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Wolcott Mill is really four parks in one. See a late-20th century working farm, and step into the past at the 164-year-old Wolcott Mill. Then, grab HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS
your clubs and play the 18-hole golf course. And, if you’re looking for solitude along the historic North Branch of the Clinton River, visit Camp
Rotary. This 2,625-acre park is located along the banks of the North Branch of the Clinton River in Ray Township, in north central Macomb
County. Go to www.metroparks.com for updates on park conditions, events and more. Wolcott Mill Metropark
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ACTIVITIES
C A M P R O TA R Y ’ S G R O U P C A M P & E V E N T S F A C I L I T I E S EQUESTRIAN TRAILS FISHING GOLF HIKING
Whether using tents in the camping area or The perfect setting for social events, Camp Rotary’s Beginning at the Camp Fish for bluegills at the The North Branch of the Clinton River runs Hike trails near the Historic Center and at Camp Rotary,
sleeping in the Shorian Lodge (sleeps 34), kids activity building and picnic pavilion are near the Rotary staging area, enjoy Farm pond, or catch through this 6,352-yard, par-72 course. Driving which traverse wooded areas and along the river.
will enjoy daily outings and overnight stays at river and a wooded area. The activity building can 10 miles of trails that smallmouth bass, suckers range and power carts are available. Senior (62+) Or, take a leisurely walk down the lane at the farm.
Camp Rotary. Group camp is limited to scouts host parties up to 120 persons. The picnic pavilion meander through woods, or panfish along the banks and junior (20 and under) rates are available, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and other organized youth groups. Fees and features tables and grills. Catering is exclusive to meadows and along the of the North Branch of some restrictions apply. The Golf Starter Building
reservations required. Charitable and non-profit the park’s designated caterer, no outside catering Clinton River. A bridle tag the Clinton River at the serves food and beverages, including beer and P I C N I C S H E LT E R S
organizations receive a 50 percent rate-reduction allowed. For more information or reservations, is required. To obtain a Historic Center or Camp wine, no coolers allowed. To reserve a tee time, Picnic shelters at the farm and Camp Rotary provide
for building use Monday through Thursday (ex- please call the Stony Creek Metropark Park Office tag, please contact the Rotary. call 586-749-3415 or 800-477-3944. The entrance great gathering points for family or business outings.
cluding holidays). at 586-781-4242 or 800-477-7756. The entrance to Stony Creek Metropark to the golf course is off Ray Center Road at 27 Shelters are available and may be reserved for a fee.
Camp Rotary is off 29 Mile Road, 1.5 miles east of Park Office. Mile Road. Go to www.metroparks.com for rates, Kosch Hospitality is the exclusive caterer for the park.
Kunstman Road. specials and course information. No outside catering permitted. Please contact the Park
Office for more information or to reserve a shelter.
FArm CEnTEr HISTorIC CEnTEr
The Wolcott Mill DAIRY BARN GREENHOUSE In its heyday, Wolcott Mill The truck garage housed delivery trucks used N AT U R E T R A I L S
Metropark Farm The dairy barn at the Farm Center was originally Numerous programs are held here throughout was known for its high- to take flour to various bakeries and stores in Hike the trails to enjoy the historical and natural
Center provides an constructed in the early 1900s. Since then, it has the year. quality flour; many of the southeast Michigan. The last building added was surroundings of the historic mill site.
opportunity to ex- been remodeled with modern equipment used in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . large bakeries in the De- the corncob building, built in the 1950s to receive
MILLRACE TRAIL • ½ MILE
perience first-hand commercial dairy farming. As you walk through the troit area, such as Acme Pie ground corncobs from the mill and later shipped
HORSE BARN Walk along the millrace to the dam and return
the sights, sounds, lower level of the barn, you will see the bulk tank and Oven King Cookies, to farms for animal bedding.
The horse barn is original to the farm and was along the river. The dam backed up the millpond
smells and the that holds the milk and a system of glass vacuum used flour milled here for
relocated from another area on the property and The gazebo is an ideal setting for weddings and and sent the water down the millrace to the mill
feel of “life on the lines used to collect milk from the cows. Several dif- their pastries and desserts.
restored. Here you will find our draft horses. other events, and is available for rent. where it was used for power. The dam washed
modern farm.” The ferent types of dairy cattle can be seen at the farm. The historic mill, listed on the National Register of out during a storm in 1972.
farm features a va- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic Places through the National Park Service,
DAILY MILKING SCHEDULE The mill and grounds, as well as numerous special
riety of domestic FA R M H O U S E MOTHER EARTH TRAIL • ¾ MILE
April – October: 10 am Department of Interior, is one of a few older grist events and programs, offer visitors a chance to
animals including chickens, ducks, turkeys, sheep, A classroom, exhibit area, Discover the use of the area by American Indians
November – March: 4:30 pm mills remaining in Michigan. It’s what’s inside the glimpse what life was like in the past to gain a
pigs, beef cattle, dairy cows and draft horses. farm office and restrooms long before the mill was built. A descriptive flier
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mill that makes it even more unique: the original better understanding of our heritage. Park in-
Environmentally sound farming practices are fol- are located here. Informa- is available at the mill.
