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Ted Putz Nature Area

4.4(141)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 141 reviews (Google rating)Park
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
(989) 894-8314 Directions baycitymi.org

Quick facts

Ted Putz Nature Area is a park at 1105 S Arbor St in Bay City, MI, open daily from 12:00 AM. Call +1989-894-8314 for details.

Address
1105 S Arbor St, Bay City, MI 48706
Phone
+1989-894-8314
Hours today
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

About Ted Putz Nature Area

Ted Putz Nature Area is a 4-acre park at 1105 S Arbor St in Bay City, MI. Its defining feature is a boardwalk overlooking the wetlands scenery of the Saginaw River floodplain. The park’s description centers on that wetland setting, with the boardwalk providing a place to view the floodplain landscape. For visitors looking specifically for a park with wetland views in Bay City, MI, those are the main features to note.

Dogs and children are welcome at Ted Putz Nature Area. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking; the provided information does not specify accessibility along the boardwalk itself. The park has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 141 reviews. Its small acreage, floodplain setting, and boardwalk distinguish the site in the available description.

Known for

  • 4-acre nature area
  • Boardwalk overlooking wetlands
  • Saginaw River floodplain scenery
  • Dogs and children welcome
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

4a3a

4a: 32 of 100, 5a: 34 of 100, 6a: 41 of 100, 7a: 44 of 100, 8a: 34 of 100, 9a: 30 of 100, 10a: 30 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 34 of 100, 1p: 37 of 100, 2p: 41 of 100, 3p: 53 of 100, 4p: 76 of 100, 5p: 100 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 81 of 100, 8p: 55 of 100, 9p: 30 of 100, 10p: 16 of 100, 11p: 11 of 100, 12a: 16 of 100, 1a: 18 of 100, 2a: 25 of 100, 3a: 30 of 100

Tue

4a3a

4a: 13 of 100, 5a: 13 of 100, 6a: 16 of 100, 7a: 18 of 100, 8a: 16 of 100, 9a: 16 of 100, 10a: 27 of 100, 11a: 41 of 100, 12p: 53 of 100, 1p: 37 of 100, 2p: 25 of 100, 3p: 20 of 100, 4p: 32 of 100, 5p: 34 of 100, 6p: 41 of 100, 7p: 39 of 100, 8p: 32 of 100, 9p: 18 of 100, 10p: 11 of 100, 11p: 13 of 100, 12a: 16 of 100, 1a: 25 of 100, 2a: 25 of 100, 3a: 20 of 100

Wed

4a3a

4a: 18 of 100, 5a: 18 of 100, 6a: 20 of 100, 7a: 16 of 100, 8a: 16 of 100, 9a: 18 of 100, 10a: 20 of 100, 11a: 16 of 100, 12p: 23 of 100, 1p: 23 of 100, 2p: 30 of 100, 3p: 32 of 100, 4p: 44 of 100, 5p: 44 of 100, 6p: 60 of 100, 7p: 55 of 100, 8p: 53 of 100, 9p: 32 of 100, 10p: 23 of 100, 11p: 16 of 100, 12a: 18 of 100, 1a: 20 of 100, 2a: 20 of 100, 3a: 18 of 100

Thu

4a3a

4a: 25 of 100, 5a: 20 of 100, 6a: 18 of 100, 7a: 20 of 100, 8a: 18 of 100, 9a: 23 of 100, 10a: 20 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 30 of 100, 1p: 27 of 100, 2p: 27 of 100, 3p: 30 of 100, 4p: 41 of 100, 5p: 34 of 100, 6p: 39 of 100, 7p: 39 of 100, 8p: 41 of 100, 9p: 30 of 100, 10p: 16 of 100, 11p: 9 of 100, 12a: 13 of 100, 1a: 16 of 100, 2a: 25 of 100, 3a: 25 of 100

Fri

4a3a

4a: 23 of 100, 5a: 18 of 100, 6a: 16 of 100, 7a: 23 of 100, 8a: 18 of 100, 9a: 13 of 100, 10a: 18 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 46 of 100, 2p: 46 of 100, 3p: 53 of 100, 4p: 53 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 37 of 100, 7p: 30 of 100, 8p: 27 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 30 of 100, 11p: 30 of 100, 12a: 27 of 100, 1a: 25 of 100, 2a: 25 of 100, 3a: 27 of 100

Sat

4a3a

4a: 25 of 100, 5a: 18 of 100, 6a: 13 of 100, 7a: 6 of 100, 8a: 13 of 100, 9a: 20 of 100, 10a: 39 of 100, 11a: 46 of 100, 12p: 58 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 53 of 100, 3p: 58 of 100, 4p: 65 of 100, 5p: 67 of 100, 6p: 65 of 100, 7p: 53 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 20 of 100, 10p: 13 of 100, 11p: 16 of 100, 12a: 16 of 100, 1a: 16 of 100, 2a: 16 of 100, 3a: 20 of 100

Sun

4a3a

4a: 6 of 100, 5a: 4 of 100, 6a: 6 of 100, 7a: 6 of 100, 8a: 9 of 100, 9a: 20 of 100, 10a: 32 of 100, 11a: 41 of 100, 12p: 41 of 100, 1p: 41 of 100, 2p: 58 of 100, 3p: 53 of 100, 4p: 44 of 100, 5p: 37 of 100, 6p: 39 of 100, 7p: 41 of 100, 8p: 37 of 100, 9p: 30 of 100, 10p: 27 of 100, 11p: 30 of 100, 12a: 25 of 100, 1a: 13 of 100, 2a: 6 of 100, 3a: 4 of 100

Google rating breakdown

141 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★79
  • 4★43
  • 3★14
  • 2★2
  • 1★3

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • fishing×7
  • small park×3
  • cleanliness×3
  • disc golf course×3
  • grass×2
  • trail×2
  • long dock×2
  • dog walking×2
  • nature park×2
  • picnic area×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “This nine-hole disc golf course offers a pleasant experience, featuring notable tree formations. While not extensive in size, it provides an excellent environment for individuals to grasp the fundamentals of disc golf. The convenient pre…”

    — brandon martin, May 8, 2026 · google

  • “Great putt and approach course. Beautiful spot on the river.”

    — Jonathon Gale, April 30, 2026 · google

  • “Cool area to view birds, walk the dog, etc.”

    — Bradford's Best, October 21, 2025 · google

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Ted Putz Nature Area — frequently asked

Is Ted Putz Nature Area open on Mondays?
Yes — Ted Putz Nature Area is open Monday from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Where is Ted Putz Nature Area?
Ted Putz Nature Area is at 1105 S Arbor St, Bay City, MI 48706.
What is the phone number for Ted Putz Nature Area?
You can reach Ted Putz Nature Area on +1989-894-8314.

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