Nature Centers & Parks

Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center

New exhibits for 2001!  Bird and wildlife watching, dune exhibits, nature slide shows, guided nature hikes, winter programs, scheduled snowshoe hikes, and "hands-on" children's classroom in P.J. Hoffmaster State Park . 6585 Lake Harbor Road, 5 miles north of Grand Haven. Take US 31 north to Pontaluna Road. Travel west. Gillette Nature Center Activities & Events (231) 798-3573.

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

A beautiful state park on Lake Michigan with sand dunes and heavily forested natural areas.   Offers hiking trails, beach area, Gillette Sand Dune Nature Center, camping, picnic areas, and x-country skiing.   6585 Lake Harbor Road, 5 miles north of Grand Haven. Take US 31 north to Pontaluna Road. Travel west. Gillette Nature Center Activities & Events (231) 798-3573.  For camping reservations:   1-800-44 PARKS; for all other information, contact the Parks Manager's office at (231) 798-3711.

Grand Haven State Park

A popular beach located south of the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse that offers beach-side camping and beach area with bathhouse and pavilion.  Within walking distance of the downtown shops and restaurants.  1001 Harbor Drive, 1 mile west of downtown Grand Haven.   For camping reservations:  1-800-44 PARKS; for all other information, contact the Parks Manager's office at (231) 798-3711.

Ottawa County Parks and Programs

There are 13 different parks under Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission. Ottawa County Parks runs different nature programs throughout the year.  Some of the programs include Photography Workshop, Star Gazing Party, Butterfly Count, Nature Hikes, Birding Trips, Cross Country & Snowshoe Clinics and Kayak Trips.  (888) 731-1001 x4810 or (616) 846-8117.

Ferrysburg Parks

There are 4 parks in the City of Ferrysburg. Please contact the City Hall at (616) 842-5803 for more information.

Grand Haven City Parks

There are 10 parks in the City of Grand Haven. Please contact the City Hall at (616) 842-3210 for more information.

Grand Haven Township Parks

There are 5 parks in Grand Haven Township. Please contact the Township Hall at (616) 842-5988 for more information.

Spring Lake Parks

There are 5 parks in the Village of Spring Lake. Please contact the Village Hall at (616) 842-1393 for more information.

Spring Lake Township Parks

There are 2 parks in Spring Lake Township. Please contact the Township Hall at (616) 842-1340 for more information.

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