Woodland Hills Nature Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Conservation Area, Green Space, Neighborhood Park, Wildlife Sanctuary

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus

pDriving Directions: Entrance is located off Farmington Road across from the Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge Campus. From I-696, take the Orchard Lake Road exit to 12 Mile road west. Take 12 Mile until you reach Farmington Road and turn left.

kParking Instructions: Free parking is available in the front of the park, at the trailhead.

lBus Route: The SMART #740 (Twelve Mile Crosstown) stops at Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge Campus off of Farmington Road, across the street from the park.

The SMART #400 (Southfield- Orchard Ridge) connects OCC-Orchard Ridge to the Southfield Civic Center and runs 6:00 am to 8:00 pm on weekdays.

The SMART #851 (West Bloomfield-Farmington Hills Park and Ride) also serves the OCC - Orchard Ridge campus on weekdays during peak hours, connecting to downtown Detroit.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching, Cross-country Skiing

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating

Additional Features: Foot Bridge

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: 1.7 miles of trails on 74 acres of beautiful wooded land. Trails cross through forest, wetlands, a creek, and loop around a beautiful pond at the back of the park.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Woodchips, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream, Wetlands