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 hike-bike trails and two self-guided nature trails. In the winter, the park has 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]

Lower Huron Metropark
Bridge over Huron River, Tulip Tree picnic area
Lower Huron Metropark is located in Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Lower Huron Metropark
Location within metro Detroit
TypeRegional park
LocationLower Peninsula, Wayne County, Michigan USA
Coordinates42°10′30.13″N 83°25′39.53″W / 42.1750361°N 83.4276472°W / 42.1750361; -83.4276472
Area1,258 acres (509 ha)
Operated byHuron–Clinton Metroparks
StatusOpen year round
WebsiteOfficial site

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 edit

  1. ^ "Welcome to Pure Michigan". 10 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Nickelodeon Parents".
  3. ^ "Lower Huron Metropark - Belleville, MI - Detroit News". Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2010-08-03.

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