Here are some ice skating, cross country skiing and sledding options that provide outdoor Michigan winter fun for Oakland County, Metro Detroit and other areas of SE Michigan.

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Auburn Hills, Michigan Ice Skating
Downtown Skating Rink
located near the intersection of Auburn Road and Squirrel
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Skaters are invited to enjoy the rink from 8 am through 10 pm daily, pending weather and ice conditions. Located at Auburn and Squirrel Road next to the Log Cabin, the ice skating rink is FREE and is available on a first-come first-served basis. The Auburn Hills Ice-Skating Rink opens seasonally when conditions are right for ice-skating. Call 248.370.9353 for details.
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Click here for a photo gallery of the ice-skating rink in downtown Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Berkley, Michigan Winterfest
Berkley Winterfest - Berkley, Michigan
January 28th from 10a-9p
2012 Berkley Winterfest fun begins at 10a on January 28th and runs throughout the day at the Berkley Community Center, Berkley Ice Arena and throughout downtown Berkley. Berkley Winterfest offers open-skating, a bonfire, a chili cook-off, petting farm, craft show, snowman building contest and more! Click here for the entire schedule of events.

Beverly Hills, Michigan
Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day - Beverly Hills, Michigan
January 29th from 1p-4p
Winter Family Fun Day at Beverly Hills Village Park visitors can enjoy sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing, warm drinks and snacks in the pavilion by the fire. Click here for more info on Beveryly Hills Winter Family Fun Day. Beverly Hills Village Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Franklin, Michigan 48025.

Beverly Hills, Michigan Sledding
Beverly Park sledding
Click here for a full review, photo gallery and video of sledding at Beverly Park.
Sledding at Beverly Park in The Village of Beverly Hills is a blast. The sled hill at Beverly Park is among the finest and well-organized sledding hills in Oakland County. I highly recommend the sledding at Beverly Park if you live in The Village of Beverly Hills, Franklin, Clawson, Troy, Southfield, Madison Heights, Farmington/Farmington Hills or surrounding southern Oakland County, Michigan communities. I'd even recommend a longer trip if you live further away and want to try sledding somewhere new! Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025.

Birmingham, Michigan Ice Skating
Outdoor ice-skating at Birmingham's Barnum Park
The Ice skating at Barnum Park is located at the corner of Purdy and Frank streets in Birmingham, MI. The ice rink at Barnum is non-refrigerated and only open when weather permits. Barnum Park ice-skating is open during daylight hours only. Ice hockey games are permitted from 8a-10a and from 2p-4p. Contact 248-530-1700 or 248-530-1700 for ice-skating conditions. The use of the ice skating rink at Barnum Park is "at your own risk". 

Clarkston, Michigan Ice Skating
Independence Oaks County Park Ice Skating
9501 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston
248-625-0877
Oakland County Parks
As Crooked Lake freezes over, park staff keeps it smooth for blades. Hit the warming house for some hot chocolate. Then, swing by the cross-country ski rental for an added adventure - or, for the more timid, walk out on the lake's docks and take in the view. Bring your own skates, as there are no rentals. Hours: weather-dependent; 8 a.m.-one-half-hour before sunset daily.

Clarkston, Michigan
Frosty Oaks Fest - Wint Nature Center
February 18th, 2012 from noon-4p
9501 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, Michigan  48348
phone:  248-625-6473
Frosty Oaks Fest is a Michigan winter celebration of nature, sports and more! Click here for event details.

Clarkston, White Lake Michigan Sledding
Sledding at Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail
White Lake, MI 48386
248-625-6640
A sledding hill is located in the Meadowlark Picnic Area. Winter park hours – 7 am to 8 pm. For snow conditions, call Indian Springs Metropark at 248-625-6640. Park entry fee required for sledding.

Detroit, Michigan Ice Skating
Campus Martius Park Ice Skating
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan
(313) 963-9393
The professionally kept ice-skating rink at Campus Martius is not only gorgeous, it's one of the few outdoor rinks in the area that offers skate rentals. Click here for details, hours and rates.

