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.

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.

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.

After Memorial Day the Lighthouse is open for tours (just $5/person). If you want a souvenir…read moreticket, just ask and they will stamp the date for you. Once inside, there is a museum with pictures and historical facts. A couple of souvenirs to purchase on the first floor. The volunteers - one to every floor had plenty of information about the lighthouse and St. Joseph. We were able to climb to top and walk on the outside. It was amazing - I loved it!

Visiting Saint Joseph for a weekend getaway. We thought we were just going to look at the…read morelighthouse, had no idea we could climb it too! Being two people afraid of heights, it was very scary, but we're both very happy we climbed to the top!

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.

Great little beach not far from Silver beach and really close to the super hidden away breakers. I…read morehad my make up reception here about 2 years ago. I love coming out here when there's not many people and just think while looking out at the water. Yes, you do have to pay for parking, but you do at most, if not all, beaches in the area. I do prefer this beaxh over Silver Beach mostly because there is less people, not far from Silver Beach, easy to get to and easy to find a parking spot. They have park equipment, picnic tables, and a roof covered area.

Large splash pad!…read more The kids loved it. Lots of jets coming up so plenty for all the kids. I also loved how at the end of the night they turn on the outside jets that basically soak the whole concrete area. Cool to see. Bathrooms and tables right by the area.

Wonderful splash pad for the kiddos. The massive fountains turn on every 15-30 mins depending on…read morethe day. While the main blasters are off, there's water spouts from the ground that my niece and nephew loved covering with their feet and running around. Heads up that it operates from the first Monday in May through the last Sunday in September, opening at 10am or noon and closing at 8pm or 9pm depending on the day. Check their website for current hours :) A wonderful spot in St Joe!

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.

On my lighthouse tour (there are 105 on the loop around Lake Michigan - yes, really), this was my…read morefirst visit and it did not disappoint! We visited on a cold fall day and didn't see another soul when visiting. Easy parking with two entries out to the pier. We chose to climb the small staircase above the public restrooms and walk the beach to the pier. The sand will be in my shoes forever :) The walk out to the first lighthouse was easy and no concerns, from the first to the second we saw slippery spots and a much narrowed walk way - if you are comfortable, totally worth walking all the way to the end to look back to the beach. We walked back down the entire pier and past a beautiful sculpture to return to the parking lot. The entire walk and view took us about 40 minutes, but definitely a leisurely pace! Bring a camera, maybe a selfie stick and if it is cold you will want a jacket that can break the wind when you are walking out on the water.

Beautiful! Walking at su set you get such amazing views. The walk to the lighthouse isn't far and…read moreby this time it's not too busy. Such a great place for pictures and just to relax.

Beautiful beach, clean sand, clean water, wheelchair accessible ramp, lots of driftwood structures,…read moreand best of all, it's not crowded. People come here to just sit and watch the waves, look for beach glass, do zen meditation/gardening with the pebbles, clean up litter, swim, paddleboard, and chill with their dogs. (The last is technically not allowed but I won't tell if you won't.) The only drawback is there isn't much parking. Pro tip: your navigation app may direct you to a parking lot north of the parking lot with a ramp entrance to the beach, but that is great for overflow parking. Rocky Gap County Park will get you to the closest parking lot to the beach.

This park has free parking, nice ramp down to beach area with sand mat to the water. Family,…read moreSenior, friendly beach area. More parking is needed. Bathrooms are outdated.