Wolcott Mill Metropark
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Wolcott Mill Metropark is a Huron-Clinton Metropark located in rural
Ray Township, Michigan Ray Township is a civil township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,780. Geography The township is in north-central Macomb County. The village of Romeo touches the northwest cor ...
. The northern branch of the
Clinton River The Clinton River is a river in southeastern Michigan in the United States. It is named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, who was governor of New York from 1817 to 1823. The main branch of the river rises from wetlands and coldwater tributaries from ...
is a fixture of the park as it bisects the entirety of the park.


The park

The park covers 2,625 acres (1,062 hectares) and features a variety of activities. Wolcott Mill has of equestrian trails. A former 18-hole golf course closed and is now walking trails. Wolcott Mill also has "Camp Rotary", a camping area for organized youth groups.


The mill

The park's namesake mill was built in 1847 and operated until 1967. The mill was both a grist and a feed mill, and the machinery used for this purpose is still viewable. In addition, there are exhibits, demonstrations, and other buildings viewable in the Mill complex. The barn museum features the history of American barns, a buggy, antique farming equipment and tools. The various hiking trails of Wolcott Mill also start near the Mill complex.


The farm

Wolcott Mill has a 250-acre (101 hectares) working farm. The farm has a herd of dairy cows as well as chickens, goats, pigs, sheep, and horses. There are also a variety of crops planted in the fields surrounding the farm.


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Wolcott Mill Metropark
- Huron-Clinton Metroparks {{Metro Detroit Huron–Clinton Metroparks Mill museums in the United States Museums in Macomb County, Michigan Industry museums in Michigan Protected areas of Macomb County, Michigan