This 331 acre natural area includes frontage on both the Grand River and Crockery Creek. About 2 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails meander along wooded ridges and wetlands as well as through floodplain forest and open hardwoods. The existing farm house and barn are from a Centennial Farm and are currently closed to the public. In addition to the creek itself, natural features on the site include mature wooded ridges, floodplain forest, open hardwoods, wet meadows and buttonbush swamp. This diversity of natural communities provides habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna including bald eagles, sandhill cranes, red-headed woodpeckers and river otters. A small created wetland also provides a resting and feeding area for waterfowl. In addition to resident wildlife, the area provides staging areas for many migratory birds.
Directions
From Leonard, travel west of 104th to Wren Drive. Travel West on Wren to the entrance.
Amenities & Activities
- Parking lot
- Portable toilet
- Hiking and cross-country ski trails
- Archery deer hunting and waterfowl hunting available special permit only. See hunting for details.
Map
This map shows amenities, parking areas, features and trails. The 331-acre natural area includes frontage on both the Grand River and Crockery Creek. About two miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails meander along the creek, mature wooded ridges, floodplain forest, open hardwoods, wet meadows and buttonbush swamps. These diverse communities provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna including bald eagles, sandhill cranes, red-headed woodpeckers and river otters. In addition to resident wildlife, the area provides staging areas for many migratory birds. The existing farm house and barn are from a Centennial Farm and are currently closed to the public.
Hours
March 1 through October 15: 7am to 10pm
October 16 through February 28: 7am to 8pm
The parking area is not plowed in winter.
Fees
There are no entry fees.
Dog Policy
- Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times.
- Dogs are not permitted in park buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted.
- Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle.
- Leader dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
- Recognizing that most dogs enjoy running and playing freely, many Ottawa County Open Space Lands allow dogs year-round off leash.
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Payments Accepted
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Hours
5am to 10pm The parking area is not plowed in winter -
Cost(s)
There are no entry fees. -
Amenities
Parking lot Portable toilet Hiking Cross-country ski trails Hunting by special permit only
