Black Pond Woods Nature Area

​Black Pond Woods Nature Area is a 34 acre woodland nature area on the north side of the city between Traver Road and Pontiac Trail. It is bordered by Leslie Golf Course on its east side, Leslie Park​ on its north side, ​and the Leslie Science and Nature Center on the south side. The park features rustic trails winding through the woods of oak, hickory, maple and dogwood. The spring wildflowers offer a terrific show. The area is named after the Black Pond, which is a vernal, or seasonal, pond that supports a variety of wildlife.