The 8 Best Things to Do in Warren, MI

Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 3,871 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 8 things to do in and around Warren, MI, led by Licht Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Austin Dannis Park. Together they have 3,871 Google reviews; Licht Park has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.5. Every place on the list is in Warren, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

  1. Licht Park in Warren1

    Licht Park

    4.5(515)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 515 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · Civic Center / Downtown Warren

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    Playground time, a picnic, and a walk give Licht Park several ways to fill an outing in Warren, MI, earning it the top spot. Slides and swings anchor the children’s play area, while picnic tables and a barbecue grill support a meal outdoors. Reviewers praise the walking path and welcome for dogs. A public restroom, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking add practical value. Its 4.5-star Google rating from 515 reviews provides further support for the number-one ranking.

    • Slides and swings
    • Picnic tables and grill
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    “Nice park. Space to exercise and enjoy a nature walk too. Pets are allowed and it's clean.”
    — Candace Bost, 2026-08-23 · google

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  2. Veterans Memorial Park in Warren2

    Veterans Memorial Park

    4.4(311)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 311 reviews (Google rating)

    Memorial park · Civic Center / Downtown Warren

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    Playground time, a picnic, and disc golf give Veterans Memorial Park several ways to fill an outing in Warren, MI, earning it the No. 2 spot. Slides and swings anchor the children’s play area, while picnic tables and a barbecue grill support a meal outdoors. A reviewer also notes a disc golf course. Dogs are welcome, and practical features include public restrooms, free parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    • Slides and swings
    • Picnic tables and grill
    • Dogs welcome
    “They have a nice playground and they also have a disc golf course ⛳”
    — David Diola, 2026-08-26 · google

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  3. Austin Dannis Park in Warren3

    Austin Dannis Park

    4.3(253)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 253 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · Van Dyke corridor

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    Playground time, basketball and a picnic can share one outing at Austin Dannis Park in Warren, MI, earning it the No. 3 spot for its range of activities and practical amenities. Slides and swings give children places to play, while picnic tables and a barbecue grill support a meal outdoors. Free parking, a public restroom and wheelchair-accessible entry and parking help with planning. One reviewer praised the clean grounds and bathrooms, along with a layout that worked well for a group event.

    • Slides and swings
    • Basketball court
    • Picnic tables
    “Family-friendly park was clean and was the perfect 👌🏾 spot for our group event. Layout was just right, bathrooms were clean and grills available were in good condition. Parking & safety rounded out this nice location 😄”
    — Lanell Williams, 2026-07-25 · google

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  4. LUMBERYARD PUB AND GRUB in Warren4

    LUMBERYARD PUB AND GRUB

    4.3(605)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 605 reviews (Google rating)

    Live Music · $ · Schoenherr corridor

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    Pool, live music, dancing, and sports viewing give LUMBERYARD PUB AND GRUB several ways to fill an evening in Warren, MI, earning it the No. 4 spot. The casual pub at 26700 Schoenherr Rd also has a patio, bar games, and late-night food, with Friday and Saturday hours stretching from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reviewers praise outings with friends and the bar food, while a 4.3 Google rating across 605 reviews adds support. Free lot and street parking make arrival straightforward.

    • Pool and games
    • Live music
    • Late-night food
    “After running some errands near by. We stopped in after seeing LumberYard while getting off the freeway. Pulling into the parking lot. The outside of the building is clean, brown tones ( paint ) with a traditional neighborhood bar type …”
    — Shawn Cummins, 2026-06-20 · google

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  5. City of Warren Halmich Park in Warren5

    City of Warren Halmich Park

    4.4(1,506)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1506 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · Northwest Warren

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    Playgrounds, picnic areas and four types of sports facilities earn City of Warren Halmich Park the No. 5 spot. At 3001 E 13 Mile Rd in Warren, MI, the expansive park has swings and slides, picnic tables and barbecue grills, plus baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball facilities. It also hosts a yearly harvest festival. Public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking add practical conveniences, while daily hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. leave time for a playground visit or an outdoor meal.

    • Playground swings and slides
    • Picnic tables and grills
    • Yearly harvest festival

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  6. City of Warren Butcher Park in Warren6

    City of Warren Butcher Park

    4.3(250)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · GM Tech Center / Mound Road corridor

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    Playground time, baseball, and picnics share one address at Butcher Park, earning it the No. 6 spot among things to do in Warren, MI. At 4700 Martin Rd, the park has swings, slides, a baseball field, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill. A public restroom, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking add practical conveniences for outings. One reviewer praised the space for company picnics, games, and children’s play. Daily hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. leave room for morning visits or evening gatherings.

    • Swings and slides
    • Picnic tables available
    • Baseball field
    “Great place for company picnics, holds a lot of people, area to play games and BBQ. Play area for kids and tons of parking. Very clean and we leave it clean!”
    — Laurie Nikolauzyk, 2026-08-11 · google

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  7. Busse Park in Warren7

    Busse Park

    4.2(141)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 141 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · GM Tech Center / Mound Road corridor

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    Playground time, tennis, and a picnic give Busse Park three straightforward reasons to take the No. 7 spot among things to do in Warren, MI. Located at 5002 Frazho Rd, the park has slides and swings for children, tennis courts, and picnic tables for a meal break. Dogs are welcome, and practical amenities include a public restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Daily hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. leave room for both morning and evening visits.

    • Slides and swings
    • Tennis courts
    • Picnic tables
    “Betiful park. Walking trails...I would go back.”
    — Jeri Gaulin, 2026-08-27 · google

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  8. Wiegand Park in Warren8

    Wiegand Park

    4.0(290)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 290 reviews (Google rating)

    Park · Van Dyke corridor

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    Playground time, baseball, and a picnic can share one outing at Wiegand Park in Warren, MI. Its swings, slides, baseball field, picnic tables, and barbecue grill earn it the No. 8 spot by offering several straightforward ways to spend time outdoors. Dogs are welcome, and the park is listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. A public restroom, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking add practical conveniences. Listed hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and parking is paid.

    • Swings and slides
    • Picnic tables and grill
    • Dogs welcome

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Things to Do in Warren, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Licht Park4.5(515)4.5 out of 5 from 515 reviews (Google rating)—515Civic Center / Downtown Warren+1586-268-8400—
2Veterans Memorial Park4.4(311)4.4 out of 5 from 311 reviews (Google rating)—311Civic Center / Downtown Warren+1586-268-8400Open
3Austin Dannis Park4.3(253)4.3 out of 5 from 253 reviews (Google rating)—253Van Dyke corridor+1313-353-3974Open
4LUMBERYARD PUB AND GRUB4.3(605)4.3 out of 5 from 605 reviews (Google rating)$605Schoenherr corridor+1586-776-7775Open
5City of Warren Halmich Park4.4(1,506)4.4 out of 5 from 1506 reviews (Google rating)—1,506Northwest Warren+1586-268-8400—
6City of Warren Butcher Park4.3(250)4.3 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)—250GM Tech Center / Mound Road corridor+1586-619-0349Open
7Busse Park4.2(141)4.2 out of 5 from 141 reviews (Google rating)—141GM Tech Center / Mound Road corridor—Open
8Wiegand Park4.0(290)4.0 out of 5 from 290 reviews (Google rating)—290Van Dyke corridor+1586-268-8400Open

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Each thing to do is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Warren category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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