Bundle up and enjoy a few hours ice-fishing on Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark. Popular access points to Kent Lake include the West Boat Launch and Turtlehead picnic area. Winter catches include bluegill, black crappies, yellow perch and the occasional northern pike. The Toboggan Course is located across the road from the Maple Beach parking lot and has been thrilling players and fans for decades.
The streets
may be closed for longer to allow for set-up and breakdown. Street fair organizers are generally permitted to begin
set-up at 8 am and breakdown must be completed kent hybrid bike by 7 pm. We may terminate or suspend access to your site and/or account immediately, without prior notice, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
If you bring your own bike, we can hire you a helmet for £2. Some of the more challenging obstacles include a 6ft wall climb, a rope, descend and cargo net kent hybrid bike crawl. Those looking for an easier option can tackle balance beams, water jumps and rope walks. It’s a true team endeavor and great bonding experience.
For the youngest downhill enthusiasts, we even offer a “bunny hill” lined with padded trees. The sledding hills and beginner snowboarding hills are located at Orchard picnic area. This area offers a nearby picnic shelter with tables and grills. Reunions, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and any other way your family gets together – make your event more eventful with the Metroparks! We have picnic shelters available at Kensington Metropark for all your event and gathering needs.
School, scout or community groups can experience the nature center with customizable on-site programs. Bring your horse to ride along 19-miles of marked equestrian trails. Pass through wooded, hilly terrain, open fields and scenic views of the Huron River and Kent Lake as you observe wildlife and waterfowl along the path. A staging area is located off Dawson Road on Martindale Road.
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a high tech treasure hunt using a handheld GPS receiver to navigate to the ‘cache’ (treasure) locations. Multiple caches are hidden around Betteshanger Park, for teams to locate and complete the activity sheet along the way. Geocaching combines outdoor play with team building, problem solving and other valuable educational outcomes. Whoosh through the snow and practice your fundamentals at our snowboarding area. You’ll find a designated snowboarding hill near the Orchard picnic area.