Ellwood H. May Environmental Park

Ellwood H. May Environmental Park (known as Maywood) is a 135-acre (55 ha) city-owned park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The park offers hiking and skiing trails and is open 365-days a year.

Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
Maywood
TypeUrban park
Location3615 Mueller Road
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
United States
Coordinates
Area135 acres
Operated byCity of Sheboygan
Visitors17,000+
Open6 AM - 10 PM
Yeararound
Hiking trails5 miles (trail length)
SpeciesAmerican woodcock
Red-tailed hawk
Hooded warbler
ParkingYes
Websitewww.gomaywood.org

The park shares a common border with Evergreen Park to the south.

Wildlife

Deer can be often spotted throughout the park. A butterfly and hummingbird garden is located in the park. Habitats vary over park from restored prairie to old-field, hardwood forest, ponds, mixed woods and the Pigeon River.[1]

Ecology Center

The recently built Ecology Center provides hands-on educational opportunities for students and the general public. The center holds science programs, summer camps and public events.[2] Observation Bee Hive is located within the Ecology Center.

Maywood Earth Ride

The Maywood Earth Ride is an annual non-competitive event for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. The Earth Ride is not a race and the course is not closed. The annual event rises funds for maintenance of the park.[3]

References
  1. "Maywood – Ellwood H. May Environmental Park". Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail.
  2. "Wm. A Hayssen Pavilion, Ecology Center addition".
  3. "Maywood Earth Ride". Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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