Fish from your rowboat or along the shore of the Huron River at Oakwoods Metropark. Anglers will love the gentle current with numerous coves, sloughs and inlets to catch bass, sunfish, steelhead, and coho salmon. Shoreline fishing is allowed in designated areas only.

Discover five miles of self-guided trails past mature hardwood trees, an ancient sandbar, scenic overlooks and along the backwaters of the Huron River at Oakwoods Metropark. View a variety of wildlife as you meander along 5 nature trails including a butterfly garden and scenic, 3-acre pond. A 700-foot, hard-surface trail is ideal for people with disabilities or those with baby strollers. A paved, 3-mile hike/bike trail, with flat terrain, extends to a fifteen-mile paved, hike/bike trail at Lower Huron and Willow Metroparks for a 30-mile excursion, roundtrip.

Bring your horse to ride along the 5-mile horse trail at Oakwoods Metropark. Pass through mature hardwoods trees, expansive meadows and the scenic backwaters of the Huron River as you observe wildlife and waterfowl along the way. A release is required in advance, available at Oakwoods Nature Center, Lower Huron Park Office or from any police officer.

Watch the turtles swim in a 700-gallon turtle tank or check out live snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders, and fish on display at Oakwoods Nature Center. Meet “Hawkeye,” the red-tailed hawk. Stop at the wildlife viewing room to watch birds at the birdfeeder. Follow five self-guided trails past mature woodlands, a scenic 3-acre pond, an ancient sandbar and butterfly garden.  A nearby canoe access leads to a backwater trail for canoeists and kayakers. A variety of school curriculum and scout programs are offered. For more information, contact (734) 782-3956.

The scenic woodlands, open meadows and backwaters of the Huron River provide a picturesque location for your picnic at the Cedar Knoll Picnic Area. Shoreline fishing is popular; picnic tables grills and, vault latrines are available.

Paddle along the slow-moving waters of the Huron River in a Voyageur canoe as an interpreter shares a bit of history in an 18-passenger Voyageur canoe at Oakwoods Metropark. Follow a one-mile trail past picturesque woodlands and tallgrass prairies with a chance to spot a white-tailed deer foraging near the shoreline. The tour is conducted on a 34-foot replica birchbark canoe. For more information, contact (734) 782-3956.

 

Individual rate - $3

Group Rate (hourly rate, minumum 12 ppl.) - $40