Ottawa County, Michigan

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Featured Parks

Tunnel Park

Tunnel Park is Pure Michigan. Visit this beach park to enjoy a swim in Lake Michigan, sunbathing, and a picnic! Make sure to travel through the dune tunnel.

Grose Park

Unless you live nearby, we bet you haven’t visited this park! Make plans to enjoy the swimming beach, picnic areas, and playground at this park on the northeast side of the county.

Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossing

The Nature Education Center has exhibits, a wildlife den with critters and activities, a wildlife viewing area, and a gift shop. We also hosts a variety of public programs and summer camps as well as educational programs for schools and other groups. Visit us soon!

Paw Paw Park

Paw Paw Park is a birders delight, nestled near Holland. Visitors can also enjoy an 18-hole disc golf course on the east side of the park and a new playground and picnic shelter on the west.

North Ottawa Dunes

Miles of trails stretch through wooded dunes. The northern end connects to trails at PJ Hoffmaster and the southern connects to North Beach Park.

Programs & Events

Check out upcoming programs and events!

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Park Projects

Stay up-to-date on Ottawa County Parks projects

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Book a Facility Online

Reserve a park facility for your next event.

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Ottawa County Parks Pass

Buy an annual permit for Ottawa County Parks!

Park News and Announcements

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CONTACT US

Parks Visitor Center

The Nature
Education Center
at Hemlock Crossing
8115 West Olive Road
West Olive, MI 49460

Tuesday - Saturday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Phone: (616) 786-4847

ocparks@miottawa.org

Pigeon Creek Hotline:
(616) 738-9531

Check Trail Conditions Online!

Administration Office

Room 267
12220 Fillmore St.
West Olive, MI 49460

Monday - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (616) 738-4810
Fax: (616) 738-4812

In Ottawa County:
(888) 731-1001 ext.4810

ocparks@miottawa.org

General Park Hours*

March 1 - October 15
7:00am - 10:00pm
October 16 - February 28
7:00am - 8:00pm

*Some parks close in winter or have hours that vary. Select each park for specific park hours.

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