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Stapp Nature Area

Overview

Stapp Nature Area​ is a 8.11-acre wooded natural area located on Huron Parkway​,​ north of Plymouth Road. View the Ann Arbor Parks and Nature Areas Map​​ for location context. The nature area has rustic trails that meander through a mature oak-history forest, as well as as a small vernal pool with great frog and toad habitat​. ​The diversity of large trees in such a small area is what makes the nature area remarkable, with species such as white, black, and bur oaks; shagbark, bitternut, and pignut hickories, as well as red maple, black walnut, white ash, and slippery elm. ​A walking trail connects Stapp Nature Area to Tuebingen Park​​. ​S​tapp Nature area is adjacent to the Leslie Park Golf Course​​ and Traverwood branch of the Ann Arbor Public Library.​​

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

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Access and Parking

There is limited street parking along Huron Parkway and Traverwood Drive in front of the AADL Traverwood Branch. There is also street parking on Traver Boulevard, ​which is a short walk from the park. Refer to posted signage regarding parking rules and restrictions.

There a​re three park trailheads that can all be accessed on foot. One trailhead starts at Huron Pkwy., in the northeast corner of the park. Another starts in the southeast side off of Traverwood Dr., and the third leads from Tuebingen Park​ into the northwest corner of the park.

There are sidewalks but no bike lanes along Huron Pkwy. and Traverwood Dr. There are no bike racks at the park.

Nearby city parks include Tuebingen Park​ (which connects to the northwest corner​ of Stapp), Traver Creek Nature Area to the northwest, and Leslie Woods Nature Area​ to the southwest.

Public Transportation

There are two bus stops w​ithin walking distance of Stapp Nature Area. The closest bus stop ​is at the intersection of Tueb​ingen and Lancashire, less than a 5 minute walk from​ the northern trail entrance off of Huron Pkwy. The second closest bus stop is ​at the corner of Huron Pkwy. and Traverwood Dr.​ Visit The​​​​​Ride​ for closest stops and route details or check out the parks ride guide​​.​​​​

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

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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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