This FAQ was originally published in 2018. We have received a number of questions related to the Commercial Photography & Videography Permit. You can find the official rules and application here, but we wanted to try to consolidate questions. I am a nature...
Why is the parking area closed? As part of the improvements underway at Ottawa Sands, the entryway and access drive will be reconfigured and paved. The entryway will be realigned and converted to a boulevard and include an expanded interface with North Shore Drive....
On January 24, 2023, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved the partnership between the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission with the Port Sheldon Township to manage: Kouw Park: 5591 Lakeshore Ave., Holland Windsnest Park: 7905 Margaret Ave. West...
Thanks to a generous donation by Yanfeng through their iCare program, Paw Paw Park finally has its namesake tree. Pawpaws are tropical-looking understory trees that grow naturally along rivers in Southwest Michigan. Although there were only a couple of recently...
A number of sections in EO 2020-110, announced on June 1, are specifically relevant to parks and park users. Please see below for a list of updates and re-opening dates of park amenities. We appreciate your patience as we work through these changes: The Grand Ravines...
What is the problem? Yard waste is being dumped on park land. These natural materials seem harmless, but they lead to a degraded, unnatural system. Park resources are required to remove and treat biological waste on public lands. Why is yard waste a problem in parks?...
Visit the official Parks page for Ottawa Sands (includes address, trail map, amenities and more) by clicking here. Scroll to read about the property development. Ottawa County Parks & The Land Conservancy partner on Ottawa Sands acquisition Along the banks of the...