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Michigan Nature Association PICNIC SHELTERS

Timberland A South Meadowlark Lake B North Meadowlark ENVIRONMENTAL PARK OFFICE DISCOVERY CENTER C Shade Canopy 248-625-6640 248-625-7280 SPRAY ‘N’ PLAY D Shade Canopy

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Meadowlark Schmitt Lake D R E K A A L Y SB C RO HILLSBORO RD CROSBY LAKE RD Service Crosby Foley Area Lake Lake N GOLF COURSE Driving 248-625-7870 Range

CUTHBERT RD Robinson Lake

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Pontiac Lake FEET 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Park Entrance State Rec Area GPS: 42º41’34.95”N 83º30’42.55”W MILES 0 ¼ ½ ¾ ONE

NATURE TRAILS ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY Timberland Crosscut ShortcutMichigan - ¾ Naturemile Association Sawmill Shortcut - 2 miles CENTER NATURE TRAILS Lake Pond Promenade - ¼ mile Farmland Trail - 1½ miles Woodland Trail - 3¼ miles

Turkeyfoot Trail - ½ mile Hunter’s Ridge Shortcut - 1¼ miles Other Trails R Lupine Loop - ¾ mile Pondside Trail - ¼ Mile Rain Shelter Park O ce R Other Trails PARK OFFICE

Oak ShortPrairie Grass N Circle ENVIRONMENTAL R DISCOVERY CENTER Spray ‘n’ Play Native Plant Huron River Gardens R R

Sundial Spray ‘n’ Play Vernal Pond Vernal FEET 0 1000 2000 Environmental Discovery Discovery Center Pond Lower Marsh Tall Grass MILES 0 ¼ ½ Pond Tall Grass Prairie Prairie 75 Short Grass 75 HURON CLINTON METROPARKS

Prairie ANDERSONVILLE CLARKSTON 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114-9058 20172017

Sedge Fen Phone15 or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS | www.metroparks.com Outwash CONNECT WITH US! Overlook INDIAN SPRINGS GINGELLVILLE METROPARK 75 WATERFORD 24 LAKE WHITE WHITE LAKE BOARDANGELUS OF COMMISSIONERS N LAKE Timothy J. McCarthy Robert Marans Jaye Quadrozzi Bernard Parker FEET 0 250 500 750 1000 Governor Appointee Washtenaw County Oakland County Wayne County DRAYTON PLAINS ORMOND Steven E. Williams Kurt L. Heise John Paul Rea MILES 0 ¼ Livingston County GovernorPONTIAC Appointee Macomb County BR Hike-Bike Trail 59 24

TEGGERDINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BL 59 George Phifer75 Park Road 24

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STAY CONNECTED WITH US! METROPARKS SAFETY PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR METROPARKS Join our email list to receive updates on parks and activities. • Please report any accident or unsafe condition to a park employee. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to environmental stewardship through planning, management, and redevelopment of VISIT YOUR METROPARKS • Personal protective equipment is recommended facilities. Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills • Huron Meadows • Indian Springs (life jacket, helmet, etc). Kensington • Lake Erie • Lake St. Clair • Lower Huron • Oakwoods • Dispose of hot coals in bins marked “Hot Coals” only. If not available, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill contact a park employee. You can make a di erence at your Metroparks! Join the Metroparks Volunteer team by calling our volunteer services supervisor at ACCESSIBILITY • Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations. 810-494-6020. For special accessibility needs, please contact the park or facility at least 72 hours in advance of your visit. DONATIONS The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation accepts  nancial gifts that enhance the Metroparks. For more information, call 800-47-PARKS. Encompassing the headwaters of the Huron River, ACTIVITIES Indian Springs Metropark’s natural areas provide a glimpse of what Southeast Michigan looked like centuries ago. Discover a prairie, a fen, and towering hardwoods during your visit to this 2,454 acre-park. The park features a challenging 18-hole golf course, Environmental Discovery Center, Spray ‘n’ Play children’s area, a paved hike-bike trail, nature trails, and picnic areas. The park is also popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

