IT IS RIGHT BY OUR HOUSE. IT IS NICE FOR EVENING WALKS. 5 STARS.

We chose this location for our wedding day. We couldnt have asked for better weather or a more perfect location.

Yesterday i married the girl of my dreams here. Its such a beautiful place. Its super affordable.

This is one of the most magical little spots in the Saginaw Bay Area. There is a pair of nesting bald eagles that reside here, and currently their fledglings are learning to hunt and how to be a bald eagle. In the early summer the wetlands are filled with giant tadpoles, that attract snowy egrets who love the buffet. The snowy egrets feed from here quite often, and Ive captured pictures of them eating whole bullfrogs. There is also a group of woodchucks that live here, along with ducks, and other wetland animals. Truly a gem in the heart of the city, behind a GM factory.

Its beautiful and peaceful

Love to take my dogs for a walk thru the trails!

My rating may seem low, but its dependent on several factors. The Nature Area itself isnt very spectacular, though it is a nice, quiet way of relaxing. The paths use to be more extensive, however a portion of the area was designated as a Bald Eagle nesting area, and that part is now off limits. I do not own a boat, nor do I fish, so I really dont feel comfortable rating that area. Next to the boat launch itself is a large viewing area, with a pavilion. There are restroom facilities (the portable type) available. Access to the paths is made from a couple of spots along N. Johnson Street.The location is actually nice for observing activity on the river, such as ships passing by, or the nearby Independence Bridge. I visited this site during the 2010 Parade of Sail, for the Tall Ship Celebration that year. This allowed some nice, close photographs of the ships as they passed by, as well as views of them passing through the Independence Bridge. During the winter months I would not think there would be much to do, other than having easy access for ice fishermen.On my last visit, I did run across a couple of large furry creatures scurrying in front of me on one of the paths. Im not sure what they were - but Im guessing either groundhogs or beavers (they were brownish, rather chubby, and about 1-2 feet long. Those are the only wildlife Ive personally noticed in that area.

Awesome place for bike rides, walks, fishing eagle watching and my daughter loves catching frogs!

Lovely little trail much worth the stop.

We LOVE to take small nature walks and see the eagles nest & ducks here. It is small so for me personally its perfect

Nice nature area lots of awesome trails very spacious.

Nice quiet place to take an easy walk or to sit and think. Usually very few people around.

Good place to fish and quiet nature trails for spotting local wildlife. Bald eagles nest is a must see.

This is a perfect rustic park with an array of wild animal life.

A nice and relaxing place to visit. The view is worth going to see if youre in the area.

Beautiful in the Fall!

Great place to walk and see wildlife

If youre lucky you can see the eagles that nest there

Nature in the city

Nice place usually flooded

Beautiful place.

Great place for a walk.

Nice trail to walk!

Beautiful.

Its not much, but its an escape.

Where it feels good to relax, check out wildlife, have seen deer here too