Oh my Gosh, 5 Stars all the way! I'm so happy we came here during Tulip Festival! Was it kinda…read morepricey at $20 a person to get in, and crazy busy, yes to both! but would I do it again, yes for sure! We walked up and saw you could catch a big ol school bus to shuttle you up to the entrance for free, we hoped on and went in. I was very excited to see de Zwaan the famous Windmill imported from the Netherlands! The only one in the US, I think! It was SO beautiful! I got some great shots of the tulips and the windmill that I thought were just so pretty! Loved going up in the windmill and walking thru the tulip fields. Also don't miss walking thru the shops with authentic goods for sale including a whole cheese wall! With samples! You know some Dutch Gouda had to come home with me!

Back in July I went to De Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands and then in August I came here to…read moreWindmill Island Gardens - so I feel like I have a good way to compare the parks. The windmill is identical to what is in the Netherlands. The only difference between this windmill and the ones in the Netherlands is that each level of this windmill has different types of jobs that were done that relied on windmill power such as clog carving and flour milling. I feel like the people in costume don't really want to chat or start a discussion around the park except for one woman at the very top of the windmill who was giving out stickers and one doing the pipe organ demonstration - everyone else in costume were either chatting with each other or kind of zoned out. Outside of the windmill, there's not much to do - we watched the short informative film and the pipe organ demonstration, but that's it for activities. We were told that the park had horses in the pasture but we walked the entire park and all the paddocks were empty. There is a carousel for kids and there is a gift shop selling the exact same stuff as all of the gift shops in Amsterdam. Even though we were in Holland, Michigan, everything just says "Holland" on it - I even saw the exact clog magnet I purchased in Amsterdam for sale here! Even the paper shopping bags for small items are identical to what is available in the gift shops in Amsterdam. (The cheese is local though.) One that that was pretty cool was looking at this big miniature town that they have on display from the 1930's. If you have never been to Windmill Island Gardens, then you'll have no idea of the significance of the miniature town in Nicole Kidman's basement in the film "Holland" that she starred in. It is set in Holland Michigan and features many shots of this particular windmill. My husband and I watched it after we stumbled upon it after our visit and having been here was kind of cool while watching. Overall, I'd say you can do absolutely everything in 2 hours here, including walking the entire loop around the fields. It was fine but I'd definitely like more of the employees doing talks discussing Dutch culture, crafts, architecture, whatever. Visited: August 2025

I always adore Michigan's state parks. And Holland's holds its own. Huge sandy beach to plunk down…read moreyour towel and take a dip in the Big Lake. Lots of walkable space, too, for beachcombing or watching boats cruise through the channel. Excellent views of Holland's famous "Big Red" lighthouse. Camping available, too. Sand seems more littered these days with washed up debris. On busy days Ottawa Beach Road backs up for miles. For the best chance to avoid traffic arrive super early or wait until late afternoon when the families have headed home. No lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. Motor vehicle permit required.

We stayed at the beach campground. It's a paved parking lot with hookups. The spots are relatively…read morelarge and we went with full hookups. The bathhouse was nice and quite clean. Several individual private showers were a nice touch. It's a short walk to the water and public beaches. Open air fires are not permitted which is a disappointment but they do allow covered elevated fire pits if you want to carry such a thing when going camping. One thing I do not like is the open access to the camping area. Anyone accessing the public beaches can drive right into the camping area. I prefer more secure situations such as gate access.

Excellent campground with large campsites sites and incredibly clean restrooms…read more This is a quiet campground that is perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway or even a longer stay. Most of the campsites are shaded with mature trees. The sites are easy to pull through if, like me, you aren't great at backing a large RV. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. The grounds are very well maintained.

Nice campgrounds, well maintained and spacious sites. Fire wood may be purchased at office for…read more$7.00 per bundle

We paid our membership fee and they told us that we will be able to use the splash pad and pools…read moreand after we signed up, they changed their schedule and know the times don't work for us. They will randomly change their schedule and not notify members so you're not actually able to use the facility when you want to use it. We are here right now and there is no pool we can use as paying members and the irony is it's called the aquatic center.

