Ellwood H. May Environmental Park (known as Maywood) is a 135-acre (55 ha) city-owned park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The park offers hiking and skiing trails and is open 365-days a year.
| Ellwood H. May Environmental Park | |
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| Maywood | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 3615 Mueller Road Sheboygan, Wisconsin United States |
| Coordinates | 43°46′52″N 87°45′25″W / 43.781°N 87.757°W |
| Area | 135 acres |
| Operated by | City of Sheboygan |
| Visitors | 17,000+ |
| Open | 6 AM - 10 PM Yeararound |
| Hiking trails | 5 miles (trail length) |
| Species | American woodcock Red-tailed hawk Hooded warbler |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | www |
The park shares a common border with Evergreen Park to the south.
Wildlife
editDeer can be often spotted throughout the park. A butterfly and hummingbird garden is located in the park. Habitats vary over park from restored prairie to old-field, hardwood forest, ponds, mixed woods and the Pigeon River.[1]
Ecology Center
editThe recently built Ecology Center provides hands-on educational opportunities for students and the general public. The center holds science programs, summer camps and public events.[2] Observation Bee Hive is located within the Ecology Center.
Maywood Earth Ride
editThe Maywood Earth Ride is an annual non-competitive event for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. The Earth Ride is not a race and the course is not closed. The annual event rises funds for maintenance of the park.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Maywood – Ellwood H. May Environmental Park". Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail.
- ^ "Wm. A Hayssen Pavilion, Ecology Center addition".
- ^ "Maywood Earth Ride". Retrieved 24 January 2015.