Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 1,762 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 parks in and around Redford, MI, led by Bell Creek County Park, Handy Park and Claude Allison Park. Together they have 1,762 Google reviews; Kinloch Park has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.5. Every place on the list is in Redford, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Picnic space, sports facilities and kid-friendly hikes earn Bell Creek County Park the top spot among parks in Redford, MI. Shade trees and picnic tables make room for outdoor meals, with a barbecue grill and public restrooms available. Soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a basketball court offer several ways to play, while children have slides and swings. Dogs are welcome, and the park provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Its 4.4 Google rating across 743 reviews adds support to that broad mix of amenities.
Shaded picnic areas
Kid-friendly hikes
Multiple sports facilities
“Nice park to relax or picnic. There is a nature trail.”
Baseball, basketball and tennis facilities give Handy Park several ways to spend an afternoon outdoors in Redford, MI, earning it the No. 2 spot for its range of recreation and picnic amenities. Children have slides and swings, while picnic tables and a barbecue grill support family gatherings. One reviewer praised the atmosphere for getting together with family and friends. Dogs are welcome, and the entrance, parking and public restroom are wheelchair accessible. The park opens daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; parking is paid.
Three sports facilities
Slides and swings
Picnic tables available
“Very nice atmosphere for family and friend gathering will definitely visit again 😀”
A mix of play equipment, sports facilities and picnic amenities earns Claude Allison Park the No. 3 spot among parks in Redford, MI. Slides and swings give children a place to play, while tennis courts, a volleyball court and a baseball field offer other ways to spend time outdoors. Picnic tables, a barbecue grill, public restrooms and free parking support longer visits. Dogs are welcome, and reviewers describe the park as clean, peaceful and well maintained. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical value.
Slides and swings
Courts and baseball
Picnic tables available
“Allison Park is Not a good place to have a large family gathering! They are
Very petty about any little thing just so they can deny you of your refund....Please Do not use this park for any large family events Belle- Creek is a much bet…”
Playground slides, swings, and picnic tables earn Kinloch Park the No. 4 spot for its combination of play and gathering space in Redford, MI. Located at 26154 Grove St, it welcomes dogs and offers free parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Reviewers describe it as a place to take children or stop during a walk, though one notes flooding after rain. Its 4.5-star Google rating from 19 reviews adds support to those practical reasons to visit.
Slides and swings
Picnic tables
Free parking
“Good place to take the kids
Great for a walk
Playground equipment
Watch for bees in the summer..lol”
Picnic tables, slides and swings give Lola Valley Parkway a practical basis for its No. 5 spot among parks in Redford, MI. At 26154 Grove St, it supports a straightforward family outing with a meal outdoors and time in the children’s play area. Dogs are welcome, too. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 84 reviews, though the supplied excerpts raise concerns about litter, nuisance behavior and reduced mowing—important drawbacks alongside its picnic and playground facilities.
Picnic tables
Slides and swings
Dogs welcome
“Some days are fine other days this park is trashed with food scraps, weed remnants, etc. Love bring the kids here, but would like to come to a clean park and not have to clean it myself.”
Water cannons, tipping buckets and spray fountains give Handy Park Splash Pad its reason for taking rank 8 among parks in Redford, MI. A visitor describes the splash pad as free to use, with nearby picnic tables for a break between rounds of water play. Located at 26590 Capitol St, it welcomes children and lists wheelchair-accessible parking. Listed hours are noon to 7 p.m. daily, and the review describes a summer season running through Labor Day.
Free splash pad
Nearby picnic tables
Wheelchair-accessible parking
“The splash pad is a free use water park. it has water cannons, tipping buckets, and spray fountains. There are also picnic tables and such nearby for picnicking.It is open during the summer until labor day from 12pm to 7pm.”
A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking give Veterans Park practical reasons for its ninth-place spot among parks in Redford, MI. Located at Elsinore Street and Beech Daly, the park welcomes children, making it an option for families as well. Its listed hours are open around the clock every day of the week. Those access features, child-welcoming setting and daily availability are the basis for its inclusion.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Welcomes children
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How we ranked this list
Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Redford category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which parks in Redford, MI have picnic facilities and playgrounds?
Bell Creek County Park, Handy Park and Claude Allison Park all have picnic tables, barbecue grills, playground swings and slides, and public restrooms. Kinloch Park and Lola Valley Parkway also have picnic tables, swings and slides.
What are the hours for parks in Redford, MI?
Bell Creek County Park opens daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Handy Park from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Claude Allison Park from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Manning Park from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kinloch Park and Lola Valley Parkway list 24-hour access every day.
Where is the splash pad in Redford, MI, and when does it open?
Handy Park Splash Pad is at 26590 Capitol St and lists daily hours of noon to 7 p.m. A reviewer describes free use during summer through Labor Day, with water cannons, tipping buckets, spray fountains and nearby picnic tables.
Which parks in Redford, MI welcome dogs?
Bell Creek County Park, Handy Park, Claude Allison Park, Lola Valley Parkway, Redford Park, Kinloch Park and Roosevelt Park all list dogs as welcome. Bell Creek also lists hiking, while a Claude Allison Park reviewer mentions a walking trail.
Which parks in Redford, MI have accessible facilities and parking?
Bell Creek County Park, Handy Park, Claude Allison Park, Detroit Memorial Park (West), Redford Park and Kinloch Park list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. Handy Park also lists a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Claude Allison Park and Kinloch Park list free parking lots; Handy Park lists a paid lot.
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