\u003cbr/>Brighton and the surrounding area are known for their recreation opportunities, with over 50,000 acres of parks, 123 miles of trails, 184 lakes, and 20 golf courses. Brighton is ideal for outdoor winter activities. It is home to Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, offering 25 trails and slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Huron Meadows Metropark is one of few parks in Michigan offering skate-style and classically groomed trails for cross-country skiing. For year-round recreation, the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Green Oak Township is the Midwest’s destination for world-class facilities and professional-grade athletic training.\u003cbr/>\u003cbr/>The Brighton community offers the best of all worlds. The historic downtown offers destination dining, upscale shopping, and a farmers’ market. It frequently welcomes entertainment and festivals throughout the year. Visitors can also enjoy the half-mile nature boardwalk along downtown’s Mill Pond or the 10,000 square foot wooden playscape, “Imagination Station,” for children.\u003cbr/>\u003c/p>","default_area":false,"link":[{"url":"https://www.michigan.org/brighton-howell-area","link_text":"More Brighton Activities"}],"logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8e76906a5fbdf69487f7f467ee22d55c.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"_id":"ssya1","isMetro":true,"name":"Brighton","subMetros":[]}}]},"router":{"location":{"pathname":"/communities/brighton","search":"","hash":"","key":"vkjvfp"}},"map":{"activePinId":""},"scroll":{},"serverside":{"pageStatus":200},"utmCodes":{},"cloudData":{}}