Discover Fenton

Fenton offers several ways to shape your stay: the Shiawassee River and parks, protected nature, summer events, and local history. These different highlights can help you tailor your stay to your interests.

River, Riverwalk, and Parks

The Shiawassee River is the focus of several recreational offerings in Fenton. Millpond Park is next to Fenton City Hall, by the river. In Fenton, the Shiawassee Riverwalk extends through O’Donnell Park, Millpond Park, and Rackham Park. This means three named parks are part of the Riverwalk; the river itself is also a state and national water trail. The distinction is useful for getting your bearings: the Riverwalk describes a route through parks, while the water trail designations refer to the Shiawassee River. You can therefore consider the parks and the river as two distinct highlights. Millpond Park is a shared point of reference: it is on the river, part of the Riverwalk, and also the venue for the summer concert series.

Summer Events

Two different event offerings add to the summer season. Millpond Park hosts the “Concert in the Park” concert series on Thursday evenings. At Silver Lake Park, the Silver Lake Ski Club gives performances in the summer. For Millpond, both the day of the week and time of day provide concrete points of reference; the performances at Silver Lake Park are another seasonal program. This distinction may matter when planning your schedule: you can plan your stay around a Thursday evening or take a summer offering into account more generally. If an event is to determine your travel dates, check the specific dates before planning.

Protected Nature

The Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary offers a different focus from Fenton’s historic downtown. The protected site within the city of Fenton covers 155 acres. The land was donated to ensure its protection in perpetuity; its size and conservation purpose define the area’s natural character. Dogs are allowed in the sanctuary if kept on a leash. For travelers with a dog, the leash requirement is a specific visitor rule to include in your plans. This way, you can take the site’s protected status and the rule for dogs into account when choosing your travel interests.

Townscape and Local History

Fenton’s local history is reflected in two distinct ways. The downtown largely retains its historic appearance. The A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum preserves the names of all graduates from Fenton since 1869. The downtown thus offers a historic impression of the townscape, while the collection highlights local school history through the names of graduates. The year provides a specific starting point for this aspect of the collection. Anyone particularly interested in the history of education will find a more specific connection in the collection of names. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between the historic townscape and school history.

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