River Bends Park
5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317
218 acres · 5 miles of trails
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- Park
- River Bends Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Shelby Township, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.6661, -83.0392
- Size
- 218 acres
- Trail miles
- 5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (720 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 720 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 218 acres of room
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Gear up for River Bends Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
218-acre Shelby Township park along Clinton River. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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