Because Higgins Lake is deep and gets very cold in the winter, it is ideal for ice-angling. Some of the fish that may be caught there are perch and lake trout. Because the lake has a depth of over 130 feet, the water takes until the end of January to freeze over. A population of rainbow and brown trout exists in the shallower areas of the lake.
Marl Lake lies on the southern edge of Higgins Lake and is more untamed and suitable for wildlife viewing. Its upland is populated with oak, maple and pine trees and provides the opportunity to view bald eagles. Late spring and early summer provide the best chances of viewing the bald eagle at this lake. Other birds you might catch a glimpse of include belted kingfishers and woodland songbirds. Mammals in the area include beavers, white-tailed deer and foxes.
This park has 429 acres of diverse flora because it was once the world's largest seeding nursery. It also has a large network of trails for both mountain biking and standard biking. The mountain bike trails alone account for 6.5 miles. The park has a total of 11 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking and cross country skiing. For those who want to rest after a day's worth of biking, the park offers 175 campsites. As of 2011, the park charges a fee of $6 per person per night to rent a campsite.
