The Bunker Hill tract is partially a mature forest and partially a meadow that is in the process of succession to a forest. In 2007, the township opened this area to the public after laying out the 3.5 miles of trails. The two areas together comprise 218 acres and are separated by the Ten Mile Run stream – which, except after heavy rains, can be crossed on foot. The adjacent 106 acre Franklin Park Natural Area, just east of the Bunker Hill Natural Area, was acquired by the township in the 2001 and this area is likely to be developed into a southern regional park – with athletic fields and other recreation amenities. As part of a subsequent developer’s agreement, these 112 acres were donated to the township as open space and other areas nearby were developed as apartments. The 112 acre Bunker Hill Natural Area was acquired by the township in 2005 after a developer purchased this and surrounding land to develop as a housing development. Bunker Hill and Franklin Park Natural Areas Trail Map-Printable
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