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Wayne County Parks News

2023 Park Permits
Wayne County Parks is currently taking reservations for the 2023 park permit season. Reservations can be made in person at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center or online by clicking HERE. For more information about available park shelters, park rules and other information, please click HERE. The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is located at 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland and the walk-up window is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990.

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is currently closed to the public but the walk-up window is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for picnic permits, dog park registration, metal detector permits and general questions.

Jazz on the River Vendors
Wayne County Parks is accepting vendors for the 2023 Jazz on the River event, which will be held on August 5-6, 2023 at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Click HERE for a vendor packet. All vendor applications are due by Monday, May 1, 2023. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990.
Wayne County Parks Dog Park
Registration for the current dog park season (now - April 30, 2023) 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. Registration for the next dog park season starts on Monday, May 1, 2023.

WAYNE COUNTY PARKS STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN
Wayne County Parks is updating its 5 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan which serves as a guidebookto direct funding and actions for parks improvements and recreation services.. Click HERE to review a draft of the Master Plan.


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This is Spring homeschool program
This is Spring homeschool program
3/23/2023 1:00 PM - 3/23/2023 3:00 PM
Spring is almost here and we have a great new program for Homeschooling families!
The Search for Green nature program
The Search for Green nature program
3/30/2023 10:00 AM - 3/30/2023 12:00 PM
Feeling the need to see some green after winter? We will look for signs of life in nature!
Bioblitz Kick-Off
Bioblitz Kick-Off
4/1/2023 10:00 AM - 4/1/2023 12:00 PM
Become a citizen scientist at the new Bioblitz Kick-off program at Crosswinds Marsh!
Marsh Clean up
Marsh Clean up
4/1/2023 1:00 PM - 4/1/2023 3:00 PM
Paddle through Crosswinds Marsh while cleaning it at the same time!
Turtle Nest Crew Training
Turtle Nest Crew Training
4/1/2023 1:30 PM - 4/1/2023 2:30 PM
We are looking for volunteers to help keep turtles safe!
Homeschool Guided Canoe program at Crosswinds Marsh
Homeschool Guided Canoe program at Crosswinds Marsh
4/4/2023 10:00 AM - 4/18/2023 12:00 PM
Join the Crosswinds Marsh naturalists for a paddle around the marsh in this program geared to homeschoolers.
Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park
Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park
4/7/2023 9:00 AM - 4/7/2023 10:00 AM
Get your baskets ready for the family favorite tradition of the Marshmallow Drop!
Marshmallow Drop at Nankin Mills Park
Marshmallow Drop at Nankin Mills Park
4/7/2023 11:00 AM - 4/7/2023 12:00 PM
A blizzard of marshmallows will fill the sky as they tumble from the Easter Bunny's helicopter at the Marshmallow Drop!
Guided Canoe program at Crosswinds Marsh
Guided Canoe program at Crosswinds Marsh
4/21/2023 6:30 PM - 4/21/2023 8:30 PM
Watch the sun set over the marsh while you enjoy a paddle with the Crosswinds naturalists.
Earth Day
Earth Day
4/22/2023 12:00 PM - 4/22/2023 3:00 PM
Help us celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day with a fun video game theme!
Nature's Superheroes homeschool program at Crosswinds Marsh
Nature's Superheroes homeschool program at Crosswinds Marsh
5/2/2023 10:00 AM - 5/2/2023 12:00 PM
You will learn about all the animals that are the superheroes of Crosswinds Marsh!
Saturday in the Park
Saturday in the Park
5/6/2023 9:00 AM - 9/30/2023 3:30 PM
Enjoy a walk, run or bike ride without vehicle traffic on Hines Drive during the Saturday in the Park program!
Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
6/10/2023 8:00 AM - 6/10/2023 11:00 AM
Kids ages 12 and younger, grab your fishing pole and held to the Fishing Derby at Waterford Bend Park on June 10!
Fishing Fun Day
Fishing Fun Day
6/10/2023 9:00 AM - 6/10/2023 11:00 AM
Check out this fun new fishing event at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge!