Gorgeous views, breathtaking shoreline, perfect place for a picnic. So many spots to pull off and see a different type of view. From the cliff-like edges to the dark lava-like rock structures near Blackrocks, it's all a must-see. You could spend a whole day here in the summer no problem. Go hunting for beach glass along the rocky beaches, grab a bench and watch the waves, build a sandcastle on the beach, take a drive around the loop, there's endless ways to enjoy the park and all it has to offer. No hammocking, no dogs (from what I saw on the signage), and be prepared for wind while on the shorelines. Still a 10/10 and the best "park" I've been to. read more

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What a great Urban Park! Presque Isle Park is a large public park that is a peninsula overlooking Lake Superior. The park is easily accessible by car, bike or foot. My dad and I walked around the whole thing and according to my fitbit I had 3.5 miles but we did a lot of side walking too. We parked in the front near the lighthouse alongside of an ore dock. The iron ore docks were cool to see as they are unique to this part of the country. From there we walked out to the lighthouse and checked it out before starting off on the trail. The cliffs over looking Lake Superior and black rocks along the route were really cool to take in. Be careful though as these cliff rocks are known to go crashing in to Lake Superior. I'd say it's almost 3 miles to walk all the way around. There were tons of picnic tables and pavilions but not sure for getting the pavilions work in terms of renting them or if it's 1st come 1st serve. I also saw 2 kayak/canoe vans with trailers but didn't anyone kayaking or canoeing so not sure if that's an option near by. read more

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Great place to view sunrise. Views were great. Wear good shoes on the rock because it could be a little slippery. Parking - Available read more

Presque Isle Park - Parks Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

One of the coolest "urban" parks I have ever visited. The park is a peninsula on Lake Superior with lots of paths through the woods and along the cliffs over the Lake. Beautiful views and very accessible by car or bike. We were blown away and glad we stopped by. read more

I'm on an adventure exploring the beauty of my state! Presque Isle is a magical place. I loved finding hiking paths but the greatest thrill is making your way to places that are hidden. There are so many beaches along the coastline. I found a place all to myself. The waters of Lake Superior can be very cold but the temps have been high 80s so taking a swim in the lake was so refreshing! Little Presque is my favorite spot. read more

Presque Isle Park - Hiking to find a hidden beach! - Parks Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

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We visited this park multiple times on our trip to Marquette. We went in early June and it was not busy and there are so many areas to explore. We stayed mostly around the Blackrocks. You can drive through the park or walk/bike through. Very easy to access. Beautiful views and would recommend to anyone! It was very clean and everyone around was friendly. read more

Presque Isle Park - Parks Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

We were in the area, and decided to check out this little park. The park reminds me of belle isle park, only its smaller and has more woodland in it. We decided to just slowly drive through the scenic route. We saw a lot of people walking or on bikes. There were a lot of spots were you could pull over on the side to view the water. We stopped in a bigger section to look at the water. It was so beautiful. The scenic route was breathtaking. We would definitely love to come back another time and walk instead. read more

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What a great park with awesome views of lake Superior. The park is on a peninsula that juts out onto lake Superior. To get to the black rocks which you can see in my pictures, you have to drive all the way to the tip of the peninsula there are trails back there but they are very precarious. It is not handicap friendly whatsoever. If you're a rock Hunter though that Rock Beach is excellent and can keep you busy for hours and hours. Another great Park that the Upper peninsula has to offer, cost nothing to get in so there's no reason you shouldn't stop by if you're in the area. read more

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This park is pretty awesome, the only strange thing (maybe as a first time visitor) is that the road is a one way loop around the park so if you miss something or want to go back, you have to circle around again. I think it's a 2 mile loop. There are small parking areas along the way to see some of the lookouts, picnic or hop on a trail which also runs the perimeter of the park. When you first get into the park, there is plenty of parking and grill/table areas to hang out. On the way out of the park, there is a ice cream shop and of course bathrooms. I noticed there was no garbage anywhere in the park or the water which is awesome, kudos to the patrons and employees who keep it pristine! They have garbage cans located through out the park. The park must have deer because there is a sign saying not to feed them, but I didn't see any animals except for a squirrel and birds above. Blackrocks seems to be the main attraction here which is fairly easy to access especially if you get a parking spot in the lot closest. There's also a small beach right there where people like to collect stones or go in the water (it is cold!). It's also a popular spot for cliff jumping so if you're lucky enough, you may see people doing that off the blackrock cliff. A little tip, there are multiple areas with the blackrocks, one that is closest to the parking and then another section that expands along the coast south of there. Not many people go in that area so check it out if you want a more solo experience. A local favorite and a neat place to check out if you're in the area! read more

In the park there is a road that is about a mile long (estimate) that makes a circle up and down isthmus that juts out into Lake Superior. This drive, bike ride or hike is amazing! (Deer and other wildlife are abundant, and can be seen from your car or from the many benches available that lookout over the cliffs into the lake below. On a warm summer night (best) or any clear night, the sunset is a must see! read more

