Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail

About Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail

Known for

• Nature preserve and Interurban Trail
• Hiking
• Kid-friendly hikes
• Mill Street and Simonson Drive

Google rating breakdown

5 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

• 5★3
• 4★2
• 3★0
• 2★0
• 1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

• walk×2
• wetland×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

• “This is a pretty little park with some easy, short trails. There doesn’t seem to be any parking for the park, so you might have to walk there from downtown, but it makes for a nice stroll. The park itself has some beautiful waterways w…”

  — Mateo Gebon, September 6, 2025 · google

• “Beautiful little lake and wetland. The official trail is the straight path on the west side of the lake. If you go over a foot bridge, you are going the wrong way toward private property.”

  — Samuel Guffey, March 1, 2024 · google

• “Wonderful small nature preserve tucked in Saugatuck. Good place to bird at sunrise. Wood ducks! Lots of birds along the wetland.”

  — Jim Tolbert, August 11, 2023 · google

• “Nice little trail through woods. Best marked trail I have ever been on. Only a 1mile loop so not worth going out of your way, but if you live close by, is great for walk or trail run”

  — KRISTEN L, September 28, 2022 · google

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Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail — frequently asked

Is Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail open on Mondays?

Yes — Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail is open Monday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where is Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail?

Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve & Interurban Trail is at Mill St &, Simonson Dr, Saugatuck, MI 49453.