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Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 8,190 Google reviews · How we rank
All 10 picks in this guide to the best parks in Sterling Heights, MI are within city limits, with Google ratings ranging from 4.5 to 4.8 stars. The top-ranked nature center holds the highest rating at 4.8 stars from 128 reviews. Clinton River Park North follows with 4.7 stars from 900 reviews, while Farmstead Park ranks fourth with 4.6 stars from 281 reviews. The list also includes Dodge Park Splash Pad, Washington Square Park and Magnolia Park. Rounding out the top 10, Freedom Hill County Park has the largest review count among these entries: 1,385 reviews and a 4.5-star rating.
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Dodge ParkDodge Park holds a 4.7 Google rating across 4,424 reviews, listed on Google as park.
Clinton River Park NorthClinton River Park North holds a 4.7 Google rating across 900 reviews, listed on Google as park.
Parks & Recreation Sterling HeightsParks & Recreation Sterling Heights holds a 4.7 Google rating across 667 reviews, listed on Google as park.1Park
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PMDodge Park holds a 4.7 Google rating across 4,424 reviews, listed on Google as park.
“beautiful place for a walk with your dog.”
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PMClinton River Park North holds a 4.7 Google rating across 900 reviews, listed on Google as park.
“Such a beautiful park. I'm so blessed to live in Sterling Heights and have access to so many amazing parks.”
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Own this business? Claim itParks & Recreation Sterling Heights holds a 4.7 Google rating across 667 reviews, listed on Google as park.
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 2:00 AMPicnic tables and a children’s play area give Freedom Hill County Park a practical foundation for family outings in Sterling Heights, MI. Dogs are welcome, too. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 1,385 reviews adds support to the selection, while one reviewer specifically praised how easy it was to reach.
“Easy to get to. Well secured. Great venue!”
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 5:00 PMSterling Heights Nature Center holds a 4.8 Google rating across 128 reviews, listed on Google as park.
“What an amazing place Sterling heights nature center lots of different reptiles frogs snakes even seen a baby owl they have in there I live in southeast Michigan and had no idea that this place was so cool if you're ever near Dodge Park …”
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PMFarmstead Park holds a 4.6 Google rating across 281 reviews, listed on Google as park.
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PMSterling Heights Skatepark holds a 4.5 Google rating across 156 reviews, listed on Google as skatepark.
“Bowls had some small rocks and branches, it’d be nice if this park had lights for night”
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Own this business? Claim itClosed todayTrailhead holds a 4.8 Google rating across 68 reviews, listed on Google as park.
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 8:00 PMDodge Park Splash Pad holds a 4.6 Google rating across 71 reviews, listed on Google as water park.
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Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 12:00 AMMagnolia Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 110 reviews, listed on Google as park.
“Nice park. Playground for ages 5 - 12, trail, pickleball courts, and picnic tables. I like to come here sometimes and bike around the trail. overall, 5 stars. would come here again!”
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| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
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| 1 | Dodge Park | 4.7(4,424)4.7 out of 5 from 4424 reviews (Google rating) | — | 4,424 | — | +1586-446-2690 | Open |
| 2 | Clinton River Park North | 4.7(900)4.7 out of 5 from 900 reviews (Google rating) | — | 900 | — | +1586-446-2700 | Open |
| 3 | Parks & Recreation Sterling Heights | 4.7(667)4.7 out of 5 from 667 reviews (Google rating) | — | 667 | — | +1586-446-2690 | — |
| 4 | Freedom Hill County Park | 4.5(1,385)4.5 out of 5 from 1385 reviews (Google rating) | — | 1,385 | — | +1586-979-7010 | Open |
| 5 | Sterling Heights Nature Center | 4.8(128)4.8 out of 5 from 128 reviews (Google rating) | — | 128 | — | +1586-446-2710 | Open |
| 6 | Farmstead Park | 4.6(281)4.6 out of 5 from 281 reviews (Google rating) | — | 281 | — | +1586-446-2690 | Open |
| 7 | Sterling Heights Skatepark | 4.5(156)4.5 out of 5 from 156 reviews (Google rating) | — | 156 | — | +1586-446-2700 | Open |
| 8 | Trailhead | 4.8(68)4.8 out of 5 from 68 reviews (Google rating) | — | 68 | — | — | Closed |
| 9 | Dodge Park Splash Pad | 4.6(71)4.6 out of 5 from 71 reviews (Google rating) | — | 71 | — | — | Open |
| 10 | Magnolia Park | 4.5(110)4.5 out of 5 from 110 reviews (Google rating) | — | 110 | — | — | Open |
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Sterling Heights 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.
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