July 22, 2022
As summer is officially in full swing, you might be looking for a way to cool off in this summertime heat. Luckily, the Brighton Howell Area is loaded with 13 public beaches to cool yourself off. So lather on that sunscreen, pack your beach towels, and check out these 5 spots to cool off in the Brighton Howell Area this summer.
1. Spring Mill Pond – Island Lake Recreation Area
📍: Brighton
In the middle of the Island Lake Recreation Area lies the famous beach on Spring Mill Pond. This small pond is frequented by locals and visitors alike due to its petite size and accessibility. The Spring Mill Pond beach is perfect for families with small children due to the size of the pond, which makes it easy to keep an eye out for little ones while enjoying the sunshine for yourself.
2. Thompson Lake – Scofield Park
📍: Howell
Thompson Lake is located right in downtown Howell. Howell’s Scofield Park offers visitors and residents a boat launch, playground, trail, and a sandy beach. The range of amenities offers beachgoers a wide variety of things to do both on and off the water.
3. Jump Island – Brighton Recreation Area
📍: Brighton
Brighton Recreation Area spans over 4,900 acres of woods, various terrains, two campgrounds, and a few lakes. Nestled in the middle of this recreation area is Bishop Lake. This public beach offers volleyball courts, picnic tables and grills, hiking and biking trails, a sandy beach, and Michigan’s first inflatable water park – all coming together to create the perfect summer day spot.
4. Pinckney Recreation Area
📍: Pinckney

The Pinckney Recreation Area covers over 11,000 acres offering a wide variety of activities and is a biker, hiker, and beach-goer paradise. This recreation area offers two public beaches, Silver Lake and Halfmoon Lake. Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle your way through the chain of lakes.
5. Splash ‘N Blast – Kensington Metropark
📍: Brighton
The ultimate way to cool off this summer is by bringing the whole family to Splash ‘N’ Blast in Kensington Metropark. This waterpark offers two 240-foot water slides that twist and turns for the highest level thrills. If you prefer to stay closer to the ground, go for a run through the spray ground with palm trees, serpents, and cannons all that spray water to cool you down.
This summer, enjoy these 5 spots to beat the heat in the Brighton Howell Area. Don’t forget to tag @explorebrightonhowellarea and use #ExploreBHA for a chance to be featured!
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