The Park Stewards program was created in 2016 because of a number of particularly enthusiastic volunteers who had the time and desire to volunteer more frequently. Caring for our natural resources is a high priority for Ottawa County Parks, but one that could use an...
Park Closure Information Please note that North Ottawa Dunes & Ottawa Sands will be CLOSED for an annual wildlife management hunt on Friday, November 19 through Monday, November 22, 2021. Access is by permission only; those in the parks without permission will be...
Did you know... Bridge Card holders in Michigan can receive a free Ottawa County Parks annual motor vehicle permit? The Ottawa County Parks & Recreation fee waiver program launched in the mid-2000’s in partnership with the State of Michigan and the Michigan...
The eco goats have returned for another year! Paul Busman volunteer veterinarian who has donated time and material to this program for years Our many volunteers who check on the goats daily to make sure they are behaving Friends of Ottawa County Parks for their...
On Tuesday, July 6, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Connor Bayou County Park in Ottawa County to propose spending $150 million in federal relief money on locally owned parks and trails. In a press release, Whitmer said, “Over the last five years, the average of...
Ottawa County is home to some of Michigan's most scenic natural spaces and recreational areas, including some of the most visited in the State, including Grand Haven, Holland, and PJ Hoffmaster State Parks. Since the formation of the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation...
StoryWalks are now available throughout the county! Pages from a featured book will be posted along a path for your family to read together. Stories are available during park hours. Registration not required; for more information: miOttawa.org/ocpevents Jun 14-20 I...
Kirk Park Beach Update, June 21, 2021 We know many of you love Kirk Park dog beach (we do too!), but we have to talk about the rules. Due to only having only one beach access point and smaller than usual beaches, dog beach hours have been limited to accommodate beach...
Update: June 1, 2021 Ottawa County Parks is pleased to invite its local stakeholders to an upcoming Grand River Greenway event recognizing the opening of the expanded Bend Area Open Space and a recently completed two-mile section of the Idema Explorers Trail in...