Oakland Township Park Guide: Stony Creek Ravine Nature Park

During the next several weeks, Oakland Township Patch will be creating and compiling a comprehensive, interactive multimedia package to serve as an in-depth guide to Oakland Township's Parks. Stony Creek Ravine Nature Park is the fourth park to be profiled for this project; , the and have also been profiled.

Size: 60 acres
Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily; closed every Tuesday-Wednesday from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 during controlled hunting.
Terrain: Oak forest, wetlands, creek
Wildlife: Reptiles, amphibians, small rodents, squirrels, owls, birds, deer
Trail type: Dirt or grass
Entrances: The only entrance to the park is a pedestrian entrance at the end of Knob Creek Drive.
Playground: None
Picnic facilities: None
Restrooms: None
Attractions: Preserved forest and wetland, scenic overlook, Stony Creek

Park Rules and Regulations (from Oakland Township Ordinance 38A-1):

1. Only visit during daylight hours when the parks are open.
2. Only use motorized vehicles in authorized areas, such as driveways or parking lots.
3. Keep pets on a maximum 6-foot-long leash and always under control.
4. Clean up after pets.
5. Respect the plants and animals and do not disturb them.
6. No discharge of weapons or projectiles (including paintball guns).
7. No hunting or trapping.
8. No alcoholic beverages.
9. No open fires.

Permits are required for:

• Camping in designated areas.
• Exclusive use of a facility.
• Geocaching in the parks.
• Group functions for 50 or more people.
• Use of loudspeaker, public address system or sound equipment.

For more information, visit the Charter Township of Oakland Parks and Recreation Department in the Paint Creek Cider Mill, or call 248-651-7810.