Busy as life can be, sometimes you just need to get away, right away. Welcome to the Genesee County Parks, Michigan's largest county park system. With more than 11,000 acres of woods, rivers, lakes, trails, beaches and campgrounds, getting away in the great outdoors is as close as one of the 21 Genesee Parks. When your routine starts to feel a little too routine, slip away to Mid-Michigan's favorite outdoor playground. It's just around the corner. At your Genesee County Parks.

 
 


Event Highlights
Parent/Rider BMX Clinic
Thursday, May 17- Richfield County Park, BMX Track - Ever wondered how to get involved in BMX racing? Here's your chance! Learn how to balance in the gate, approach obstacles on the track, where and when to pedal, basic BMX moves, and the rules of riding the track. You'll need a 20 inch or 24 inch bike. Your bike will be inspected for kickstands, chain guards, pegs, and reflectors, all of which will have to be removed prior to riding the track. Handle bars should have grips with bar ends. Riders will be required to wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and closed toe shoes (gummy sole preferred), and a helmet. For youth, ages 5 & older. Parents are welcome to join in the fun, too! Time: 5-8pm. Cost: FREE!! For more information or to register, contact Dennis Ybarra at 810.736.6462, 810.210.0480, or dennisbmxdad1@att.net.
2012 Genesee County Parks Geocache Event
Saturday, May 19 - Cummings Center & Richfield Co. Park - Hosted by Auto City Cachers. Registration begins at 9am. Geocachers will receive a free commemorative coin and be eligible for door prizes. There will be a potluck meal at 4pm. The Auto City Cachers will supply hotdogs and buns. There are at least 40 new caches hidden in the parks, added to the more than 100 existing caches. Camping will be available at the EA Cummings Center on Friday and Saturday nights, May 18-19, for $17 per night. Camping reservations can be made by calling 800.648.PARK, ext. 6. For families, all ages. Cost: Geocaching is FREE! Camping is $17 per night. For more information about the event, please contact the Auto City Cachers at autocitycachers@gmail.com.