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NELSON MEADENELSON MEADECOUNTY FARM PARKCOUNTY FARM PARK

2230 Platt Road2230 Platt RoadAnn Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan

(734) 971-6337(734) 971-6337washtenaw.org/parkswashtenaw.org/parks

Explore 127 acres of rolling meadows

and wildflower-filled woodlands at Washtenaw

County’s Nelson Meade County Farm Park,

where walking trails, community gardens,

picnic pavilions, and a wonderful playground

can be found right in the heart of Ann Arbor.

Visit often to discover all this and more in our veritable urban oasis!

2021

2021

WASHTENAW COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

2230 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | P.O. Box 8645 tel (734) 971-6337 | fax (734) 971-6389 | washtenaw.org/parks

Patricia Scribner President

Janis Bobrin Vice President

Dan Ezekiel Secretary

Coy P. Vaughn Director

Ricky Jefferson

Robert Joerg

Robert W. Marans

Jo Ann McCollum

Brenda McKinney

Jason Morgan

Evan Pratt

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Outer Loop Trail(1.1 mi., crushed stone)

Exercise Trail18-station Parcour(1.4 mi., paved & natural surface)

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NELSON MEADECOUNTY FARM PARK Open year-round, 8am-duskCall or visit us online for more info!(734) 971-6337 • washtenaw.org/parks

TrailsOver 3.5 miles of walking trails wind through 127 acres of rolling meadows and shady woodlands, includes Exercise Trail with 18 workout stations.

Nature ProgramsExplore the plants, animals and ecosystems of County Farm with a Parks Naturalist. Spring wildflowers in Britton Woods, maple syrup making, birdwatching, and so much more.

Programs offered year-round, call or check our online calendar for

details.

Picnicking & PlaygroundsPavilions, bbq grilles and picnic tables available. Platt Pavilion seats 60-70 people, Medford Pavilion seats 40-54; both pavilions are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Farm-themed playground with barn play structure, spring riders, web climber and more. Highly accessible, sensory-rich and loads of fun!

GardensProject Grow’s oldest and largest community garden site includes a Discovery Garden with easy access plots for children, seniors and wheelchairs. Details at www.projectgrowgardens.org.

Perennial Garden displays 50 flowers and grasses in a unique garden designed by a local artist.

DogsMust be on leash and under control at all times, allowed on all but the nature trails in Britton Woods. Waste

stations located throughout the park.

Park HistoryAcquired in 1836, this land has housed a County insane asylum, poor house and infirmary. Interpretive signs explore history and gardening themes.