Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

• COVID-19 Parks Updates & Closures
  • The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park will re-open soon - Date TBA
  • 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 will be available to rent at Pigeon Creek Park. Learn more
  • The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park will rent snowshoes this winter, more info TBA

Nature Programs

The Nature Center remains closed, but we are now offering outdoor programs at various parks

Check out the schedule here »
Online programs are still available here »

Featured Parks

Ottawa Sands

New! Ottawa Sands concept plans now available. Take a look and share your thoughts with us!

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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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