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STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Join our email list to receive updates on parks and activities. VISIT YOUR METROPARKS Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills Huron Meadows • Indian Springs • Kensington Lake Erie • Lake St. Clair • Lower Huron Oakwoods • Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill ACCESSIBILITY For special accessibility needs, please contact the park or facility at least 72 hours in advance of your visit. METROPARKS SAFETY Please report any accident or unsafe condition to a park employee. Wear personal protective equipment where required (life jacket, helmet, etc). Dispose of hot coals in bins marked “Hot Coals” only. If not available, contact a park employee. Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations. DONATIONS The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation accepts financial gifts that enhance the Metroparks. For more information, call 800-47-PARKS. PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR METROPARKS The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to environmental stewardship through planning, management, and redevelopment of facilities. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES You can make a difference at your Metroparks! Join the Metroparks Volunteer team by calling our volunteer services supervisor at 810-494-6020. HISTORIC CENTER 586-749-5997 Entrance on Kunstman Rd Model Plane Airfield Entrance to the HISTORIC CENTER GPS: 42 º 46’07.36”N 82 º 56’28.59”W Entrance to the NORTH BRANCH TRAILS GPS: 42 º 43’50.08”N 82 º 54’0.38”W 26 MILE RD 26 MILE RD TELLER RD KUNSTMAN RD KUNSTMAN RD ROMEO PLANK RD ROMEO PLANK RD ROMEO PLANK RD ROMEO PLANK RD WOLCOTT RD BROUGHTON RD RAY CENTER RD RAY CENTER RD HARTWAY RD 27 MILE RD 27 MILE RD 27 MILE RD 28 MILE RD 28 MILE RD 28 MILE RD CHESTER RD 29 MILE RD 29 MILE RD 29 MILE RD INDIAN TRAIL INDIAN TRAIL WOLCOTT RD 30 MILE RD 30 MILE RD 30 MILE RD 31 MILE RD 31 MILE RD Toll WOLCOTT MILL METROPARK CAMP ROTARY AND GROUP CAMP FACILITIES MAP KEY Activity Center Shorian Lodge Horse Staging Area 1 2 3 A B C Rental Shelter Toilets Volleyball Court Playground 586-752-5932 65775 Wolcott Road Ray, MI 48096 586-752-5932 FARM CENTER HISTORIC CENTER Grist Mill 64162 Kunstman Road Ray, MI 48096 586-749-5997 CAMP ROTARY 20505 29 Mile Road Ray, MI 48096 586-752-5932 4.7 Miles 3.68 Miles Shortcuts EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Mother Earth Trail - ¾ Mile Mill Race Trail - ½ Mile Settlers Trail - 2 Miles HISTORIC CENTER RUSTIC TRAILS Hike/Bike Trail - 4 ¼ Miles NORTH BRANCH TRAILS PICNIC SHELTERS Upper Farm Center Lower Farm Center Camp Rotary FEET MILES 1000 0 ¼ 0 2000 ½ 3000 4000 5000 ¾ ONE N 1 A B 2 3 C 53 Entrance to the FARM CENTER 586-752-5932 GPS: 42 º 46’43.75”N 82 º 56’12.52”W Park Office Entrance to CAMP ROTARY AND GROUP CAMP 586-752-5932 GPS: 42 º 45’38.88”N 82 º 55’32.64”W LAKE ORION WALTERS LAKE GINGELLVILLE LAKE ANGELUS PONTIAC AUBURN HILLS ROCHESTER HILLS ROCHESTER BLOOMFIELD HILLS BIRMINGHAM BEVERLY HILLS FRANKLIN ROYAL OAK CLAWSON TROY ROMEO DAVIS MACOMB MEADE UTICA STERLING HEIGHTS MT. CLEMENS FRASER NEW HAVEN NEW BALTIMORE RAY CENTER RD M M RAY 75 94 94 75 75 BL 75 BL 75 BL 59 53 53 53 59 150 1 97 3 3 19 19 24 24 24 24 BR LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK WOLCOTT MILL METROPARK STONY CREEK METROPARK METROPOLITAN PARKWAY BIG BEAVER RD 26 MILE RD Lake St. Clair PARK MAP HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114-9058 Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS www.metroparks.com CONNECT WITH US! 2017 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Timothy J. McCarthy Robert Marans Jaye Quadrozzi Bernard Parker Governor Appointee Washtenaw County Oakland County Wayne County Steven E. Williams Kurt L. Heise John Paul Rea Livingston County Governor Appointee Macomb County EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR George Phifer

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S T A Y C O N N E C T E D W I T H U S !Join our email list to receive updates on parks and activities.

V I S I T Y O U R M E T R O P A R K SDelhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson MillsHuron Meadows • Indian Springs • KensingtonLake Erie • Lake St. Clair • Lower HuronOakwoods • Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill

A C C E S S I B I L I T YFor special accessibility needs, please contact the park or facility at least 72 hours in advance of your visit.

M E T R O PA R K S S A F E T Y• Please report any accident or unsafe

condition to a park employee.• Wear personal protective equipment where

required (life jacket, helmet, etc).• Dispose of hot coals in bins marked “Hot

Coals” only. If not available, contact a park employee.

• Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations.

D O N A T I O N SThe Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation accepts � nancial gifts that enhance the Metroparks. For more information, call 800-47-PARKS.

P R O T E C T A N D P R E S E R V EY O U R M E T R O P A R K SThe Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to environmental stewardship through planning, management, and redevelopment of facilities.

V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E SYou can make a di� erence at your Metroparks! Join the Metroparks Volunteer team by calling our volunteer services supervisor at810-494-6020.

