Picnics in County Parks

Picnicking is a popular activity in Washtenaw County Parks. Almost all of our parks offer great opportunities to enjoy nature while picnicking. They provide shade trees, open grassy areas and most have picnic tables available.  Have a bite to eat at one of the many County Park scenic locations. 

Picnicking is not currently permitted in our Nature Preserves or at Osborne Mill. 

Mos sites available on a First Come, First Serve Basis

Cavanaugh Lake - 1 picnic shelter

County Farm Park - 2 picnic shelters are available for use - contact administration at (734) 971-6337, one located off the Platt Road entrance and the other off the Medford Road entrance.  There are also many other outdoor areas available. 

At Independence Lake, picnicking is available on an informal basis throughout the park.  There are over 100 picnic tables and 30 barbecue grills, available on a  first come first serve basis.  Locations are very picturesque and located within walking distance of bathrooms, the swimming beach, the Spray Zone, playgrounds and trail heads.  Independence Lake does offer Rental Opportunities as well.

Park Lyndon - 2 picnic shelters, one each at Lyndon North and Lyndon South

Park Northfield - 1 picnic shelter

Parker Mill offers a variety of picnicking opportunities under shade trees and at picnic tables.

Pierce Lake Golf Course and Park does have one shelter available for Golf Outings.  However, picnicking opportunities are limited.

At Rolling Hills, picnicking is available throughout the park.  There are a variety of open and shaded areas for picnicking - with tables spread throughout the park.  Some picnicking areas offer grills as well.  Rolling Hills offers pavilion Rental Opportunities, ranging in size from a 12 person family unit to a 200 person unit.

Sharon Mills is a beautiful park with a variety of scenic areas to picnic from.  It does also offer Rental Opportunities.

Superior Center is a peaceful picnic location with shade available.