I love our local state rec area! Yes, I do wish there was more shade, and more shade closer to the…read morebeach, and I also know what the possibilities are for short and long term goals. This space is such a gift in our community.

Traveling has become so darn expensive (mostly thanks to hotels and rental cars) so I've been…read moretrying to find places within driving distance to explore this year so I can drive and also camp to save money and connect with nature more! I loved this campground. It's quite large with lots of lakes and bodies of water. I didn't get to hike a ton but the one trail I did hike was great and very peaceful. I reserved campsite 159. I will say that the campsite next to it was basically right on top of mine so it would be great for a group site! It was also located right by the bike/hike trail, so that was good for me but could see how it wasn't as private as other sites. Loved the check in process and great location related to Kalamazoo.

Second year camping here and loving it!! Plenty to do if you choose, if not just sit back and…read morerelax. Super clean facilities and camp sites. The owners Nick and Katie are very accommodating, extremely friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. 5 from Bradner, Ohio

Rockey's is the very definition of "family campground." It's a place where people bring their kids…read moreand pets to relax, play in the water, and sit by the campfire. Lots of, possibly the majority of, people here are on seasonal sites, and some make these these quite homey, with screened porches, hedges, light displays and statuary. Campers are packed pretty tightly together, but if you came here you probably weren't looking for solitude. Though there were a lot of people here, it was quiet overall. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. Other campers were pretty friendly too. The firewood we got was dry and easy to burn. We appreciated the cleanliness. The grounds were well maintained, and bathrooms and showers were kept very clean. Plenty of hot water in the showers, though water pressure gets weak if more than one person is showering at the same time. If you don't feel like walking all the way to the modern bathhouse, there are outhouses scattered through the campground, though I'd recommend just walking to the bathhouse. Rockey's is situated on a chain of small lakes, and there are some decent fish to be found in these. There's a concrete boat launch, as well as fishing boats and canoes for rent. When I was unloading my kayak by the boat launch, one of the owners said it was no problem for me to leave it on the lawn by the launch, and that I could safely leave all my gear by it with no worries. He as right. We were tent camping, which I think few people do there, and this did present some inconveniences. Some of the sites have few trees...like ours, and a little protection from the sun would have been nice. A lack of trees also left us with no place to string up our clothesline. There are streetlights along the campground lanes, which are handy for walking to the bathhouse after dark, but make your tent very bright at night. Rockey's doesn't cater to tenters, but some do come there, and for them it will be less than ideal. But for others it should be more than satisfactory,

My sister got me and my husband a room for are 24th anniversary 8/9/25. We got there to check in…read more Apparently you could not honor the reservation because you were having 3rd party issues. After trying to get it fixed for a hr there was nothing that you could do to fix it. As we are walking out the door. We were told. We hope you have a good night. How in the he** are we going to have a good night when we don't have a room. We will never spend another dime there. If anyone gets turned away from firekeepers I suggest trying the baymont hotel in battle creek . Great service, very nice and helpful staff, awesome room. For dinner we recommend clares on the river. Yummy food.

ADA rooms - FABULOUS!!! easy access. next to elevators. low pile carpeting for easy rolling in…read morewheelchair. only down fall was hand wash was kept in a bottle to had to reach in a wheelchair. I used a glass to squirt soap in for use.

Located along Battle Creek in the downtown area of Battle Creek, near City Hall and the Library,…read moreFriendship Park is a small space that seems to be designed for "festival" style performances. The area is cut out in an amphitheater seating arrangement facing a small stage area. Several benches, some trees but the running water behind is very cool. There are a number of summer and spring time performances that are hosted here as well as other theatrical events. The park is ADA accessible and there is parking nearby. [Review 11060 overall, 833 of 2019.]

At 25 acres, Ketchum is one of Marshall's larger parks. WIth some improvements on the way, it is…read morestill a great recreational spot today. Walking trail along Rice Creek and Mill Raceway it is also close to several local trails including Iron Belle and North Country trails. Today, picnic shelters, restroom buildings and drinking fountains. Playgrounds, a 10,000 square foot skatepark and disc gold course and several different play surfaces. A decent amount of parking, too! [Review 11096 overall, 869 of 2019.]

The morning was perfect, early but perfect. Tyler was very informative and knew his stuff. We had…read morehad to postpone several times but he kept us well informed since we had a 2 hour drive to get to him. We got to pick leaves from the tree tops, saw deer running in a field, heard dogs barking and even said good morning to a man and his dog coming out his back door! And the landing was spot on!! Thank you Tyler and Magic Clouds

I can't wait to actually book a full ride! So we actually got to enjoy a tethered hot air balloon…read moreride. I wanted to do something different for my mom's birthday and came across this unique attraction at the fair grounds. The staff were not only nice and knowledgeable. They were funny and kind enough to light up the other balloon for an illuminated moment of magic!

A smaller park but in good condition. There is a baseball diamond here with a backstop, a large…read moreopen space area, picnic shelters, a very nice playground and a permanent structure with restrooms. Parking in the shade was nice. The top of the park has access to the Linear Park with nearby parking. [Review 11182 overall, 957 of 2019.]

With some hillside, Meachem Park is apparently known for its sledding. But in early June, the grass…read morewas mowed and the park was accessible with a decent play structure, some basketball courts and lots of open space. There is also a grill and a walking path. It is located in a residential neighborhood. And to the lady who wondered why I was taking pictures of the park, here you go. [Review 11184 overall, 959 of 2019.]