Nice little turn in park right by the bay…read more It has a little picnic area and plenty of parking Probably mostly useful just to be able to park somewhere and enjoy the scenery Very simple, but will probably meet your needs if you just need a place to rest, which is what I was looking for !

Having lived in Traverse City during my elementary school years, I remember when coal would be off…read moreloaded nearby, and all summer there'd be a mountain of coal to the south of the beach. I also remember the yummy hamburgers that came from a burger stand that used to be where the covered tables are now. Often childhood memories are selective and triumph over what is happening now; but, the current '17 version of this beach is very, very fine. It is far better than what I remember. I am impressed by the community's effort on improving and maintaining this beach. It is very special.

Recently visited the speech while I was in the area. After visiting all the shops in the area I…read moredecided to visit the beach that was nearby. The beach was easy access from the street. The beach was pretty busy too with plenty of people with their boats out close to shore and people just playing volleyball into sand nearby. The water was actually pretty warm too. Overall, this beach is great for strolling up and down in or just casual sitting

This is a small little park that delivers a huge amount of what you might want -- very close to…read moredowntown, but right on the water with beautiful views -- and it has a tidy little playground that is a mix of nice climbing structures and fun splash park, making it the perfect place to spend an hour or two in the summer while passing through Traverse City. (I tried to think of a good "clinch" related wordplay, but I couldn't, so I'll just say it does the trick.)

This is a nice beach that is a little bit east of downtown so it is not that busy. I rode my bike…read morehere from our hotel (super convenient) which was less than half a mile away. There is a small parking lot (and street parking) if you choose to drive here.

Such a cute park at the end of downtown Traverse City and the start/base of Old Mission peninsula!…read moreI wanted to find a park where I could pull up and get a great view just from the parking lot and Bryant Park delivered! They have a small parking lot (I think there's more parking the further up into Old Mission peninsula you go), but the parking lot I pulled up in is relatively small, but also on a Saturday evening, there were plenty of people coming and going and eventually I was able to get one of the spots that faces right up to the beach. I rolled my windows down and just enjoy the sounds of the waves, people running about, and read my book and ate my dinner while I waited for the sunset! It was wonderful and exactly what I wanted! Thanks Bryant Park! It looks like there's also a part of this beach that is dog friendly if you keep to the left side fencing of the beach from this parking lot and once it opens up closer to shore, keep left and there'll be a whole strip where the dogs are allowed to play. I love that!!

First time camping hence chose this place to figure stuff . Also this in city and with most…read morefacilities like electricity and restrooms. Reached around 3.30 pm and check in was easy process. Picked some wood($5-bundle) for the pit. The Tent setup was fairly easy but it took little while to get the fire but eventually we did it and grilled some food and had a great time. Pros: ------- In city Lake is walkable Electricity points for RV and electrical appliances Clean Restrooms Easy check In/out ( 3pm - 1pm) Downtown is 2 miles Site can accommodate 3 tents and vehicle Drinking water available 1 mile to grocery store / Dollar tree Camp ground host available till 10 pm incase if u need wood / Ice Wineries are 20-25 min Cons: -------- None Good place for first time campers and people who want to explore local spots.

Lovely campground with nice level sites for the most part. We somehow lucked out and got what I…read morefigured was a handicap spot. No complaints here

Pretty park near the Northwestern Michigan Campus. The beach was had a lot of rocks and some boats…read moreanchored in the water. But theres a nice playground, restrooms and plenty of sand for families to enjoy.

Perfect quick trip to the beach. We live in TC and we go to the beach for a few hours here and…read morethere. Small beach with a small swimming area for my little kids. Playground and restrooms all nearby. A little hidden from the main road. Turn at the 8th at light. 7-11 is just up the road for slurpees!

It's delightful. Go get yourself some nature. Fall color is quite satisfying. Follow a trail and…read morelisten to the river to soothe your soul.

Stopped in with a 2.5 year old that I care for. Immediately upon entering there were activities and…read moretoys that were great to capture her attention. A woman named Rachel was at the reception desk. She was absolutely the most accommodating and wonderfully patient person with the little one! She went above and beyond to make sure that we had an excellent and personalized experience even though it was freezing outside. She encouraged us to touch whatever we would like in the reception area, and to hang out and play as long as we would like. Thoroughly a wonderful experience, and we WILL be back to explore the trails!

Mini golf course was really fun and was pretty hard for us (we did the harder course). We also did…read morethe go carts which was really fun, some carts do go faster than others but that's expected. Overall, it was really fun and the employees were very nice.

We love putt putt golf! To us large, extravagant putt putt golf places are a must. This place does…read morenot disappoint. They also have go karts at this location in the back which looked fun, but we did not partake. The putt putt course is 18 holes each and one is a tad bit more difficult than the other. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the scenic holes and spend time together. Definitely a must when in the Traverse City area. Check them out for yourself.

Splash pad, pavilion, basket ball courts, tennis courts, playground and trails to walk dog around…read more We definitely had a blast on this super hot day. Seems like something for everyone here to have a great day or party. Free parking just small parking lot. Check it out with kids if you want to try something new to get them tired.

This place is amazing! Its located in the mall. We accidentally parked near Dunham's but we found…read moreout that its closer to the other doors further down. They have doors that are hard to escape. They charge $10 per person but the membership is a lot cheaper. They also participate in the museums for all and charge $20 for a membership for the year for it. There is an area behind the counter area with a room for strollers and bags. You can also eat food there as well I believe. The kids had so much to do. They had a lot of educational areas and designs. They loved placing the balls in the tubes. They had a little vet area. They also had a kitchen area in the back. They had a car track and water table. They have a giant playscape with two slides. By the checkin they have a small store area as well. The kids had so much fun!

Our kids had a ton of fun here, especially at the water table!…read more We thought that it was an actual, standalone museum, so we were confused when we were walking through the mall, and we accidentally walked right past it because we thought it was a gift shop. Lo and behold, it's actually very roomy and has multiple interactive stations! Besides the water table, they also loved the vet clinic, play structure, food truck, and collecting eggs. This would be a great place for grandparents to take their kids while parents go shopping at the mall.

Marina, beach, park, and steps away from downtown?! Perfect summer chill spot! Plenty of parking…read moretoo!

We love this splash pad here for young kids. It's close to the bathrooms and food area for the…read morebeach section. The splash pad itself offers a few different sections of water features, a nice rope climbing area without water and a spinning disc thing without water as well. The only reasons I gave 4 stars are the hours are short--11am-7pm. With toddlers who nap, I really wish this was open in the morning. I also wish it was a bit more enclosed. With a busy marina parking lot right next to it, and because it's a popular spot, I feel a little more on guard here watching my kids to make sure they don't wander. It is clean, the water features are great, and the location is great for other adventures to tack on--downtown, farmer's market, beach, biking, etc.