CONCESSIONS HIKE BIKE TRAIL SPRAY ‘N’ PLAY/ Food and beverages, including beer, Five miles of paved trail (eight miles round- MEADOWLARK PLAYGROUND wine, and liquor are sold at the Golf Starter trip) allows bicyclists, inline skaters, hikers, and This area features three distinct play areas for Building. No outside alcoholic beverages or joggers to enjoy the beauty of the park’s diverse older kids and a separate area for toddlers. coolers allowed. habitats. Pets on a 6 foot leash are permitted. Youngsters can get soaked in the water Motor vehicles and horses are prohibited. EQUESTRIAN TRAIL sprayground, climb a rock wall and a cargo This 2.5 mile loop connects to Pontiac Lake PETS net, or explore their way through a maze. State Recreation Area, where the staging area Dogs and other pets are permitted in the The toddler area includes a painted labyrinth, is located. Pets and biking are prohibited on park only when kept on a six foot (or less) bucket spinners, and a slide. The playground is the trails. leash. Pets are not permitted in the nature open year-round. The water spray area is open areas, buildings, on the equestrian trails, Memorial Day through Labor Day. GOLF cross-country ski trails, or golf course. WINTER SPORTS 248 625 7870 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING This 6,688 yard, 18-hole, par-72 course and PICNICS Enjoy nearly 12 miles of classical groomed ski driving range o ers power carts, pull carts, Tables, grills and shelters are located near the trails, weather conditions permitting. and clubs for rent. Senior (55+) and junior Park O ce and Meadowlark picnic areas. The (20 and younger) rates are available. Some Meadowlark picnic area has two shelters, a SLEDDING restrictions apply. volleyball court, a barrier-free wood playscape, A sledding hill is located in the Meadowlark and horseshoe pits. Pets are prohibited at the picnic area. No equipment rentals. Park O ce picnic area. Please register with the Park O ce if you have a group of 50 people or more. Shelters can be reserved for a fee.

ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER EDC

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ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER NATURE TRAILS PLEASE REMEMBER HOURS • 248 625 7280 Self-guided nature trails on  at terrain meander • All collecting is prohibited. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through the wet woodlands, meadows and • Walk slowly and quietly and remain Explore the diversity of Southeast Michigan’s  elds. Find your way to the headwaters of on trails. native habitats. The Environmental Discovery the Huron River, and discover the area known • Running, jogging, bicycles, pets, motorized Center (EDC) is a gateway into the complexity as the Huron Swamp, one of the last great vehicles and horses are not permitted on and beauty of prairies, wetlands, and woods all natural areas in Southeast Michigan. The trails the nature trails. under one roof. encircle the pond and wander through various • Picnicking is not allowed within the nature habitats including a native plant garden and trails area. The EDC features 60 acres of restored oak openings. Start your exploration from the • Please leave all radios, toys, and sports and recreated native ecosystems. The parking lot or building. The trails are open equipment in your car. award-winning EDC building contains during posted park hours. • Follow all park rules and regulations. classrooms, a biology lab and a 200-person event room. Exhibits explain the ecosystems POND PROMENADE SPECIAL EVENTS seen outdoors. The pond viewing room gives TURKEYFOOT TRAIL The interpreters invite you to participate in an underwater peek at pond life including nature walks, special events, and programs. LUPINE LOOP native  sh and plants. These are o ered periodically throughout the WOODLAND TRAIL year. Schools, scouts, and community groups events can be arranged. FARMLAND TRAIL GROUP APPOINTMENTS PONDSIDE TRAIL Group appointments for nature programs and This short, hard-surfaced, ADA accessible trail  eld trips are available. o ers choice views of the pond.

BANQUET FACILITY Host your wedding or party in the Event Room, where  oor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the picturesque pond bring the great outdoors inside to your event! Guests can explore the walkways and decks at the EDC, or just enjoy the panoramic view. Weddings may be held anywhere at the park; ceremonies taking place on the EDC grounds are required to rent the Event Room for the reception.