The beach was very clean and lots of parking! Really enjoyed…read morethe water and area! Gotta pay for parking but it wasn't bad. $5.00 for 3 hrs or $10 for all day.

I have a newly interest in now as a friend who invited us to come and explore at JKP. Not too far…read morefrom Chicago which was only 90 minutes away with no fee to enter and low cost in parking with plenty of fun here. I was able to ride my bike around, walk on the beach and get lite snacks in the concession stand. There are even free fixed grills where you can grill here, which I have to try that next time I am here. We ended up spending at least 6 hours here and was so relaxing. I would greatly recommend this park to anyone.

Cute wooden playground fun for pretty much all ages.  They have swings, diggers, you know- all the…read morefun stuff.  Also, if you have kids that can play on their own there are some benches for you to sit and be the kid you are at heart by taking down the Pokemon Go gym and spin the pokestop.  Just a great little spot to enjoy playing outside and use up the little ones energy.  I love wooden play equipment so I try to come out to Randall Park everytime I come out to Coloma.

Absolutely loved this park. It is large and has a lot of fun activities typical of all parks…read more(slide, swings, etc.) and some fun activities like the excavator. A great space for parents vacationing with their kids near the lake.

Beautiful spot with a 30' play structure and picnic tables on the bluff. The beach is nice. The…read morestairs down are new and easy to navigate but there are 90 of them. AT&T has no cell service in the park.

What an amazing park. I'd say it's a hidden gem but lots of people hang out here & parking can be…read morehard to find on a nice day! The water is shallow so it's much warmer than most Michigan beaches and you can enjoy the water. It's clean and everyone tends to pick up after themselves. There's a great playground next to the parking lot but be prepared for some extensive stairs on your way down to the beach. If needed, there are built in benches along the way. But don't be like some people we saw trying to carry wagons full of beach items lol

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.

If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, Grand Mere State Park is a hidden gem that delivers on…read moreall fronts. The park offers several trails that take you through dense forests and towering sand dunes which lead to some stunning overlooks and beaches of Lake Michigan. It's a bit of a trek to get to the water, but once you do, the lakefront is beautiful and less commercialized than other spots. Definitely recommend Grand Mere State Parkin for anyone in the area looking for a peaceful outdoor escape.

Path to Lake Michigan was flooded, water over your ankles. No easy path to Lake Michigan. A…read morehiker would love the up/down sand dunes.

Beautiful park. Very spacious with a lot to do. Tennis. Fishing. Playgrounds. A great outdoor space…read moreto spend time at.

There is so much to do at this park! They have play equipment for kids (and adult kids like me),…read moresoftball field, tennis courts, boat docks/launch, fishing spots, a shady pavilion (I use it for picnics), and a trail for walking/biking. Thankfully their is a restroom because with how long we spent out here, I needed it. I've never used to boat dock, but I've seen it used and people love being able to have access to the water. My favorite is playing tennis with my husband. I've never played softball here because I don't hang out with many people but I enjoy everything else. Lots of space to just enjoy the outdoors. I highly suggest a picnic.

So peaceful and well kept it's nice to take a time to stop breath and enjoy the things and people…read morearound you

A good stop on the drive from Chicago to Michigan beach towns. Photo opportunity at far look out…read moreover Lake Michigan- so its not just a clever name. Also, vintage water fountains.

This is probably the best active play park in the area. Always clean and cared for. Great picnic…read morearea and playground equipment to wear out any kid. No mud, bark or ground up rubber to worry about either. We love this park.

I feel like this is the perfect beach for a small town…read more It was not overly busy on a Sunday around 11am, but it was overcast and only about 70 degrees. The water was still freezing so we only put our feet in. I loved the fountain and the carousel. There are lots of benches and observation points. Plus, parking was quick and easy. There was also surprisingly clean public restrooms as well.

This is my childhood beach location. There's so much that has changed here over the years, but all…read morenecessary upgrades. There's a handicap accessible playground and more seating to eat at the little beach food shop. Walking the pier allows you to see a great view of the shoreline, but be careful on windy and wavy days as the water comes up over the pier . In the peak summer months, I would recommend parking up on top of the bluff and walking down the steps right by Silver Beach Pizza, so you can save yourself from the cluster of cars trying to get down to beach parking. Also, St. Joe city is changing parking and routing near Silver Beach so be aware of traffic shifts. All in all, a great beach for families, but 4/5 stars because some other beaches are less touristy, which locals like myself much prefer.

Paid parking at a beach that you really cannot access the water on is ridiculous. St Joe beaches…read moreare very lacking compared to the county Silver Beach. I wonder where all of the ticket money at $40 each fine is going towards. The Lions beach as others have mentioned had eroded terribly so it's tough to get toddlers or older people to the water. When we went the water was very rocky so you needed water shoes.

Five stars for the playground areas. My kids loved the yellow tire swing, the steep slide, and the…read moreobstacle course. There was also a large elastic spider web, for lack of a better description; though this did not get as much usage as the rest of the play area. There are benches allover for great views of the sunset. The only downsides are paying to park and you can't really get into the water since there isn't direct access.