2026 National Astronomy Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 Saturday, October 10, 2026 Location: Hemlock Crossing Park Address: 8115 West Olive Rd Join the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association for National Astronomy Day at Hemlock Crossing! Two exciting events will be...
The telescope in the Public Observatory at Hemlock Crossing has been repaired. The observatory will be open for astronomy programs and Friday public observing nights as weather conditions allow. Make sure to check the calendar at holland-saaa.org for cancellations....
2024 January Ski Lessons Schedule 2024 February Ski Lessons Schedule $8/person; all lessons offered at Pigeon Creek Park. Ski rentals are available, rental fee is not included. *Please note these lessons will only be offered during good ski conditions. Experience...
Ottawa County Parks offer miles of un-groomed cross-country ski trails and places to explore on snowshoes, but two parks are considered winter destinations: Pigeon Creek Park offers groomed cross-country ski trails, ski and snowshoe rentals, ski lessons, sledding and...
Celebrate the American Hiking Society’s #NationalTrailsDay with Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on trails and in quality green space during the pandemic. Let’s return the favor as a...
April 16, 5 pm | Hemlock Crossing Join us for Art for the Parks 2022! We'll fill the Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossings County Park with art by regional artists in this pop-up event to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation. Find works by painters,...
Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony of the public observatory at Hemlock Crossing Park! September 11, 6:30-7 pm | Hemlock Crossing Construction will begin this fall on West Michigan's first public observatory, which will be located at Hemlock Crossing County Park....
Parks Bingo Careerline Tech Center’s futurePREP’d program and Ottawa County Parks & Recreation are hosting a series of events to encourage students and their families to get outside this fall. This will be the kick-off event for Hope College’s Little...
Help us care for the parks you love! If you have never volunteered for a stewardship workday before, here’s what you should know: Bring work gloves (preferably leather), insect repellent, and appropriate attire for the outdoors. All tools, drinking water, and snacks...
Report from the birding field On Saturday, June 23 Ottawa County Parks hosted a Nesting Bird Field Trip. Thank you so much to Consumer's Energy for allowing the group to tour the JH Campbell's ash fields, an area generally closed to the public. Species that are very...