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Boo Stan is a Hamtramck staple. Terrific shwarmas, falafel and top notch tea. Worth a stop for carry out. The restaurant is pretty average reminiscent of a 1980’s fast food plus bonus bulletproof glass.

Parkland Park is a sprawling Dearborn Heights park. The main points of focus are the youth fields for football, soccer and tennis courts. There is ample parking, pavilion area along with BBQs and an indoor bathroom. You’ll often find many people walking or running the park as well. Come visit Parkland Park.

Parkland Recreation Area in Hines Park is an inviting space fitting for children playing on the playground, baseball field, woods and bikers path give people so much to do. Additionally there is parking and barbecues available for folks looking to cookout. Swing on by and enjoy.

Rouge Gateway Trailhead is a nice nature escape for walkers, rollerbladers, cyclists and mountain bikers. Teasing along the banks of the Rouge River there is a resurgent wildlife in the area. People will find all sorts of birds, raccoons, deer and vermin about. The path takes you by Henry and Clara Ford’s home, UM Dearborn Campus, and Henry Ford Community College. This trail works well for people wanting a longer run or bike into the Hines Park system and has decent parking at its start off Michigan Ave.

Helms Haven Recreation Area is a conveniently located park in West Dearborn. They offer a softball diamond, playscape, picnic shelter and plenty of parking. There are nearby party stores for those in need of last minute supplies, as well as cement trails in both directions that goes for 15-20 miles west in Hines, and about 5 east to Michigan Ave. Great for reunions, parties or a rest in the park.