Havenwoods State Forest is a property managed by the

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within the city limits of

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. The forest was created to provide an

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and

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center. The land includes grasslands, woods, wetlands, Lincoln Creek, an urban arboretum, and education gardens. The Environmental Awareness Center includes an auditorium, classrooms, displays, and a resource center. There are trails for nature study, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Schoenecker Park abuts the property on the northeast. Havenwoods is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. A state park vehicle admission sticker is not required to use the park.

References

External links

Havenwoods State Forest
official site
Friends of Havenwoods
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