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Wolcott Mill Metropark

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Type
  
Regional park

Website
  
Official site

Phone
  
+1 586-752-5932

Status
  
Open year round

Area
  
10.62 km²

Wolcott Mill Metropark

Location
  
Lower Peninsula, Macomb County, Michigan USA

Operated by
  
Huron–Clinton Metroparks

Address
  
64162 Kunstman Rd, Ray, MI 48096, USA

Hours
  
Closed now Tuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit

Similar
  
Wolcott Mill Golf Course, Glacier Club, Addison Oaks County P, River Bends Park, Stony Creek Metropar

Wolcott Mill Metropark is a Huron-Clinton Metropark located in rural Ray Township, Michigan. The northern branch of the Clinton River is a fixture of the park as it bisects the entirety of the park.

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The Park

The park covers 2,625 acres (1,062 hectares) and features a variety of activities. Wolcott Mill has an 18-hole, 6,266-yard (5,730 m) golf course in the south as well as 10 miles (16 km) of equestrian trails. Wolcott Mill also has "Camp Rotary", a camping area for organized youth groups.

The Mill

The park's namesake mill was built in 1847 and operated until 1967. The mill was both a grist and a feed mill, and the machinery used for this purpose is still viewable. In addition, there are exhibits, demonstrations, and other buildings viewable in the Mill complex. The barn museum features the history of American barns, a buggy, antique farming equipment and tools. The various hiking trails of Wolcott Mill also start near the Mill complex.

The Farm

Wolcott Mill has a 250-acre (101 hectares) working farm. The farm has a herd of dairy cows as well as chickens, goats, pigs, sheep, and horses. There are also a variety of crops planted in the fields surrounding the farm.

References

Wolcott Mill Metropark Wikipedia