Updated on November 4, 2026 Take a StoryWalk®! Pages from a featured book will be posted on signs along the path for your family to read together. Stories are available to read during park hours. Thank you to our local libraries, Loutit District Library and Herrick...
Park Closure Information The Lakeshore Wildlife Management firearm hunt will take place November 20-23, 2026, at North Ottawa Dunes, Ottawa Sands, and P.J. Hoffmaster State Park. The parks will be closed to the general public Friday, November 20 through Monday,...
Lights at Night at Pigeon Creek Park Throughout November, one loop of the lit trails at Pigeon Creek Park will feature a few holiday lights along the trail posts, adding a festive touch to an evening walk or bike ride. The lights are on posts along trail markers...
Update: October 14, 2026 The 185-acre Bend Area expansion (1600 Fillmore St., Jenison, MI 49428) officially opened to the public on October 14. A designated parking area and trail signage are now available at the site. The expansion brings the park to 606 acres, adds...
The Macatawa Greenway continues to expand, creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the natural landscape. At Hawthorn Park (formerly Hawthorn Pond Natural Area), a property jointly owned by Holland Charter Township and Ottawa County...
2026 Coffee with the Birds Mug Club Photo Contest Have you taken a bird photo in Ottawa County that would look great on our 2027 Mug Club limited edition mug? We want to see it! The 2026 Mug Club Photo Contest opens for submissions on October 1, 2026, with submissions...
Last updated: October 5, 2026 Why We Use Prescribed Fire Prescribed fire is a planned, carefully managed burn used to restore and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems. Fire was once a natural part of many Michigan landscapes. Today, prescribed fire helps restore...
Major rehabilitation work has brought significant improvements to the Musketawa Trail thanks to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The trail has reopened from the Marne Trailhead east to Squires Rd., providing approximately 9.5 miles of continuous...
To apply for hunting permits online, please visit: https://www.miottawa.org/hunting Hunting is an important part of managing natural lands and parks in Ottawa County. Biodiversity is critical to ecosystem health and is dependent on a delicate balance of predator and...