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Avon Nature Area

 

Phone: 248-656-4775

Hours: 8 am - dusk

 

Location: southwest corner of Livernois and Avon

  • No vehicle entry permit required.
  • No alcoholic beverages.
  • No pets or bicycles permitted at the on the trails. 

 

Park Amenities

 

This 102.5-acre parcel offers nature trails, a pond, a picnic area, frontage on the Clinton River, and a scenic overlook.  

Map 


 

HighlandsTrail Sign

Highlands Trail


This 1/2-mile trail will take you through diverse habitat including open fields, mature oaks, northern hardwood forests, aspen groves, lowlands, a stream, a pond, and a blueberry fen.




Riverside Trail

 

This 3/4-mile trail leads down to the Clinton River, through the adjacent wetlands, and includes a hillside climb on the southwest end.


 

Deer Trail

 

This interesting 1/3-mile trail is a favorite hangout of the white-tailed deer.  You should be able to find tracks, scrapes, rubs, or other signs of their presence.

 

 

Wildlife

 

The quiet and careful observer may see a white-tailed deer, fox squirrel, or a great blue heron along the river.  Up above, many native birds, including the black-capped chickadee, American goldfinch, and great horned owl have been spotted. 

 

 

Picnic Area

There are several picnic tables along the trails and pond.  Please remove all food, wrappers, beverage containers, etc., and never, ever feed the animals.   

 

Pets

 

Pets are not allowed on the trails to preserve the natural wildlife habitat. 

 

 

Bicycles


Bicycles are not permitted on the trails so the natural habitat will not be disturbed.

 

 

Avon Nature Center GazeboGazebo

 

A small gazebo sits in a natural alcove near the entrance to the Highlands Trail next to City Hall.

 




 

 Highlands Trail Overlook

Scenic Overlook 

A scenic overlook of the ravine abuts the Highlands Trail.  The view from the overlook gives you a chance to look into the tops of some of the most majestic forest trees, dominated by oaks on top of the ridge and by ash, maples and basswood on the bottom.  Squirrels make their nests high in the treetops while raccoons and opossums live in the tree cavities.  A variety of birds can be seen flying around.

  

Parking

 

Parking is available near the former Environmental Education Center at 1115 W. Avon Road and the north parking area by City Hall.

 

 

Rules and Regulations. Click on Park Ordinance (Chapter 74) for complete listing.

  • Alcoholic beverages prohibited within all city parks.
  • Bicycles, motorized vehicles, all pets, and horses are prohibited on the trails.
  • Ground fires are prohibited except by permit.
  • Destruction of property, natural surroundings, or wildlife within the park is strictly forbidden.
  • Disorderly conduct tending to create a breach of the peace, or disturb or annoy others within the park is prohibited.
  • Do not feed the animals.
  • Please stay on marked trails so as not to disturb sensitive areas.
  • The natural wonders are here for you to look at, listen to, and photograph, but please leave them for others to enjoy.
  • Fishing is allowed in the Clinton River but all DNR regulations must be followed.
  • It is prohibited to bring in, have, or use any firearm or any other weapon within the park.

 

 

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