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N S HURON RIVER DR MAP KEY MAP MARINA 734-379-5020 734-379-0048 14786 Lee Road 14786 Lee GOLF COURSE GOLF 35001 Milleville Road LAKE ERIE SIGLER RD NATURE TRAILS NATURE Brownstown, MI 48173 Brownstown, Brownstown, MI 48173 Brownstown, Big Turtle Shortcut - ½ mile Trapper’s Run - 1 mile Cherry miles Island - 1¼ Trail Boardwalk American Lotus Blue Heron Cattail Wood Duck PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC Rental Shelter Rental Restrooms Softball Diamond Basketball Court Court Tennis Volleyball Court Playground Hike-BikePaved Trail Brownstown, MI 48173 Brownstown, METROPARK 32481 West Je erson Avenue Je erson West 32481 E B A D C STAY CONNECTEDSTAY WITH US! ACCESSIBILITY VISIT YOUR METROPARKS YOUR VISIT Join our email list receive to updates on parks and activities. Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills Kensington • Springs Indian • Meadows Huron Lake Erie • Lake Clair Huron • Lower St. Oakwoods Creek • Willow • Stony • Wolcott Mill For special accessibility needs, please contact the park or facility least at hours 72 in advance of your visit. Lake to Erie forAccess Waterfowl hunting is permitted during the MDNR seasons. All hunting prohibitedis within the Metroparks PARK MAP PARK This 1,607 acre gem, part of the ACTIVITIES International Wildlife Refuge and a designated Audubon Society Important Bird Area, is the place to be for anyone who loves the water. At the tip of the western basin of  sh-rich Lake Erie, this park o ers outstanding boat launch facilities to get you on the water in minutes, miles of hiking trails showcasing acres of , and is home to one of the largest and most accessible American Lotus beds in . In addition to all the natural splendor, there’s an 18-hole golf course, wave pool, picnic areas and Marshlands Museum.

BOAT LAUNCH GOLF PICNICS A 12 ramp boat launch o ers easy access to 7343790048 Tables, grills, and shelters are located throughout the Detroit River and Lake Erie, prime This 6,489 yard, 18-hole, par-72 course and the park. Please register with the Park O ce if country. Winter dry storage is available from driving range o ers power carts, pull carts, you have a group of 50 people or more. Shelters November through April. A Metroparks Boat and clubs for rent. Senior (55+) and junior can be reserved for a fee. Permit is required. Kayak loading is allowed on (20 and younger) rates are available. Some PLAYGROUNDS the ramp closest to the restroom building. restrictions apply. There are two main playgrounds, one near CONCESSIONS HIKE BIKE TRAIL the wave pool and the other at Cove Point. Food is sold at the Great Wave pool food bar A three mile paved trail, from South Gibraltar Both playgrounds o er various structures and and packaged snacks are sold at the marina. Road at the north end of the park, to the climbing apparatus for children up to Availability will vary depending on the season. observation deck/ shing site and Marina near 12 years of age. Food and beverages, including beer, wine, the south end of the park at Lee Road, traverses WAVE POOL/SPLASH PAD: woods, marsh, and shoreline areas, giving users and liquor are sold at the Golf Starter Building. THE GREAT WAVE excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Pets on No outside alcoholic beverages or The “Great Wave” wave pool makes three-foot a six foot leash are permitted. coolers allowed. rollicking waves for cool summer fun. A special FISHING MARINA twilight rate is o ered in the evening. Hours Shore  shing is available throughout the park Located at the end of Lee Road, the Marina is may be reduced from mid-August through wherever water depths are su cient. Spearing open from April through October. More than Labor Day. Coin lockers and Children’s life and bow and arrow  shing are prohibited. 100 wells, all with water and electricity, are jackets are available. The Wet Shop carries an A Michigan Fishing license is required. available for transient dockage. Daily transient assortment of sunscreen, goggles, swimcaps, dockage is also available for boats up to 35 feet towels, and swimsuits. GAMES in length. Please call in advance for availability. WINTER SPORTS A softball  eld and basketball, tennis courts, Dry storage is available from April through ICE FISHING and volleyball courts are located near the wave October. Hours of operation are posted at the Ice  shing is allowed from November through pool complex. Marina Building. There are reduced hours prior March at the marina as ice conditions permit. to Memorial Day and after Labor Day. You must enter through Lee Road for ice PETS  shing. Due to warm water currents, ice Dogs and other pets are permitted in the  shing along the Lake Erie shoreline is not park only when kept on a six foot (or less) recommended. A Michigan Fishing license leash. Pets are not permitted in the nature is required. areas, buildings, or on the golf course. MARSHLANDS MUSEUM

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Explore the rich cultural and natural heritage of NATURE TRAILS PLEASE REMEMBER the /Lake Erie shore region through Almost three miles of trails lead from the • All collecting is prohibited. exhibits and interpretive programs at the Marshlands Museum, taking hikers along the • Walk slowly and quietly and remain Marshlands Museum. Lake Erie/Detroit River shoreline and through on trails. One of the premier hawk watching sites in coastal marshes and dense hawthorn thickets. • Running, jogging, bicycles, pets, motorized , is host to A long boardwalk and several overlooks along vehicles, and horses are not permitted on migrating waterfowl in the spring and fall, and the trails provide excellent views of marshes, the nature trails. birds of prey in the fall. lagoons, and wildlife. The nature trails are open • Picnicking is not allowed within the nature daily from daylight to dusk. Pets are prohibited trails area. Visit Luc, our resident , who lives in an on nature trails. • Please leave all radios, toys, and sports outdoor aerie near the museum. equipment in your car. CHERRY ISLAND MARSH TRAIL MUSEUM HOURS • 7343795020 • Follow all park rules and regulations. BIG TURTLE SHORTCUT Mon - Fri - by appointment only SPECIAL EVENTS Sat - Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. TRAPPER’S RUN The Interpreters invite you to participate in nature walks, special events, and programs. These are o ered periodically throughout the year. Schools, scouts, and community groups events can be arranged. GROUP APPOINTMENTS Group appointments for nature programs and  eld trips are available.