Canton Township Parks

Lower Rouge River Recreational Trails Update

Canton Leisure Services, Public Safety and Municipal Services Departments have partnered together on the Lower Rouge River Recreational Trail Project in an effort to meet the residential request for more outdoor recreation opportunities.

Construction of the trail system is a multi-phase project that will take years to complete. The first phase of the system is currently being constructed from the ITC Corridor west to Sheldon Road and will open this spring. Once completed, Phase I of the trail system will be approximately two to three miles in length and can be used for mountain biking, cross country skiing, running, and walking.

Please note that motorized vehicles will not be permitted. Phase I will open to the public on Saturday, June 7.

The Grand Opening will take place in conjunction with River Day and multiple environmental activities are planned.

Phase II of the trail project will take place from the ITC corridor east to I-275 and will be constructed later this fall.

Portions of Phase I and II will be paid for using a 50/50 grant from Wayne County. Additional funding requirements will utilize in-kind services and fund budgets.

Future phases include connecting the trail from Sheldon west to Canton Center and from the ITC corridor north to Flodin Park. Construction timelines for these phases will be dependant on availability of future funding.

Canton residents interested in helping to support, maintain, improve and champion the new trail system are urged to join the trail’s steering committee. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Lower Level of Canton’s Administration Building. For more information please call 394-5310.

Canton Township prides itself on providing an excellent system of parks which offer a variety of activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities. Park pavilions, gazebo, and the Amphitheater in Heritage Park are available for rental by

community groups and individuals.

The Parks Division has a year-around responsibility for the daily operations of all Canton parks, grounds maintenance for all township buildings and community-owned cemeteries, and operational support for recreational activities and special events. Parks employees provide service and support to other divisions, outside of Leisure Services, as requested.

Barchester Park:
Between Hanford and Barchester, 10 acres, including walking paths, playscape, picnic area, inline skating court, and a nature trail. View park amenities.

Flodin Park: Between Morton Taylor and Sheldon on Saltz, 28.5 acres, including Fellows Creek Wetland Nature Trail, a basketball court and baseball field, three soccer fields, two tennis courts, a .40 mile walking path, an in-line skate hockey court, and a lot of open space for park enjoyment. View park amenities.

Griffin Park: Sheldon Road between Cherry Hill and Saltz roads, 27 acres, including soccer fields, softball/baseball fields, picnic areas, a tot lot, play equipment, four recently renovated tennis courts, one recently renovated basketball court, and walking paths. View park amenities.

Heritage Park: Heritage Park Dr., west of Canton Center, south of Cherry Hill, 105 acres, includes an amphitheater, splash playground, soccer fields, softball fields, pavilions, play equipment, picnic areas, gazebo, ponds, sand volleyball courts, football field, fishing pier, walking paths, restroom facilities, and a veterans memorial. This is also where the Summit on the Park and Pheasant Run Golf Club are located. View park amenities.

Freedom Park: Southwest corner of Sheldon and Palmer roads, 20 acres, including soccer fields, inline skating court, picnic area, playscape, walking paths, tennis courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course. View park amenities.

Independence Park: Southwest corner of Denton and Proctor roads, 80 acres, including 12 game soccer fields, 8 practice soccer fields, restrooms, and a playscape area. View park amenities. Map of Park locations in Canton, MI

Fellows Creek Golf Club: Lotz Road just north of Michigan Ave., boasts 27 holes over three unique nine-hole courses. Each nine hole layout is over 3,200 yards in length. Discounts are offered to Canton residents, inquire at the pro-shop. View park amenities.

Park Rules
For the enjoyment and safety of everyone using Canton's parks, we thank you for paying attention to the following:

County Parks
For information on Huron-Clinton Metroparks, call 800-47-PARKS. William P. Holliday Nature Preserve. This park cuts into the northeast corner of Canton at Koppernick Road, east of the C&O railtracks. 500 acres total, 57 acres in Canton. River Rouge Parkway: Flood plain along the lower Rouge River from Canton Center to Hannan Road. 267 acres, undeveloped.

Can I use the pavilion if no one else is using it?

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Can I bring my dog with me to walk in the park?

Can I skateboard in the parks?

Where do I call to make a rental reservation for a pavilion, gazebo, or amphitheater?

Can we bring alcohol to a Canton park?

What is the distance of the walking paths in the different parks?

Is a fishing license required for the ponds in Heritage Park?