Kensington Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark are temporarily closed while crews assess storm damage and conditions throughout both parks, officials said. (Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Kensington Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark are temporarily closed while crews assess storm damage and conditions throughout both parks, officials said.
Park officials said Tuesday (May 19) that both locations are expected to remain closed through the evening and will be reevaluated in the morning as crews continue safety inspections.
“At this time, both parks are expected to remain closed through the evening and will be reevaluated in the morning,” Huron-Clinton Metroparks said in a statement. “We appreciate your patience and understanding as safety remains the top priority.”
No timeline has been given for when the parks will fully reopen.
The closures come as crews work to assess the impact of recent severe weather across southeast Michigan.
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