Indian Springs Metropark
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| Indian Springs Metropark | |
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  Location within metro Detroit | |
| Type | Regional park |
| Location | Lower Peninsula, White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan USA |
| Coordinates | 42°42′23″N 83°29′01″W / 42.706444°N 83.483622°W |
| Area | 2,547 acres (1,031 ha) |
| Operated by | Huron–Clinton Metroparks |
| Status | Open year round |
| Website | Official 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 km2) 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.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Indian Springs Metropark". Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
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