Metro Parks - Stony Creek

PARK AMENITIES With 4,461 acres of prime recreational lands, this top-rated park's scenic, hilly terrain surrounds beautiful 500-acre Stony Creek Lake. Park features include a nature center, a hike-bike trail, beaches, boat launch facilities, a disc golf course and an 18-hole regulation golf course.
Vehicle Entry Permit
Annual	$20
Seniors	$12
Daily	$4
Joint Permit*	$46
*The 2008 joint permit for Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Oakland County Parks can be purchased at four HCMA locations: Indian Springs, Kensington and Stony Creek Metroparks in Oakland County, and at the HCMA Administration Office at 13000 High Ridge Dr. in Brighton. The joint permit can also be purchased at five Oakland County Parks: Addison Oaks near Oxford, the Nature Center & park office at Independence Oaks in Clarkston, Groveland Oaks (seasonal) in Holly, Lyon Oaks (seasonal) in Lyon Township & the Recreation Section office located at Waterford Oaks in Waterford.

BIKING Bicycle or inline skate around Stony Creek Lake on the paved 6.2 mile (10K) hike/bike trail. Single speed bicycles are available at Eastwood Beach daily and Baypoint Beach weekends only Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Bicycle rental fees One hour minimum charge, driver's license and $10 deposit. 10 am to 6 pm daily
26" men's/woman's single speed	$5/hour
Maximum deposit	$20/family

Mountain bikers and hikers enjoy our 14 miles of hilly, heavily wooded dirt trails that traverse the southwest side of the park. The Michigan Mountain Bike Association helps keep this area groomed. Helmets required on mountain bike trails.

BIRDING Visitors enjoy spotting a variety of birds, including migrating warblers and wild turkeys at Stony Creek Metropark. Nature interpreters maintain a park bird species list. Interpreters host a variety of birding programs throughout the year including a woodcock watch in the spring and owl prowls.

BOATING AND LAUNCHING A six-ramp boat launch gives access to Stony Creek Lake. A 10 m.p.h. speed limit is enforced. A separate sailboard area is located near Eastwood Beach.
Boat storage Boats may be stored on their trailers. Summer season is mid-April through mid-October. Winter storage is mid-October thru March 31.
Boat Launch Permit (per watercraft)
Annual	$24
Seniors	$12
Daily	$4

Boat storage
Summer season storage	$250
Winter season storage	$150

BOAT RENTAL Paddleboats, kayaks, rowboats and canoes can be rented at the boat rental area.
Boat Rental Fees (minimum one hour rental)
Rowboat 12' and 14'	$5/hour (maximum $20)
Paddleboats	$10/hour
Deposit	$20
Additional cushions/life jackets	$1
Additional cushions/life jackets deposit	$5
Senior rowboat rates available

CANOEING Kayaks and canoes can be rented at the boat rental area.
Canoe, kayak fees
Canoes	$5/hour
Kayak 1 person	$5/hour
Kayak 2 person	$7/hour

CAMPING Overnight camping for organized youth groups is available at nearby Wolcott Mill Metropark. Advanced registration required.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Ski more than 13 miles of groomed traditional cross country ski trails, covering level to hilly terrain suitable for novice, intermediate and advanced skiers.




DISC GOLF This 24-hole championship disc golf course is one of the most challenging in Michigan. Use of the course is free.

FISHING Stony Creek Lake is a popular fishing spot for pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, perch, bluegills and crappies. The state record crappie was caught here! A barrier-free fishing pier is located on the west side of the Boat Launching Area. During the winter, ice fishing is available. Fishing from bridges is prohibited.

FITNESS TRAIL Run or walk along three different length trails, with 20 exercise stations, located near Eastwood Beach.

GOLF This 6,921-yard 18-hole, championship par-72 course has an "up north" feel with separated, heavily wooded fairways. Beer and wine sold at the starter building; no coolers allowed. Special weekday senior rates. Phone (586) 781-9166 or 1-800-477-7756.
Course	Rating	Slope
Blue	72.1	118
White	70.3	113
Red	68.4	108

Open year round, course conditions permitting.

Golf Fees	18 holes	9 holes
Weekends & Holidays	$32	$21
Monday - Friday	$25	$18
9 holes additional-weekend	$10
9 holes additional-weekday	$6
Seniors & Juniors	$17*	$14*
	* weekdays except holidays
9 holes additional-Srs & Jrs	$3

Motorized Carts (per person)	$15	$10
Motorized Carts (Seniors & Juniors)	$12	$7.50
9 holes additional	$4
9 holes additional (Seniors)	$3.50

Hand carts	$2

HIKING Stony Creek, Reflection Pond, dense woods, broad fields, forest edges and small wetlands all placed in a landscape formed ages ago by glaciers, provide the backdrop for the six miles of trails that course through the nature center area of the park. Moderately hilly terrain. Fourteen miles of trails, used by both mountain bikers and hikers, are located in the southwest side of the park. They are accessed at the West Branch Picnic Area. Hilly terrain. Walk or jog around Stony Creek Lake on the paved 6.2 mile (10K) hike/bike trail, five miles of trails at the Inwood section or the two miles at the Osprey Trail. Mostly flat terrain.

ICE SKATING Ice skating rinks, for skating and hockey, are located on Stony Creek Lake near the Boat Rental Building. The rinks are lighted during the evening and vending machines are available. No skate rentals. Please call ahead for rink conditions.

ICE FISHING An ice skating rink is located on Stony Creek Lake near the boat launch area; the warming building has a heated lobby and restrooms. Call ahead for weather conditions.

NATURE CENTER See live snakes, turtles and fish, along with seasonal exhibits, at the nature center. Park interpreters host nature walks and interpretive programs including programs aboard a 34-foot Voyageur canoe. For additional information, contact the Nature Center at 586-781-9113.

PARTY/RECEPTION TENT A white banquet tent with removable sidewalls can be rented for parties, for up to 300 people, through Crank's Catering by calling 586-582-0080. This tent is located with a picturesque view of Stony Creek Lake; a nearby gazebo provides a charming focal point for weddings or other social gatherings.

PICNICKING Picnic areas with grills, shelters, playgrounds, baseball diamonds and soccer, volleyball and basketball courts are located throughout the park. Groups of 50 or more persons are requested to register at the Park Office in advance. Picnic shelters available for rent. Picnic catering through Crank's Catering.
Picnic shelter reservation fee	$125
Lakeside Gazebo Rental	$50

SLEDDING The sledding hills are located at the Gladeview and West Branch picnic areas.

SNOWBOARDING Snowboarding is allowed on one hill designated for snowboards only, located near the Gladeview Picnic Area. Snowboarders must tether their snowboards to their ankles. Please call ahead for snow and weather conditions.

SWIMMING Baypoint and Eastwood Beaches open 10 am to 8 pm throughout the summer; lifeguards at Eastwood Beach. Bath houses, food bars and first aid facilities. No fires, alcohol or glass containers permitted at the beaches.

TOBOGGANNING The toboggan hill is located at West Branch Picnic Area, near F lot.