{"id":436,"date":"2024-02-25T17:04:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T17:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=436"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:53:21","slug":"winter-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/winter-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Recreational Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-template-1-hero blue-overlay-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pigeon-Creek-2200&#215;700-1.png&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Winter Recreational Activities<\/h1>\n<div class=\"callout eco-sec-callout text-center\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4ac308bb-dfc5-429c-84d3-ba51ba248422&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa County Parks offer miles of un-groomed cross-country ski trails and places to explore on snowshoes, but two parks are considered winter destinations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><strong>Pigeon Creek Park<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>offers groomed cross-country ski trails, ski and snowshoe rentals, ski lessons, sledding and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hemlock Crossing Park<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>is another popular destination during winter offering snowshoe rentals at the Nature Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/LOscRsPICMo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/xc18yWT6TLo?si=k8w3gYC_zGnWkV7h&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Pigeon Creek Park Winter Operations<\/h2>\n<p>Here is some quick information about Pigeon Creek, scroll down for more detail.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Before you visit,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/TrailConditions\/retrievePublicList.action\" target=\"blank\">check our trail conditions page<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for information about trails, equipment rental, and lodge hours.<\/li>\n<li>Park hours: 7 am-10 pm daily (lodge and rental hours are limited, see below)<\/li>\n<li>Dogs, hiking, horseback riding, and biking are prohibited once operations begin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pigeon Creek Lodge<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Lodge will be open for concessions this year. We are excited to welcome you back!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Equipment Rental<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Ski and snowshoe rental will be available in the lodge on a first come first serve basis; equipment cannot be reserved in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity may be limited inside the rental area; be prepared to wait outdoors<\/li>\n<li>A picture ID or credit card is required as security for all rentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Rental Hours<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Monday-Thursday, 2pm &#8211; 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday, 1pm &#8211; 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, 9am &#8211; 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Sunday, 9am &#8211; 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em class=\"red\">*Please note that rental is only offered during good ski conditions.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Check our<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/TrailConditions\/retrievePublicList.action\">trail conditions page<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>before you visit.<\/p>\n<h4>Rental Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>There are no entry or trail fees<\/li>\n<li>Cross-country ski or snowshoe rental (three hours):<span>\u00a0<\/span>$10<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoe rental for those 6 and under is free with a paid adult rental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Ski Lessons<\/h4>\n<p>Beginner, intermediate, and skate ski lessons will be offered on a pop-up basis throughout the season, as conditions allow.<span> Want to stay in the loop? <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/xc-email\">Sign up for email notifications.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Hemlock Crossing Nature Center<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Tuesday through Saturday: 9am &#8211; 5pm (gear due back by 5pm)<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 12-5 pm (gear due back by 5 pm)<\/li>\n<li>Confirm whether snowshoe rental is available online at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/TrailConditions\/retrievePublicList.action\" target=\"blank\">miottawa.org\/trails<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Snowshoes are available for ages 4 and older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Rental Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>There are no entry or trail fees<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoe rental (three hours): $10\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoe rental for those 6 and under is free with a paid adult rental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Winter Programs<\/h4>\n<p>Nature Center staff offers nature and recreation programming year-round, including snowshoe hikes.<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/splash.html?ccode=Activities&amp;_csrf_token=ka68026O046V3J3J354L2V5L5J4Q6U5A1B6M4T5750725I5A55570D5L5U5C58065L455F561B6V4I5U4Y04604J6H571L5V4H655C0A5L5V6C4J1D7064546A1J5U4T57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check our program calendar to register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter Recreational Activities <div class=\"et_pb_module dipl_breadcrumb dipl_breadcrumb_0 white-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-wrapper layout2\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-inner\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\" data-icon=\"&#x24;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"breadcrumb-item dipl-home-page\" href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\" property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumb-page\" property=\"name\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Ottawa County Parks offer miles of un-groomed cross-country ski trails and places to explore on snowshoes, but two parks are considered winter destinations: Pigeon Creek Park\u00a0offers groomed cross-country ski trails, ski and snowshoe rentals, ski lessons, sledding and more. 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