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Nature preserveMill Street and Simonson Drive

Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve

Saugatuck is truly fortunate to have a pristine nature preserve tucked away within city limits. Consisting of over 16 acres between the preserve and trail, this park offers peaceful walks, bird watching and contemplation of wildlife and pond creatures during all seasons of the year.

A mown grass path runs along the edge of the pond, with reeds at the water and fall color across it.
Peterson Preserve Along the pond
Where
Mill Street and Simonson Drive
Size
Over 16 acres with the trail
Walkway
Chips and dust, with benches

Along Goshorn Creek

Chips and dust walkway and benches allow viewing on west edge of dammed backwater of Goshorn Creek.

The carved wooden sign of the Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve, dedicated spring 2000, above beds of red and yellow flowers.
Peterson Preserve At the entrance