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Wayne County Parks News

2025 Special Events Brochure
The Wayne County Parks Special Events and Interpretive Program brochure is now available. You can pick up a physical copy at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or click the link below. In addition, if your organization would like copies of the brochure, please call (734) 261-1990 and we will make arrangements to drop off a box.

2025 Special Events Brochure
Photo Policy
The staff of Wayne County Parks often take photos of participants taking part in sponsored programs or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes to be used on the Wayne County website, in Wayne County Parks brochure and flyers, on social media and in newspapers without compensation. Participants consent to being photographed for such purposes, unless Wayne County Parks staff is notified otherwise.
2025 Park Permits
Wayne County Parks is now taking reservations for the 2025 park rental season, which is May through September. Reservations can be made by visiting the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday or online by clicking HERE. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990.
Download the 2025 Park Permit Information Package

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the public to enjoy the nature and history displays. In addition, the front desk is open for dog park registration, metal detector permits and general questions. The address for the Nankin Mills Intepretive Center is 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland.

Wayne County Parks Dog Park
Registration for the dog park season (Now - April 30, 2025) 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 has updated its 5 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan which serves as a guidebook to direct funding and actions for parks improvements and recreation services.. Click HERE to review the Master Plan.


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Invasive Species Removal at Crosswinds Marsh
Invasive Species Removal at Crosswinds Marsh
4/25/2025 5:00 PM - 4/25/2025 6:30 PM
Crosswinds Marsh needs your help in cutting invasive shrubs to allow for the return of native plants.
Puzzle Canoeing at Crosswinds Marsh
Puzzle Canoeing at Crosswinds Marsh
4/25/2025 7:30 PM - 4/25/2025 8:30 PM
Take a naturalist-led canoe trip while solving puzzles to find our next viewing spot. Enjoy unique viewing opportunities that include the beaver lodges and eagle's nest from the water.
Earth Day Extravaganza
Earth Day Extravaganza
4/26/2025 12:00 PM - 4/26/2025 3:00 PM
Join us at Nankin Mills Park for an afternoon celebrating Mother Earth!
Home School: Five Senses of the Forest program
Home School: Five Senses of the Forest program
4/29/2025 9:00 AM - 4/29/2025 11:00 AM
Take a hike and play a game while using all five senses to explore the forest.
Lola Valley Hike
Lola Valley Hike
5/15/2025 7:00 PM - 5/15/2025 8:30 PM
Participants will hike along the Rouge River floodplain to learn about and enjoy nature and habitat improvements. Expect a 1.5-mile hike.
Painting in the Park
Painting in the Park
5/16/2025 6:00 PM - 5/16/2025 7:30 PM
Spend an evening painting a marsh scene led by our amateur artist. Canvas and paints are provided for the program.
Netting Up Fun
Netting Up Fun
5/16/2025 6:30 PM - 5/16/2025 8:30 PM
Our park naturalists will use a seine to catch fish and bring to shore for viewing and learning. Attendees will have the chance to hold some of the caught fish.
Home School Thursdays: Chill on the Hill
Home School Thursdays: Chill on the Hill
5/22/2025 1:00 PM - 5/22/2025 3:00 PM
Participants will trudge up a local 'mountain' created by glaciers for some fun activities, some of which relate to the elevation of the hill and general summer fun.
Fish Ladder Hike
Fish Ladder Hike
5/29/2025 7:00 PM - 5/29/2025 8:30 PM
Participants will hike along the Rouge River floodplain to learn about and enjoy nature and habitat improvements. Highlighted will be the new fish ladder across from the Henry Ford Estate.