Lovely park.. very easy to navigate and a short walk to the bay if you like that kind of thing. 2 restrooms/showers and very well maintained. I popped in for a single night with my hammock and realized it was super quiet after 10pm. Ten out of ten would stop by again. Also was able to record two owl types on a bird watching app I use. Very cool.

I’m visiting from NH. Our lakes are very clear & clean. This lake was far from that. However multiple people were in the water swimming and my daughter didn’t mind the mud bath. I will say that the kids playground and splash pad was on and popping. I wish there was food store & souvi er shop.

We were visiting family and they brought us here for the day. It is absolutely beautiful here. Nice and clean. There is tons of parking and places to picnic. Whether you want to play at the beach or take the kids to the splash pad, there is something for everyone.

Drove from Indianapolis (5 hours) to try to view the Northern Lights....we viewed them!! Bay City did not disappoint. A great park! Friendly people. Looking forward to coming back.

Beach area was nice. Had volley ball pit, and a handicap ramp towards the water. Splash pad for the kiddos. Mine was a spur of the moment trip but I see coming back with family for a longer stay.

The state park was amazing! There was a walkway the whole way that went through marshes and all the way to the beach! We saw deer and birds and a tern! There was even a walkway out to the water. It was much appreciated by my husband and me.

Campground was great—clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and great for kids. The splash pad was awesome. The beach had nice sand and warm water, but the algae, muddy bottom, and very shallow water were disappointing. Loud music from boats near the beach took away from the otherwise peaceful feel of the park. Also part of the beach is private property.

The riverwalk was a wonderful paved area along the river, we walked nearly 4 miles on it. Nice views, safe, and LOTS of ducks and geese.

Beautiful place to walk ,pet friendly, great play areas and wildlife ☺️

A very quiet and scenic community area, lots of birds!

This is a nice place to visit. However, if you have little kids, be cautious. The railings there have spindles that are spaced wide enough for young kids to fit through. Parents need to make sure they are keeping an eye on their kids. There used to be some benches out at the end for people to sit on, but those are no longer there.

quite and a clean place but it could come up with more attractive ideas for the park

Nice pier and nice environment good if your fishing on bottom

Beautiful area! Great place to walk and take in some beauty! Took my dog too!

Happily stumbled upon this great ship purely by chance. My 12 year old nephew was interested (first spark of life on the trip that day). We drove closer to take a look and discovered it was a museum and open. It was quite fascinating going aboard and seeing the entire ship. Very few closed or blocked doors. Worth the time and money for sure.

Impressive, love it. So much to explorer. And so much to learn about this ship. I love Navy ships. There a story to tell on each and every one of them in Michigan. So glad I stop on in. Staff was friendly , kind and helpful. Answered questions. And the gentleman in the gift shop had a story to tell about this ship. He was interesting to chat with. As we were leaving another gentleman chatted with us again and explained a few more details. I was intrigued with the fire pit outside the gift shop. He explained who donated it. And gave a story as well. I would come back again when I am going that way again.

The first half of my visit was self-guided, and at my own pace. The areas off-limits were clearly marked and all guests receive a guide book containing rules upon entry in Admission Office/ Gift Shop. Halfway through my visit, I met Eric, a retired US Navyman, who not only offered to show me the Authorized Only parts of the ship, but also offered me some of his beautiful hand-made crafts as souvenirs. He taught me more than paper or books ever could, and I am SO thankful he was there to enjoy the weather as I was so we could explore the ship together. He crafts the rope work for the ship, and creates keychains for guests in his spare time. I would HIGHLY recommend seeing the ship and meeting the staff, but Eric is there most weekends if you're interested in an entirely unique experience! Please go when you have the time to truly appreciate the USS Edson!

The Edson is truly a gem. We took our Scout Troop there for an overnight experience. The volunteers were ALL amazing. The passion they have for history and this ship really showed at every turn. Specifically, Erik, who was our groups guide for the evening/night was absolutely amazing. He showed us parts of the ship and little details that we would easily have overlooked. I could tell that he really enjoyed giving tours and answering questions from both scouts and adults that were interested in learning more. Bruce (who actually SERVED on the Edson) also had some great insights and stories. If you are in Bay City, this is absolutely worth stopping for.

Very cool how close you can drive up to the ship and even stop get out and snap a picture of your vehicle, or even selfie or family photos with it. Great view of the water and definitely worth it at sunset!

