Reeds Lake a small lake in East Grand Rapids with a marina and a public park with a trail that…read moreleads to one of the city's top restaurants, Rose's. If you're a runner, it's a beautiful 4-mile loop around the entire lake. If you're a shopper, stroll over to Gaslight Village lined with boutiques and restaurants.

Another dog-friendly area in GR is Reeds Lake! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣…read moreReeds lake is dog-friendly area with beautiful walking trails and spots to soak in all the fresh air with your furry friend. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It's been great seeing so many people get out and go on walks again now that the weather is getting warmer! Don't forget to soak in all that beautiful & free Vitamin D that comes from the sun. ⁣It's the mood-boosting power of the sunshine for me. ‍⁣ ⁣⁣ Does anyone else get a sense of overwhelming peace while walking these trails? ‍ Next time life feels a little too chaotic and crazy, take a few deep breaths and maybe check out the trail by Reeds Lake. ⁣⁣

It's a nice area to bring your family, not really a party site if you are looking for that. They…read morehave kayak rentals, rowboar rentals and a nice beach with a decent size playground and nice hiking trails, The porta potty were really gross but other than that had a great time

There is so much to Wabasis than just swimming. There's great trails, the water house, the…read morebasketball courts, the cabins, the primitive camping spots, the turnaround across from Tower Rd, the old cave on the two-track...you might even find Chief Wabasis' treasure if you're lucky enough.

I love walking at Millennium Park. I have been exercising here for many years. There are miles and…read moremiles of paths to explore. I enjoy mixing up my different routes to go different distances. There are several small lakes, one of which has a beach and other activities such as paddle boats. There are two different entrances to the park, which helps spread visitors out on really busy days like weekends. On the Secchia Meadows side, there is a nice pavillon where my friends had their wedding. I highly recommend Millennium Park for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, spotting creatures such as deer, turtles, muskrats, eagles, and more.

I've got lots of thoughts running through my head, simultaneously, all the time. So when I stepped…read moreup to the check-in counter at Millennium Park Boat Rentals, the thoughts in my head were: Wow! It only costs $8 per hour to rent a kayak? Sweet! Wow! These people checking me in and telling me safety information are incredibly young! Will they be able to save me and my family if our kayaks flip over and we fall into the lake? Wow! What a beautiful day! But I wonder how often people fall into the lake. I also wonder how deep the lake is. I also wonder if it's possible to be trapped underwater if your kayak flips over. In the end, I decided to kick it on the sandy beach and wave at my family as they happily paddled on the lake. They had a great time kayaking. I had a great time not kayaking. Like Hot Chocolate says: Everyone's a winner, baby. Kayaks are either single-person or double, and we used one of each. There are very few instructions given, which was a little alarming to me. (You mean you just assume we know what we're doing?!) But fortunately, my family knew what they were doing, so they didn't need much instruction to get themselves out on the water. As you paddle around the lake, you pass the Millennium Park beach and splash pad, plus little islands here and there. There is about four miles of shoreline to explore. I was told that the lake was nice and calm, and that it was a pleasant time on the water. We rented kayaks, but Millennium Park Boat Rentals also offers canoes, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards to rent. Keep in mind that rentals are seasonal -- this place is only open from Memorial Day-ish to Labor Day-ish.

This is a wonderful forested trail that includes a boardwalk over a smallish lake. It's fairly…read moreshort & all level so is perfect for smaller children and adults needing accessibility. There is a good variety of fauna to try to identify, & lots of color in fall. We went mid October on a beautiful fall day & couldn't even get a parking place in spite of ample capacity. But usually there is plenty of space. It's a pretty drive there which makes you forget it's close to large urban area. Very rejuvenating.

Nice small rolling hills park for 3-5 mile hikes, snowshoeing, or ungroomed cross country skiing…read more No dogs allowed. Unfortunately the gate that forces people to go clockwise is broken so you see people as it is a busy place.

We've been living here in the area for almost two decades now and we finally decided to stop by…read moreVersluis Park. It's such a nice little lake beach that has a playground, trail, picnic tables and designated fishing areas. Definitely recommend if you live in the area and want a water view for these nice summer afternoons with the family.

Crystal Lake is an all-sports spring-fed lake in the Township of Crystal, Michigan, near Carson…read moreCity. It is 724 acres in size and 70 feet deep at the deepest point. It is approximately eight miles around by walking or driving. Our daughter-in-law's parents have invited us often to join them at their cottage on Crystal Lake. It is great for boating, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, and more. Sometimes it gets almost too busy but early mornings are always calm and the best time to sit out and enjoy a cup of coffee. Over the years we have had fierce debates over whether there are actually fish in the lake but some fish have been pulled out once in a while...sometimes even keepers! It is only about an hour from Lansing and two hours from Detroit; a relatively short drive compared to the similar lakes much farther up north. Now back to my nothing box (google it) to stare at the lake.

Very nice public access to fishing and hiking. Bathrooms, a…read morepavillion, hiking trails, picnic tables and parking. Lovely beach...dog friendly

Nice peaceful little getaway. I would not have thought this would be behind a gas station but,…read morerumor has it. It used to be a gravel pit, but is now a beautiful walking area with a pond in the middle. Have taken the kids fishing here and have caught just little bluegill nothing to brag about. Great getaway if you need a few minutes away from the crowds and traffic.

Small park, the pond is more of a duck pond than a fishing pond but there are fish in it. Disc golf…read morecourse...sand volleyballa and picnic area. Overall not a bad city park.

Such a beautiful park in Holland's city center close to the shopping and dining area. When we took…read moreour dog there for an early morning stroll, there was someone taking meticulous care of the large wizard of Oz book in plant form, trimming it, watering it. I was quite amazed but not surprised seeing how lovely everything is! The flowers were all in bloom, no random trash, grass green and freshly mowed, and trash receptacle can be found spaced out enough that there should not be a reason for anyone not to walk the short distance to throw away their trash. I love the water fountain area surrounded by a variety of flowers in bloom. My pup loved her stroll, too. The park is very well shaded with trees and magnificent vegetation throughout. I regretted not spending more time there as there are quite a bit of benches located throughout the park to sit and enjoy the view from. This is my second visit to this park and I am more and more impressed every time. Great job city of Holland and those who takes great care of the park!

What a gem this park is to Holland Michigan…read more In addition to this quaint town with a charming downtown, this gorgeous park is a welcome option for a little relaxation in the middle of greenery and history. The statues, flowers and greenery all come together to create a lovely oasis in the city. The fountains and gazebo add to the charm. Each time I visit Holland, I always make a point to take a walk through this perfect park.

The goal of today was to find an inland park because of the wind. This is a county park. I thought…read moreit was a boat launch at first. Lots of boat drops and some people fishing. You can smell the dairy farm, the dead fish and the muddy water but it's still a private place to take in mother nature, grill and chill on a Sunday. Public service announcement: they do have a port-a-potty. If you are going to use an out house be thankful when there is toilet paper but remember to shake the piece of toilet paper when you pull it off before you use it in case there is a spider attached to it, always close the toilet bowl lid when you are done and the entrance door so animals don't come in. If they have hand sanitizer you have hit the jackpot. Be thankful! Enjoy the day and mother nature