Clio, a Flint suburb, lies near Genesee County's northern boundary in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Incorporated in 1873, Clio eventually grew to rely on manufacturing and small businesses as its economic base. Today, Clio offers small-town living with its own brand of amenities and recreation opportunities.
Recreation
- Clio City Park offers a children's playscape and the George Atkins Jr. Recreation Trail, an 8-foot wide paved trail that attracts runners, bikers, skaters and pedestrians. It extends 7.5 miles as it follows Pine Run Creek through woodlands. The park is open dawn to dusk.Located on Vienna Street/M-57, Clio Skatepark covers 14,400 square feet, offering multiple ramps for novice, intermediate and expert skateboarders.Vienna Greens Golf Course is a public facility offering an 18-hole bent grass course. Its assets include birch-lined fairways along with medium-sized greens.Winter snows provide cross-country skiing recreation at For-Mar Nature Preserve in nearby Burton.
Culture
- For more than 20 years, the Clio Art Society has provided diverse artistic experiences. (Reference 3) allery exhibits change monthly. Adult classes and seminars include courses in photography, pottery, drawing and painting. Children's art lessons introduce area youth to creative endeavors.On the second weekend in September, the Art Society presents Clio Festival of the Arts, an event fusing art, entertainment and food.Summer in Clio means six weeks of concerts by national touring acts at the Clio Area Amphitheater.
Agriculture
- Growers and producers come to the downtown open-air farmers market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. between June and October. Vendors offer vegetables, fruits, honey, eggs, flowers, herbs and handcrafted items.In July and August, Azure Acres along West Lake Road is open daily for you to pick your own blueberries.
Clio Libray
- Whatever the season, there's something to do and learn at the Clio Area Library, a Genesee County Library branch facility. A special children's area and computer access engages youngsters. The library's Digital Branch makes downloads available 24 hours a day and includes book titles, movies, audio books and music. An online book club invites adults to share literary pleasures from home or via mobile access. Free Wi-Fi is available to library patrons.
