Cutest park ever! Kids loved it! Art work is adorable, and it has a nice view of the lake. Bbq…read moregrill and restrooms are also available. Looks like the playground been renovated by look at the previous photos. 10/10!

This is the absolute best park!…read more It's like a treasure chest of a park for kids but also so scenic that adults will love it also. Lots of spots to explore in a perfect setting. There are books and crannies kids will love and also a large grassy area for relaxing or running around. I especially liked the amount of somewhat shady spots which is great for small children. Clean and has picnic benches and a pavilion as well. Perfect spot.

This is a beautiful and sacred space: a place for all of us to honor and reflect on the cost of…read morewar. It is also a very healing space for anyone going through a loss or grief. The experience for me was overwhelming. Please remember to honor the sacredness of the space and park carefully and follow the requests to not walk in the poppy field. It is a truly incredible experience. I think this is such a gift to their son and the whole community. What a beautiful idea.

I got goosebumps at first glimpse of this beautiful memorial park on a 92° day…read more I've been reading quite a bit about this beautiful, 4 acre property that local blueberry farm owners had turned into a gigantic poppy garden in honor of their son, an Afghanistan war veteran who committed suicide after struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. I think it's so important to acknowledge the importance of mental health, the stigma against mental health disorders, and the difficulty in finding treatment and peace. I have also lost loved ones to suicide, and my heart so deeply goes out to the family who put together this incredible tribute. This gigantic, beautiful field of poppies and other wildflowers will certainly be an ephemeral beauty, so be sure to visit before July as it is currently at peak bloom. Whatever you do, do not walk on nor pick the flowers. There are a few small paths that lead 5 to 10 ft into the field, so you can capture some beautiful photos without disturbing any of the flowers. Visitors can park along the road, or at the far side of the neighboring cemetery, but of course be sure to be mindful of those visiting the graves of loved ones.

Beautiful setting and plenty of picnic tables. Wonderful shade and a nice path down the road to get…read moresome steps in. Clean bathrooms, what more could you want from a park.

This place is very beautiful and is a nice place to go spend time outside by yourself, with family,…read moreand or with friends.

We have visited this waterfront park several times over the last few years with its perfect…read morelocation a few blocks away from the coffee shop and the heart of the action in downtown Saugatuck. The space features a few public art installations (charming murals for photos) and plenty of benches and a gazebo. I also appreciate that there is plentiful shade in this park. It's the perfect way to blow off some steam in between shops and strolling from restaurant to restaurant in the heart of the village.

Waterfront park in Saugatuck. Small pavilion with two picnic tables, nice lawn, view of the marina…read more Nice park to eat a sandwich or just let the kids run in the lawn.

Great small park right off the highway! A short walk takes you to a nice view of the river,…read moreparking is plentiful, and amenities like swings and picnic tables seal the deal.

Its a cute little park for grilling and a nature trail that isn't too long if you have back…read moreproblems. Has benches along the trail for resting. Enjoyed my mother's day here. Its not a crowded area. Its peaceful.

20 of us from downtown chicago headed to Saugatuck for a picnic on a decent June morning without a…read moreproper destination. After quick searches on google and yelp we decided to go here bcos it fulfilled 5 things on our list 1. Accessible bathrooms 2.shaded picnic area with seatings 3.Beach and sand 4.Parking 5.bug/ticks free Happy to report that it was just perfect for us with all requirements met. our senior parents walked around, the kids ventured out to the beach and restrooms very clean for a picnic area.

It was very fun to look for rocks but when you went in the water there was a very big dip down and…read morelots more rocks as you go out a little farther from shore. and it hurt VERY bad on your feet. and dont get me started on the bathrooms, there was a urinal in the GIRLS bathroom and all the stalls were disgusting and had bugs and mold on the wall, but the beach was pretty nice!

