Nike Park Playground - Frenchtown Township, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
N 42° 00.393 W 083° 22.202
17T E 303733 N 4653220
Located on the south side of Newport Road, between Grafton and Telegraph Roads.
Waymark Code: WM28FB
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Lord Elwood
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The park's webpage says this was part of a WWII Nike base, but actually Nike missles systems were deployed after WWII. This site was actually Newport Naval Air station which was used in WWII for pilot training. As a Nike base, it was active from January 1955-February 1963. The site was derelict for years until Monroe County converted 84 acres into a park.
Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Restrooms Available: yes

Recommended for travelers?: yes

Playground Owned/Managed By:
Monroe County

Playground Web Page: [Web Link]

Park Entrance: Not Listed

Seasonal?: Not Listed

Business?: Not Listed

Entrance Fee: Not Listed
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