Independence Lake County Park

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INDY LAKE PROGRAMS

Program Title Date
Winter Yoga In The Park Package 1-8 through 4-2, 2023
Winter Yoga In The Park 1 1-8 through 2-19, 2023
Full Wolf Moon Night Hike  1-6-2023
Kids Ice Fishing Clinic  1-21-2023
Stargazing With Your Sweetheart  2-10-2023
Ice Fishing Derby  2-11-2023
February Self-Guided Lantern Lit Trail 2-24-2023
Spring Fireside Storytime  3-4-2023
Winter Yoga In the Park 2  3-5 through 4-2, 2023
March Self-Guided Lantern Lit Trail 3-10-2022
Spring Yoga In The Park 4-16 through 5-21, 2023
Spring Bird Egg Hunt  4-15-2023
Kayaking and Bird Watching 4-29-2023
Disc Golf Glow Night 5-12-2023
Summer Yoga In The Park  6-6 through 8-29, 2023
Summer Yoga In The Park 1  6-6 through 7-18, 2023
Disc Golf Glow Night 6-9-2023
Free Fishing Weekend  6-11-2023
Sensory Splash Time 6-24-2023
Archery 6-30-2023
 Disc Golf Glow Night  7-7-2023
Sensory Splash Time  7-21-2023
 Summer Yoga In The Park 2  7-25 through 8-29, 2023
Disc Golf Glow Night 8-11-2023
 Rock Painting   8-11-2023
 Stargazing and Perseids  8-11-2023
 Sensory Splash Time  8-12-2023
 Disc Golf Glow Night  9-8-2023
 Fall Yoga In The Park  9-11 through 12-11, 2023
 Fall Yoga In The Park 1  9-11 through 10-23, 2023
Fall Yoga In The Park 2  10-30 through 12-11, 2023
Women’s Nature Camp 9-16&17-2023
 Fall Fireside Story Time  9-22-2023
Independence Lake Craft Show  9-30-2023
Red Hawk Glow Disc Golf Tournament 10-6-2023
Owl Prowl 10-6-2023
Fall Family Campfire Cooking 10-14-2023
Howl-o-ween Dog walk and Costume Contest 10-27-2023
Almost Full Moon Hike 11-3-2023
Night Hike & Campfire  11-27-2023
Yule Log Making 12-8-2023
December Self-Guided Lantern Lit Trail 12-21-2023

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

  • To register for the programs in the table above go to parksonline.ewashtenaw.org.
  • All programs will be under the "Nature Programs" tab.
  • Each program will have a description of what the program is.
  • You will need to create an online account to register for programs if you do not already have one.
  • Program registration opens several weeks prior to the program date. Check the registration website for current active program registrations.  
  • If you have questions about the programs or registration please contact Julie at [email protected] or [email protected] or call 734-449-4437.

Recreational Activities

Independence Lake County Park offers a multitude of recreational activities for park visitors, and features diverse habitats including wetlands, prairies and great stands of oaks. The summer months feature:

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Rollerblading
  • Swimming

The park offers a launch site for canoes, kayaks and motorized boats with ten or less horsepower (paddleboats and rowboats are available for rent).

Year Round Fun

The fun doesn't stop once the summer season is over - this park is open year round! From groomed trails for cross-country skiing to snowshoeing or ice fishing, Independence Lake has something for everyone to enjoy. Visit us soon!

Park Brochure

Check out the Independence Lake Park brochure for more information. 

Nature Programs

Pre-arranged nature programs are available with one of the Park Naturalists.

Owned & Operated

Independence Lake County Park is owned and operated by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.