Wolcott Mill Metropark, Regional park in Ray Township, Michigan.
Wolcott Mill Metropark is a large regional park in Michigan featuring an operational farmstead with livestock, numerous trails for walking and riding, and a historic mill complex. The grounds encompass diverse natural habitats along a river corridor and organized camping facilities for youth groups.
The mill at the park's center was built in 1847 and operated as both a grist and feed mill for more than a century with its original machinery intact. This industrial heritage shaped the development of the surrounding area.
The working farm demonstrates traditional agricultural methods and animal husbandry practices that visitors can observe directly. These living displays show how rural communities sustained themselves through daily farm operations.
The park provides well-marked trails accessible to walkers, riders, and other visitors with routes of varying difficulty throughout the grounds. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes, as trails can be muddy or uneven depending on recent weather.
A river corridor runs through the entire property, creating multiple environments where wildlife and plants thrive in distinct ways along the water. This natural feature makes the park an important location for observing how different species adapt to riparian conditions.
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