Supplements: The popular Kensington Metropark is 5 minutes away. The park offers 4,481 acres of wooded, hilly terrain surrounding beautiful Kent Lake and is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl. Enjoy a multitude of recreation opportunities throughout the year, from biking and boating to cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing. Take a swim at o ... (Read more) The popular Kensington Metropark is 5 minutes away. The park offers 4,481 acres of wooded, hilly terrain surrounding beautiful Kent Lake and is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl. Enjoy a multitude of recreation opportunities throughout the year, from biking and boating to cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing. Take a swim at one of the beaches, get soaked in at the Splash 'n' Blast, or just spend the fishing, hiking or picnicking along the water. Take a tour aboard the Island Queen, hit the tees for a round of golf, or spin through a game of disc golf. The art shows and long rowing competitions at Kensington Park are also a big draw. The main bike trail around Kent Lake is the 8.5-mile paved Kensington Metropark Hike-Bike Trail, which is a popular, well-maintained, multi-use path with gentle inclines. It encircles the picturesque Kent Lake within Kensington Metropark and can also connect to the 3.4-mile Milford Trail, extending your ride to the village of Milford. Hot air balloon rides and hang gliding are additional activities at Kensington Park and often seen flying over this property. Milford has extensive equestrian, cycling, and hiking trails weaving through and around the Village. The Milford Trail links downtown to miles of scenic open space and panoramic views of the Huron River valley. It offers the perfect arrangement for a paddle and pedal. Float the Huron River and explore the ribbon of regional parks surrounding the village by bike. Drop the boats in upstream at Proud Lake State Recreation Area and enjoy the seemingly unspoiled landscape with clear waters inhabited by many bird species and other wildlife on the 4.5 mile trip to Milford. Or launch your journey at Milford's Central Park, with its ample parking and a picnic area then head downstream to Kensington Metropark, Island Lake State Recreation Area or Huron Meadows Metropark. Summertime brings the farmers market, Milford's famous sidewalk sales, the Milford Memories art festival, and the Milford Car Show. LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Central Park features a Thursday evening Summer Concert Series, and family movie nights. Center Street Park hosts bands and fine arts the fourth Friday of each month. Milford, a community of 6,400 residents is the first Trail Town to greet trail users paddling through to Lake Erie for the 104-mile journey. From landing or launch at Milford's Central Park it's a short walk to downtown where casual restaurants, ice cream shops, and specialty stores await.