October 8 at Hemlock Crossing 7-9 pm Astronomy Open House You are invited to attend an Astronomy Open House. Rotate through stations to build a planisphere, explore tools used by astronomers, and walk a solar system model. Meet astronomers and find out how you can be...
The long summer days begin to wane as we inch toward the Autumn Equinox. Sunsets happen sooner and the night sky is upon us early in the evening. This may be sad for some, but there are magical moments in September and October when the air is warm, the sky is clear,...
CraneFest Bus Trip on Sunday, October 9 Meet at 12 pm at Hemlock Crossing (return 10 pm) $75/person OR $125/couple PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to secure a seat on the bus OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — This fall experience something new with Ottawa County Parks! Each...
Saturday, August 13 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Windmill Island Gardens The Macatawa Water Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held on Holland's Windmill Island. Numerous community partners and sponsors will come together to offer water activities and educational...
Come join us! July 18, 5:30-8 pm | Ottawa Sands County Park Cops and Bobbers is a fishing event designed to bring Ottawa County Sheriff’s and Ottawa County parks employees alongside local youth, with a goal of introducing kids to fishing, conservation, water safety,...
Updated on: June 13, 2022 Thursdays throughout the summer Upper Macatawa Natural Area 10:30 am-12:30 pm • 11 am Nature Activity June 16 June 23 June 30 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 Full Summer Schedule:
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...
Get Beach Ready Beach season is almost here! Below is the most up-to-date information related to our lakeshore parks. We'll continue to update this page as the season progresses. Please be aware that even with the high water levels in decline, we continue to see dune...
March 26, 9 am-12 pm | Fillmore Complex Are you looking for a part time or seasonal job, but don’t want to spend your whole summer stuck indoors? Love our county parks? Join our team! Apply Online You can now apply online for the following positions: Grounds...
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,...