Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensCarpenter Lake Nature Preserve
Southfield
A slice of the Rockies in metro Detroit: massive boulders for climbing, stroller-friendly forest trails, and a boardwalk overlooking five-acre Carpenter Lake.
Rocky boulder garden
Stroller-friendly trails
Scenic lake overlook
Kid-friendly climbing
Tips
🪨"huge boulders that are such a fascinating & unexpected unique look"
🌳look for sassafras and hornbeam trees along the forest path
🐕dogs welcome on leash, but leave bikes at home
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
SouthfieldOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensA slice of the Rockies in metro Detroit: massive boulders for climbing, stroller-friendly forest trails, and a boardwalk overlooking five-acre Carpenter Lake.
Rocky boulder garden
Stroller-friendly trails
Scenic lake overlook
Kid-friendly climbing
Tips
🪨"huge boulders that are such a fascinating & unexpected unique look"
🌳look for sassafras and hornbeam trees along the forest path
🐕dogs welcome on leash, but leave bikes at home