Berkshire Creek Nature Area

Overview

Berkshire Creek Nature Area is a 5.32 acre natural area off of Huron Parkway just north of Washtenaw Avenue. View the Ann Arbor Parks & Nature Areas Map for location context. The park is undeveloped and contains a mature oak-hickory forest and approximately 120 species of native plants. Particularly interesting species found within are green dragon, richweed and trillium.

Berkshire Creek Nature Area is one of a number of city park properties with no trails or amenities. These natural areas represent a unique recreation and conservation feature of the city’s park system. In these relatively few spaces across the city, off-trail exploration is encouraged– a rare opportunity to meander through a wild space in our urban context. Visitors are also invited to reflect on the conservation value and biodiversity of these spaces, where the Parks & Recreation’s Natural Area Preservation staff and volunteers work to steward, restore and inventory the natural communities throughout the city’s parks.

Park Notices

Unless otherwise posted per City Council resolution, when a park is closed, no person shall remain in or enter it other than to quietly sit or walk.

Refer to Chapter 39 of the City of Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances for park regulations and rules.

Park Hours

6 a.m. - Midnight

Access and Parking

Berkshire Creek Nature Area is located off Huron Parkway behind Whole Foods and Berkshire Creek condos and is accessible from Warwick Drive on the west edge of the park. Warwick is a dirt road and there is room for about two cars to park at the end of the street. There is street parking along Glenwood Road north of Warwick, a very short walk from the park access. Refer to posted signage regarding parking rules and restrictions.

Public Transportation

The nearest bus stop is on Washtenaw Avenue near Glenwood, less than a five minute walk from the park. Visit TheRide for schedule and route details or check out the parks ride guide.

Park Maps

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History

Berkshire Creek Nature Area was acquired by the City of Ann Arbor in 2004 to aid in the restoration of adjacent Mallett's Creek. Read a Natural Area Preservation (NAP) Newsletters highlighting Berkshire Creek Nature Area:

2008 Park Focus: Berkshire Creek Nature Area by Bonnie Wessler

Volunteer in the parks

Looking to make an impact in a park or nature area? Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation provides volunteer opportunities for almost every interest, ability, and commitment level.

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Park Finder

Discover parks and find amenities through the City of Ann Arbor Park Finder. This map allows you to search park names or search by amenity type or keyword.

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A2Fix It - Service request tool

A2 Fix It is an online system you can use to report any maintenance issues or other problems during your park visit. When reporting an issue in a park please include detailed location information in the "details and description" section near the end of the request process. Pictures that provide location context are very helpful.

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