Here’s a chance to walk on water without getting wet.

The Pickerel Pond Connector Boardwalk is officially open.

While a slight delay in handrail delivery pushed back the opening date slightly, the floating boardwalk is now ready to use.

Street parking is available on both sides of the pond along Harwood Road and Huron Drive/Erie Drive. Check posted signage for any timing limits.

As the area grows, local boards and committees may explore additional parking options on the south side of the pond.

The surrounding area is still recovering from construction. A temporary seed mix will be placed over exposed soil for protection through the winter.

Because colder temperatures prevent wetland plants from thriving, formal restoration plantings and the box stairs accessing the south end will be completed in the spring of 2027.