Detroit, Michigan
Motown Winter Blast - Detroit, Michigan
Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2012
Motown Winter Blast is to once again be the only weekend to have free skating at Campus Martius Park, plus three heated tents - two of them with stages and three stages all-together, more than 50 entertainment acts of top local talent, preofessional and amateur skating exhibitions, marshmallow roasting, an outdoor winter carnival, a family stage with special readings and a great lineup of talent to be announced in January, Taste of Detroit, "Comfort Zones" where you can find heat every 150 feet to warm up, ice sculptures, and more. Click here to read Oakland County Moms' interview with Motown Winter Blast Producer Jon Witz previewing 2012 Motown Winter Blast. For additional public information, visit the Winter Blast website or call (313) 963-8418.

Madison Heights, Michigan Sled Hill
Civic Center Park
300 w. 13 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, Michigan
48071
Civic Center Park is most famously known for its large sled hill as it seems to be featured on local news after every large snow. The sled hill, while it lacks a lot of amenities, is impressive. It's very wide across the top to accommodate large groups of sledders.
Click here for a review, photo gallery and sledding video of the sledding hill at Civc Center Park in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Milford, Michigan sledding, ice skating and ice fishing
Kensington Metropark sledding, ice skating, ice fishing
2240 W. Buno Road
Milford, Michigan
248-685-1561
Winter sports area (located within the Orchard picnic area) - the slopes at the winter sports area are ideal for sledding and tobogganing with two toboggan runs and separate beginning, intermediate and advanced sledding hills. A beginner snowboarding hill is also located in the winter sports area, and a special bunny hill is designated for young children under 36 inches. A nearby shelter has picnic tables and grills. Ice skating – offered at the ice rink located on Kent Lake at the boat rental area, which is lighted evenings. Weather and ice conditions permitting, the ice rink is open weekdays, 11 am to 9 pm. Park hours – 6 am to 10 pm. For ice and snow conditions, contact Kensington Metropark at 1-800-477-3178.

Lyon Township
Lyon Township Winterfest - Lyon Township, Michigan
January 21st from 11a-4p
Atchison Park hosts the annual Lyon Township Winterfest. Winterfest features warm food, winter sports and plenty of fun for kids. Lyon Township Winterfest has sled-dog rides, ice-fishing, ski races, ice-skating, sleigh rides and more! Click here for more info on the event. Parking and entry is free! James Atchison Park, 1-96 & Milford Rd (exit 155). Entrance on 58000 Grand River Ave.

Oakland, Michigan Sled Hill
Lost Lake Nature Park
846 Lost Lake Trail
Oakland, Michigan 48363
Sledding Hotline: 248-651-4440 ext 299
Open 7 days when conditions are ideal for sledding. Lost Lake Nature Park's sled hill features nightime sledding on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Lost Lake also has a warming shelter!
Click here for a review, photo gallery and video of Lost Lake Nature Park. Article includes more sledding info (rules, hours) as well as a scaretastic sled cam video.

Orion Township, Michigan Sledding
Jesse Decker Park
Squirrel Road just South of Silverbell Road
The sledding hill at Jesse Decker Park in Orion Township, Michigan is fast. There is also a fairly large dip at the bottom of the steep hill. The dip will allow sledders to get "plenty of air."
Click here for a review and video of sledding at Jesse Decker Park.

Rochester, Michigan Ice Skating
Municipal Park Ice Skating
400 Sixth St.
Rochester, Michigan 48307
248-651-9061
The ice skating pond at Municipal Park in Rocheser is located at the end of Ludlow street in Downtown Rochester, Michigan. The pond is open for ice skating during the winter as long as the ice conditions are suitable.
Click here for a review and photo gallery of Municipal Park Ice Skating in Rochester, Michigan

Rochester, Michigan
Fire and Ice Fest - Downtown Rochester, Michigan
February 26th 6p-9p, February 27th 10a-6p, 
Fire and Ice Fest features an ice sculpture show, a tubing hill, ice-skating, dog sled rides, the Big Bright Light Show and more! A fireworks show caps off the winter fun on Friday and Saturday nights. Click here for more info. Click here for photos of the Big Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester.