This ship from the shore alone is magnificent. It looks big, but inside it is huge. Our tour guide Wayne, was fantastic. His knowledge of the ship and enthusiasm for the tour make it an unforgettable experience. It is worth far more that $15 a person. I cannot say enough good things about all of it. Even though we didn't see him, a big thank you to Paul as well.

Full disclosure, we arrived after they had closed for the day. That being sad the environment and scenery make for awesome photo back drops. Plenty of parking for even larger vehicles. If you are in the Baycity area and have some time to kill, check out the tour.

Absolutely awesome place for bands to play. We got to see Riot V perform there recently; we had plenty of room to sit, and the band sounded amazing. It has great acoustics for a smaller outdoor venue. The river is gorgeous, there are beautiful murals, a neat statue by a big fountain, and a small playground. They also had an ample amount of restrooms, which was super convenient. The only downside I could think of is that there wasn't as much parking as the show I went to needed. We got there early and had no problem, but my friends who got there later in the night had to walk pretty far.

Seagulls were very approachable and willing to take food. Only ever flew off when a passerby passed, but they would always return. The optimal location for seagull feeding is the benches by the Princess Wenonah boat. Would recommend highly.

We had the opportunity to visit the Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell in APR_FY2024 and it was an amazing experience. We made a plant tour and fore sure it's beautiful place, specially to visit in a a hot summer day. The land around the Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell is also remarkable, even a simple ride across the roads could be an unforgettable experience. Definitely, it's a place where we want back.

absolutely great concert The C.C.R band was extremely talented ,beautiful place 2 watch a concert & the pier in background was beautiful 👍😎💯💯💯💯💯

Beautiful place in downtown Bay City, right near the river. There are many events going on, especially in the Summer time. You are right next to downtown, where you can walk, eat, and have some fun. I highly recommend Bay City if you are traveling through Michigan.

Nice venue on the River, seen the band five for fighting there and it was a really cool evening. Took a couple pics with the drummer Mr. Randy Cooke, super great guy! I'd enjoy seeing another show here, parking was good and the atmosphere was very nice👍🏼

Bay City is a gem within the Great Lakes Bay Region and the live music at the World Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park never disappoints. I am looking forward to another summer spent enjoying the city.

the show was a bit silly for my taste and probably more aimed at children, the projector was a bit dim and it's cooling fans were very audible, and the seams in the screen were sometimes visible, but it was still good overall and I enjoyed myself quite a bit. definitely worth $7

The Planetarium is so nice! Have gone here a few times to learn about the stars & sciency stuffs. The environment is so comfy you might fall asleep, a nice place to relax and learn about the universe.

Tickets were sold out for the show we wanted to see, but! Another different show was available. Excellent show. Glad we stuck around.

Beautiful & educational facility. I have been here for multiple shows that never disappoint. A truly unique and remarkable experience. The little spaces throughout the planetarium with educational tidbits are fun. There is a a little gift shop as well. My wedding was held here in March of 2016 and the show that was put together for our ceremony was beautiful & unforgettable! Everyone we worked with for our wedding was professional & friendly. The pictures in the dome & on the viewing deck turned out amazing. Highly recommend attending a show here or even having an event here.

I lived here when it was Wynonna hotel, where the planetarium sits and the coolest part of that was the underground that we used to have some head shops down in there. It was the coolest thing ever in the 70s I like the planetarium it’s cool to.

Great Place ... The Planetarium shows are all way fun & informative . . Great place to bring Kids & Grandkids . . All ways a Great Night when they bring out the Telescopes ....

Me and my fiance had an amazing time! The show was very well done and the symphony was out of this world. Well done! The only issue we had was the scrambling and moving people around to fill all the seats. It looked especially difficult for the seniors. My suggestion is to have assigned seats on ur website when purchasing tickets like they do at the movies now. I think that would help out tremendously for the patrons and the staff. And maybe an usher at the door with a flashlight for the elderly as well. I watched an elderly lady with a cane try n get up n go out but she couldn't see ..Thanks again great show otherwise...

We loved this place. 💙 So many beautiful antiques. The only issue we had was they only have 1 restroom for this whole block long antique store and it was out of order. We had to leave and walk quite a distance to locate a restroom we could use. I don't know how the workers there can go ALL day without using the restroom. Anyway, don't go with a full bladder but DEFINITELY Go there for the experience. This place is huge with an upstairs and basements. So many wonderful things to choose from Plan a whole day to shop there, so much to see!!

