Motor Vehicle Permits
Daily or annual permits available for purchase online. Pay your citation here.
Trail Conditions
Check current trail conditions before your visit.
Plan Your Event
Learn more about holding an event at an Ottawa County Parks location.
Volunteer
Join the Ottawa County Parks Team today! Become a volunteer.
Register for a Program
Upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events.
School Field Trips
Learn more about educational programs for students.
Seasonal Spotlight
Winter at Ottawa County Parks
Winter Recreation
Ottawa County Parks offer miles of un-groomed cross-country ski trails and places to explore on snowshoes, but two parks are considered winter destinations: Pigeon Creek Park offers groomed cross-country ski trails, ski and snowshoe rentals, ski lessons, sledding and more and Hemlock Crossing Park offers snowshoe rentals at the Nature Center.
Outdoors Newsletter
Outdoors is the semi-annual newsletter for Ottawa County Parks, featuring park updates, volunteer opportunities, and a variety of fall and winter programs to explore.
Park & Trail Closures
Before you visit a park or boat launch, be sure to check our trail conditions page.
Find a Park
There's something for everyone at Ottawa County Parks.
Whether you're an avid explorer or pushing a stroller, there's an adventure waiting for you out here.
Accessibility in Ottawa County Parks
Paved Trails
Dog Friendly Parks & Beaches
Parks with Playgrounds
Featured Stories
Winter Break Camp
Join Ottawa County Parks for frosty fun and wild winter adventures at Winter Break Camp! Open to ages 6-13, with daily and weekly pricing. Let’s make this winter break the coolest one yet!
Lights at Night
From November 22 to December 14, one loop of our lit trails at Pigeon Creek Park will be softly decorated with holiday lights from dusk until 10 pm. Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided stroll through the forest with friends and family. Then, join us for a special evening ride at Night Lights with Bikes on December 6!
Coffee with the Birds
Enjoy coffee and baked goodies as you watch and learn about the birds at the feeders. Bring your bird questions, curiosities, and stories, and don’t forget your favorite mug!
Prune Your Oaks in Winter
You may have not heard of oak wilt, but if you have oaks on your property, they could be at risk. Oak wilt is a fast-acting fungal disease that impacts all species of oak trees and can kill red oaks in just weeks.
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