Parks and Recreation Events and Activities Page
Parks and Recreation Events and Activities Page
Parks and Recreations Events and Activities
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HELD IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY PARKS
Be sure to check out the links on the left for the many other activites and events held at St. Clair County Parks.
The Splashpad at Goodells County Park
Splashpad hours: 10 am - 8 am
Park hours: 8 am - 10 pm
Goodells County Park is located at the center of St. Clair County, close to I-69 and Lapeer Road (Old M-21). Accessible to all, designed for all and good for all. Come and enjoy!
Follow our Facebook page for updates in case of closures
Log Cabin Day
Saturday, June 28, 12 - 4 pm
Goodells County Park Hisotical Village
Log Cabin Day, an annual event in Michigan, is a day to celebrate and learn about the state's pioneer heritage, particularly the construction and history of log cabins. Log Cabin Day at Goodells County Park is a free public event hosted by the St. Clair County Farm Museum and the Wales Historical Society.
Free Carriage rides. Majestic Hearts horse drawn Carriages. Civil war era fashion show and tea party on the lawn of the Murphy House with host, Trish Moss. Civil war reenactors as well as period singers and instrumentalists.
CONSERVATION STEWARDS PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Calling all nature lovers! Registration is NOW OPEN for the Michigan Conservation Stewards program in St. Clair County and areas around the state. Learn science-based ecosystem management techniques, meet local experts in the field, and apply your knowledge to real conservation issues in your community.
St. Clair County Parks hosts the Conservation Stewards program in alternate years, and spaces are limited. The deadline to register is August 17 and classes begin the week of September 8. Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/
Direct registration link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/micsp2025/
Get your hands in the mud and boots in the water with us
Wednesday, June 18 and August 20 at 6pm
The Wetlands @ Blue Water River Walk County Park!
This urban park is full of life and we’re digging in to find the insects, snails, and clams that tell us about the health of these wetlands.
Meet us at the pavilion at at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk. Parking is at the Bean Dock, 2200 Military Street, Port Huron.
Both events are free. Register here: https://www.porthuronrec.com/nature-programs/wetland-wanderings
Questions? Email Melissa, Education Manager, at melissa@scriver.org.
Offered in partnership with St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission and City of Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department.
Tuesday Treks
2210 Military Street (SOUTH entrance of park), Port Huron
Duration: 2 hr
Public
Their longest running eco-stewardship projects takes place every Tuesday at 10am from May to October!
Hosted by Friends of the St. Clair River and partned with St. Clair County Parks and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, join us at the Blue Water River Walk in downtown Port Huron and work every Tuesday to remove invasive plants, care for native plants, and monitor pollinators, birds and other wildlife.
No prior experience or skills required. Email our Restoration Coordinator at brooke@scriver.org for more info.
Spring Eco Gardens
Spring has sprung at Goodells County Park! Join Master Gardeners, Conservation Stewards, and county parks staff on Wednesdays for Eco Gardens volunteer workdays. Explore the native plant beds and natural areas around the park while helping us protect pollinators and other wildlife. We suggest wearing warm layers and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Bring your own weeding and trimming tools and gloves and we will have extras.
We meet at Goodells County Park Office Building
8254 County Park Drive, Goodells
Spring Eco Gardens Facebook Event Page
Wild Fridays
Scout for native wildflowers such as Spring Beauties, Skunk Cabbage, and Bloodroot as we assess and manage the forested areas of this rustic and rolling 411 acre park during volunteer workdays every Friday morning from 10am-12pm. We suggest wearing warm layers and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Bring your own weeding and pruning tools and gloves and we will have extras.
*NOTE: A very special Wild Friday is planned for April 25, when we will participate in the Marysville High School science class salmon release in the Belle River in the park.
We meet at the Columbus County Park Lodge,
1670 Bauman Rd, Columbus
Wild Fridays Facebook Event Page