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13. Baird Creek Parkway
The
Baird Creek Parkway
contains the most extensive area of green space within the city limits
of Green Bay. Trails traverse uplands, lowlands, and slopes, passing through
nearly pristine forest tracts and numerous scenic vistas. Unmarked
trails on the east side of Interstate 43 are used heavily by mountain
bikers leading to erosion and dangerous conditions in some areas. During
early spring, spectacular rapids create a truly wild setting in parts
of Baird Creek. Lowland forests contain some good quality wetlands and
habitat for species that have become rare elsewhere in Brown County. Breeding
birds like Wood Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, and Ovenbird indicate a high
quality forest ecosystem.
Tony Galt's Baird Creek Photo Page
Baird Creek Parkway Geology by Steve Dutch, UW Green Bay
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
Parking areas and hiking trails are present on the west side of I-43, on Danz Ave, Triangle Hill Sports Complex, and along Baird Creek Road. The eastern portion is less developed and less accessible, with access points at Christa McAuliffe Park and along Superior Road.
From I-43 take the Mason Street Exit. Turn east onto Mason Street and take the first road to your left (Superior Road). Superior Road turns into Baird Creek Road. Follow road to the parking lot. Two other parking areas are present along Baird Creek Road west of I-43. Access from the west is possible from Danz Avenue near Danz Elementary School.
City of Green Bay Department of Parks, Recreation, and
Forestry
100 N Jefferson Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-3365
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
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for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
All Rights Reserved
Last
updated on
January 31, 2006