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Coming from the metro Detroit area, I super appreciate Presque Isle Park. I LOVE AN ISLE! Belle Isle is still superior (ironic heh) to Presque Isle, but Presque Isle offers so much totally unique to their park. While significantly smaller than Belle Isle, it is way more wooded, and has some unexpected elevation to the hike around the perimeter if you're interested in attempting it. Even if not, it's a very quick drive on a one-way road essentially throughout the entire park, with plenty of areas where you can pull out and park to appreciate the scenic views and special things available for you to do within the park. Presque Isle Park Loop: The hike along the perimeter of this park is about two and a quarter miles with over 100 feet in elevation. I REALLY enjoyed this hike and would strongly encourage everyone to do it. The hike takes right around an hour, so if you have the time, I truly believe this is the best way to experience the park. There definitely some points where you get really close to the cliff though, so tread carefully! I started the hike at the south end of the park, right where the gazebo / views out to the breakwater lighthouse and went to the right and counterclockwise around the isle. Sadly, walking out to the breakwater lighthouse in the harbor was not an option like I thought it would be according to the map. It is closed off to pedestrians, despite there being very calm waters, making me think that they probably just have it closed year round now. Only birds get to hang out on the breakwater lighthouse trail now. Notable points throughout Presque Isle Park: The trail leads you out at so many points to the rocks lining the edge of the park, giving you such beautiful views of the shoreline and Lake Superior. It is truly gorgeous. In addition to all these vantage points, my favorite spot that is a must-visit and honestly you should plan to spend a lot of time here is the Black Rocks all amongst Presque Isle Point! This place is wonderful. You'll hike to it or you can drive up to it and there's a whole parking lot. If this parking lot is full, drive a little further to Sunset Point and walk back along the shore. They're super close to one another. Black Rocks is SO FUN! Honestly, if you're feeling adventurous, bring a bathing suit! There is a small beach / cove that you can swim in and/or walk along the Black Rocks all the way to the edge near the beach and you can CLIFF DIVE! The water is more than deep enough, and we saw so many people of all ages doing it, it was awesome. We even saw a scuba diver swimming around below the surface as well at one point near the cliff divers, but further out from the beach area! There is so much to do here and honestly, just playing over the rocks, people watching, and if you time it out right and have some especially good weather, this is probably the best place to watch the sunset -- even better than Sunset Point! If you go all the way to the tip of the Black Rocks, at Presque Isle Point, it juts out further than Sunset Point, allowing you an uninterrupted view of the sun setting to the west. Unfortunately for my group, both days we went to Presque Isle Park at sunset were too cloudy to see much of any sunset, but when we were at Black Rocks, we did see the fog roll in, which was an equally super cool experience! :) read more

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Loved it!! We headed here to do the Black Rocks cliff jump from 15 feet up and into Lake Superior! Morning on a sunny day gives a stunning view of Lake Superior!! Easy hike from the car (about 1/4 mile); follow the path along the rocks/shore side, in lieu of the road--better views! There is a shore spot near the Black Rocks jump off if you want to wade into the cold water, or have a gorgeous spot for a picnic. read more

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My new favorite spot in Marquette. Here's what I recommend for your visit: +At the very least, drive through the park and enjoy the serene woods. +Watch iron ore boats loading up at the dock. +Walk out to the lighthouse. +Stop at Black Rocks and hop around the amazing black rock (hence the name) formations and - if you dare - hop off the cliff with the crazy kids. read more

We took a winter visit to the UP with the hopes of snowshoeing and Presque isle was the perfect place! We were a little worried since it was pretty heavily snowing when we set out but we were by no means the only people in the park. My only complaint was sometimes it was hard to tell what was a trail with the new snow, but we followed other people's footprints and managed to make it around the peninsula ok. The views were beautiful! I loved the lake views and little coves and all the ice on the rocks and trees on the lakes was awesome! There were plenty of different trails with more woodsy walks or lakeside walks and nothing was too difficult but we managed to get in some solid distance. I would love to return in the summer! read more

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This was so fun to revisit. Hadn't been since I was a kid. Jumping off the cliffs was just as exciting as I remembered. A Marquette MUST! read more

Presque Isle Park - Blackrock where ya jump in the lake from the cliffs! - Parks Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

One of the best places on earth!!!! This was amazing! Feeding the deer as a kid was one of the best things in life.... Wish more could experience this! read more

Great place to hike or ride a bicycle. There are beautiful views for photos. Watch out for the black flies. read more

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You have to check it out when in Marquette! Peaceful and tranquil. You can park in multiple stopping points within the park and walk to the lookout points. read more

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We had rented electric bikes from Marquette Outdoors and decided to check out the park. This little island was perfect for a easy cruise. We didn't jump in but we saw a lot of people jumping off the rocks into Lake Superior. Too cold for us but it looked like fun! read more

I have been witness to decades of the evolution of this historic park. Not so much that changes the magic of this historic park.

