Parks in Clarkston, MI

The best parks in Clarkston, MI offer distinct options for playground visits, picnics, sports and trail walks. Bay Court Park at 6970 Andersonville Road in Independence Township has a 4.7 Google rating from 609 reviews, the largest review count in this guide. Its grassy grounds combine a playground with slides and swings, picnic tables, a barbecue grill and kid-friendly hiking. Depot Park at 375 Depot Road also rates 4.7, from 374 reviews, with playground equipment, picnic tables and public restrooms. For sports, Clintonwood Park at 6000 Clarkston Road has baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball facilities alongside paved walking paths and a splash pad. It holds a 4.6 rating from 499 reviews. Sashabaw Plains Park at 5620 Maybee Road pairs baseball, basketball and volleyball facilities with a playground and picnic area in a seasonally open green space. Hours help separate the options: Bay Court lists daily hours of 8 a.m.–9 p.m., compared with Clintonwood’s 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Kimball Preserve lists 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily and offers marked trails through the Clinton River headwaters floodplain, plus walking and birdwatching. For indoor play, The Fairytale Fun Place at 7127 Dixie Highway combines slides, interactive games and fairytale-themed entertainment with a cafe and eatery.