Dodge No. 4 State Park
Encyclopedia
Dodge No. 4 State Park is a 139 acre (0.56251354 km²) state park
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
with a one-mile shoreline on Cass Lake
. The land for the state park was donated by the Dodge Brothers Corporation in 1922 under the stipulation that it would always be maintained as a public park.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
with a one-mile shoreline on Cass Lake
Cass Lake (Michigan)
Cass Lake is the largest lake in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 1,280 acres and has a maximum depth of 123 ft . It is bordered by the cities, villages, and townships of Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, and Keego Harbor.Dodge #4 State Park is located on the...
. The land for the state park was donated by the Dodge Brothers Corporation in 1922 under the stipulation that it would always be maintained as a public park.
Facilities and activities
- Swimming: There is a sandy beach.
- HikingHikingHiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
- Cross-country skiingCross-country skiingCross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
- FishingFishingFishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
: Cass Lake offers largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, perch and trout. There is a universally accessible fishing pier. - Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- BoatingBoatingBoating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
. The access site can accommodate 80 vehicles.