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 District Library, for making...
To apply for hunting permits online, please visit: https://www.miottawa.org/hunting Applications close on August 31, 2026. Hunting is an important part of managing natural lands and parks in Ottawa County. Biodiversity is critical to ecosystem health and is dependent...
Why We Use Prescribed Fire Prescribed fire is a planned, carefully managed burn used to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems. Fire was once a natural part of many Michigan landscapes. Today, prescribed fire helps restore habitats that depend on it, including...
April 24-April 27, 2026 Join the City Nature Challenge! We’re partnering with John Ball Zoo for this exciting global bio-blitz, created by iNaturalist. With over 700 cities participating worldwide, it’s one of the largest community science events. Plus, you don’t need...
Join us for a dedication event celebrating expanded connections along the Macatawa Greenway on June 23 at 4 PM at Hawthorn Pond Natural Area. We’re excited to invite you to explore a new trail completed in partnership with Holland Township and the ODC Network. This...
With warmer weather comes more time outdoors and increased tick activity across Ottawa County. While most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks spread disease through their bites. Not every tick carries disease, but...
Update: March 6, 2026 The 2025/2026 Season is over, but you can still participate by watching the livestreamed events down below! Thanks for another great season! The 2026/2027 Season will start in November. See below for more details. Coffee with the Birds - Winter...
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Following extensive public engagement and a countywide scientific survey, the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) voted at its February meeting to recommend a 0.53-mill Parks and Open Space millage. Public feedback consistently...
2026 Mug Club Memberships The 2026 Mugs are here! You can purchase yours now by clicking the link below. Read below to find out more about what your membership includes and how to pick up your mug. Membership support the Coffee with the Birds programs and feeding...