Size: 77 acres

Habitat: A developed community park that is bordered on the south by a wetland consisting of a series of ponds along a stream. A narrow strip of mixed deciduous
woods surrounds the ponds and runs the length of the park.

Best Months: April–May and September–October provide the greatest number of
species; a variety of breeding birds are present during the summer.

Coverage Time: One hour.

Trails/Paths: 2.5 miles of paved pathways and sidewalks; a few footpaths and deer paths.

Notable Birds: Blue-winged Teal, American Bittern, Little Blue Heron, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Mississippi Kite, Rough-legged Hawk, Sora, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Alder Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, Marsh Wren, Orange-crowned Warbler, Connecticut Warbler, Mourning Warbler,
Clay-colored Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Dickcissel, Brewer’s Blackbird, Pine Siskin.

Amenities: Restrooms, tot lot (largest in the county), soccer and softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, two picnic pavilions.

Handicapped Access: Paved paths and sidewalks; ramp to restrooms and tot lot.

Operation and Hours: Howard County park; 7:00 a.m. to dusk or as posted.

Special Attractions: Multiple ponds with extensive cattail marsh. Park is good for dragonflies during warm months; also worth checking for butterflies during late summer.

Howard County Recreation and Parks information

Nearby Sites: Lake Elkhorn/Forebay Pond, Daniels, PVSP,  Centennial Park, Gwynn Acres Path, Plumtree Path.

Compiler: Emmalyn Holdridge

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