PALMER PARK
910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, MI 48203 DIRECTIONS
Since 1895
Here’s The Deal:
Palmer Park is one of the best hiking trails in Detroit. It consists of 296 hectares of lawns and historical woodland. The park has opportunities for adolescents, teens, adults, veterans, families, and community groups to train, recycle, and volunteer to explore the park. It also has a community garden, free yoga, and Summer Tai Chi lessons. The Palmer Park Golf Course has a short 18-hole layout, suitable for beginning and intermediate golfers. Visitants can see a tree farm and experience a greenhouse in the city. It has over 100 years, a treasured nature park and leisure venue. Visitors can explore the park regularly. The park is open 365 days a year.
SPECIALTY:
Free Yoga, Biking Trails, Lake Frances, Splash Park, Bike Group, Tennis Courts, Butterfly and Educational Garden, Fountain, Walking, Playgrounds, Events, Lighthouse, Lawns/Log Cabin & Historic Woodlands
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ELIZA HOWELL PARK
23751 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 DIRECTIONS
Since 1936
Here’s The Deal:
Eliza Howell Park is a well-renowned hiking trail in Detroit. The park has 250 acres of protected land in the Rogue River flood path. The 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) nature trail was developed in 2009 at the park. It has more than two miles of hiking trails through both prairie and woodland landscapes. Visitors can explore various plants and animals from the vernal ponds to the prairie with wildflowers and the canopy with hardwood forests. You can see the spring flowers, migrating birds, nesting snails, and butterflies in bloom American Toad tadpoles. The park has been recognized as a gem for its biodiversity. Eliza Howell Park is open to the public seven days a week.
SPECIALTY:
Picnic Place, Monarch Butterflies, Hiking, Bikes Riding, Nature Flowers, Walking Trails, Paved Path, Playground, Wildlife, Park & Jogging
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BAUERVIC WOODS PARK
26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Detroit, MI 48076 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Bauervic Woods Park is a forested recreation area with a colorful playground, nature trails, and picnic tables. It is located in Southfield. It features a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail and has beautiful wildflowers. There are separate playscapes for big kids and little ones. It is a beautiful park with walking, biking trails, and many surrounding trees. It provides a quick walk and has several trail marker signs well marked. There are also hiking trails through the woods where neighborhood kids build forts. It is the perfect place to spend your time with nature. Bauervic Woods Park is available all days a week. Bauervic Woods Park is located 15.2 miles from downtown Detroit.
SPECIALTY:
Bird Watching, Hiking, Playing park, Picnicking, Nature Trails, Playlot & Picnic tables