About Pigeon Creek Park
Pigeon Creek Park is 282 acres with another 130 adjacent acres of County Open Space land. Over ten miles of ski trails wind through old pine plantations, mature deciduous forests and through bottomland forests along the Pigeon River (off-trail snowshoeing is allowed).
Check Trail Conditions
The Pigeon Creek Lodge is open only during satisfactory snow conditions. Check the lodge hours and ski conditions before you visit.
Winter at Pigeon Creek Park
Pigeon Creek Park is a popular cross country ski destination with groomed trails for both classic and ski skating. Ski trails are groomed, tracked and reset as needed throughout the day. A sledding hill is also provided. Three miles of ski trails and the sledding hill have are illuminated for evening use. Hiking, dogs, biking, snowshoeing and horseback riding are not allowed on groomed cross country ski trails.
Plan Your Visit
Have you cross-country skied, snowshoed, or hit the sledding hill at Pigeon Creek Park? Join us while the snow is still here! No equipment, no problem—affordable rental is available (and no trail fees).Winter Features:
- Cross country ski trails, lighted and groomed for both traditional and skate skiing
- Ski Lessons
- Sledding hill, lighted (no snowboards)
- Snowshoe trails
- Ski and snowshoe rental
- Monday-Thursday, 2pm – 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm
- Friday, 2pm – 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm
- Saturday, 9am – 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm
- Sunday, 9am – 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm
- Modern restrooms
Summer Features:
- Pigeon Creek Lodge rental
- Group Camp Area
- Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails
- Picnic tables and grills
- Modern restrooms (in Pigeon Creek Lodge)
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation is committed to creating a legacy of expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural communities for all to enjoy. All parks have varying levels of accessibility. At this park you will find:
- Barrier free facilities include the lodge, restrooms, pit toilets, picnic tables and grills. About a mile of trail is generally within barrier free standards. The Group Camp Area is fully accessible with barrier free camp sites.
- Gravel parking lot with five accessible spaces
Motor Vehicle Permit Not Required
There are no entry or launch fees.
Dogs Allowed (on leash - seasonal restrictions)
Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Dogs are not permitted during winter operations. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
Follow Park Rules
All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.
Features
Winter Features:
- Cross country ski trails, lighted and groomed for both traditional and skate skiing
- Ski Lessons
- Sledding hill, lighted (no snowboards)
- Snowshoe trails
- Ski and snowshoe rental
- Monday-Thursday, 2pm – 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm
- Friday, 2pm – 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm
- Saturday, 9am – 10pm, no rentals after 8:30pm
- Sunday, 9am – 8pm, no rentals after 6:30pm
- Modern restrooms
Summer Features:
- Pigeon Creek Lodge rental
- Group Camp Area
- Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails
- Picnic tables and grills
- Modern restrooms (in Pigeon Creek Lodge)
Accessibility
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation is committed to creating a legacy of expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural communities for all to enjoy. All parks have varying levels of accessibility. At this park you will find:
- Barrier free facilities include the lodge, restrooms, pit toilets, picnic tables and grills. About a mile of trail is generally within barrier free standards. The Group Camp Area is fully accessible with barrier free camp sites.
- Gravel parking lot with five accessible spaces
Requirements & Restrictions
Motor Vehicle Permit Not Required
There are no entry or launch fees.
Dogs Allowed (on leash - seasonal restrictions)
Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Dogs are not permitted during winter operations. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
Dog Rules & Tips
Follow Park Rules
All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.
Review Park & Open Space Rules