Updating my review because I was deeply disappointed in a place which has been my "Swim home…read morew/family" for Generations They have DESTROYED my Holland Community Pool! For Decades I've been coming to do laps here periodically throughout the years, it was easy to pay, to swim, then have a locker room to prepare for your work day afterwards. NOT ANYMORE! You arrive and they send you to a Universal Locker room with no heads up! Not cool early in the morning before my coffee which is how I have swam here since FOREVER, Also I wasn't the only one overwhelmed, there was an 80 year old Grandmother Not aware she is in a Universal Locker Room, also she wasn't aware that the glass she was changing in front of can be viewed from outside. She also had a hearing problem and the front staff just pushed her along without any explanation like they did me! All I needed was a Pool and a Woman's locker Room like I was getting my whole life coming to this location! It's made for the masses! Not for us Hollanders who like things simple and functional. The new layout has taken my small town pool and turned it to "Disney world" next they might add a monorail My suggestion have a pool and locker room just for us who want to pay, use and shower in private in a Woman's Only locker room like when we were younger here in Our Home Town!

Great place to take the family for a fun and educational experience. Convenient location with easy…read moreparking, and tickets can be purchased online with a discount. It's like a carnival with children's rides, food to purchase (especially cheese and chocolate) and watching educational presentations like dancing and shoemaking, etc. Rides are free. Employees are very efficient and helpful.

Come to Holland MI and check out Dutch Village. See the beautiful tulips in May. It's great for all…read moreages. Easy to get around whether you have a stroller, wagon, or even a wheelchair. There are rides, animals, gift shops, fudge making, Dutch goodies, and even see how wooden shoes are made. You can see Dutch Dancers perform in their authentic costumes and wooden shoes. It's not a huge Park so it's great for young children.

Skip and Nate were a breeze to work with and we had a great time out on the water. I called Kayak…read moreKayak to reserve two single kayaks and I received a text confirmation right away. We got to the meeting spot and our kayaks were ready for us to enjoy a morning of paddling on Pigeon River. It was $35 per kayak for a half day rental. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to kayak in the Holland area.

This was an amazing find! Skip and Mark were amazingly easy to work with and incredibly kind. My…read moreparents and I were just looking for a fun quarantine activity to do on the 4th and were pleasantly surprised when we were told they would be available on such short notice and on the holiday no less! When we arrived they were already there and ready for us.The Pigeon River was beautiful, clean, and super relaxing. I would 10/10 recommend renting from Skip and I will definitely be a regular with these awesome folks! Thanks again guys!

Nice newer park. Theres trails...macatawa rivwr access for fishing. A pavilion and playground…read moreequioment. Make sure to look at the park signs for a map, the park kind od winds through the outskirts of Holland/ Zeeland.

My 12 year-old daughter has gone to Camp Geneva two years in a row. Both years she had an amazing…read moreweek of being with God, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors. She has come home with so many positive memories! The counselors are excellent role models and are great at spreading fellowship. I think the price is well worth an entire week of camp. The campers are kept very busy with a wide variety of activities. They even get to pick special interest groups. The lake and grounds are very well-kept. My daughter loved the challenge coarse and zip line! The cabins are very homey and have their own bathroom and showers. My daughter is a picky eater and she never went hungry. A great camp!

From the owner: The mission of GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center is to create an environment where the presence of God…read moreis experienced, the love of Christ is demonstrated, and a Spirit-filled life is inspired.

The office is actually located in the back which is indicated at a sign in the front. We had to…read morewait a few minutes while the person at the desk was helping a couple people on the phone and someone who made reservations as we were walk-ins. There was someone who helped us out with ensuring that we were aware of the instructions on how to operate the Wave-runner and the rules. We grabbed a life jacket and a plastic box to put our phones into the compartment in the waverunner. It was great time that we went at about 10:30am as it was not busy at all on a Sunday morning. It was a blast and we were disappointed that we only booked an hour, and definitely agreed that we will have to do a couple of hours so that we could get out to Lake Michigan the next time.

The staff & owners were so helpful & engaging! The dock staff educated us on safety & how to use…read morethe jet skis to maximize our fun! Don't forget to bring some cash for tipping. What a total blast! Highly recommend!