HISTORIC CENTER586-749-5997

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586-752-5932

65775 Wolcott RoadRay, MI 48096586-752-5932

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HISTORIC CENTERGrist Mill

64162 Kunstman RoadRay, MI 48096586-749-5997

CAMP ROTARY20505 29 Mile Road

Ray, MI 48096586-752-5932

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EQUESTRIANTRAILS

Mother Earth Trail - ¾ Mile

Mill Race Trail - ½ Mile

Settlers Trail - 2 Miles

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H U R O N - C L I N T O N M E T R O P A R K S13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114-9058Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS

www.metroparks.com

C O N N E C T W I T H U S !

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BOAR D O F COMM ISSI O NER S Timothy J. McCarthy Robert Marans Jaye Quadrozzi Bernard Parker Governor Appointee Washtenaw County Oakland County Wayne County

Steven E. Williams Kurt L. Heise John Paul Rea Livingston County Governor Appointee Macomb County

E XECU T I V E D IR EC TO RGeorge Phifer

AC TIVITIES

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C A M P R O T A R Y ’ S G R O U P C A M PWhether using tents in the camping area or sleeping in the Shorian Lodge (sleeps 34), kids will enjoy daily outings and overnight stays at Camp Rotary. Group camp is limited to scouts and other organized youth groups. Fees and reservations required. The entrance to Camp Rotary is o� 29 Mile Road, 1.5 miles east of Kunstman Road.

E Q U E S T R I A N T R A I L SBeginning at the Camp Rotary staging area, enjoy 9.25 miles of trails that meander through woods, meadows and along the Clinton River. A release waiver and bridle tag is required. To obtain a tag, please contact the Farm Center O� ce. Pets and biking are prohibited on the trails.

F I S H I N GFish for bluegills at the Farm pond, or catch smallmouth bass, suckers or pan� sh along the banks of the North Branch of the Clinton River at the Historic Center, Farm Center, or Camp Rotary. A Michigan Fishing license is required.

N O R T H B R A N C H T R A I L SEnjoy over four miles of hiking, biking or running on our paved trails.

P E T SDogs and other pets are permitted in the park only when kept on a six foot (or less) leash. Pets are not permitted on the equestrian trails or in barns and buildings.

P I C N I C STables, grills, and shelters are located at the Farm Center and at Camp Rotary. Please register with the Park O� ce if you have a group of 50 people or more. Shelters can be reserved for a fee.

P H O T O G R A P H YPhoto sessions are by appointment only. Commercial photographers must obtain a photography permit.

P L A Y G R O U N DThere is a large playground located at the Farm Center.

R E N T A L SB U I L D I N G SThe Historic Center’s gazebo is an ideal setting for weddings and other events and is available for rent.

The perfect setting for social events, Camp Rotary’s activity building and picnic pavilion are near the river and a wooded area. The activity building can host parties up to 120 persons. The picnic pavilion features tables and grills. For more information or reservations, please call the Wolcott Mill Park O� ce at 586-752-5932.

The Farm Center’s classroom is great for social events and holds up to 40 people.

The Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center provides � rst-hand experience of the sights, sounds, smells, and the feel of “life on the modern farm.” The farm features a varietyof domestic animals including chickens, ducks, turkeys, sheep, pigs, dairy cows, and draft horses.

Environmentally sound farming practices are followed at the Farm Center where demonstrations of modern farming techniques can be seen. Field crops and farm equipment are also on display.

FARM CEN TER HOURS 586-752-5932Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

D A I R Y B A R NThe dairy barn at the Farm Center was originally constructed in the early 1900s. Since then, it has been remodeled with modern equipment used in commercial dairy farming. As you walk through the lower level of the barn, you will see the bulk tank that holds the milk and a system of glass vacuum lines used to collect milk from the cows. Several di� erent types of dairy cattle can be seen at the farm.

DAILY MILK ING SCHEDULEApril – October: 10 a.m.November – March: 9 a.m.

P L E A S E R E M E M B E R• Do not feed, tease or harass the animals.• Stay o� the fences and outside the pens.• Pets are permitted on the grounds

on a leash, but not permitted in barns or buildings.

• Park or walk bicycles. No inline skates.

P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S TWolcott Mill is the only known Michigan public farm that houses all six heritage breeds of dairy cow: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Milking Short Horn, and Holstein. The farm features a wide variety of other animals including miniature and draft horses, multiple species of sheep and goats, and a large variety of farm fowl. There’s a greenhouse, gardens, and when available, a horse-drawn wagon ride through the crop � elds.

S P E C I A L E V E N T SThe interpreters invite you to participate in special events and programs. Schools, scouts, and community groups events can be arranged.

G R O U P A P P O I N T M E N T SGroup appointments for programs and � eld trips are available.

In its heyday, Wolcott Mill was known for its high-quality � our. Many of the large bakeries in the Detroit area, such as Acme Pie and Oven King Cookies, used � our milled here for their pastries and desserts.

The Historic Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places through the National Park Service, Department of Interior, is one of a few older grist mills remaining in Michigan. It’s what’s inside the mill that makes it even more unique: the original milling machinery is still in place.

HIS TOR IC CEN TER HOURS586-749 -5997Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas,and New Year’s Day.

S P E C I A L E V E N T SThe Interpreters invite you to participate in special events and programs. These are o� ered periodically throughout the year. Schools, scouts, and community groups events can be arranged.

G R O U P A P P O I N T M E N T SGroup appointments for programs and � eld trips are available.

R U S T I C T R A I L SThere are over three miles of rustic trails that traverse wooded areas along the river, near the Historic Center.

Wolcott Mill feels like four metroparks in one. See a late-20th century working farm and step into the past at the 164-year-old Wolcott Mill. If you’re looking for a place to get together with friends and family, visit Camp Rotary. This 2,625-acre park is located along the banks of the North Branch of the Clinton River in Ray Township in north central Macomb County.

www.metroparks.com

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