HUGE!! they everything you could want to search for. Dolls, records, knic knacks, books, clothes, they got it all. It's a huge area so plan to stay awhile! Family friendly. Parking is OK. Mostly parallel parking on front and side. The staff was so friendly and nice. Prices were good. And they run sales on different items different days. It's a must stop in and check out in bay city!!

First of all its HUGE!!!!! Blocks of stuff I had a great time looking at all the stuff. If you're going here you might need 2 days lol Some prices are above what they are worth but talk with the sellers some are willing to go down. I'll be back for sure!!! It's really my 5th time lol I had a great time as always and it's right next to the water and downtown. So if you get hungry it's just a few steps away. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Wow! This place is amazing. This center is huge. Three stories of assorted goods from yesteryear. You can get lost in this antique center. Lots and lots of booths. You can find knick knacks, toys, figurines, books, albums, furniture clothes, magazines, jewelry, and the list goes on. Plan on spending lots of time making your way through. Worth a visit.

Visited 12/30/21 This store is 3 levels, the lighting is good and the layout is awesome. I’m always rushed when we are in places like this, to appreciate the content you need to invest hours or half a day. Thank you!

So much stuff, almost a museum than a store but its a lot of fun to walk through. Most of the items i sought after were priced a bit high but i did buy something

This is a massive antique store with a truly impressive size, but the selection was mostly knick-knacks and nothing particularly unique stood out. It's a bit cluttered and 'mazy,' which is typical for these types of shops. The staff we saw were friendly, but many of the prices seemed high compared to other places we've visited. It's an okay stop if you're in the area and have some time to browse, but I wouldn't make a special trip.

Nice play area near the Saginaw river and apart of the parks downtown. Parks have paved paths for walking and bike riding. Geese and ducks are always present so watch where your walking and probably best to stay off of grass due to excessive droppings. It does have some nice spot for fishing from shore.

I have two small children, both neurodivergent. The park is well constructed and includes safe, fun equipment for all ages and stages of development. The families in the area are kind, and the kids play with one another no matter the differences. I've loved our times here so much, and so have my kids!

Great time being by the river, nice breeze to cool ya down on a hot day.

Beautiful park. Nice view of lake Huron. The pier is located at this park. Nice walk. They also have work out equipment.

I love the 3-5yr old playground. The double swing is my toddler's favorite! But it gets very crowded, and my child is autistic, making it a less often choice.

We love this Park we come home every year from Florida to watch the Fireworks… Bay City by far puts on the best show… Very clean park lots of security we enjoy coming home just for the firework show very fun and exciting times!

This is my kids favorite park in Bay City. The park is big and there are many things to keep the kiddos entertained. It’s always clean and I love that it’s very close to the ice cream place with put put golf.

Absolutely fantastic children’s programming! The children’s librarians are so friendly and energetic and the head children’s librarian makes a point of remembering the names of the kids who come to events which makes such a difference. When my son hears her say his name he lights up. It makes him feel like she notices that he is there and it makes the library feel like a community.

The children show more decorum than the “Adults”. People are allowed to talk at the tops of their lungs, so don’t expect to be able to read or study here. If they can’t even get their security guards to ask people to simply stop talking loudly on their phones or using profane language for the whole floor to hear, perhaps property tax should be lowered and this place can be defunded for them to get the message that this place needs to be run like an actual library.

Always enjoy going to Wirt library & Sage library. Downloaded Kanopy app and used my library card to register and can watch movies for free with tickets, and found that kids with a library card have their own section that is Unlimited. What a benefit to Parents with children, and a great reason to start kids young appreciating the resources from a Library.

Absolutely the kindest and most accommodating staff I've had the pleasure to experience and deal with. Thankyou to the staff of Wirt Library, Bay City, MI. May the same grace and love you work under never faulter.

First time coming here. Showed up at 1:30 on Sunday (hours posted are 1-5) Doors are locked, tried calling 5 times and got hung up on every time. Will never be coming back here, absolutely horrific establishment

a decent library plenty of nice reading spots. private rooms that are good for small groups and a good selection of books. honestly the only reason for my review is because of a rude and insulting comment made by one of the librarians a while back whe i was asking for info on different things. and she still works there. otherwise most the staff are friendly and helpful

I love that the library always has events and such for the kids but any event I have came to here has been so disorganized and when you ask questions, the staff look at you like you should what’s going on! I came to the live reindeer event with my toddler and it was chaos! Lots of parents had their children out in 20 degree weather without hats and coats. Library staff should report parents that don’t have their children dressed appropriately in harsh winter conditions. It’s a shame people just don’t care anymore.

