The Parks
A significant portion of Stonewater’s 366 acres includes scenic private parks, with sculpted landscapes, located throughout the community. Everything seems better when you are beside the water. Our parks include pedestrian paths (Trail Map), water access, and scenic water views. Dog owners will appreciate the conveniently located waste stations (Dog Waste Station Map). We are proud of our parks and appreciate when homeowners share their nature walk photos with our community in our private Facebook Group. Maybe yours will be featured with our next website update.
General rules to keep in mind:
• Parks are for the recreational use of our homeowners; they and their guests must comply with our Rules and Regulations when accessing any Common Area.
• No motorized vehicles are allowed on the pedestrian paths, with special exceptions for the disabled and maintenance crews.
• No campfires or grills, or fire of any kind, is permitted.
• Please leave nothing behind. Leaving personal items unattended and litter is prohibited.
• If the dog waste station is full, please deposit into another trash receptacle.
• To ensure all residents can enjoy the Common Areas, no private parties can be held in the Common Areas.
PARK WALKING TOURS
The best way to learn about our parks is on a walking tour. Most of our scenic pedestrian paths connect to other parks and paths within the community. If you want to explore outside the community, the Coldwater Springs Linear Park and Paths trail access is conveniently located across Six Mile Road just east of the Shorebrook entrance. Listed below are four smaller walking (running) tours that could all be linked together into one.
PARKSHORE LAKE AREA WALK
Begin at Sheffield and Six Mile Road, this tour will head clockwise and end at Waterway Park on Ridgeview Drive. This loop has paved surfaces (sidewalks and asphalt path).
Parkshore Park (Parkshore Entrance) – At the Parkshore entrance follow the white fence west to the Stonewater Community Garden. Dog waste station available.
Stonewater Community Garden (corner of 6 Mile and Ridge) – Explore this open area or take your dog for a run. (NOTE: This park space was originally set aside by the developer for a future Community Garden. However, the required infrastructure such as irrigation, rest rooms, parking, garden shed, fencing, etc. was not installed by the developer.) Continue north to Sandshore Park.
Sandshore Park (Ridge Road) – Asphalt walking path, with park benches to take in the view of Parkshore Lake and Parkshore Islands. Dog waste station available. Continue north and then head east on Ridgeview Drive.
Park Shore Islands (only accessible by boat) – Originally nature preserves, the islands have evolved into a community gathering spot, perfect for a family picnic or to soak up some sun. Leave nothing behind.
Waterway Park (Ridgeview Drive) – Parkshore Lake access, for launching kayaks and boat ramp for pontoon boats. Also, another great viewing point. Cross the street to Overlook Park to join the Stonewater Creek walk or return to the start of the tour (head south east on Ridgeview Drive, right on Parkshore Drive and left on Sheffield).
STONEWATER CREEK & TEAL LAKE AREA WALK
Begin at Overlook Park on Ridgeview Drive and end at Creekside West Park on Stoneridge Drive. This loop has mix on unpaved and paved surfaces, bridge and street crossings and uneven terrain.
Overlook Park (Riverview Drive and Parkshore Drive) is where the creek enters the community and flows downstream. A soft surface walking path along the creek leads to a duck pond and bridge crossing. Park bench seating and dog waste station is available. The hill to the north is great for winter sledding. Path connects to Shorebrook Park.
Shorebrook Park (Parkshore Drive and Stoneridge Drive) – Stonewater’s largest park featuring the longest walking paths, combination of brick pavers and natural surface. Great place to picnic, fly a kite, fish, swim (location of Common Area beach), or just soak up the sun. Continuing from Overlook Park, you cross over Parkshore Drive (dog waste station available). Following the creek side path (heading southeast) notice the path passes a wooded bridge. This leads to an unmarked path (short cut) connecting back to Parkshore Drive, but stay on the northside path. There are park benches along the way to take in the view of Teal and Stoneridge Lakes. At the fork, go right and follow the creek (south) which leads to Creekside Park across Stoneridge Drive.
Creekside West Park (Stoneridge Drive) – Entering from Stoneridge Drive, a dog waste station available. Note: only foot traffic is allowed in this park. Follow the unmarked nature path along the either side of the creek to an open area near 6 Mile (no outlet). Reverse course back to end your tour or across Stoneridge Drive to join the Stoneridge Lake Area walk.
