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Wayne County Parks News

2024 Park Permits
Reservations for park shelters and areas for the 2024 season (May - September) are now open. Reservations can be made in person at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or made online. Click HERE to make a reservation request online.
Click HERE for an information package including rentable shelters, fees and park rules.

2024 Special Events and Interpretive Program brochure
Stop by the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center during business hours to pick up the 2024 brochure or click HERE to check out all the programs and special events for this year!

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for park permits, dog park registration, metal detector permits and general questions. In addition, the first floor is open for visitors to check out the animal displays. The address for the Nankin Mills Intepretive Center is 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland.

Jazz on the River Vendor Applications
Wayne County Parks is accepting vendor applications for the 2024 Jazz on the River event, which will be held on August 3-4, 2024 at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Click HERE for the application, which is due by Wednesday, May 1., 2024.

Wayne County Parks Dog Park
Registration for the dog park season (Now - April 30, 2024) is open at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland. Registration hours are Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and the address for the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland. Click HERE for the dog park rules and membership application form. Please note, you will need to bring copies of your city dog license and rabies/distemper vaccination records to register your dog and the membership is not pro-rated.

WAYNE COUNTY PARKS STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN
Wayne County Parks is updating its 5 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan which serves as a guidebookto direct funding and actions for parks improvements and recreation services.. Click HERE to review a draft of the Master Plan.


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Crosswinds Bioblitz
Crosswinds Bioblitz
4/19/2024 4:00 PM - 4/19/2024 8:00 PM
Become a citizen scientist by reporting observations in the park!
Earth Day Extravaganza
Earth Day Extravaganza
4/20/2024 12:00 PM - 4/20/2024 3:00 PM
Celebrate Earth Day with games, crafts and fun activities!
Nurseries of the Forest home school program
Nurseries of the Forest home school program
4/24/2024 1:00 PM - 4/24/2024 3:00 PM
Explored forested wetlands and vernal pools at Crosswinds Marsh!
Home School Thursdays: Mushrooms
Home School Thursdays: Mushrooms
4/25/2024 1:00 PM - 4/25/2024 3:00 PM
We will learn about the interesting colors and textures of fungi in this home school class!
Spring Frog and Wildflower Hike at Crosswinds Marsh
Spring Frog and Wildflower Hike at Crosswinds Marsh
5/2/2024 6:00 PM - 5/2/2024 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening hike where we will search for frogs and identify wildflowers along the way.
Saturday in the Park
Saturday in the Park
5/4/2024 9:00 AM - 9/28/2024 3:30 PM
Six miles of Hines Drive is closed each Saturday May through September for people to run, walk, skate and cycle safely!
Forest Meditation Hike
Forest Meditation Hike
5/4/2024 9:00 AM - 5/4/2024 11:00 AM
This program includes a hike and will focus on your senses as you become immersed in the Holliday Nature Preserve.
Fishmania at Elizabeth Park
Fishmania at Elizabeth Park
5/11/2024 10:00 AM - 5/11/2024 12:00 PM
It is silver bass season and we will be at Elizabeth Park to see the action and supply some fun fish activities!
Nature Fest at Crosswinds Marsh
Nature Fest at Crosswinds Marsh
5/18/2024 1:00 PM - 5/18/2024 4:00 PM
Nature Fest is back and bigger than ever!
Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
6/8/2024 8:00 AM - 6/8/2024 11:00 AM
Bring your pole and bait to Waterford Bend for a fun morning of fishing!