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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 is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990.

2023 Wayne County Parks Special Events and Interpretive Program brochure
The 2023 Parks brochure is now available at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. In addition, if your organization would like multiple copies of the brochure, please call (734) 261-1990 to arrange delivery.

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center
The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is open Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for park permits, dog park registrations, metal detector permits and general questions. In addition, the first floor is open for visitors to check out the animal displays.

Wayne County Parks Dog Park
Registration for the new dog park season (May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024) is now 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. Please note that the dog park will be closed from May 1 - June 11, 2023 for reseeding.

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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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!
Farmers Stand at Nankin Mills
Farmers Stand at Nankin Mills
5/13/2023 9:00 AM - 9/30/2023 1:00 PM
Wayne County Parks is partnering with Eastern Market to bring a bi-weekly pop-up Farmers Stand to Hines Park this summer!
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!
Dog Park Reopening Celebration
Dog Park Reopening Celebration
6/14/2023 6:00 PM - 6/14/2023 8:00 PM
The Wayne County Parks Dog Park reopens this week so let's get the pups together to have some fun!
Juneteenth Heritage Day
Juneteenth Heritage Day
6/17/2023 12:00 PM - 6/17/2023 4:00 PM
Wayne County Parks and the Huron-Clinton Metroparks are partnering for an afternoon of community celebration, music and arts.
Barn Meet and Greet
Barn Meet and Greet
6/23/2023 9:00 AM - 6/23/2023 11:00 AM
Meet the Wayne County Parks naturalists for a quick, fun nature activity and learn about upcoming programs!
Jazz on the River
Jazz on the River
8/5/2023 1:00 PM - 8/6/2023 9:00 PM
A summertime favorite, Jazz on the River is back for its annual musical extravaganza at Elizabeth Park!