,My COVID-19 story. It is still going on. Time line is based on my Sister Darlene and Linda. As…read morewell my Friends Peggy and Karen. : The first 10 days were spent in a very dark place. I was not alone, my Mom and son were there with me. (For those that know me well, Mom and Eric have been gone for sometime. I don't know how I got water or got to the bath room. I did not eat for 2 weeks.(I guess) I don't remember talking to anyone. No one was allowed in my house. Daexy 10 or 11 Medics showed up and wanted me to go to hospital. I wouldn't go. I could only think of all those people that went in and didn't come out. Slowly slowly I began to come out of it. I am still very tire, my stamina is very low. However, I do eat peanut butter and toast, Few crackers. It takes me a while to form a sentence, so take me a while to write.: Still coughing, and rubber legs with an occasional headache. I can not get tested again until 2 weeks have past from my last symptoms. This is what I would like to say to those who still think that masks don't work. 70% is better than nothing and it is half that if only on wears the mask, For those that think it is no different than standard flu, so get it and some don't but all are carriers. I have one word for you that still think that way FOOLS! For those that think that their rights are being violated. WHAT ABOUT MINE? I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE HEARD THAT ENOUGH TIME AND AT THIS POINT EARNED THE RIGHT TO SAY "FUCK YOU" (a little harsh, but I am so frustrated about all the folks that lost loveones so needlessly) and for those lovely supportive people that are doing all that they can. LOVE YOU, HUGS AND BE SAFE. This disease really doesn't care. Don't know why some folks don't make it, why some do. I am grateful, but still scared. LOVE YOU. Out of steam. Thanks for reading my rant.

This is a nice park located on the Kalamazoo River in the tiny little village of New Richmond…read more They have a lot to offer here. The one thing they don't have that I would have thought would be there that keeps me from giving a 5 star review is there is no playground equipment for children to play on. Now what they do have is a pedestrian only bridge across the Kalamazoo River. At the park there is a boat launch but there is a drop box where you need to deposit your fee for use of the boat launch. Along the river they also have 2 fishing docks on the side of the river where the parking lot is located and a few more on the other side of the river. Of course there is fishing that can be done from the shore or from a boat if you bring one. Also, for emergencies there is an outhouse which although not a great place is always kept cleaner than other outhouses I've seen in other parks. Overall it's a really nice place to go enjoy the river for a while.

Hiking to the beach is much more satisfying than driving next to it. First about parking, since it…read moreis a state park, you need to have a state park pass or you can buy it at the gate. There are 4 trails, north trail about 1.25mi (one way), not too bad. The trail will turn away some families so it is more private. Not too many people even in the summer.

If you like walking trails the Saugatuck Dunes Park is a great place to do so. The trails are easy…read morewith a few hills here and there. A lot of nature that's been undisturbed. The trail leads to lake michigan.

I always adore Michigan's state parks. And Holland's holds its own. Huge sandy beach to plunk down…read moreyour towel and take a dip in the Big Lake. Lots of walkable space, too, for beachcombing or watching boats cruise through the channel. Excellent views of Holland's famous "Big Red" lighthouse. Camping available, too. Sand seems more littered these days with washed up debris. On busy days Ottawa Beach Road backs up for miles. For the best chance to avoid traffic arrive super early or wait until late afternoon when the families have headed home. No lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. Motor vehicle permit required.

The campground is along a busy road that seemed to be the drag-strip for locals. Traffic and loud…read morecars made for a less than stellar experience. I tend to camp to find nature and peace, don't want to camp on a drag strip! If you don't care about camping with constant road noise, then this may be what you would like. We had company who paid for a visitor tag the one evening we were there during "shoulder" season. Most of the sites were empty, yet rangers issued a ticket for parking incorrectly! No warning! No gentle "even though we're practically empty, we will issuing tickets". The rangers patrolled though routinely never spoke to us, or acknowledge our presence. Just seemed to cop an attitude. They wouldn't even make eye contact much less talk to us. We were 4 sixty plus individuals checking out the park, not rablerousers trying to cause problems. We didn't clearly understand the strictness of the rule enforcement, would think rangers might be considerate of first time visitors especially during the slow season. Instead by ruling with a heavy hand and large fine we would not go back. While restrooms and showers were relatively clean, as campground bathrooms go, regular maintenance was being ignored, one sink and one toilet ran continuously and several of the showers had broken plumbing parts. We'd paid for two nights up front, but the rangers managed to irritate me enough that we left after one. I would hate to be there during busy season, will not return, and would never recommend staying at this campground! Found the dune behind the campground to be full of litter and just did not find anything good about our trip to Holland town or park!

Mount Baldhead Park is connect to Oval Beach. If you want to go to Oval Beach, there are other…read morepaths too 303 wooden steps up 250 feet to the top of the Mt. Baldhead dune. Very challenging indeed especially in the summer. There are some shades along the staircase and breakpoint. Once you get on top to the observation platform, you can get a nice view of the Kalamazoo river bend. Come here early because parking lot is small. After lunch, people swamp in and police have to close the street.

Free activity that is an amazing workout. 600 or so steps round trip. Stop at the museum/store to…read morelearn about the history of the area.