Lower Huron Metropark

Lower Huron Metropark
Bridge over Huron River, Tulip Tree picnic area
Location within metro Detroit
Type	Regional park
Location	Lower Peninsula, Wayne County, Michigan USA
Coordinates	42°10′30.13″N 83°25′39.53″W / 42.1750361°N 83.4276472°WCoordinates: 42°10′30.13″N 83°25′39.53″W / 42.1750361°N 83.4276472°W
Area	1,258 acres (509 ha)
Operated by	Huron–Clinton Metroparks
Status	Open year round
Website	Official site

Lower Huron Metropark is a park in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks in Metro Detroit. The park covers 1,258 acres (5.09 km²) along the Huron River and has a Par-3 golf course, hike-bike trails and two self-guided nature trails. In the winter, the park has ice skating ponds and cross-country skiing. The park also has a water slide amusement facility, the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center. There is a 27-site campground, a group campground and canoe camping in the park. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Situated in the flood plain of the Huron River, some parts of the park may flood, especially when Belleville Dam releases excess water.

Turtle Cove Aquatic Center

References

1. http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=G15966
2. http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/lower-huron-metropark-17845-savage-road-belleville-mi-48111-us
3. http://events.detnews.com/belleville-mi/venues/show/230205-lower-huron-metropark

External links

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks