Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve
Nature preserve
59 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Forester Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Forester Township
1% of Forester Township’s land is conserved, about 198 acres. 205 acres are parks and preserves, 212 per 1,000 residents. 1.6 miles of mapped trail cross Forester Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
1%
198 acres · of 25.2 sq mi of land
Trails
1.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
205 ac
212 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
24%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Forester Park
Managed by Sanilac County
29 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Coury Rouse Roadside Park
Park
4 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dogs on leash
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
198 conserved acres
1% of Forester Township’s land. Who manages Forester Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners137 ac
County33 ac
Town or city27 ac
Private Recreation or Education · 95 acPrivate Park · 42 acLocal Park · 33 acLocal Recreation Area · 27 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Associates Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 95 | Open |
| Sanilac County Sportsmans Club Private Park | Private owners | 42 | Open |
| Forester Park Local Park | County | 33 | Open |
| Catholic Camp Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 27 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Forester Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Forester Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Forester Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Beach volleyball
1Basketball
1Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Forester Township: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 32 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 3.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Forester Township →
Next door
Forester Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marion Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 30 | 58% | C |
| Sanilac Township | 1% | 0.1 | 12 | 26% | C− |
| Delaware Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Forester Township
Where can I hike in Forester Township?
The longest trail networks: Coury Rouse Roadside Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Forester Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Coury Rouse Roadside Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Forester Township?
3,269 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Forester Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 205 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Forester Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →