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Park Activities
Each month May to December, a different artist will be featured at Wolcott Mill Historical Center. Their works will be on display in the historic mill; viewing times will coincide with the hours of the facility.
During September we are featuring the work of the Riverside Quilting Club.
Come in and enjoy the beautiful work shown in over 100 quilts on display. The Riverside Quilting club has been quilting for over 19 years. They actively work on charity quilts for various organizations as will as monthly projects.The group meets every third Wednesday at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm at Camp Rotary near the mill.
September 18 and 19 Wolcott Historical Mill center is hosting the annual Quilt, Classic & Antique Car and Craft show.
The Riverside quilters will offer quilting "make and take" crafts and will be demonstrating various quilting techniques during the show. The show runs form 10:00am until 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. A food vendor will be on site for the weekend. Wolcott Mill's car club is hosting the car show and will have a large assortment of cars on display on Sunday, weather permitting. For more information call the mill at 586- 749-5997
Please stop by to support our quilters of the month.
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Kids will enjoy daily outings at Camp Rotary. Located on the banks of the Clinton River, meander through woodlands and meadows during the day. The group camp is limited to scout and organized youth groups. For reservations, call Stony Creek Metropark at (586)781-4242.
Explore Southeastern Michigan’s beautiful, starry sky with astronomical events at Wolcott Mill Metropark, one of the area’s best places to view the night sky. The Warren Astronomical Society holds events, and operates and maintains the observatory. 4-H groups and other equine organizations use the three show rings.
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Facility Rental Fees
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Activities Building
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$350 (9am - midnight) - weekdays
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$400 weekends & holidays)
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Pavilion
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$150
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Pavilion & Activity Building Rental together
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$450 - $500
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Camping
Bring your scout group or youth organization and camp under the stars at Wolcott Mill Metropark. Sleep in a tent amidst flourishing woodlands, meadows, and the north branch of the Clinton River or spend the night at the Shorian Lodge (accommodates 34 people). Reservations are required. Contact the Stony Creek Metropark at
(586) 781-4242.
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Lodge, Camping Fees
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Shorian Lodge
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$220 Weekend Rate
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(Single nights available at 1/2 Rate)
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Day camp rate
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$30 per event/troop/group
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Tent camp rate
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$30 per event/troop/group
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NOTE: Charitable and non-profit organizations receive a 50 percent reduction in rates for building use Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays). These organizations should appear on the list of Charitable Trusts published by the State of Michigan.
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Meet “Mighty Mitt,” Michigan’s famous steer, and get a glimpse of rural life at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center. Visit the 250-acre working farm and see live animals like dairy cows, chickens, goats, pigs, sheep, ducks, and horses. Kids delight at learning where our food comes from as they look at displays and meet the animals throughout the farm. The interpretive staff conducts programs on a wide variety of subjects such as milk, lamb and wool production, soil and water conservation, sustainable agriculture, food processing and modern farming techniques. The farm is open 9 am to 5 pm daily. The cows are milked at 10 am daily from April 1 through October 31 and from November 1 through March 31 at 4:30 pm. The farm also offers group/fieldtrip tours, Scout and 4H programs.
For additional information, contact the farm center at 586-752-5932.

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Wagon rides (offered during specific programs)
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Children 2 yrs. & under
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Free
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Children 3-12 years
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$3
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Seniors
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$3
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Adults
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$5
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Group Rate
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$150
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Click here for a map and directions to the Farm Center.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
Geocaches are located throughout the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. If you wish to place a cache within a Metropark, see the /uploads/file/NewsReleases/geocaching(1).pdf.
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Enjoy a game of golf at Wolcott Mill Metropark, located near Ray Center and 27 Mile roads. The North Branch of the Clinton River runs through this 6,266-yard, par-72 course. Beer and wine sold at the starter building; no coolers allowed. For additional information, please call (800) 477-3944 or (586) 749-3415.
For golf lessons contact Paul Moran at 313.808.8418.
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Golf Fees
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18 holes
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Weekends & Holidays
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$20
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Monday - Friday
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$18
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Senior & Juniors
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$12*
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Motorized Carts (per person)
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$14
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Motorized Carts (Seniors)
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$11
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Hand Carts
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$2
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Walker Fee
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$6
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Click here for a map and directions to the Wolcott Mill Golf Course.
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Explore the historical and natural surroundings hiking at Wolcott Mill Metropark. Three trails, totaling four miles, traverse through lush woodlands, open fields and the Clinton River. Follow Millrace Trail along the old millrace on the site and gently-flowing waters. Mother Earth Trail uses an interpretive flyer to explain the use of the area by Native Americans. Hike along the top of a bluff on the settler’s trail for an interesting view of the north branch of the Clinton River.
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Click here for a map of the Mother Earth Trail.

