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Mendon
Ponds
Park
is
part
of
the
Monroe
County
Parks
system.
It
is
a
unique
geographically
diverse
tract
of
land,
set
aside
and
preserved
for
public
use
and
enjoyment.
Unique
glacial
land
forms
of
many
ponds,
eskers
and
drumlins
are
the
main
attraction.
Hardwood
forests
with
mostly
oaks,
maples
and
beech
as
well
as
other
native
trees
and
plants.
There
is
plenty
of
flora
and
fauna
for
enthusiasts.
Birds
large
and
small,
deer,
beaver,
squirrels
chipmunks
and
snakes
can
all
be
seen
here.
There
are
miles
and
miles
of
well
maintained
trails
laid
out
in
interconnected
circuits.
You'll
find
trails
for
hiking,
running,
walking,
horseback
riding
(bring
your
own
horse!)
and
cross
country
skiing
and
sledding
(in
winter).
These
are
in
wooded
areas,
grasslands
and
meadows.
There
are
both
rugged
trails
and
comfortable
walking
parhs.
Non
motoring
boats,
kayaks,
canoes
and
paddleboards
are
allowed
on
the
largest
pond,
Hundred
Acre
pond.
Fishing
is
allowed
on
the
many
other
Ponds.
That's
the
park's
last
name,
"Ponds"!
If
you
plan
to
fish
be
sure
to
get
a
license.
There
are
picnic
areas
with
tables
and
charcoal
grills,
open
pavilions,
enclosed
lodges
(with
fireplaces
and
kitchens),
playground
structures
and
even
a
cobblestone
house
that
can
be
rented
for
special
occasions.
Carry
out
your
own
trash.
Clean
public
restrooms
and
port-a-potties
are
located
throughout
the
park.
Parking
is
available
at
most
trail
entrances.
Paved
park
roads
lead
to
the
lodges
which
have
large
parking
lots.
Near
the
southwest
entrance
is
a
nature
center,
fairy
trail,
chick-a-dee
feeding
station
and
Wild
Wings
(a
bird
rehab
center),
which
is
home
to
many
birds
of
prey
who
cannot
be
released
back
into
the
wild.
This
park
seems
to
have
something
for
everyone.
It
is
one
of
the
great
treasures
of
Monroe
County.
A
special
thanks
to
the
park
staff
who
keep
everything
mowed,
cleared,
cleaned
and
well
maintained.
March
15:
I
had
always
been
my
understanding
that
birds
will
eat
out
of
your
hand
at
a
few
special
locations
in
the
park.
I
can
confirm
that
this
is
true.
Black-capped
Chickadees
are
the
bravest
and
boldest.
The
Cardinals
came
to
see
what
all
the
activity
was
about,
but
they
wouldn't
eat
from
our
hands.
We
were
able
coax
one
very
brave
Tufted
Titmouse
to
light
for
a
split
second
to
grab
a
morsel
and
leave
as
quickly
as
she
came.
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