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Lake Erie Metropark PARK MAP LAKE ERIE 7 mile Hike-Bike Trail Connector METROPARK to Oakwoods 32481 West Jeerson Avenue S GIBRALTAR RD Brownstown, MI 48173 734-379-5020 Bro wn sto reek GOLF COURSE wn C 14786 Lee Road Battle of Brownstown Detroit River Brownstown, MI 48173 Monument 734-379-0048 MARINA WOODRUFF RD Wyman’s Canal 35001 Milleville Road Overlook Brownstown, MI 48173 BOAT, CANOE AND MAP KEY Eagle’s Way Overlook KAYAK LAUNCH Rental Shelter Hawthorn Outer Buoys Sanger’s Lagoon GPS: 42º04’43”N 83º11’27”W Thicket Overlook Restrooms Riley Creek Overlook Boat Softball Diamond House and Dock MARSHLANDS MUSEUM Basketball Court Tennis Court Volleyball Court PARK OFFICE Playground 734-379-5020 W JEFFERSON AVE JEFFERSON W Paved Hike-Bike Trail Lotus Beds PICNIC SHELTERS Toll A American Lotus Park Entrance A GPS: 42º04’14”N 83º12’36”W B Blue Heron Service C Cattail Area Sturgeon Bar B Island D Wood Duck GREAT WAVE AREA Wave Pool, Playground, E Muskrat HURON RIVER DR First Aid, Food Bar, and Sledding Hill C NATURE TRAILS Big Turtle Shortcut - ½ mile PLEASANT DR MCCANN RD Trapper’s Run - 1 mile Shore Fishing Cherry Island Trail - 1¼ miles Boardwalk D STREICHER RD E N COVE POINT PICNIC AREA Driving Range GOLF COURSE 734-379-0048 MARINA OFFICE Marina Point Observation GPS: 42º03’13.06”N 83º12’0.12”W Deck and Fishing Site W JEFFERSON AVE JEFFERSON W 734-379-5020 GPS: 42º03’12.67”N 83º11’33.04”W Service Area LEE RD MARINA Outer Buoys HEIDE RD Ice Fishing GPS: 42º03’12”N 83º11’02”W SOVEY MARLEY AVE ERIE DR MILLEVILLE RD MILLEVILLE Lake Erie H CAMPAU RD A R B I N M R LONGDEN RD IL D L I M A N 94 R SOUTHGATE S HURON RIVER DR D ROMULUS BELLEVILLE 75 WYANDOTTE 275 LOWER HURON NEW 85 METROPARK 24 Pointe Mouillee BOSTON RIVERVIEW State Game Area Huron River WILLOW TRENTON WOOD GROSSE METROPARK ILE POINTE MOUILLEE RD 24 HAVEN WILLOW 75 85 OAKWOODS FLAT WALTZ ROCK METROPARK GIBRALTAR FEET 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 ROCKWOOD MILES 0 ¼ ½ ¾ ONE SIGLER RD LAKE ERIE CARLETON 275 METROPARK SOUTH 75 ROCKWOOD SCOFIELD MAYBEE STAY CONNECTED WITH US! METROPARKS SAFETY PROTECT AND PRESERVE HURONCLINTON METROPARKS Join our email list to receive updates on parks • Please report any accident or unsafe 2017 YOUR METROPARKS 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114-9058 and activities. condition to a park employee. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS • Personal protective equipment is environmental stewardship through planning, VISIT YOUR METROPARKS recommended (life jacket, helmet, etc). www.metroparks.com Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills management, and redevelopment of facilities. • Dispose of hot coals in bins marked CONNECT WITH US! Huron Meadows • Indian Springs • Kensington “Hot Coals” only. If not available, contact a VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Lake Erie • Lake St. Clair • Lower Huron park employee. You can make a di erence at your Metroparks! Oakwoods • Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill • Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations. Join the Metroparks Volunteer team by calling BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACCESSIBILITY our volunteer services supervisor at DONATIONS Timothy J. McCarthy Robert Marans Jaye Quadrozzi Bernard Parker For special accessibility needs, please contact 810-494-6020. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation Governor Appointee Washtenaw County Oakland County Wayne County the park or facility at least 72 hours in advance of accepts nancial gifts that enhance the Steven E. Williams Kurt L. Heise John Paul Rea your visit. Metroparks. For more information, call Livingston County Governor Appointee Macomb County Access to Lake Erie for Waterfowl hunting is 800-47-PARKS. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR permitted during the MDNR seasons. All hunting George Phifer is prohibited within the Metroparks This 1,607 acre gem, part of the Detroit River 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 wetlands, and is home to one of the largest and most accessible American Lotus beds in Michigan. 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 walleye 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 HIKEBIKE 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 LAKE ERIE www.metroparks.com Explore the rich cultural and natural heritage of NATURE TRAILS PLEASE REMEMBER the Downriver/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 North America, Lake Erie Metropark 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 bald eagle, 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..
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