A little more than a flat terrain nature park and a little lighter than a hike, this nature walk in suburbia is an accessible getaway. While you can hear 696 throughout your experience, if you make a point to stay present there’s a lot to experience and see (e.g. animals, flowers, trees, etc.). I appreciate the benches they have scattered along the paths, which can provide some respite if you need a break. This was an engaging walk through interesting terrain.

Although there was road noise, this was a totally unexpected experience. Be sure to find the last trail loop. It looks over the pond and for fall colors is well worth it. The guideposts are not very helpful but it’s not so big that one would be totally lost.

Love this trail! Its nicely wooded, even though you can hear the freeway the whole time (just pretend its the ocean). Highlights: rock stacking sanctuary, regular deer, creek and ravine. Dont miss the little bonus trail behind the pond.Warning. It is VERY muddy in the spring.

Awesome place to trail ride your RC Rock Crawlers

A little bit of wooded nature for a peaceful walk with only a few small valleys to go down on back up. Some wood chips on trails but most with out. If you go out after a day of rain, expensive tennis shoes ISNT a good idea as some fellow hikers learn. Even with pandemic cutting the traffic on I-696 is easily heard but no leaves to help lessen. Rest room is more like an outhouse than late 20th century. Will be back when drier and the leaves are out.

Close by city park to spend a few minutes walking and spending time admiring nature. In a two mile walk we saw two deer, many ducks and a blue heron. Only downside is I696 borders the north end of the park and creates a lot of traffic noise.

Great little nature area with hiking trails wildlife and a pond, unfortunately very close to I-696, so traffic can be heard everywhere in the park. Never seems to be really busy with only a few people on the trails. Really wish this park allowed dogs, but there are NO Farmington Hills parks that do (with the exception of the dog park).

Well taken care of park with a nice trail that takes about an hour to go all the way around. It is quite close to the highway which can get loud.

Beautiful area. Would be a higher rating if I could walk my pup as well.

It was wonderful walking through the woods viewing the fall colors.

Nice winding trail. Fall colors on now.

This park is a no for me. It felt so secluded that I feared for my safety. I was walking the trail and not even a minute in, Im like, nope, turn back. I had no idea where it was leading and it was just high brush and myself. The fear of the unknown got to me. Made me turn back. I watched too many ID investigations to ever let my curiosity get the best of me to see where it leads. If you ever decided to go there, proceed with caution. Looks like a one way in, one way out type of trail.

This would be a beautiful place IF it werent for the fact that...dogs arent allowed..picnicking isnt allowed (although there are two picnic tables right as you go in!) And no jogging or running is allowed!!! COME ON LETS BE REALISTIC!

Trails are usually muddy and overgrown with a lot of highway noise. However you may still spots some wildlife. River area is like mini version of grand canyon. Keep this trail after sunny days or always use hiking boot and prepare for mud

Beautiful trails easily accessible. No pets and a bit mucky in spring after snow melts. Also close to I696 so you do hear the shhhh of the freeway in the background. Trails a notch below IMHO but down the road (Farmington rd) at Heritage Park feels more secluded.

Beautiful little trail system in a suburban landscape. Lots of wildlife. Trail starts off very well groomed then becomes a bit more rustic back near the river and ponds. Wear shoes that you dont mind getting dirty.

Great little park with fun trails that are perfect for families with young kids. Bonus that the vault toilet is open in the winter!

2nd time going. There were some challenges and some good photos could not go all the way to the back. Was very muddy from the rain had to turn back about 1/2 mile in .

Strictly, you may not stay here past sunset.

It was very nice, but it was loud. The highway was beside it, and it was just very loud every time a car passed by. Other than that I have no issues, it was very fun to explore.

This isnt one of the better trails in the area. Its not well-maintained and parts can get very muddy. There is quite a bit of noise from freeway traffic and there are also more bugs in the warmer months than other trails. I would recommend nearby Heritage Park over this one.

Best nature place ever. Rivers, lots of mud. Bring your rubber boots. Not many people, peaceful.

No pets allowed? What kind of park doesnt allow pets...

Lovely park with a great scenic trail. Several benches to take a moment and enjoy nature. The only reason for not getting 5 stars is the noise from the highway.

Nice relaxing trail. Easy trail with a few small hills, great for kids and family walks.

Peaceful. Blissful. For the courageous and adventurous at heart.

Heritage Park had a series of walking paths. Good place to be!

Very quiet park

Great peaceful walk.

These trails take you through some beautiful and unexpected landscapes - I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pond at the end of the trails was a pleasant surprise and a nice, quiet place to enjoy nature. The noise from the highway nearby didnt affect my experience.

Nice place for a evening walk

Very nice place to bond together with family and friends but some area were not clean.

Just the right size for older people and close enough. Lets keep it going!

Beautiful quiet park

Nice nature park, unfortunately next to a major freeway though. And the paths definitely get slick and muddy when snow covered.

Woodland Hills is the perfect place for a walk in the woods and to quickly escape from the rush and noose. Its very natural, but the paths are well-marked and maintained. We saw deer and wild turkey.

