Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming)

3.7(6)· Google3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)Park

Quick facts

Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming) is a park at Unnamed Road in Farmington Hills, MI. Call +1248-871-2400 for details.

Address
Unnamed Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone
+1248-871-2400

About Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming)

Stuart Little Pond is a landmark and nature preserve in Heritage Park in Farmington Hills, MI. Its origin story centers on a dog named Stuart Little, who sparked the pond’s creation. Signs near the pond introduce children and adults to wildlife found in the area, while vocabulary signs accompany the Storybook Trail running alongside it. The pond offers a place to observe flora and fauna and learn about the story behind this part of the park.

The Storybook Trail connects to other areas of Heritage Park, and the pond is very close to both the Nature Center and the Discovery Trail. It welcomes children, with educational signs providing a focus for a visit. This is not a recreational pond: swimming, fishing, and feeding wildlife are not allowed, and the business name also specifies no rehoming. A visit here centers on learning and observation rather than water activities.

Known for

  • Dog-inspired pond origin story
  • Wildlife education signs
  • Storybook Trail vocabulary signs
  • Near the Nature Center and Discovery Trail
  • Nature preserve with no fishing or swimming

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Please stop putting your fish in this pond. I trap them and I have to euthanize them. STOP RELEASING INVASIVE FISH. You're doing harm to the environment and you're doing harm to the fish you thought you were saving.”

    — L Lo, July 18, 2023 · google

  • “One of the best ponds I've been too. I love it. It's a good hangout area and the best for bird watching. There are usually ducks and birds. A red Winged blackbird has a nest and it attacks me. But other than that, best pond. 10/10, recom…”

    — J I, July 12, 2023 · google

  • “This is a cute small and quiet pond where sometimes I go just to scape from the sound of the town. You can relax and have a nice break or just bring your kids to enjoy the air. They have grills for barbecue close to the pond and tables w…”

    — Damian Olivera Bergallo, January 12, 2018 · google

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Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming) — frequently asked

Where is Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming)?
Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming) is at Unnamed Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335.
What is the phone number for Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming)?
You can reach Stuart Little Pond (no fishing/rehoming) on +1248-871-2400.

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