Delhi Metropark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Delhi Metropark |
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View of Delhi Bridge
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| Type | Regional park |
| Location | Lower Peninsula, Washtenaw County, Michigan USA |
| Area | 81 acres (33 ha) |
| Operated by | Huron–Clinton Metroparks |
| Open | Year round |
| Website | Official site: http://www.metroparks.com/parks/delhi-metropark/ |
Delhi Metropark is a super fun park located in the Huron–Clinton Metroparks system. It's about 81 acres big and sits right along the beautiful Huron River. You can find it about five miles (8 km) northwest of Ann Arbor. This park is a great place for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors all year round!
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Children's play area
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Picnic area
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Delhi Metropark: Your Outdoor Adventure Spot
Delhi Metropark offers lots of cool things to do. It's a perfect spot for a day out with your family or friends. You'll need a Metropark daily or yearly vehicle permit to enter the park.
What Can You Do at Delhi Metropark?
There are many activities waiting for you at Delhi Metropark:
- Picnic Areas: Grab your lunch and enjoy a meal at one of the many picnic spots. There are even two picnic shelters if you want some shade.
- Playgrounds: Kids will love the special children's playground. It has an adventure playship, fun ride-on toys, and swings.
- River Fun: You can go fishing in the Huron River. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even rent a canoe and paddle along the river.
- Sports: The park has softball diamonds, perfect for a game with your friends.
- Future Trails: Soon, Delhi Metropark will connect to other parks like Dexter-Huron Metropark and Hudson Mills Metropark. This will happen through the awesome Border-to-Border Trail.
A Look Back: The History of Delhi Metropark
The area where Delhi Metropark is today has a long and interesting history. It wasn't always a park!
From Mill Town to Metropark
Back in 1835, there was a sawmill right here on the Huron River. A man named Norman Gooddale bought it for $50. He then added a flour mill to the site.
In 1836, a village was planned next to the mill. It was first called Michigan Village, but soon its name changed to Delhi. Gooddale's son, Frank, made the mill even bigger. They shipped flour all the way to New England and employed about 20 people. By 1880, the Delhi Mills sent out 41,000 barrels of flour!
In 1883, Delhi was a busy little town. It had two flour mills, a woolen mill, and a sawmill. These mills got their power from a large dam on the river. Today, the exciting Delhi Rapids are what's left of that old mill dam.
