The 10 Best Parks in Mount Clemens, MI

Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 1,488 Google reviews · How we rank

This guide to the best parks in Mount Clemens, MI keeps every entry inside the city. Shadyside Park stands out for its review volume, with a 4.3 Google rating from 408 reviews. Lawndale Park has a higher rating of 4.5, based on eight reviews. Shadyside Skatepark holds a 3.9 rating from seven reviews, while the memorial park has a 3.8 rating from 30 reviews. These figures offer a useful starting point for comparing the listed parks: Lawndale Park leads this group on rating, while Shadyside Park has by far the largest number of reviews.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Anton Art CenterAnton Art Center holds a 4.7 Google rating across 301 reviews, listed on Google as museum.
  2. 2Behnke Memorial Dog ParkBehnke Memorial Dog Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 382 reviews, listed on Google as dog park.
  3. 3Shadyside ParkShadyside Park holds a 4.3 Google rating across 408 reviews, listed on Google as park.
  1. Anton Art Center in Mt Clemens1

    Anton Art Center

    4.7(301)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 301 reviews (Google rating)

    Museum · Mt Clemens · 0.1 mi

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    Anton Art Center holds a 4.7 Google rating across 301 reviews, listed on Google as museum.

    “Absolutly reccomend it. Friendly rare piece of gem.”
    — Ish K, 2026-05-21 · google

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  2. Behnke Memorial Dog Park in Mt Clemens2

    Behnke Memorial Dog Park

    4.5(382)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 382 reviews (Google rating)

    Dog park · Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi

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    Behnke Memorial Dog Park holds a 4.5 Google rating across 382 reviews, listed on Google as dog park.

    “My dog loves coming here! The dogs make friends. The people make friends. Its a happy environment.”
    — Jason Foreman, 2026-09-11 · google

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  3. Shadyside Park in Mt Clemens3

    Shadyside Park

    4.3(408)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 408 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi

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    Shadyside Park holds a 4.3 Google rating across 408 reviews, listed on Google as park.

    • Sports and cycling
    • Slides and swings
    • Picnic tables

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  4. Michigan Transit Museum in Mt Clemens4

    Michigan Transit Museum

    4.6(88)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews (Google rating)

    Rail museum · Mt Clemens · 0.5 mi

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    Michigan Transit Museum holds a 4.6 Google rating across 88 reviews, listed on Google as rail museum.

    “Great little Museum, very knowledgeable volunteers”
    — Jason Miller, 2026-08-31 · google

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  5. Clinton River in Mt Clemens5

    Clinton River

    4.3(186)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 186 reviews (Google rating)

    Mobile home park · Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi

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    Clinton River holds a 4.3 Google rating across 186 reviews, listed on Google as mobile home park.

    “We purchased a manufactured home in this community about a month ago. I can truthfully say that we have had nothing but good experiences so far. The neighbors have been very friendly the maintenance guy Frank is incredible! He's defini…”
    — Linda McDonald, 2026-08-28 · google

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  6. Lawndale Park in Mt Clemens6

    Lawndale Park

    4.5(8)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)

    Playground · Mt Clemens · 0.8 mi

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    Playground slides and a review describing a clean, quiet spot for little children earn Lawndale Park the sixth spot on this list. Located at 11 Dickinson Pl in Mount Clemens, MI, the park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from eight reviews, with the supplied reviewer also noting that it is never busy. Listed hours are 8 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays, noon–8 p.m. Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday.

    • Playground slides
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    “Love this place. Clean, quite lovely park for little children. Never busy just a prefect place to visit.”
    — Cunningham Jessica, 2023-04-13 · google

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  7. MacArthur Park in Mt Clemens7

    MacArthur Park

    3.8(75)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 75 reviews (Google rating)

    City park · Mt Clemens · 0.5 mi

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    MacArthur Park holds a 3.8 Google rating across 75 reviews, listed on Google as city park.

