Willow Metropark

{{Infobox park

| name = Willow Metropark

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| photo = willow_metropark_willow_pool.JPG

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| photo_caption = Willow Pool

| type = Regional park

| location = 23200 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI, United States,

48164

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| area = {{Convert|1531|acre|ha}}

| created =

| operator = Huron–Clinton Metroparks

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| status = Open year round

| website = [http://www.metroparks.com/parks/index_all.aspx?ID=12 Official site]

| map = United States Michigan Huron-Clinton Metroparks

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| map_caption = Location within metro Detroit

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Willow Metropark is a park in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks system, located on the banks of the Huron River between Lower Huron Metropark to the northwest and Oakwoods Metropark to the southeast. The park consists of a wide variety of trails and recreational areas, including an 18-hole golf course, the {{convert|17|acre|m2|adj=on}} Washago Pond, hike/bike trails, a disc golf course,a children's play area, a pool, and a kayak/canoe launch, in addition to groomed cross country ski trails in the winter months.{{cite web|url=http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=G13108 |title=Willow Metropark - Pure Michigan Travel |publisher=Michigan.org |date=2010-07-28 |accessdate=2012-12-06}}{{cite web|url=http://events.detnews.com/new-boston-mi/venues/show/658898-willow-metropark |title=Willow Metropark - New Boston, MI - Detroit News |publisher=Events.detnews.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=818 |title=Willow Metropark in New Boston, MI - Disc Golf Course Review |publisher=Dgcoursereview.com |date=2012-11-22 |accessdate=2012-12-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/coursefinder/course/0,28290,1274124,00.html |title=GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the U.S. |publisher=GOLF.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-06}}{{cite web|url=http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/willow-metropark-17845-savage-road-belleville-mi-48111-us |title=Willow Metropark in Belleville, MI 48111 | Parents Connect Local |publisher=Gocitykids.parentsconnect.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-06}}

Bike Trails

In total, approximately 4.5 miles of trails run through the park, all of which are part of the Downriver Linked Greenways System.

The main route runs primarily along the Huron River, the most direct trail between the entrance to Oakwoods Metropark at the south end of the park and the entrance to Lower Huron Metropark at the opposite end.
A secondary bypass route begins slightly north of Willow Road, traversing a combination of wooded areas and meadows for about two miles before intersecting the main trail at Washago Pond.
Two other shorter segments cross the center portion of the park, one of which connects the western bypass trail with the main trail, with the other starting at the bypass trail and running northward into the pool area.

Canoeing and Kayaking

File:Willow Metropark Trail Map.pngThere is one entry point for small crafts on the Huron River, located at the Big Bend picnic area along the main bike route. From here, paddlers can paddle upstream towards Lower Huron Metropark and New Boston or downstream towards Oakwoods Metropark and Flat Rock, though portaging is eventually necessary downstream to get around the Flat Rock Dam.

Gallery

Image:willow_metropark_willow_pool_activity_center.JPG|Willow Pool Activity Center

Image:willow_metropark_children's_play_area.JPG|Children's play area

Image:willow_metropark_food_bar.JPG|Food bar

Image:willow_metropark_picnic_area.JPG|Picnic Area

References

External links

[http://www.metroparks.com/ Huron-Clinton Metroparks]

Category:Huron–Clinton Metroparks

Category:Protected areas of Wayne County, Michigan

Category:Huron River (Michigan)