The best parks & outdoor spots in Tri Cities

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a whole morning, Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area delivers 334 acres of river views, wetlands, and over 2…

77 W Center St (Saginaw) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a whole morning, Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area delivers 334 acres of river views, wetlands, and over 2 miles of easygoing trails.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Rust Park

Parks & Outdoors

Riverside leisure space featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus concert stages and paths.

#3139 (Saginaw)

Riverside leisure space featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus concert stages and paths.

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Lakeside park for fishing and disk golf, plus trails for walking.

7449 McCarty Rd (Saginaw)

Lakeside park for fishing and disk golf, plus trails for walking.

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Large open space with an accessible playground, picnic pavilion & a paved walking path.

5600 Cardinal Square Blvd (Saginaw)

Large open space with an accessible playground, picnic pavilion & a paved walking path.

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Price Nature Center

Parks & Outdoors

Well-maintained 3-mile long trail system that takes hikers through forested land, alongside a playground.

6685 Sheridan Rd (Saginaw)

Well-maintained 3-mile long trail system that takes hikers through forested land, alongside a playground.

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Imerman Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lush riverfront spot with a dog park, trails and fishing piers.

3495 Midland Rd (Saginaw)

Lush riverfront spot with a dog park, trails and fishing piers.

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