County Farm Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

County Farm Park is a 141-acre park situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.


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Summary

The park boasts a variety of activities, making it a popular destination for visitors of all ages. The park has several reasons to visit, including its beautiful scenery, wildlife, and numerous recreational opportunities.

Some of the notable points of interest in the park include the Cobblestone Farmhouse, which is a remnant of the agricultural history of the area, the park's pond, which is regularly stocked with fish for fishing enthusiasts, and the park's extensive trail network, which allows visitors to explore the park's natural beauty.

The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. Visitors can observe these animals in their natural habitats by taking one of the park's guided nature walks or birdwatching sessions.

One interesting fact about the park is that it was once a poor farm, where the county housed and cared for the poor and elderly in the early 1900s. Today, the park is a popular recreational area that serves as a reminder of the area's rich history.

The best time to visit County Farm Park is during the spring and summer months, when the park's trails are at their most beautiful and the wildlife is most active. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy winter sports such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the colder months.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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