children’s play area
Wheelchair-accessible amenities
Nearby changing rooms
“I drive with my kids all the way from Flint for this splash pad!! We haven't been too a ton of different ones but this one is hands down our favorite so far. All the water features stay on at the same time (the one at the splash pad clos…”
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How we ranked this list
Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Clarkston category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which parks in Clarkston, MI have playgrounds and picnic facilities?
Bay Court Park, Clintonwood Park, Sashabaw Plains Park and Depot Park all have playground slides, swings, picnic tables and public restrooms. Bay Court, Clintonwood and Sashabaw Plains also list barbecue grills. Depot Park is at 375 Depot Road; Sashabaw Plains is at 5620 Maybee Road.
Where can I take my dog to a park in Clarkston, MI?
Bay Court Park, Clintonwood Park, Sashabaw Plains Park, Depot Park and Clarkston-Dix Plaza Park all welcome dogs. Clarkston-Dix Plaza Park is at 6756 Dixie Highway. Bay Court and Clintonwood also list hiking among their activities.
Where is there a splash pad in Clarkston, MI?
Clintonwood Park lists a water splash pad at 6000 Clarkston Road. Renee Przbylski Memorial Spray Park shares that address and lists daily hours of 10 a.m.–7 p.m. The spray park has restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Where can I walk or hike in Clarkston, MI?
Clintonwood Park has paved walking paths, while Bay Court Park lists hiking and kid-friendly hikes. Kimball Preserve at 6510 Northview Drive has marked trails through a floodplain around the beginnings of the Clinton River. Use the signs to find designated parking on Perry Lake Road, then enter at the path beside the river sign. Reviews describe muddy trails, and a 2025 reviewer reported a damaged bridge.
Which parks in Clarkston, MI list evening hours?
Bay Court Park lists 8 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. Seasonally open Sashabaw Plains Park also lists 8 a.m.–9 p.m. daily, while Kimball Preserve lists 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. For an indoor Saturday visit, The Fairytale Fun Place lists 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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