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Drayton Plains Nature Center

4.7(417)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 417 reviews (Google rating)Park
(248) 674-5441 Directions waterfordmi.gov

Quick facts

Drayton Plains Nature Center is a park at 2125 Denby Dr in Waterford, MI. Call +1248-674-5441 for details.

Address
2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Township, MI 48329
Phone
+1248-674-5441

About Drayton Plains Nature Center

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.

Known for

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

Popular times

Usually busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

4a3a

4a: 7 of 100, 5a: 7 of 100, 6a: 5 of 100, 7a: 13 of 100, 8a: 29 of 100, 9a: 47 of 100, 10a: 60 of 100, 11a: 50 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 56 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 54 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 50 of 100, 6p: 52 of 100, 7p: 54 of 100, 8p: 41 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 25 of 100, 11p: 23 of 100, 12a: 17 of 100, 1a: 7 of 100, 2a: 5 of 100, 3a: 3 of 100

Tue

4a3a

4a: 17 of 100, 5a: 21 of 100, 6a: 17 of 100, 7a: 27 of 100, 8a: 29 of 100, 9a: 43 of 100, 10a: 31 of 100, 11a: 33 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 47 of 100, 2p: 50 of 100, 3p: 45 of 100, 4p: 50 of 100, 5p: 52 of 100, 6p: 50 of 100, 7p: 49 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 21 of 100, 10p: 13 of 100, 11p: 11 of 100, 12a: 7 of 100, 1a: 13 of 100, 2a: 13 of 100, 3a: 17 of 100

Wed

4a3a

4a: 7 of 100, 5a: 5 of 100, 6a: 5 of 100, 7a: 15 of 100, 8a: 25 of 100, 9a: 37 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 39 of 100, 12p: 45 of 100, 1p: 49 of 100, 2p: 43 of 100, 3p: 43 of 100, 4p: 43 of 100, 5p: 45 of 100, 6p: 43 of 100, 7p: 33 of 100, 8p: 21 of 100, 9p: 15 of 100, 10p: 15 of 100, 11p: 23 of 100, 12a: 27 of 100, 1a: 25 of 100, 2a: 23 of 100, 3a: 17 of 100

Thu

4a3a

4a: 21 of 100, 5a: 23 of 100, 6a: 15 of 100, 7a: 15 of 100, 8a: 17 of 100, 9a: 29 of 100, 10a: 29 of 100, 11a: 35 of 100, 12p: 33 of 100, 1p: 33 of 100, 2p: 35 of 100, 3p: 39 of 100, 4p: 37 of 100, 5p: 39 of 100, 6p: 39 of 100, 7p: 37 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 31 of 100, 10p: 25 of 100, 11p: 15 of 100, 12a: 9 of 100, 1a: 13 of 100, 2a: 13 of 100, 3a: 21 of 100

Fri

4a3a

4a: 5 of 100, 5a: 1 of 100, 6a: 1 of 100, 7a: 7 of 100, 8a: 15 of 100, 9a: 31 of 100, 10a: 37 of 100, 11a: 43 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 52 of 100, 2p: 62 of 100, 3p: 74 of 100, 4p: 70 of 100, 5p: 64 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 37 of 100, 8p: 27 of 100, 9p: 23 of 100, 10p: 23 of 100, 11p: 17 of 100, 12a: 15 of 100, 1a: 19 of 100, 2a: 17 of 100, 3a: 15 of 100

Sat

4a3a

4a: 13 of 100, 5a: 13 of 100, 6a: 19 of 100, 7a: 23 of 100, 8a: 27 of 100, 9a: 31 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 50 of 100, 12p: 62 of 100, 1p: 68 of 100, 2p: 70 of 100, 3p: 76 of 100, 4p: 78 of 100, 5p: 80 of 100, 6p: 76 of 100, 7p: 60 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 29 of 100, 10p: 19 of 100, 11p: 11 of 100, 12a: 9 of 100, 1a: 7 of 100, 2a: 9 of 100, 3a: 13 of 100

Sun

4a3a

4a: 3 of 100, 5a: 1 of 100, 6a: 5 of 100, 7a: 9 of 100, 8a: 21 of 100, 9a: 31 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 60 of 100, 12p: 78 of 100, 1p: 100 of 100, 2p: 100 of 100, 3p: 74 of 100, 4p: 50 of 100, 5p: 49 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 45 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 21 of 100, 10p: 15 of 100, 11p: 13 of 100, 12a: 9 of 100, 1a: 5 of 100, 2a: 3 of 100, 3a: 3 of 100

Google rating breakdown

417 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★318
  • 4★75
  • 3★20
  • 2★1
  • 1★3

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • trails×33
  • ducks×18
  • ponds×13
  • wildlife viewing×10
  • serene atmosphere×9
  • nature center×7
  • walking paths×5
  • feeding geese and ducks×4
  • wet trail×2
  • old fish hatchery ponds×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Zeppelin Memorial 5K. Nice race in a nice place.”

    — James Langley, September 9, 2026 · google

  • “Nice place to walk. Slightly overgrown, full of invasive plants, and lacks in signage.”

    — Katie H, July 25, 2026 · google

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Drayton Plains Nature Center — frequently asked

Where is Drayton Plains Nature Center?
Drayton Plains Nature Center is at 2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Township, MI 48329.
What is the phone number for Drayton Plains Nature Center?
You can reach Drayton Plains Nature Center on +1248-674-5441.

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