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Indian Springs Metropark
Indian Springs Metropark is located in Huron-Clinton MetroparksIndian Springs MetroparkLocation within metro Detroit
TypeRegional park
LocationLower Peninsula, White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan USA
Coordinates42°42′23″N 83°29′01″W / 42.706444°N 83.483622°W / 42.706444; -83.483622
Area2,547 acres (1,031 ha)
Operated byHuron–Clinton Metroparks
StatusOpen year round
WebsiteOfficial site

Indian Springs Metropark is a park in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks in the US state of Michigan. The headwaters of the Huron River lie within its boundaries.

The park encompasses 2,547 acres (10.31 km) and is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Pontiac. Much of the park is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the natural environment. The park has an 18-hole regulation golf course, an Environmental Discovery Center, an underwater pond viewing room, a splash-n-play park, a life-sized maze, a nature center, an 8-mile paved hike-bike trail, 12 miles of cross country ski trails, and picnic areas.

References

  1. "Indian Springs Metropark". Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
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