Clare County Parks
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Clare Parks
Brookwood Athletic Complex 1629 Woodlawn, Clare Location: Ann Arbor Trail, West side of town Size: 29.4 acres total, 8.8 acres owned by the city Imagination Gateway Playground 6 Tennis courts One football field, bleachers, concessions One ¼ mile track One baseball field with practice cages, dugouts, bleachers One adult size softball field with lights, practice cages, dugouts, bleachers One full size soccer field with two goals Locker rooms for home and away teams Public restroom facilities Concession stand Clare Memorial Park (City Park) 201 W. Fifth St. Clare Location: ¼ mile radius on west 5th street across from city hall Size: 4/5 acre Gazebo – 27’ diameter Picnic tables, grill, benches, and water fountain Shamrock Park 221 Wilcox Pkwy / 231 Wilcox Pkwy, Clare Location: South shore of Lake Shamrock, just east of McEwan Street Size: 9.8 acres One lighted Little League baseball diamond with bleachers, concession stand Large pavilion 120’ x 60’ Medium pavilion 48’ x 24’ Restroom facility New playground equipment area with benches plus other playground equipment scattered around the park Picnic tables, Grills, Storage building Fishing access to Shamrock Lake (62 acres) Ice-skating rink (seasonal) Stamina Stadium Sport Park 820 Schoolcrest Avenue, Clare Location: East end of Schoolcrest Drive Size: 13.2 acres 4 fenced baseball/softball diamonds 1 fenced T-ball field Concession, storage, restroom building, bleachers Batting cages Adjacent to McIreland nature trail McIreland Nature Trail Location: Adjacent to Stamina Stadium Size: ½ mile Bridges over Tobacco River drainage Several benches for wildlife viewing opportunities Maple & 3rd Street Neighborhood Park Location: Corner of Maple and Third Street, Clare Features playground equipment Simulated rock climbing wall Pettit Park 1551 N. McEwan, Clare Location: On west side of McEwan at the Tobacco River Size: 5 acres 21 campground sites, 16 with electric hookup – some fire rings City water available Playground structure & equipment Horseshoe pit Picnic area with grills Sanitation station Accessible restroom & shower facilities Accessible fishing pier Please note: Overnight camping is prohibited in all Clare City parks except for Pettit Park. Curfew in all parks is 10 p.m. Alcohol is prohibited in all city parks. Contact Clare City Hall at (989) 386-7541 |
Harrison Parks
Harrison City Park Located within the City of Harrison on Spruce Street Size: 40 Acres Restrooms Ten picnic areas with grills, 4 with pavilions & electricity Play areas with slide & swings, wooden train play equipment, sandbox, climbing apparatus Little League fields 4 fenced baseball/softball diamonds & concession stand Tennis courts 10 horseshoe pits Basketball court Call Harrison City to reserve a pavilion (989) 539-7145 Hayes Township Outdoor Park Located north of Wilson State Park on Townline Lake Road adjacent to the Hayes Township Hall and the Hayes Township Civic Center. Basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, walking trail, concession and bathroom facilities. Call the Hayes Township Hall at (989) 539-7128. Wilson State Park Located within the City of Harrison on the shores of Budd Lake across from the Clare County Fairgrounds. Picnic, camping, swimming beach, boating, and playground facilities available. State Park permit required for entry. For further information or reservations call (989) 539-3021. Village of Farwell Village of Farwell Park Located in downtown Farwell. Picnic pavilion, playground, public restrooms. No overnight camping. Call Village of Farwell Hall at (989) 588- 9927 for hours of operation. Additional Parks Garfield Township Swimming Beach At intersection of Florence and North Shore Drive. Near Lake. No facilities. Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park Located on Old US 27 south of Mannsiding Road between Clare and Harrison. Beautifully landscaped park with picnic facilities on bridge-covered stream. Flowing natural water well, restrooms, ample parking. No overnight camping/facilities. Hamlin Field Recreation Area Lake George’s Lincoln Township is home to this field which celebrates long-time resident Luke Hamlin “Hot Potato” who was a famous Detroit Tigers pitcher from 1928-1934. Shingle Lake Park Located in Lake George, Lincoln Township. Boat launch with fishing platform, swimming beach, playscape playground, picnic and pavilion facilities. Public restrooms. No overnight camping. Call Lincoln Township Hall for pavilion reservations and hours of operation at (989) 588-9841. |