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Drayton Plains Nature Center

4.7 ★ · 417 reviews on Google

Hours not listed · 2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Township, MI 48329

Drayton Plains Nature Center is a 138-acre park at 2125 Denby Dr in Waterford, MI. The property extends nearly a mile in length and is open from dawn to dusk year-round, while the Interpretive Building opens seasonally. Hiking is among the listed activities, including kid-friendly hikes and activities for children. Dogs are welcome, and the park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Picnic tables and a barbecue grill provide facilities for picnics, and public restrooms, including a unisex restroom, are available. The nature center has a Google rating of 4.7 from 417 reviews. Visitors should note that its outdoor hours and seasonal building schedule are distinct. The center does not accept or care for injured or abandoned wildlife; it directs people who need that assistance to the Michigan DNR website for a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

Drayton Plains Nature Center

Know before you go

  • 138-acre park with hiking
  • Kid-friendly hikes and activities
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grill
  • Dogs welcome
  • Year-round dawn-to-dusk access

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  • Zeppelin Memorial 5K. Nice race in a nice place. — Google, 4★, September 9, 2026
  • Nice place to walk. Slightly overgrown, full of invasive plants, and lacks in signage. — Google, 3★, July 25, 2026

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