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Take a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Historic Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark. From 1847 to 1967, the grist and feed mill operated and the barn served as stable, and later, a sales area. Today, the historic buildings and surrounding land offers you a rare glimpse of the past. Machinery in the mill is all original, left in place when it shut down in 1967. The equipment dates from all periods of operation, and many have been reconditioned to demonstrate the mill workings. The barn now acts as a museum featuring the history of American barns, an antique buggy, farming equipment and tools. A gazebo provides a focal point for events, or weddings, or a quiet place for conversation or photographs. Interpreters give tours by appointment, and conduct programs on most weekends throughout the year. For additional information, please call (586)-749-5997 or (800) 477-3175 .
Building Hours - 9 am - 5 pm:
January thru February - Open Friday thru Sunday
March - Open Thursday thru Sunday
April thru December - Open Wednesday thru Sunday
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Mill Gazebo Rental
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$50
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Mill Car Club meets monthly. Members are interested in historic vehicles, and restored the 1927 Model T Dump Truck once owned by the Wolcott family.
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Click Here for a map and directions to the Historic Grist Mill
Bring your horse and explore 10 miles of equestrian trails at Wolcott Mill Metropark. Experience rural tranquility as you meander through farm fields, deciduous woodlands, and along the north branch of the Clinton River. Riders need to obtain a bridle tag, available at Wolcott Metropark Historic Mill, in order to use the trail.
Click here for a map and directions to Camp Rotary.
The pastoral scenery, lush woodlands, and winding Clinton River at Wolcott Mill Metropark provides the perfect setting for your next picnic or group outing. Two picnic shelters at the farm offer quiet gathering point for family, groups or business outings. Or, enjoy a picnic at Camp Rotary near the river and wooded area. Comfort stations and tables are provided .
Please contact Kosch Catering for all your catering needs at www.koschcatering.com.
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Picnic shelter reservation fee $150
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Park Events
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| Foods From the '50s - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 12, 2010 |
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| Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 12, 2010 |
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| Times to Remember Quilt Show - storic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 18, 2010 |
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| Quilt Show and Antique Vehicle Show |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 18 - September 19, 2010 |
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| Times to Remember Quilt & Car Show - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 19, 2010 |
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| Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 19, 2010 |
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| American Indian Night Walk - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 24, 2010 |
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| Top To Bottom Tour - September - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 25, 2010 |
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| Old Skool Classic Cross Country Race - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 25, 2010 |
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| Mill Walking Tour - Historic Mill |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 26, 2010 |
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| Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark September 26, 2010 |
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| Spooky Ginger Bread House - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 02, 2010 |
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| Pumkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 03, 2010 |
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| Apples at the Mill - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 03, 2010 |
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| Civil War Skirmish - Historic Mill |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 09, 2010 |
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| Pumkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 09, 2010 |
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| Civil War Skirmish |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 09 - October 10, 2010 |
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| Pumpkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 10, 2010 |
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| Civil Wark Skirmish - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 10, 2010 |
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| Pumpkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 16, 2010 |
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| Pumpkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 17, 2010 |
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| Farm Halloween - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 17, 2010 |
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| Halloween Hauntings - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 22, 2010 |
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| Halloween Hauntings - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 23, 2010 |
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| Trick-or-Treat at the Farm - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 23, 2010 |
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| Pumpkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 24, 2010 |
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| Halloween Party Time - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 24, 2010 |
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| Halloween Party Time - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 24, 2010 |
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| Pumpkin, Cider & Donut Wagon Rides - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 30 - October 31, 2010 |
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| Mysterious Top to Bottom Tour - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark October 31, 2010 |
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| Gifts in a Jar - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 06, 2010 |
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| Gifts in a Jar - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 07, 2010 |
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| Veterans Appreciation Day |
All Metroparks November 11, 2010 |
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| Create a Gingerbread Barn - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 13, 2010 |
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| Make a Holiday Wool Craft - Farm Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 20, 2010 |
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| Old Fashion Thanksgiving - Historic Mill |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 21, 2010 |
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| Old Fashion Thanksgiving - Historic Mill |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 21, 2010 |
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| Make a Holiday Swag - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 28, 2010 |
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| Make a Holiday Swag - Historic Center |
Wolcott Mill Metropark November 28, 2010 |
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| Heritage Holidays |
Wolcott Mill Metropark December 03 - December 04, 2010 |
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| Heritage Holidays |
Wolcott Mill Metropark December 10 - December 11, 2010 |
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| Heritage Holidays |
Wolcott Mill Metropark December 17 - December 18, 2010 |
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| Christmas Appreciation Day |
All Metroparks December 25, 2010 |
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Park Conditions

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Low:
68° F
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Currently:
77° F
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High:
76° F
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Wind: S 7mph
Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 8:04 pm |
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Additional Conditions:
Last updated: 5/16/2010 1:01:08 PM
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Hours / Conditions |
| Wolcott Mill Metropark |
Open Daily |
Wolcott Farm
Learning Center |
Open Daily
9 AM -5 PM |
Dairy Cow Milking
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Farm Learning Center |
November through March
4:30 PM
April through October
10 AM |
Wolcott Farm
Historic Grist Mill |
January and February
Open - Friday to Sunday
March
Open - Thursday to Sunday
April thur November
Open - Wednesday to Sunday
10 AM - 5 PM |
Hiking Trails at the
Historic Mill |
Open Daily |
Wolcott Mill
Golf Course
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Golf Course Open
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All park facility conditions are subject to change.
Please call park facility for latest conditions.
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Park News
Park FAQs
Are dogs allowed at Wolcott Mill?
Dogs, on a leash no longer than six feet, are allowed at the historic mill and the Farm Learning Center. Dogs are not permitted inside of barns at the farm.
Can we feed the animals at the farm?
No, you should not feed the animals. They are on special diets, and when people feed them treats or snacks, they can become sick or accidently bite fingers.
Where is the historic mill located?
The historic mill is located on Kunstman Road, just north off 29 Mile Road, in Ray Township. Kunstman Road is located one mile east of Romeo Plank Road.
Where is the entrance to the Farm Center?
The Farm entrance is located on Wolcott Road between 30 and 31 Mile Roads.
When are the dairy cows milked at the Farm Center?
Durring winter months (November 1 to March 31) the cows are milked at 4:30 p.m. for public viewing.
Durring summer months (April 1 to October 31) the cows are milked at 10 a.m. and the public is welcome to watch and ask questions.
Contact Us
| Wolcott Mill Metropark |
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| Ray Twp., MI 48096 |
Phone/TTY: 586-781-4242
800-477-7756 |
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Low: 68° F
Currently: 77° F
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