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...
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board has recommended a total of $800,000 in funding for two Ottawa County Parks projects: $400,000 for improvements at Rosy Mound Natural Area and $400,000 for the Bass River Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. The...
What is Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a harmful fungus that can kill oak trees, especially red oaks, in just a few weeks to months. It spreads in two main ways: Aboveground: Small sap beetles transfer fungal spore pads from recently infected trees to trees with fresh wounds...
A Fond Farewell to 20 Years of Community Support and Stewardship After two decades of unwavering service, the Friends of Ottawa County Parks—a dedicated 501(c)3 nonprofit partner to the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission—voted to formally disband on...
Enhancing Access, Ecology, and Experience In 2024, Ottawa County Parks began a transformative effort at Ottawa Sands, focusing on improving public access and restoring vital natural habitats. These initiatives are part of an $8 million investment to implement the...
You're Invited! Rosy Mound Expansion Dedication October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM Join us to dedicate the recently acquired 127-acre property next to Rosy Mound Natural Area, nearly doubling the park's size to 291 acres and fulfilling a vision that started in 1989. We will...
It was a productive summer for natural resources management staff, marked by significant progress on a variety of restoration projects across our parks. Staff and volunteers continued plug plantings, hand seeding, and invasive species removal in several monarch...
Ottawa County, MI — The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to announce that Ottawa Sands County Park has received a 2025 National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Award in the Conservation category. This national honor...