Rochester Hills, Michigan Sledding
Bloomer Park
345 John R Road
Rochester Hills
Phone: 248-656-4753
Bloomer has the biggest sled hill I've seen in the Rochester area. The Bloomer Park sledding hill is  east of the main parking and velodrome area. Bloomer has open sledding on Th, Fr, Sat and Sun during the winter.
Click here for more info, a review and sledding video of Bloomer Park sledding in Rochester Hills.

Rochester Hills, Michigan Ice Skating
Thelma G. Spencer Park
Phone: 248-656-4657
Fax:     248-656-4627
Hours:  10 am - dusk
3701 John R Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Winter Offerings
    * Ice skating (separate areas for hockey and open skating)  no equipment rentals
    * Ice fishing (DNR regulations apply)
    * Cross-country skiing (3 miles, non-groomed trails  no equipment rentals)
    * Heated shelter with fireplace
    * Heated restrooms
    * Table games
    * Concession area
    * Vending machines
Click here for a full review of Spencer Park in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Spencer Park is often closed in the winter until the ice conditions are ideal to ice skate or ice fish on.

Rochester, Michigan Ice Skating
Bear Creek Nature Park
740 West Snell
Rochester, Michigan 48306
Bear Creek Nature Park features an ice skating pond deep inside the park. I highly recommend the trail map to find it as the path system can be confusing for first-time visitors. The pond is also quite a walk from the parking lot so it may not be ideal to use as an ice-skating location. Other winter recommendations for Bear Creek Nature Park include cross-country skiing and sledding. Click here for a full review and photo gallery of Bear Creek Nature Park.

Rochester Hills, Michigan Sledding
Borden Park
John R. Rd. between Hamlin and Auburn roads, in Rochester Hills.
The hills at Borden Park are great for sledding for smaller kids because the hills aren't too steep. The entire park is surrounded by hills to keep it secluded from the surrounding main roads. There's lot of sledding ground to be had as the slopes never seem too crowded.
Click here for video of the sledding at Borden Park.

Shelby Township, (Rochester, Washington Twp area) Michigan
Stony Creek Metropark sledding, ice skating, snow-shoeing
4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, Michigan
586-781-4242
Sledding, tobogganing and snowboarding – several hills at West Branch and Gladeview picnic areas provide natural slopes for sledding and tobogganing with use at each site depending upon snow cover. There are no specially developed toboggan runs, but toboggans are restricted to designated hills. Snowboards are permitted on one designated snowboarding hill at Gladeview. Snowboards must be tethered to the snowboarder’s ankle. No sledding or tobogganing after 6 pm. Ice skating – a skating rink will be cleared at the boat launch when conditions permit. Winter park hours – 7 am to 8 pm daily, no entry after 7 pm. For skating rink conditions contact Stony Creek Metropark at 586-78l-4242.

Warren, Michigan Ice Skating Rink
Warren City Square Ice Rink
Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile Road in Warren, Michigan. 586-574-4518.
The city of Warren offers ice skating at the beautiful City Square Ice Rink. Heated area, concessions and restrooms are onsite. Ice Skate rental is available! Fees: Skating is $3, Skate rental is $3. The Warren Square Ice Rink is one of the few outdoor rinks that provide skate rentals.

Waterford, Michigan
Platform Tennis at Waterford Oaks County Park
1702 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248-858-0906
The aluminum flooring for platform tennis is raised with heating underneath. And, all around the outer bottom edge of the platform, the boards can be raised to shovel snow off to the ground outside. Players typically dress in layers and play Platform Tennis in temps as low as 10 below. Platform Tennis, because of the court size, reminds me of a combination of tennis and outdoor racquetball. Click here for more info on Platform Tennis in Oakland County.

Waterford, Michigan
Sledding at Waterford Oaks County Park
1702 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, Michigan 48328
Oakland County Parks and Recreation invites all ages to glide down the 325-foot-lng, 27-foot high Family Sledding Hill at Waterford Oaks County Park. New safety lanes have been added to direct sledders back to the top of the hill. Entry is free. Guests should bring their own sleds. The hill is open daily from sunrise to sunset or as posted. Portable restrooms are available. Click here for a full review and pics of sledding at Oakland County Parks' sled hill at Waterford Oaks.

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