Maybury State Park is a busy day-use park, one of the few state parks serving the Detroit metro area. An oasis of lush, green forest amidst developed land, the park is a place for visitors to connect with nature on its miles of varied trails. Containing almost 1,000 acres of gently rolling terrain, open meadow and mature forest, Maybury State Park gives people in the metropolitan area a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The state acquired the park land in 1971 from the City of Detroit following the closure of the Maybury Sanatorium that once occupied the site. The park provides an extensive trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Other recreation opportunities include an organizational campground, shelters available for rent, and shoreline or pier fishing on the park’s 8-acre pond. Equestrian experiences are offered at the park’s riding stable, and agricultural education can be found at a working farm within the park. In addition, Maybury State Park holds many events and educational programs catering to a variety of interests each year.

Maybury's track chair program helps visitors explore areas of the park where traditional wheelchairs might not be able to go. These off-road, electronic chairs can easily handle trails, snow, sand and up to 8 inches of water. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. The track chairs were generously donated by Kali’s Cure for Paralysis Foundation. Thank you!

Maybury Riding Stable operates the park's riding stable seasonally (April through November as weather permits) and offers guided and group horseback rides on park trails, lessons, and summer camps. Contact the stable at 734-260-8314.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park April 1 through Labor Day, except with the written authorization of the park manager. The entire park is pet-friendly. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles. Be mindful of and yield to horses and bicycles on trails.

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