Broad scope of collections and well displayed. This feels like the start of what will be an excellent local museum!

Visited the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame here and the exhibit is fantastic! Incredible historical record of Michigan's influence in Rock. Definitely worth a visit...or more.

We love preschool Tuesdays! Everyone is always so warm and welcoming and the PBS room is fantastic!

Really interesting history, especially the local shipbuilding and other industries.

Love the new rock and roll exhibit. 🧡

Amazing exhibits, and very informative.

This museum gives a detailed history of the area. They have done some excellent research. There is so much to read and learn it would be lovely to make multiple visits. The museum is free, donations are appreciated, but no obligation. There is a nice gift shop with a helpful staff. As much as we enjoyed the museum, it probably would not be interesting for young children.

Plenty of cute shops and eateries! Great atmosphere and people! Something for everyone! Well worth the trip, I recommend to locals and visitors!

This is a unique market set up to sample a little bit of the town before the night life starts. Very quaint. Many selections of food and other goods available.

Absolutely awesome !!!! This gem has all kinds of good stuff scattered around.... the bbq is amazing!!! Didnt have time to explore much but am already looking forward to going back... give it a try....two thumbs up

If you want a one-stop shop for local businesses and products, look no further. This is a wonderful addition to the community, and the future of Bay City looks bright from inside here. (Shout out to Devout Sprout for delicious, healthy, and CHEAP options, perfect for lunch.)

Lots of great local vendors .... Everyone Very Friendly ... There's Some Darn Good Cookies ....

Great place for some interesting culinary finds. Flowers, wines, cheeses, cheesecake, vegan food, and then some

"That Guys Bbq" has a HUGE challenge. It is so good. I just stumbled across and wasn't even prepared but still almost killed it. For comparison I can palm a basketball.

Thank you to Fireman BJ for doing story time, explaining what firefighters do, helping our kids be safe and showing them the equipment. You have a good rapport with children. My grandaughter likes the hat and sticker. The children's activities at this branch are well organized and age appropriate.

Very awesome public library with rich historical history!😊👍 Loved the design and artwork 4 story y'all!😱

I waited weeks for a book to come in. The letter said they'd hold 10 days. They return the book the morning off the 10th day. I showed up at 1 pm on the 10 th day. Gone. They don't even wait until the close of the 10 th business day without informing you of this. BAD BUSINESS.

Staff were friendly and could be heard joking with visitors. The floors were very clean, and there were lots of small activities to do on the different floors. The amount of different genres and formats of entertainment was actually quite impressive, and the little book/movie sale on the 3rd floor was fun to look through. All in all it was a fun visit.

The last time I was at the Sage Library was 40 years ago. It's amazing how much this library has changed through the decades for the better. This library has the latest to offer, including an inviting children's area, computers, an elevator for all three floors, and a DVD area. The updates clearly show a much improved and intuitive layout and floor plan, while retaining it's historic architecture, welcoming environment, and decor. The staff is friendly, professional and very helpful. Highly recommended!!

Stopped in to work for a few hours. Very nice library with plenty of parking. Library looks well organized and staffed.

One of the oldest libraries in the State of Michigan, they even opened a "satellite site" at the Mall some years ago when the building (or was it the roads?) was undergoing some renovations. With a wonderful children's section in a historic building (that was once a home), the architecture alone is worth making a visit. There is a "rock garden" on the property, where many folks have painted small rocks and large stones with words, and sometimes scenes or other things. The public is encouraged to come and rearrange these painted rocks into sentences, etc. My grandsons had a blast doing this! It's fun for the kiddies, and a bit educational, too. Come and try it on for size.

The park was designed by the same guy who designed Central Park in New York. It is really beautiful. The landscape and different trees and the pond area are amazing. However, the pond area needs some serious renovation. It doesn't appear to have been maintained over the years, it needs to be washed with a power sprayer and the pond is drained down to the bottom in some areas.

Relaxing place to enjoy a nice summer day. The water fountains have been repaired. The pond is beautiful.

