Very cool park, could use some maintenance of a fresh coat of paint, but we love the climbing wall…read moreand paths!!

Highland Park is located in my neighborhood but I don't think I'm biased when I say it's one of the…read morebest parks in the city! Okay, maybe a little biased. But it's a huge (27.92 acres) oasis on the northeast side of GR. I'm always amazed at how big the park is when I visit. The lawns are kept up nicely and there is a group of neighbors who pick up trash in the park to keep it nice for visitors and residents. The park has lots of amenities, including picnic tables (recently repainted during a community beautifying project), splash pad, playground, parking lot, grills, and a beautiful garden with native pollinators. The grounds of the park are really nice to walk around and I saw lots of people walking their dogs. I would like to bring a picnic here in the summer as there's plenty of space to spread out as well as picnic tables available. The park is super kid friendly especially with the splash pad (although I would not be opposed to using it myself during the hot summer months). I am so happy to have such a wonderful park right in my own neighborhood and I encourage everyone to check it out, or at least find the park closest to you!

This is the place you go out of your way to take your wife when she's having a bad day so she can…read more"Ohhh!" and "Ahhh!" over, relax and feel the romance. Christmas Day 2018, we were visiting from Hawai'i and the dusting of snow, few other people, serenity and peace were perfect to relax and relieve stress after a large family gathering.

Hidden away in the middle of fallasburg park, this is some good discing. Very technical, quite…read morelong & through some thick woods Fallasburg will challenge your game & expose your flaws. My favorite feature of the course is the punishment for poor shots (especially off the T). Grab your birdies where you can, because the 500 & 700 foot holes are great places to give them back. Designed by Sugar Shack, Fallasburg offers a ton of natural beauty, a great escape from the suburban areas & a great challenge to your game. It's hard to expect much more than a couple down & don't be surprised by a handful over.

What a nice small park along the river sporting a boat ramp, disc golf, a few picnic spots,…read morebeautiful views, and bathroom spot. Ample parking for boats and trailers which is a big time plus. Disc golf setup looks newish and wanting to be played! Seems quieter than Riverview Park across the river.

Hiking to the beach is much more satisfying than driving next to it. First about parking, since it…read moreis a state park, you need to have a state park pass or you can buy it at the gate. There are 4 trails, north trail about 1.25mi (one way), not too bad. The trail will turn away some families so it is more private. Not too many people even in the summer.

If you like walking trails the Saugatuck Dunes Park is a great place to do so. The trails are easy…read morewith a few hills here and there. A lot of nature that's been undisturbed. The trail leads to lake michigan.

This place was not very good when I was growing up in the 90s, now the lawns are all manicured and…read morethe trail is very nice. It's great to see so many people taking their health seriously by jogging, walking, or biking on the trail. There are playgrounds for children and several different fields for various sports like baseball and soccer.

If you are looking for a conveniently located park walking distance from downtown, I would…read morerecommend Riverside Park. This is a nice little park to walk around. They have a play gym where little kids can play around. There are little ponds that surround the paved pathway where geese and ducks flock around. The pavement was nice - no complaints! There were also cute cute bridges you would walk over. I went on a Thursday early afternoon in the winter and there weren't many people walk around it. There are many trees outlining alongside the paved pathway, so I can only imagine how beautiful this park is during early fall and spring! I enjoyed the river alongside the pathway as well. Cute park to take your kids and of dogs, go running, or just for a nice walk!

Hands down the best course in Michigan, maybe anywhere. This course will challenge even the best of…read moreplayers and force you to throw every shot you know (and maybe some you don't!). Tons of elevation, changing environments including 4 holes where water comes into play. Tight wooded fairways and wide open holes to throw bombs. This course is beautiful in every way. WARNING: This is a PRIVATE COURSE. And you do need an invite to play.

This is a nice , spacious park with a walking trial with a river running through it, a mini…read morewaterfall, soccer field, play ground... I enjoyed my time here. I would love to come back.

What a great park! It offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a playground, disc…read moregolf course, sports fields, shelter houses and picnic tables. A real treasure hides down the hill behind the playground: access to the Ledges and the Ledges Trail. It's amazing to see the giant sandstone outcroppings and to wind in and around. Part of the trail follows right along the river on one side and the ledges on the other, giving a good view of the variety of animals, including birds, turtles, and more. Gorgeous and a great little hike!

I haven't been to John Ball Zoo in a very long time. I'd like to share with you why. I'm about to…read moretell you something deeply personal. I was born with a genetic blood disorder called Sickle Cell Anemia. As a result, I live with chronic pain that puts me in the hospital regularly and I have had more surgeries than I can count. As a matter of fact, I recently was discharged from the hospital. But despite how I felt, I couldn't miss this trip to the zoo for a very special reason. My daughter's boyfriend planned to propose to my daughter while we were at the zoo. As you can guess, I was too excited to miss this moment! I'm happy to report that I went and I had the best time there!! However, we had to do a little planning ahead before I could go. So, we called the zoo to see if they had any wheelchairs to use since I can't walk far. To our surprise, they did! So for those like me, who have handicapper accessibility needs, John Ball Zoo can accommodate you. They even have Amigos (electric carts). You have to pay a $30 deposit and give them your driver's license to use one of their chairs. Once you return it, you will get your deposit and license back. Please know that it's on a first come, first serve basis...so, you can't reserve any of the chairs. I suggest you call on the day you plan to go and ask if they have chairs available. Currently, John Ball Zoo has The Lantern Festival going on until June 11th. Not only can you see the live animals at the zoo, but at every turn there were various art exhibits of animals and flowers that were just breathtaking! Many of these exhibits were designed just to pay homage to The Chinese New Year. It's an amazing exhibit to be enjoyed by the entire family! They also have evening hours and those same exhibits light up! I haven't gone in the evening yet, but I'm definitely making plans to go soon. Who knows, maybe I'll see you there! If so, please stop and say hi. I'm not a celebrity by any means, but I love meeting new people. I have included photos/videos of some of the things you can expect to see, both during the day and night. I do hope you enjoy them. The zoo also has a gift store, as well as concession stands and restrooms. The 2023 Season at John Ball Zoo lasts until November 19th. For more information, you can check out their website at www.visitJBZoo.org. Oh, if you are curious about the outcome of the proposal. Well, my daughter said....YES!!! So now I can say with great joy that my beautiful daughter is officially ENGAGED to a wonderful young man!!

Fantastic shop with about every brand you can think of, very personable staff to help you find what…read moreyour looking for or to just have a conversation with! Top tier used section as well

The largest disc golf store I've ever been in. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and gave great…read morerecommendations. They have every disc in nearly every plastic which is insane. For a long time player I've been deprived of experiencing a place so special. The prices can't be beat and if you're on a budget they have even cheaper discs in their used disc selection.

I like to come here to watch sunsets and spend time with family. There's a nice nature trail…read moreconnected to the park and it's lovely. 4th of July Fireworks are wonderful here. Also if you're hungry there's lots of awesome local eateries up the street.

Visited here while experiencing the COVID stay home, stay safe order in Michigan. It was a lovely…read moresunny day, and after being cooped up all week working, it was so nice to have lunch by the water! It's not far from home, so I'm looking forward to going back even after this craziness has subsided.