    “When random men are hangjng around, this is nice park to walk the dog.”
    — Brandi W, 2026-01-30 · google

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  8. Mt. Clemens Memorial Park in Mt Clemens8

    Mt. Clemens Memorial Park

    3.8(30)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)

    Memorial park · Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi

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    A play area, picnic tables, and a public restroom give Mt. Located at 300 N Groesbeck Hwy in Mount Clemens, MI, it welcomes children and dogs and offers facilities for a family picnic. One reviewer praises it as a place for softball. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an entrance are listed, though another reviewer notes a lack of paved paths to the diamonds and playground—a useful distinction when planning a visit.

    • Play area
    • Picnic tables
    • Dogs welcome
    “Great place for softball but will miss the big green wall.”
    — Daniel Blake, 2025-07-18 · google

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  9. Shadyside Skatepark in Mt Clemens9

    Shadyside Skatepark

    3.9(7)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (Google rating)

    Skatepark · Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi

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    A welcome for children and accessible arrival options earn Shadyside Skatepark the seventh spot among parks in Mount Clemens, MI. Located at 155 Shadyside Dr, it lists both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google rating is 3.9 from seven reviews. The supplied visitor comments also explain its lower placement: one describes bikes using the flat top and calls for a remodel, while another notes rough terrain and aging ramps. Those conditions are worth considering before a skating visit.

    • Welcomes children
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  10. Downtown Mount Clemens Fountain Stage in Mt Clemens10

    Downtown Mount Clemens Fountain Stage

    4.7(3)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)

    City park · Mt Clemens · 0.1 mi

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    Downtown Mount Clemens Fountain Stage holds a 4.7 Google rating across 3 reviews, listed on Google as city park.

    “Downtown is clean and walkable, but you have to pay for parking.”
    — Suhathai VanDeKerkhove, 2023-07-09 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Parks in Mount Clemens, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Anton Art Center4.7(301)4.7 out of 5 from 301 reviews (Google rating)—301Mt Clemens · 0.1 mi+1586-469-8666Closed
2Behnke Memorial Dog Park4.5(382)4.5 out of 5 from 382 reviews (Google rating)—382Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi+1586-469-6818—
3Shadyside Park4.3(408)4.3 out of 5 from 408 reviews (Google rating)—408Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi+1586-469-6818—
4Michigan Transit Museum4.6(88)4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews (Google rating)—88Mt Clemens · 0.5 mi—Closed
5Clinton River4.3(186)4.3 out of 5 from 186 reviews (Google rating)—186Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi+1586-701-6541—
6Lawndale Park4.5(8)4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)—8Mt Clemens · 0.8 mi——
7MacArthur Park3.8(75)3.8 out of 5 from 75 reviews (Google rating)—75Mt Clemens · 0.5 mi—Closed
8Mt. Clemens Memorial Park3.8(30)3.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)—30Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi——
9Shadyside Skatepark3.9(7)3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (Google rating)—7Mt Clemens · 1.0 mi——
10Downtown Mount Clemens Fountain Stage4.7(3)4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)—3Mt Clemens · 0.1 mi+1586-469-6818—

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How we ranked this list

Each park is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Mount Clemens 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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Parks in Mount Clemens, MI: common questions

Which parks in Mount Clemens, MI have playground equipment?
Shadyside Park has a play area with swings and slides, plus basketball and baseball facilities. Lawndale Park has playground slides. A Dorothea-Leonore Park reviewer describes it as suitable for an adventurous toddler and a seven-year-old.
Where can I take my dog in Mount Clemens, MI?
Behnke Memorial Dog Park at 300 N Groesbeck Hwy is a dedicated dog park, with reviewers describing off-leash play and socialization. Shadyside Park, MacArthur Park, and Dorothea-Leonore Park also welcome dogs.
What are the park hours in Mount Clemens, MI?
Shadyside Park opens daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and MacArthur Park from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Behnke Memorial Dog Park is open 24 hours daily. Lawndale Park opens Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Which parks in Mount Clemens, MI have picnic facilities?
Shadyside Park has picnic tables and barbecue grills. MacArthur Park and Wilson Park both have picnic tables and are identified as suitable for picnics. Behnke Memorial Dog Park also has picnic tables.
Which parks in Mount Clemens, MI have free parking and accessible entrances?
Shadyside Park and Behnke Memorial Dog Park both have free parking lots, wheelchair-accessible entrances, and wheelchair-accessible parking. MacArthur Park, Wilson Park, and Lawndale Park also list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.

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