Nice place to bring the kids or dogs to relax or play in the shade. This is definitely a hidden treasure in Bay City.

Very nice and clean we were able to find a very nice shaded spot grill hang out clean up and leave very peaceful

Great park. I bring my friends daughter here every now and then when I baby sit her. Great little place in a safe neighborhood.

Very beautiful park right in the middle of town! There's no shortage of room to roam among many old-growth trees, tennis courts, open grassy areas, and several places to picnic. There's a children's playscape area, a large gazebo surrounded by picnic tables, and even has a large charcoal grill... good for a family gathering! Don't miss the duck pond (parent supervision is a must here), and be sure to let the kids climb on the animal sculptures. Don't hesitate to enjoy a day with family and friends at Caroll Park!

Huge well maintained park with everything from pickle ball and a playground to a fountains and a collection of animal statues! Easy parking, lots of shade and places to sit. A pavilion...one of the best parks in the GLBR!

It's a great tribute to the fire service. Kids and adults love it.

Fun museum with lots of neat fire equipment and a beautiful wooden boat to see. Would appreciate more information about some of the trucks (like the great information signs on/ around the super pumper), but still a fun collection to take in.

Great place to learn about antique toys and fire trucks. Something for the entire family to enjoy. Wonderful volunteers very knowledgeable and friendly. Very impressive fire trucks! They even knew the history of Dalmatians and fire service. I recommend you take the time to go enjoy looking around the museum.

Great lay out. So many trucks and toys. Great place for kids to see and climb on the trucks. Guides are very knowledgeable and love telling you about the trucks.

So many firetrucks 🚒 (real one and the toys) The nice gentleman gave us a tour, told us about the history and arranged the firetuck ride, such a wonderful and unique museum experience! Kids can really touch the steering wheels and ring the bells 🔔! So cool : D

Great display of fire equipment it has 2 of essexville fire trucks(28 & 73 American LaFrance), bangors Ariel 7 that was the first truck at the Jupiter fire., NYC Supper pumper

This place is a must see for any firefighter! They have the Super Pumper which is the largest fire truck ever made. It went into service in New York City in 1965 and it is not only the only one in existence it is the only one ever made. The collection of toys is endless and they have fire trucks spanning the entire history of fire fighting.

We loved this place. 💙 So many beautiful antiques. The only issue we had was they only have 1 restroom for this whole block long antique store and it was out of order. We had to leave and walk quite a distance to locate a restroom we could use. I don't know how the workers there can go ALL day without using the restroom. Anyway, don't go with a full bladder but DEFINITELY Go there for the experience. This place is huge with an upstairs and basements. So many wonderful things to choose from Plan a whole day to shop there, so much to see!!

HUGE!! they everything you could want to search for. Dolls, records, knic knacks, books, clothes, they got it all. It's a huge area so plan to stay awhile! Family friendly. Parking is OK. Mostly parallel parking on front and side. The staff was so friendly and nice. Prices were good. And they run sales on different items different days. It's a must stop in and check out in bay city!!

First of all its HUGE!!!!! Blocks of stuff I had a great time looking at all the stuff. If you're going here you might need 2 days lol Some prices are above what they are worth but talk with the sellers some are willing to go down. I'll be back for sure!!! It's really my 5th time lol I had a great time as always and it's right next to the water and downtown. So if you get hungry it's just a few steps away. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Wow! This place is amazing. This center is huge. Three stories of assorted goods from yesteryear. You can get lost in this antique center. Lots and lots of booths. You can find knick knacks, toys, figurines, books, albums, furniture clothes, magazines, jewelry, and the list goes on. Plan on spending lots of time making your way through. Worth a visit.

Visited 12/30/21 This store is 3 levels, the lighting is good and the layout is awesome. I’m always rushed when we are in places like this, to appreciate the content you need to invest hours or half a day. Thank you!

So much stuff, almost a museum than a store but its a lot of fun to walk through. Most of the items i sought after were priced a bit high but i did buy something

This is a massive antique store with a truly impressive size, but the selection was mostly knick-knacks and nothing particularly unique stood out. It's a bit cluttered and 'mazy,' which is typical for these types of shops. The staff we saw were friendly, but many of the prices seemed high compared to other places we've visited. It's an okay stop if you're in the area and have some time to browse, but I wouldn't make a special trip.