SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS & NATURE
State Recreation Areas
Michigan offers a wonderland of natural beauty for hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, biking, water sports, nature study, off-roading, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. For complete information on state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas, contact:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
517-284-PARK
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Regional Destinations
Duck Lake State Park
3560 Memorial Drive North
North Muskegon 231-744-3480
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Panoramic area for swimming boating and fishing includes picnic pavilion.
Fort Custer State Park
5163 Ft Custer Drive
Augusta 260-731-4200
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
6093 M-115
Cadillac 231-775-7911
Michigan’s longest linear park stretches nearly 95 miles for non-motorized, multi-purpose recreational use.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Gourdneck State Game Area
Vanderbilt Area
Portage 269-244-5928
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Grand Haven State Park
1001 Harbor Avenue
Grand Haven 616-847-1309
Sandy Lake Michigan beach with joins boardwalk following the Grand River into Grand Haven.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Hoffmaster State Park
6585 Lake Harbor Road
Muskegon 231-798-3711
Lake Michigan shoreline and towering sand dunes; winter sports include cross country skiing.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Holland State Park
2215 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland 616-399-9390
Expansive sandy Lake Michigan beach with campgrounds, boating, and fishing.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Ionia State Recreation Area
2880 West David Highway
Ionia 616-527-3750
Hiking, biking, horseback riding through rolling hills, meadows, and forested ridges with deep lake and river.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Muskegon State Park
3560 Memorial Drive North
Muskegon 231-744-3480
Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake surround picnic areas and miles of multi-use trails.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th Avenue
South Haven 269-637-2788
Miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails; 300-acre natural area with coastal dune system.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Sleepy Hollow State Park
7835 East Price Road
Laingsburg 517-651-6217
Fishing from boat, land or pier and camping areas, miles of multi-use trails and sandy beach.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles Road
South Haven 269-637-2788
Lake Michigan frontage close to Kal-Haven Trail State Park from South Haven to Kalamazoo.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
2104 South Briggs Road
Middleville 269-795-9081
Miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/
County/City Parks & Recreation
Allegan County
269-673-0454
http://cms.allegancounty.org/sitepages/default.aspx
Coopersville City
616-997-2123
http://www.cityofcoopersville.com/parks-department.html
Grand Rapids City
616-456-3696
https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Home
Holland City
616-355-1300
https://teamsideline.com/sites/cityofholland/home
Ionia City
616-523-1800
https://cityofionia.org/
Kent County
616-632-PARK
https://www.kentcountyparks.org/
Ottawa County
616-738-4810
http://www.miottawa.org/Parks/
Natural Wonders
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Avenue NW
Grand Rapids 616-735-6240
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/
Acres of woods, fields, ponds and streams with miles of trails and wildlife rehabilitation program.
DeGraaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap Road
Holland 616-355-1057
https://outdoordiscovery.org/degraaf/
Scenic boardwalk trails showcase wildflowers through woodland, field and streamside habitats.
Dumont Lake Area
3106 125th Avenue
Allegan 269-509-1017
http://dumontlake.com/
Campground with pavilion, great fishing in ponds and lake, swimming and boating.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline avenue NE
Grand Rapids 888-957-1580
https://www.meijergardens.org/
Botanical garden with woodland trail and largest conservatory in West Michigan.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo 269-381-1574
https://naturecenter.org/
Vast 1000-acre preserve with trails, exhibits and attractions including seasonal butterfly house.
Lakeside Camp Park
13677 White Creek Avenue
Cedar Springs 616-696-1735
www.lakesidecamppark.com
Nearly 150 campsites, sandy swimming beach, fishing lake, paddle boats and other amenities.
Post Family Farm
5081 Bauer Road
Hudsonville 616-669-1964
www.postfamilyfarm.com
Farm animals, hayrides, square dancing, farm-fresh produce, festivals and seasonal attractions.
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
03403 64th Street
Grand Haven 269-637-6153
https://www.campjellystone.com/park/112-south-haven/
Campsites, swimming pools, playground, game areas, teen center, amphitheater, and activities.
