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Plans could be proceeding with a Metropark-to-State Park Pathway Connector Project in Green Oak Township.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks have been working to connect their parks with state rec areas – namely Huron Meadows Metropark, Island Lake State Recreation Area, Brighton State Recreation Area, and Kensington Metropark. Back in 2021, a feasibility study of pathway alignments, highway crossing options, and alternatives were evaluated with public and stakeholder input for preferred routes. A group prepared preliminary plans for five miles of pathway, including a pedestrian bridge over US-23. Design work calls for a pathway connector from Huron Meadows to Island Lake utilizing the road right-of-way of Maltby Road. There are not any trail connections to Huron Meadows currently, which limits access as people can’t easily walk or bike to it. It’s also less than two miles from both rec areas…