- Dexter–Huron Metropark
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Dexter–Huron Metropark
Nature trailLocation within metro Detroit Type Regional park Location Lower Peninsula, Washtenaw County, Michigan USA Coordinates 42°19′47.32″N 83°51′35.52″W / 42.3298111°N 83.8598667°WCoordinates: 42°19′47.32″N 83°51′35.52″W / 42.3298111°N 83.8598667°W Area 122 acres (49 ha) Operated by Huron–Clinton Metroparks Open Year round Website Official site Dexter–Huron Metropark is a 122-acre (0.49 km2) park on the Huron River in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks. The park has three picnic areas, a children's play area, a softball diamond, fishing, and canoe launching. A Metropark daily or annual vehicle permit is required for entry. The park will eventually be linked to Hudson Mills Metropark and Delhi Metropark via the Border-to-Border Trail. [1][2][3] [4][5][6]
References
- ^ Dexter-Huron Metropark - Ann Arbor Boating, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Nature & Parks - Pure Michigan Travel. Michigan.org. Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
- ^ Dexter-Huron Metropark - Dexter, MI 48130 | Metromix Detroit. Detroit.metromix.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
- ^ Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Visitor's Guide - Dexter-Huron Metropark. Visitannarbor.org. Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
- ^ Dexter-Huron Metropark. ArborWiki (2010-11-21). Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
- ^ Robert W. Domm Backroads of Michigan: your guide to Michigan's most scenic backroad adventures, Voyageur Press, 2006, ISBN 076032574X p. 137
- ^ The Great Outdoors « Sports and Recreation « Living in Ann Arbor « Student Life « Rackham Graduate School. Rackham.umich.edu. Retrieved on 2010-12-12.
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