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Clare County Parks

​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
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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
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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.
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