Kensington Metropark Celebrates Summer’s Start with Fireworks June 15

By Denise Semion

Start summer off with a bang at Kensington Metropark near Milford/Brighton on Saturday, June 15 when the park celebrates the beginning of the summer season with fireworks! The show begins at 10 pm; plan to arrive early due to crowd conditions. There is a $10 special event daily vehicle permit required for vehicles entering the park after 5 pm; admission is free with an annual permit.

For additional information, please call Kensington Metropark at 810-227-8910.  Kensington Metropark does not host fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday.

A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors or $5 daily. On the day of fireworks, there is a $10 special event daily vehicle permit required for vehicles entering the park after 5 pm; admission is free with an annual permit.  General information can be found at www.metroparks.com or by calling 1-800-47-PARKS.

Located along the Huron and Clinton rivers, the Metroparks provide a natural oasis from urban and suburban life as well as year-round recreational activities and events. A regional park system, the Metroparks consist of 13 beautiful parks covering 25,000 acres, ten spectacular public golf courses and two marinas on Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, respectively. The parks also offer scenic nature trails, breathtaking beaches, educational activities and exciting winter sports.