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Where is the entrance for Wayne County Lightfest?
7651 North Merriman Road
The entrance to the Lightfest is 7651 North Merriman Road, which is on Merriman between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue in Westland, 2 1/2 miles south of I-96. During the Lightfest, Hines Drive closes to traffic for set-up and operations from 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive.
How much does the Wayne County Lightfest cost?
$5 per car
If you’ve never been to Wayne County Lightfest, this is the year to go. The 4.5 mile holiday display along Hines Drive is my family’s oldest tradition and the price hasn’t changed – it’s only $5 per car!
Is Hines Park free?
Wayne County Parks’ Hines Drive is a 17 mile thoroughfare that offers FREE recreational activities in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, Livonia, Westland, Plymouth and Northville.
How long is the Hines Park Trail?
17.5-mile
About. This trail is actually composed of two trails: the 2-mile Rouge River Gateway Greenway and the 17.5-mile Hines Park Trail, which create a seamless 19.5-mile connection between Dearborn and Northville.
Where does Hines Park start?
Starting at the Michigan Avenue trailhead in Dearborn, the Rouge River Gateway Greenway winds north through the University of Michigan–Dearborn campus for 2 miles.
When was Hines Park built?
History of Hines Park Hines Drive was built in 1949 with land donated by Henry Ford and was named after Edward Hines, head of the Wayne County Road Commission.
How do you get to Hines Park?
Take the ramp onto US 12 W./Michigan Ave. heading west, and go 1.4 miles. Turn right into the trailhead parking lot, which is located north of Dearborn Station. To reach the northern trailhead in Northville from MI 14 in Plymouth, take Exit 20 for Sheldon Road, head north on Sheldon Road, and go 2.7 miles.
Why is Hines Park closed?
– A bridge project on Ford Road in Dearborn will force the closure of Hines Drive in Wayne County through the summer months. Beginning Monday, March 14, work will begin to replace the M-153 (Ford Road) bridges over Hines Drive in Dearborn, between Golfview Drive and Evergreen Road.
How many acres is Hines Park?
80-acre
Hines Park Trail/Rouge River Gateway Greenway Description Just south is Henry Ford’s popular yesteryear tourist attraction, Greenfield Village, an 80-acre open-air museum featuring seven historic districts covering 300 years of American life.
Who is Hines Drive named after?
Edward Hines
Hines Drive was built in 1949 with land donated by Henry Ford and was named after Edward Hines, head of the Wayne County Road Commission. Along the way there are a number of historic mills, some of which Henry Ford used to make automobile parts.
How long is Hines Park?
This trail is actually composed of two trails: the 2-mile Rouge River Gateway Greenway and the 17.5-mile Hines Park Trail, which create a seamless 19.5-mile connection between Dearborn and Northville.