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Leisure Services Director
Ann Conklin
1150 Canton Center S.
Phone: 734/394-5360
Fax: 734/394-5366

 

Canton Leisure Services is the recipient of the 2008 National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award

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Canton Township prides itself on providing an excellent system of parks which offer a variety of activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities. Park pavilions, gazebo, and the Amphitheater in Heritage Park are available for rental by community groups and individuals.

Get Healthy By Walking in a Canton Park!

Area residents are encourage to hit the walking trails and paths located in the Canton Parks. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise is one of your body's most natural forms of exercise. It's safe, simple, doesn't require practice, and the health benefits are endless.

In addition to our parks, Canton's permier facilities have something for all interests to enjoy, from baseball, ice sports and soccer at the Canton Sports Center, to golf at Pheasant Run Golf Club and Fellows Creek Golf Club, to swimming, fitness classes and more at the Summit on the Park. All ages benefit from our facilities,

The Parks Division has a year-around responsibility for the daily operations of all Canton parks, grounds maintenance for all township buildings and community-owned cemeteries, and operational support for recreational activities and special events. Parks employees provide service and support to other divisions, outside of Leisure Services, as requested.

Cool down at Canton's new Splash Playground located in Heritage Park near Heritage Hideout. Just touch the fire hydrant to start the water fun! Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Water shoes are recommended. Please, no pets in the splash playground.

Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail

Construction of a non-motorized trail system along the Lower Rouge River began in Fall of 2007, in an effort to meet the residential demand for more outdoor recreation and as a joint venture between Canton Municipal Services, Canton Leisure Services, Wayne County, and the Michigan Department of Transportation.

 

Walk Michigan!

  • July 7: Freedom Park
  • July 14: Lower Rouge River Trail
  • July 21: Heritage Park

Walk Michigan! is a state-wide fitness program that encourages residents from across the state to pursue a healthy lifestyle by walking regularly. Canton Leisure Services will be coordinating group walks, which take place in community parks, trails and recreation areas at the following dates and locations.

At each location, look for the Walk Michigan! sign and check in with Leisure Services staff between 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Put on your walking shoes and hit the pavement! For more information, contact our Health and Wellness staff at 734/394-5460.

 

Park Rules

Canton Township's Dog Park

Proposed Dog Park

In partnership with the Friends of Canton's Dog Park, Canton Leisure Services is working hard to create a three-acre dog park here in Canton. Learn more...

For the enjoyment and safety of everyone using Canton's parks, we thank you for paying attention to the following:

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times (and please leave nothing behind...).
  • Skateboarding is not allowed in Canton parks for safety's sake.
  • All of our parks are open from 8 a.m. from 10 p.m. during the summer.
  • Motorized, electrical boats must have Park Superintendent's approval.

County Parks

For information on Huron-Clinton Metroparks, call 800-47-PARKS. William P. Holliday Nature Preserve. This park cuts into the northeast corner of Canton at Koppernick Road, east of the C&O railtracks. 500 acres total, 57 acres in Canton. River Rouge Parkway: Flood plain along the lower Rouge River from Canton Center to Hannan Road. 267 acres, undeveloped.

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