The first rendezvous of the 2008 boating season will take members to Metro Beach, Metro Park Marina. The date for this event is Sunday, July 26, 2008. For reservations please contact R/C Patrick Wilks.
Time: All Day
Meeting Point: North Marina (Subject to verification)
Radio: Hail Rendezvous Leader on Channel 16
The map is provided for your convenience, courtesy of HCMP.
Metro Beach Metropark features a one-mile shoreline and a 1,600 foot boardwalk on picturesque Lake St. Clair. This 770-acre recreational facility is a haven for boaters, swimmers and anglers. The marsh area is home to an abundance of waterfowl, and is a top bird watching site. The park features a swimming pool, spray park, marinas, nature center, Par-3 golf course, adventure golf and picnic areas. No dogs or pets are allowed in the park*.
Are you meeting friends or family arriving by car? Tell them how to get to Metro Beach? Take I-94 to exit 236 (Metro Parkway) and drive east for three miles to the park entrance. 31300 Metro Parkway, P.O. Box 46905, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046-6905 Phone: (586) 463-4581 (800) 477-3172 Vehicle Entry Permit - Annual: $20 Seniors: $12 Daily: $4
Can I use a credit card to pay for goods or services at Metro Beach?
Yes, MasterCard or Visa can be used. There is a credit card terminal at the Park Office and one at the South Marina Booth for Marina related charges.
Are pets permitted at Metro Beach?
*Pets are not allowed at Metro Beach and have not been since the park opened in 1950. Boaters traveling with their pets are permitted to keep them on board their vessel and walk them directly to and from the pet relief area on a six-foot leash.
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Metro Beach?
Yes, all fishing laws are applicable at Metro Beach.
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Marina
Daily (w/utilities) 10 am to 4 pm $7
4 pm to 10 pm $7
Overnight $11
Seawall
Daily (no utilities) 10 am to 10 pm $6
Overnight $6
BIKING
A two-mile flat paved trail leads through the park and connects to the trail along Metro Parkway.
BIRDING
One of the top 10 birding sites in Michigan, Metro Beach is host to a variety of birds during spring and fall migration, including warblers, waterfowl and hummingbirds. Bring your binoculars to spot loons on Lake St. Clair in the spring. Nature interpreters maintain a park bird species list. A variety of birding programs are held throughout the year to help people get started in and learn more about birding. Come to the Bird Migration Festival held each spring.
COURT GAMES
Four tennis courts and 20 shuffleboard courts are located near the Tot Lot, with equipment available free of charge. Three sand volleyball courts are located within the park.