DeTour Village Botanical Gardens - De Tour Village,
DeTour Village Botanical Gardens – A Pet-Friendly Gem in De Tour Village, MI
Discover the tranquility of DeTour Village Botanical Gardens, located right on the beautiful shores of the St. Mary’s River in De Tour Village, Michigan. This serene park offers picturesque lakefront views, lovingly maintained memorial gardens, and abundant opportunities for leisurely walks with your four-legged friend. Enjoy pet-friendly trails that wind past wildflowers, peaceful benches for relaxing, and unique features like a frog pond and memorial gardens maintained by dedicated volunteers.
DeTour Village Botanical Gardens is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children, making it perfect for families. Benches and picnic tables provide ideal spots to sit and take in the natural surroundings. The gardens are adjacent to a nature preserve, offering even more chances for you and your dog to explore dog-friendly hiking in this charming Upper Peninsula community. Whether you’re watching freighters, skipping rocks, or simply soaking up the peace, this park is a local favorite for pet lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
FAQs
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, the park offers wheelchair accessible entrances and parking.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are plenty of benches and picnic tables throughout the gardens.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? The gardens are described as good for kids and have picnic tables as well as a nature preserve adjacent to the park.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? The gardens are maintained by volunteers and are generally lovingly cared for, though some areas are a work in progress.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there are peaceful trails and a nature preserve adjacent to the botanical gardens for you and your dog to enjoy.
Reviews
Beautiful views and many nice places to sit and enjoy creation.
Certainly worth visiting!
Lots of pretty memorial gardens that are lovingly maintained, with benches and pretty views of the lake.
DeTour Village is where the Drummond Island ferry leaves from. DeTour has a population of 321 people. Yesterday we saw a sign for the DeTour Village Botanical Gardens. Today we went and checked it out. The garden is maintained by volunteers and contributions. Many of the gardens are memorials. Beautiful location, right on the St. Mary’s River. It is a serene place. Proving that you don’t need a lot of people to make the world a better place.
Memorials to late loved ones were thoughtful and meaningful. I understand and appreciate them. But they are not attractive and not what I expected in a botanical garden. They were also not well maintained. However, the gardens provide a peaceful relaxing walk near the shoreline, benches to relax on, and wildflowers to enjoy! I recommend the peaceful space. Thank you to those who provided it.
Such a special place to explore. The DeTour Village Botanical Gardens is maintained by volunteers who take pride in their unique gardens. Some gardens are memorials for loved ones, many are well-established, and others are works in progress. The frog pond is neat too. (Look for more frogs in the birdhouses!). Freighter watching and rock skipping are also unique aspects of this spot. Picnic tables and a nature preserve are also adjacent to the gardens. You can tell that a lot of time and energy is put into this little gem. Well worth a visit!