Oakland, Charter Township (Oakland, MI)
Oakland, Charter Township (Oakland, MI)
846 Lost Lake Trail
Oakland, MI 48363
Lost Lake Nature Park was the third park to be acquired using Land Preservation millage funds. 52 acres were purchased in 2004, and 5.88 acres added in 2008. The park is just east of Fox Nature Preserve, south of Predmore Road, between Kline and Rochester Roads. This park protects Lost Lake, an open oak woodland, a glacial landscape, and a diversity of wetlands.
Picnic near the 6-acre lake where dock-fishing is allowed (with a current fishing license) and enjoy the scenery. Wood ducks, herons, turkey and deer are just a small sampling of the wildlife you may see at this park. Trail hiking is limited, but if you’re up for a challenge, walk up the sledding hill to one of Oakland Township’s highest points. Great dragonfly watching in the warmer months!
Parking is available near the nature center, sled hill, and dock. The nature center in the lower level of the house is open for scheduled programs. The caretaker residence in the house’s upper level is not open to the public.
Lost Lake Nature Center, located within Lost Lake Nature Park, is situated in the lower level of the park’s residence structure. The center is open during scheduled programs and offers visitors an opportunity to explore and learn about the park’s diverse natural environment.
Oakland Township Parks and Recreation and Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve have partnered to bring our community exciting programs at Lost Lake Nature Park! Twice a month, the Nature Center hosts public open house with themed activities and educational experiences to showcase the center’s contents, it’s impressive collection of taxidermy animals representing ad the native wildlife of Lost Lake Nature Park. The center also features exhibits showcasing fossils, insects, and other natural artifacts found throughout the park. These engaging displays provide an educational experience for visitors of all ages, offering insights into the park’s rich ecosystem.
There must be 2 inches of packed snow on frozen ground for hill to be open, please call 248-651-4440, ext. 299 to confirm hill is open. When “Sled Hill Closed” sign is posted, NO use of hill is permitted.
Open Daily (Conditions permitting),
Friday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM & Saturday, 10:00AM-9:00PM
Friday Nights, 5:00PM-9:00PM
Saturdays, 10:00AM-9:00PM
Sundays, 12:00PM-5:00PM
