Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 451 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 parks in and around Auburn Hills, MI, led by Hawk Woods Park and Campground, Civic Center Park and Auburn Hills Multi Sports Field. Together they have 451 Google reviews; Auburn Hills Multi Sports Field has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Auburn Hills, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Eighty acres of parkland, groomed nature trails and boardwalks put Hawk Woods Park and Campground at No. 1 in Auburn Hills, MI. Its mix of hiking, camping cabins and picnic facilities gives visitors several ways to use the grounds. Families have kid-friendly hikes and a play area with slides, while picnic tables, barbecue grills and public restrooms support longer outings. Dogs are welcome, parking is free, and a 4.6 Google rating from 359 reviews adds support for its top placement.
A play area, public restroom and access for dogs give Civic Center Park practical appeal for everyday outings in Auburn Hills, MI. It earns the No. 2 spot for that combination of amenities, alongside a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Located at 1721–1739 N Squirrel Rd, the park welcomes children and offers a designated place to play. Its Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 72 reviews adds to the case for its ranking.
Practical amenities earn Auburn Hills Multi Sports Field the No. 3 spot among parks in Auburn Hills, MI. At 1800 Valleyview Dr, the park welcomes children and dogs and provides a public restroom, making it a useful option for family outings with a pet. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking support accessible arrival. Daily hours run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and its 4.8 Google rating from 12 reviews adds positive visitor feedback to those documented features.
Slides and swings give Auburn Hills Playground a straightforward draw for a playground outing in Auburn Hills, MI. At 3400 E Seyburn Dr, this fourth-ranked park pairs those play features with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Daily hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. offer flexibility for planning a visit. Its 4.6 Google rating from eight reviews adds a positive visitor signal, while the documented play equipment and site-access features provide concrete reasons for its place on the list.
Child-welcoming access and two specific accessibility features earn Seyburn Pavilion its fifth-place spot. Located at 3350 E Seyburn Dr in Auburn Hills, MI, the park welcomes children and provides both wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Those features make it a practical option for families planning a park visit, particularly when accessible arrival and entry are priorities in choosing where to go.
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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 Auburn Hills 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.
Hawk Woods Park and Campground at 3799 Bald Mountain Rd has groomed nature trails, boardwalks and kid-friendly hikes across 80 acres. It opens daily from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and has free lot and street parking.
Where can children use slides and swings in Auburn Hills, MI?
Auburn Hills Playground at 3400 E Seyburn Dr has both slides and swings, with daily hours of 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park at 2000-2074 Phillips Dr has swings and a play area, while Hawk Woods Park and Campground has slides and a play area.
Which parks in Auburn Hills, MI welcome dogs?
Hawk Woods Park and Campground, Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park, Auburn Hills Multi Sports Field and the Civic Center Park entry at 1721-1739 N Squirrel Rd all welcome dogs.
Where are picnic facilities available in Auburn Hills, MI?
Hawk Woods Park and Campground has picnic tables, barbecue grills and public restrooms at 3799 Bald Mountain Rd. Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park at 2000-2074 Phillips Dr is also listed as suitable for picnics.
Which parks and facilities in Auburn Hills, MI have wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking?
Hawk Woods Park and Campground, Auburn Hills Playground, Auburn Hills Multi Sports Field and Seyburn Pavilion have both. Both Civic Center Park entries—1721-1739 N Squirrel Rd and 3410E E Seyburn Dr—also have wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
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