milling machinery is still in place. terpreters are available to answer questions and
lowed at the Farm Center where demonstrations SHEEP BARN tion about the Farm Cen- SET TLER’S TRAIL – 2 MILES
of modern farming techniques can be seen. Field Built in 1847, the mill operated as a grist and feed can take groups for tours of the mill and grounds
The sheep barn is also an original building that ter, an activity corner for Hike along the top of a bluff for an interesting
crops and farm equipment are also on display. mill until 1967. All buildings are original except by appointment. They also conduct a number
has been restored to house our sheep, goats and kids, and displays are also view of the north branch of the Clinton River.
the gazebo, restrooms and the toll road building. of special family programs many weekends
pigs. The wool from the sheep is sheared and found in the building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The interpretive staff conduct programs on a wide During the time the mill was operating, these throughout the year.
processed in the spring each year at our annual
variety of subjects such as milk production, lamb sheep shearing event. Spring is also the time buildings served various purposes at different For hours of operation, tours and other infor- SPECIAL EVENTS
and wool production, soil and water conserva- when the animals give birth.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . times. The large barn first served as a stable. As mation, go to www.metroparks.com or call the Special public events of historical nature
tion, sustainable agriculture, food processing, and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPECIAL EVENTS time went on it was used for storage and selling Historic Center at 586-749-5997 or 800-477-3175. are planned throughout the year. Check the
modern farming techniques. Hayrides are offered The interpreters invite you to participate in certified seed. Now it’s a barn museum, a place The entrance to the Historic Center is off Kunst- Metroparks’ newsletter, website and local
during specific programs. For general programs, CHICKEN COOP special events and workshops. These are offered to discover the history of barns and their uses. man Road, north of 29 Mile Road. newspapers for more information, or call for
tour information or to register, please call the The poultry building contains various breeds of Check out the buggy, antique farming equip- a listing of these events.
periodically throughout the year. Call for more
Farm Center at 586-752-5932. The entrance to the chickens and rabbits. Throughout the year you ment, tools and the restored 1927 Model T Dump
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
farm is off Wolcott Road, north of 30 Mile Road. may also see pheasants, turkeys, ducks and quail. Truck once owned by the Wolcott family.
In the spring, fertile eggs are taken from the hens
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GROUP APPOINTMENTS
FARM HOURS and hatched inside an incubator. GROUP APPOINTMENTS Group tours of the mill or other historical subjects
Daily 9 am – 5 pm Group tours of the Farm Center conducted by conducted by park interpreters can be arranged
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas park interpreters are available. Call for more by appointment. Programs for families and indi-
and New Year’s Day. information. viduals are conducted throughout the year.
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31 MILE RD
31 MILE RD WOLCOTT MILL
METROPARK
Ray Township, MI 48096
Administered through
Stony Creek Metropark
586-781-4242 or 800-477-7756
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FARM CENTER
65775 Wolcott Road MAP KEY
Ray, MI 48096
586-752-5932 Rental Shelter
GPS: 42 46 44N 82 56 17W
Toilets
Volleyball Court
FEET 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
MILES 0 ¼ ½ ¾ ONE CAMP ROTARY
& GROUP CAMP
FACILITIES
30 MILE RD
30 MILE RD 30 MILE RD 1 Activity Center
2 Shorian Lodge
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TRAILS 3 Horse Staging Area
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GPS: 42 46 08N 82 56 24W R Mill Race Trail
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20505 29 Mile Road
Ray, MI 48096
586-781-4242
GPS: 42 45 40N 82 55 26W
WOLCOTT RD
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ROMEO PLANK RD
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Driving
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GOLF COURSE
59225 Ray Center Road
ROMEO Ray, MI 48096
LAKE 53 586-749-3415
ORION WOLCOTT MILL
STONY CREEK GPS: 42 43 50N 82 54 06W
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HILLS TROY HEIGHTS METRO BEACH
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environmental stewardship. Sustainable practices www.metroparks.com
V I S I T YO U R M E T R O PA R K S • Wear personal protective equipment where
required (life jacket, helmet, etc). are incorporated in the management, planning CONNECT wITH US!
Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills
Huron Meadows • Indian Springs • Kensington and redevelopment of facilities for the benefit of
• Dispose of hot coals in bins marked “Hot Ash” future generations. Initiatives are under way in
Lake Erie • Lower Huron • Metro Beach only. If not available, contact a park employee. the following areas: energy conservation, alterna- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Oakwoods • Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill
• Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations. tive energy systems, sustainable design, waste Warren C. Evans John C. Hertel John E. La Belle Harry E. Lester
ACCESSIBILIT Y reduction, storm water best practices, resource Governor Appointee Governor Appointee Livingston County Wayne County
For special accessibility needs, please contact D O N AT I O N S conservation and protection, habitat restoration, Robert W. Marans Anthony V. Marrocco Vacant
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation ac- Washtenaw County Macomb County Oakland County
the park or facility at least 72 hours in advance of and environmental stewardship education. For
cepts financial gifts that enhance the Metroparks. STAFF OFFICERS
your visit. more information, go to www.metroparks.com. David C. Moilanen Gregory J. Almas
For more information, call 800-47-PARKS.
Director Deputy Director
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