Stoneridge Lake area walk
Begin at Shorebrook Park on Stoneridge Drive and end at Creekside East Park at the Shorebrook entrance at Six Mile. This loop has mix on unpaved and paved surfaces and bridge crossings.
Shorebrook Park (Stoneridge Drive) – Great place to picnic, fly a kite, fish, swim (location of Common Area beach), or just soak up the sun. Follow the creek side path (heading north). At the fork, turn right (east) towards the gazebo to take a break sit, fish or swim (location of Common Area beach) beach just south of the gazebo. Returning to the path, take the steel pedestrian bridge across into Peninsula Park.
Peninsula Park (Mission Pointe) – Walking paths, combination of brick pavers and natural surface, with stone staircase to enter the lake for a swim or to fish, Dog and human waste stations available. Exit the park onto Mission Pointe heading northeast to Manorwood Drive; turn right to go to Stonewater Park (Beck Road entrance) to see the waterfalls.
Stonewater Park (Manorwood Drive Entrance) – Features our award-winning waterfall and pond (Michigan Green Industry Association’s Best Water Feature Design and Best of Show for Environmental Improvement Design), rebuilt in 2019. Park has a brick paver walking path, sidewalks, and perennial garden. Fun to explore. Return to Manorwood Drive, heading west, to Bayshore Park.
Bayshore Park (Manorwood Drive and Newcastle Court) – Offers spectacular lake views, boating, fishing, and kayaking. Enter from Manorwood and stop at the viewing deck and enjoy the scenery from Adirondack chairs. Boat ramp access to both Stoneridge and Teal Lakes. The paved pathway continues south past the boat ramp and crosses over a steel pedestrian bridge that leads to Wildlife Park. Two dog waste stations available.
Wildlife Park (Stoneridge Drive and Binghampton Drive) – Offers spectacular lake views and shore fishing opportunities. Asphalt walking path connect Bayshore Park to the north to the southside of Stoneridge Lake. Dog waste station available. Exits at the intersection of Stoneridge Drive and Binghampton Drive. Turn left on Binghampton Drive and then left again at Shorebrook to the Six Mile entrance.
Creekside East Park (Shorebrook Entrance) – At the Shorebrook entrance travel east along 6 Mile Road, through the woods to the steel pedestrian bridge that crosses over Stonewater Creek where it exits the community and then return. Here you have several options: (1) cross 6 Mile to join up with the Cold Springs Linear Park and Pathways, (2) head west to more Stonewater parks (Parkshore, Stonewater Community Garden, and Sandshore Park), or (3) return to Stoneridge Drive and the beginning of the tour.
MYSTIC, HEATHER, AND SPRING HILL LAKE AREA WALK
This walking tour can be linked to the Stoneridge Lake Area walk after visiting Spring Hill Park, by taking Mission Pointe to Peninsula Park, and then completing this walk. Begin at the south entrance to Mystic Shores Park on the northside of Manorwood Drive northeast of Bayshore Park. This loop has mix of unpaved and paved surfaces and some steep inclines.
Mystic Shores Park North and South (Manorwood Drive, Heather Court, or Overlook Trail) – The south entrance is located just west of Bayshore Park. Stroll to the hilltop pergola and park benches to enjoy the view of Mystic Lake. The hills in this park are great for winter sledding. Continue north past Mystic and Heather Lakes exiting onto Overlook Trail to visit Trailside Park or return and exit at Heather Court (near dog waste station). Two dog waste stations available.
Trailside Park (Overlook Trail Entrance) – Short asphalt walking path to the east and tree lined sidewalk to the west for residents added privacy.
Follow Heather Court out to Four Seasons Boulevard and turn right. Then right onto Clairmont Circle and again onto Stonewater Boulevard until you reach the Seven Mile entrance.
Hillside Park (Stonewater Boulevard Entrance) – Features a waterfall and pond, refurbished in 2020 and received a Michigan Green Industry Association Gold award. Brick paver walking path and dry river bed to the pond. So, get off the paved paths and enjoy nature. Return down Stonewater Boulevard to enter Spring Hill Park.
Spring Hill Park (Stonewater Boulevard and Clairmont Circle) – is nice a stop between the larger parks and features a gazebo overlooking Spring Hill Lake and a nice place to rest. Shoreline access for launching kayaks. Dog waste station available. Continue southeast on Clairmont Circle East to Manorwood Drive to return to the start of the tour.