The weather is warming up and now is a great time to get out of the house and explore nature. Did you know there are over 11,000 acres of parks and recreation space in Flint & Genesee? Discover Flint and Genesee's wonders at one of the many Genesee County Parks.
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
Immerse yourself in a forest of over 157 species of trees, explore wetlands and hike through numerous trails in Burton at For-Mar Nature & Arboretum. While you are there, check out their Visitor’s Center, a hands-on experience with live animals, and visit the DeWaters Center, which houses over 600 birds, including owls, hawks and nuthatches.
Seven Lakes State Park
Located just outside of Genesee County, in Holly, is Seven Lakes State Park. Experience farmland, rolling hills, a forest and the dam, which broke one large lake into seven small lakes. For water lovers, there are about 230 acres of water and several miles of shoreline.
Rust Park
A little green space inside of the small city of Grand Blanc, Rust Park is a perfect gathering place. Equipped with a pavilion, fenced-in play structure, tennis and basketball courts, and a baseball diamond, this park offers something for everyone.
Flushing County Park
Located off McKinley Road, Flushing County Park is a community gem. The park features walking and cross country ski trails, ball diamonds and tennis courts, and fenced off-leash dog areas. A perfect park for families to enjoy.
Holloway Reservoir Regional Park
It’s not just one park, it’s more than six parks rolled into one. At Holloway Reservoir Regional Park in Davison, you will find Buttercup Beach, Wolverine Campground, Elba Equestrian Complex and more. If you love nature, you will find your happy place at Holloway.
Linden County Park
Right outside downtown Linden, Linden County Park boasts ball diamonds and tennis courts, Byram Lake and Clover Beach, pavilions for relaxing and a trail for hiking. It's a great park for exercise and family fun.
Max Brandon Park
Get into nature right in the city of Flint with 107 acres of Max Brandon Park. One of the largest open spaces in the area, the park has a paved pathway to take you through nature and explore the newly restored wetland.
For a full listing of the 24 parks in Flint & Genesee go to geneseecountyparks.org
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
Genesee County Parks and Recreation managed, For-Mar is a 383-acre nature preserve and arboretum... Read More
Holloway Reservoir Regional Park
Genesee County Parks and Recreation managed, enjoy 5,500-acres of family fun including a 1,975- acre... Read More
Seven Lakes State Park
Seven Lakes State Park offers over 1,400-acres of land featuring a combination of farmland, rolling... Read More
Flushing County Park
Genesee County Parks and Recreation managed, Flushing Park offers 105-acres of outdoor family fun... Read More
Linden County Park/Byram Lake
Genesee County Parks and Recreation managed, Linden Park offers 135-acres of outdoor family fun... Read More
Max Brandon Park
Where do you go for a day of nature in the heart of the city? If the city’s Flint, you make your way... Read More
