| Title: | Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park |
| Area: | Douglas County |
| Size: | 1,100 Acre |
| Misc: | The park is closed from November 15th through March 15th |
| Links: | Douglas County Parks, Trip Journal - 8/24/06 |
| Notes: | Mildred Kanipe gave Douglas Country her large family ranch with several conditions, two of which were 'No hunting or trapping' and 'No timber shall be cut'. The result is an outstanding preserve filled with trees and wildlife. There are miles of dirt roads and trails to explore the grasslands, oak hills, and timbered ravines. |
| Route: | From Oakland, head east on Oak Street (County Road No. 50) three miles to Elkhead Road. Turn left on Elkhead Road and continue for three miles to park entrance at 16513 Elkhead Road. |
| USGS_75: | Nonpareil |
park map |
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bear in mind that the park is a working cattle ranch |
One of the conditions of Mildred Kanipe that trees where not to be cut has resulted in some beautiful old snags |
| Family_Outing: | yes |
| Day_Hike: | yes |
| Historic: | yes |
