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Island Lake Recreation Area

State park

4.7(3720 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 10 PM
Island Lake Recreation Area

About

Vast state park with hot air balloons. Sprawling 4,000-acre park with meadows & mature woodlands features a hot air balloon launch point.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Island Lake Recreation Area:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
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    Phone
    (810) 229-7067
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    Hours
    Monday:6 AM–10 PM
    Tuesday:6 AM–10 PM
    Wednesday:6 AM–10 PM
    Thursday:6 AM–10 PM
    Friday:6 AM–10 PM
    Saturday:6 AM–10 PM
    Sunday:6 AM–10 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available
  • Volleyball court: Has volleyball court

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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