Miners Memorial Heritage Park
Nature, History & Recreation!
The Miners Memorial Heritage Park is built on the reclaimed site of the late 1800s and early 1900s iron mines supplying the metal for America’s industrial revolution!
The mid-20th-century moonscape left by the closing of the mines known by the locals as the “caves” was reclaimed by nature and is now 165 acres of woods, trails, and year-round community activities in the center of Ironwood, Michigan.
This Park is maintained by the Friends of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. All funds to create and maintain this space are raised by the Friends, through donations and fundraising events.
Google Map Directions: 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI
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The Miners Park has always been a great place in the center of Ironwood to take a walk in the wood, snowshoe during a lunch break, and try out a new pair of skis before heading out to our areas larger, local cross-country ski locations for an afternoon.
We have a number of new additions to the park. The Penokee Trail is a scenic and historic new trail. While short, at 0.5 miles, it is well worth visiting. Another new trail is the Townsite Trail, which connects the Downtown area to the rest of the park. We have also added a bridge to the Ridge Trail, making it useable all year, even in high water conditions.
The new Monarch Butterfly Reporting Station is a summer and winter hit! The late summer dedication of the Evelyn Bedore Butterfly Park and the Dog Park opening next spring will bring even more visitors to the Miners Park.
If you like what we’re doing, join in our efforts with a donation!
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Ironwood, Michigan
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