A pretty nice trail to walk and take photos of. There is a herd of deer in there and you never know when you will see them either grazing or relaxing just off the trail.

The biggest caveat is the proximity to i696. The traffic noise is just too much. If you are looking for a quite time, this isnt your kind of place. If you are not bothered by it, then go ahead.

Super nice nature park with a super easy trail and a couple hills for wals alone or with family and for some photography. Very relaxing place.

Great place for a walk with the family. Nice wide trails, with some having wood chips on them. Would be 5 stars but no dogs allowed.

Good gods dont go here without hiking boots. It is VERY muddy and crappily maintained. The noise from the nearby highway is loud as hell, and there are a ridiculous amount of restrictions. Plus theres only one PokéStop if you play Pokémon Go at parks.Just go to the Farmington Hills Nature Center, which is greatly maintained, prettier, has free activities AND hiking, has longer trails, has PokéStops, and has critters to see.

Wooded trails with a nice pond at the end

Pristine Forest. Absolutely beautiful. Great photography spot.

Its a great little park with some nice trails. Not as big as heritage but less crowded.

Nice woodland park, more for hiking than picnics, narrow primitive trails and a lot of natural wildlife. The noise of traffic from the nearby freeway will remind you that you are in the city. Although pet free, there were many violators. Mentioned wildlife includes snakes, so wear good hiking boots. Parking area is very limited for cars, but there is bicycle parking.

Beautiful and peaceful

First time here and loved it. Its very shaded, plenty of trails. Apart from some noise from the freeway, you feel like youre transported away from the city. My kids loved the stream and we stopped to play for a while before moving on. We also saw deer and turkeys!

Amazing park with trails

Nice little well kept trail!

Nice place to spend time with family and friends but some area were full of trashes scattered around.

Gorgeous

Awesome place. Feels like entering real forest area

Very nice park.. pleasant!

Absolutely beautiful, easy to hike trails and lots to see!

Great place to walk or hike

The food tasted good a change from the norm

Wonderful for biking and walking as well as gatherings

Great Relaxation place and beautiful environment, calm & quietWell maintained and clean areaBest for Hiking and running. No Bike trails available.No play area for kidsUsually can spend 1-2 hours

Beautiful wooded trail, but the solitude is marred by the noise of traffic on the nearby highway. Sign at the entrance of the park forbids too many activities. Your dog would greatly enjoy a walk on the path, but the municipality prohibits all pets, even on a leash, as well as removal of anything alive or dead.

Good place to spend an evening.

Nice place for Solitude saw 5 deer , if it was not for the freeway noise it would ideal

Really? A trail as short as this & it doesn’t allow dogs? I pulled in, saw the sign & turned right back around. I just wanted somewhere new to take my pup

Peaceful natural environment. Everyone is welcome to explore.

Nice nature walk after work

Had a great bike ride

Great place for a hike. Only down side is the road noise on weekdays. Bring an MP3 player to drown it out.

Very serene park.

Lovely location, a true trail which provides a great hiking experience. Wish there was a map or the like before the trail began. Would have liked to know how much distance we covered and how much further we could have gone.

This is a very nice natural park, is clean (Meaning that visitors are respecting Mother Nature with a smile) and the trails are easy to navigate. However, you do have to watch your steps because the tree roots, just might decide to take a hold of the tip of your shoes as you walk alone the paths. One other thing, the noises from the highway traffic can be a little nerve wrecking, but at the same time it can be very helpful to you if you have problems with navigation. The sounds can assist you with orientating you back to your point of reference. It is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Great place for a lite hike!

Really awsome place for a hike with family Also amazing place to have a photo shoot

Great trails, and ideal if you prefer no pavement. Youll even see a deer or two. Overly muddy in some areas, and the section by the expressway will be loud if you want to walk in total silence.

Pretty place to walk in

Great trail to bike on

Really really beautiful park and trail with Brook that leads into small river. I will definitely be back!

Beautiful outdoor area

Private and quiet place

A beautiful little trail, little over an hour walk but I am so grateful to the city of Farmington Hills for the amazing job they do keeping up this and several other great locations

Really beautiful and nice maintained trails. A little bit of road noise.

Nice walk.

Awesome experience

Drove 15 minutes to take my dog here just to find out pets are not allowed.

Very pleasant walk, with foot prints of deer clearly visible. A few mosquitoes at this time of year (Memorial Day).

Nice, conveniently located Park, short path in urban setting

Gorgeous trails. Lots of variety. Love the little streams

Good place for a jog/walk

Great for walking

Awesome place for nature walks!

Beautiful trails

Very peaceful

Great for walking

Nice low key place

Nice nature trails with benches. Pit toilets.

I Go here every morning to jog I love it peaceful tranquil and amazing views awesome! !!

Dont come here at night trust me all the hoodlums in Farmington come here to smoke marijuana and drink and their belligerent and rude especially if youre a female do not come here at night

A very nice park

Quiet

Always an experience.

Nice

Good