The Ottawa County Parks Nature Center located at Hemlock Crossing County Park, 8115 W. Olive Rd., West Olive, will open for the first time since March this weekend for snowshoe rental.
The Pigeon Creek Park Lodge, located at Pigeon Creek Park, 12524 Stanton St., West Olive, also will be open for cross-country ski and snowshoe rental. Restrooms will be available but the rest of the building will be closed.
Be sure to check the rental hours and trail conditions before your visit: miottawa.org/trails.
Special Winter Hours at the Nature Center
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-7 pm (last rental at 5:30 pm, gear due back by 7 pm)
Sunday, 12-5 pm (last rental at 3:30 pm, gear due back by 5 pm)
Monday, 10 am-7 pm *Only during satisfactory snow conditions
Snowshoe rental for three hours is $8 and $2 per additional hour. Ages 6 and under are free with a paid adult rental. Snowshoes are available for ages four and up.
Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited inside the rental area so be prepared to wait outdoors. Concessions will not be available.
Pigeon Creek Lodge & Equipment Rental
Ski and snowshoe rental is available at the Pigeon Creek Lodge. Visitors should expect some adjustments to the operation due the pandemic.
Pigeon Creek Lodge Equipment Rental Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12-7 pm (gear due back by 8:30 pm)
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm rental (gear due back by 6:30 pm)
Park hours are 7 am-10 pm daily
Rental equipment is only available during satisfactory snow conditions.
Before you visit, check online for lodge and rental information: miOttawa.org/trails.
Masks are required everywhere except out on ski/snowshoe trails, including the sledding hill. Ski and snowshoe rental will be available in the lodge. Capacity will be limited inside the rental area; be prepared to wait outdoors. The Lodge will not be open for warming or concessions. so it is recommended that you patrons bring their own snacks and beverages, and be prepared to use their vehicle as base camp. Modern restrooms in the lodge will be open.
Cross-country ski or snowshoe rental for 3 hours is $8 and $2 per additional hour. Snowshoe rental for those 6 and under is free with a paid adult rental.
