Parks with paved parking
Ottawa County
, Michigan

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  • Black Lake Boardwalk

    There are no entry fees.

    The Black Lake Boardwalk placard, which declares that this is an historic Ottawa Beach Park
  • Connor Bayou

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    A couple walks their dog next to Connor Bayou in the summer time
  • Eastmanville Bayou

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    A view of the bayou in summer time. The water is surrounded by trees.
  • Grand Ravines

    The main parking lot at Grand Ravines - North is closed January-February. There are no entry or launch fees.

    Five older people cross a suspension bridge through a forest in autumn.
  • Grand River Park

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    A small bridge leads to a sidewalk that splits in two directions -- One point leads to a playground, and another leads to the day-use building.
  • Grose Park

    There are no entry fees.

    Trillium flowers cover the floor of a forest in spring time.
  • Hager Park

    There are no entry fees.

    A foot bridge leads to a playground and a covered pavilion in a partially wooded area.
  • Hawthorn Pond Natural Area

    There are no entry fees.

    The camera looks out over a pond and parking area from under a covered pavilion with picnic tables.
  • Hemlock Crossing

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    A couple kayak up the Pigeon River into a wooded area.
  • Kirk Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted on the north side of the beach May 1 through September 30.

    Families play in the sand and wade in the waters at Kirk Beach on a sunny summer afternoon
  • Kouw Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted May 1 through September 30.

    An observation deck with a bench looks out over the calm waters of Lake Michigan
  • North Beach Park

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not permitted May 1 through September 30.

    Children play on a large playground at the beach; Families sit in the sand and sun behind them
  • North Ottawa Dunes

    There are no entry fees. Dogs are not allowed on dune stairs.

    A child runs along a boardwalk that runs through a wooded area
  • Olive Shores

    The parking lot is closed for the winter season. Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed.

  • Ottawa Beach Marina

    The Ottawa Beach Marina is the closest marina to the mouth of Lake Michigan, and features 16 seasonal slips, 30 kayak racks, 4 moorings, and 6 personal watercraft ports.

    A view of the board walk and the surrounding marina
  • Ottawa Sands

    The Idema Explorers Camp is open. There are no entry fees.

    An aerial view of the dunes and shores of Lake Michigan
  • Paw Paw Park

    There are no entry fees.

    Two young men stand in the middle of a pedestrian bridge and look out over a wooded area
  • Pine Bend

    There are no entry fees.

    A view from the porch of the Weaver House; A sidewalk leads down a small hill to a parking lot surrounded by trees in autumn.
  • Riverside Park

    There are no entry fees. A motor vehicle permit is required at the Riverside Park boat launch Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

    A couple rests on a bench with their bikes nearby; A man operates a pontoon boat in the water behind them.
  • Rosy Mound Natural Area

    Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed.

    Rosy Mound boardwalk stairs overlooking stunning Lake Michigan view
  • Spring Grove Park

    There are no entry or launch fees.

    The picnic building overlooks a small creek and footbridge; It is surrounded by spring foliage and plants.
  • Tunnel Park

    The parking lot is closed for the winter season. FYI: The dune climb overlook stairs are currently under construction. Visitors can still access the overlook via the wooded trail near the south shelter.

  • Upper Macatawa Natural Area

    There are no entry fees.

    A woman in snowshoes leads her dog across a snow-covered bridge on a sunny winter day.
  • Windsnest Park

    Water fountains are currently off due to well maintenance. Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

    A wooden boardwalk leads down a hill to a beach, where two people sit on a blanket in the sand