Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

• COVID-19 Parks Updates & Closures
  • The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park has re-opened with limited capacity. Learn more.
  • Indoor reservation facilities are closed; new reservations at these facilities are not being accepted at this time.
  • Outdoor nature programs have resumed. Click here to register for a program.
  • Cross-country ski and snowshoes are available to rent at Pigeon Creek Park during satisfactory snow conditions. Learn more

Nature Programs

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation offers nature programs and volunteer opportunities for all ages, year-round.

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Online programs are still available here »

Featured Parks

Ottawa Sands

Learn more about the future of this park by reviewing the community-based Master Plan.

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Hemlock Crossing

Located along the Pigeon River, this park offers a variety of ecosystems, family-friendly paths, and is a great spot to enjoy fall color.

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Crockery Creek Natural Area

Includes about two miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails meander along the creek, mature wooded ridges, floodplain forest, open hardwoods, wet meadows and buttonbush swamps.

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Paw Paw Park

The bridges, boardwalks and observation decks offer treasured, scenic views of the natural world within the City of Holland and along the Macatawa Greenway Trail.

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