Wow! This park is absolutely beautiful all throughout the year! In the warmer months you can park way down towards the black rocks, but in winter you can park by the little building up front. Jumping off the black rocks is such a surreal experience and I will definitely do it again. During the winter it is equally beautiful, with the paths mostly clear, just watch out for the ice as it gets very slippery. 10/10 I will definitely be coming back read more

Visited the park in June 2020. What a beautiful gem right in Marquette! Do go up and walk the hiking trails. There are breathtaking lake views high up in the cliffs and some lovely forest trails as well. I saw a lot of adorable chipmunks too. read more

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What's cool about Presque Isle is that you can be active and hike and explore...or you can be lazy and drive around the park, stopping to take a picture here and there. No matter what you decide, you'll enjoy your time at Presque Isle Park. read more

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Wow, enough said! If you're in the area, definitely visit the black rocks! This hidden gem was great and hardly any people were there when we were (Thursday afternoon). I can't imagine how gorgeous it would be to come here at sunset. Add that to my bucket list! read more

Presque Isle Park - Wow, enough said! Definitely come here if you're in the Negaunee/Marquette/Ishpeming area! - Parks Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

What a gorgeous area! Cliff jumping, beautiful views - a great place to adventure!

You absolutely have to see this place if you're visiting. Very cool, you have so much to explore and see and every bit of it is breath taking. All hail mother superior. read more

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Beautiful park with lots of places to park and explore. Would love to come again sometime and spend more time. Tip - the only restrooms are at the beginning/end, read more

Along the shore of Lake Superior in the city of Marquette, Presque Isle runs several miles long, with both sandy and rocky beaches. There's a playground and a field house with concessions just as you enter Presque Isle. Often you will find public art on display in this area. The winding drive around Presque Isle takes you through some forest and beach. A dream come true for rock collectors, the beaches offer a vast array of green, reddish, blue and other colored pebbles and the highly sought after agates, beaten by the waves against the shore and roughly polished through the years. Some parts of the beach have reddish stone with white mineral veins, while others have black slate. With most of the UP having been mining areas for iron and copper, the colored stones containing traces of iron and copper serve as a reminder of the UP's history. There's some beautiful scenery to behold with old trees jutting out from cliffs overlooking the lake and occasional deer wandering by. Surfers in wetsuits swim out to ride the choppy waves of the cold lake. Some of the cliffs along the shore are downright treacherous. We visit Presque Isle in our travels every year and bring back a box of colorful stones to add to our garden's collection, a souvenir from one of our favorite places in Michigan. read more

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A must do if visiting the area. Glad we rode our bikes around the park (no entry fee). Took us about an hour to ride at a leisurely pace with stops along the way to see wildlife and scenery. Was able to walk around the rocks a bit and stick my feet in Lake Superior. So clear and cold! This is a must do if visiting the area. Visited July 2015 read more

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Beautiful place. Fort as able to take my mo led there and cruise around. Nice places to stop and get out and check out the red rocks. Has a good time with my dad and buddy Cole read more

Loved walking through during fall colors. Minimal elevation climb so great for all levels and ages

Take the loop! Go for a sunset!! Watch the ore dock boats getting filled! Have a picnic!!

Great place to visit for the day. You can dive off cliffs and swim in a lagoon or hike the paths or just enjoy the views of Lake Superior.

Loved it. The black flies out on the black rocks were a pain to deal with but an excellent place to visit and enjoy for the day

Great place to visit in Marquette MI. The fall is one of the best seasons to visit this place. Make sure you bring warm clothes read more

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Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to visit. But why no dogs allowed? Marquette is such a dog friendly place, disappointed this isn't one of them. I have visited here all seasons and it's always wonderful and picturesque. Plenty of parking too. read more

Always beautiful, Presque Isle Park was a place where I spent my childhood. The wildlife and views definitely make it a place I try to visit when I'm back... But it has become overrun with cars. Walking around in the more wooded area is now far more dangerous as a result of teenagers driving far too quickly. I think it would be best if only handicapped visitors used the roads and everyone else had to walk around. read more

Excellent park from the views you get of marquette to the animals you will see in the park as well a the many people walking running and basically enjoying all the park has to give. Many places where you can access Lake Superior I you want to take a dip and sunset point is a nice area to view the sunset. All in all visited the park each day when we were in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Beautiful views! Both the drive & the hiking. Around every corner there was a more breathtaking view. We could have stared out over black rocks for hours... Bring some snacks and settle in for a while. It's rejuvenating! We saw several bicyclists on the paved trails. Looks like it's a nice ride as well. Easy trails so if you don't have time to picnic you can still visit & walk the loop and see the view in a couple hours... Totally worth it! read more

Was there just recently and really took Marquette for granted when I lived there. This area brings back lots of memories. All I can really say is get your butts out there to see. One of the top places to visit along with Sugar Loaf. Last time I was there I even made it all the way out to the lighthouse on the break wall, quite the calorie burner. Great place for cook outs or just enjoying nature. Go to Black Rocks and jump in. read more