Dodge No. 4 State Park
Dodge No. 4 State Park is a public recreation area covering 139 acres (56 ha) on the north shore of Cass Lake in Oakland County, northern Metro Detroit, Michigan.[4] The state park occupies a mile of shoreline on the 1,280-acre (520 ha) lake.[5]
| Dodge #4 State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
_boats_Wednesdays_(514873849).jpg) A view of Cass Lake with sailboats | |
  Location in Michigan | |
| Location | West Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Keego Harbor, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°36′58″N 83°22′20″W[2] |
| Area | 139 acres (56 ha) |
| Elevation | 971 feet (296 m) [2] |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1922[3] |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Dodge No. 4 State Park |
History
The park was created in 1922 when Dodge Brothers Corporation donated the land, stipulating that it be maintained as a public park in perpetuity.[4]
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, fishing for bass, pike, perch and trout, a fishing pier, picnicking facilities, and boat ramp.[4]
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References
- "Dodge #4 State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Dodge Brothers State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Dodge No. 4 State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- Institute for Fisheries Research. "Lake Inventory Map: Cass Lake" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
External links
- Dodge No. 4 State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Dodge No. 4 State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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