It's a beautiful place, one of my favorites on the East shore of Lake Michigan. It's highly recommended in the summertime when the weather is nice and you can enjoy the beaches and parks in the area.

Google 'West Michigan' and it wouldn't surprise me if this appeared. Very busy in the summer and very cold in the winter. An iconic place to visit and a beautiful beach.

Long concrete pier (probably almost 1/4 mile) on Grand Haven Beach with a lighthouse and another building structure at the end. Day I was there it was super windy and had large waves that made the Pier slick. Beautiful and popular at sunset ! Day I was there it was free to enter. A must-see in Grand Haven !

A great spot to catch a sunset or even a sunrise, its free too. Take it all in

Such a cool place to visit, definitely enjoyed our little stroll here. The views are super awesome too. It can get windy at times, so plan accordingly. Beware that it does require additional caution to walk here, especially because there are no barriers or fences between the walking area and the water (couldn't emphasize that enough). Other than that, absolutely recommend! Definitely hope to visit again in the future.

Nice walk. Lots of people fishing along. Watch your steps. Can be windy.

If you park at the state park you'll have to walk across campground and beach to access. Super busy beach very clean and safe, beautiful area.

The sites were spectacular and their accommodations were great. Lake Michigan was wonderful and the lighthouse was so special. The paths that they laid down on the sand made it easy to get near the water without sinking in the sand. I have never seen the material that was used, but even more "mature" people could walk easily on the paths.

Love this state park, so cool being able to camp right on the beach and the water! The spots are very tight though so keep that in mind, it took me a couple tries to get in the spot and I usually never have a problem with backing up my camper. I could barely fit my camper and truck in my spot, but once you get over how tight it is, it is a beautiful place. I will say be careful getting a site next to the bathrooms by the river, they do not turn off the outside lights and they are super bright at night, no problem for us in a camper we could just close the blinds but a tent would be rough.

Our first RV night experience in Michigan was amazing at this park right on the beach and a canal. We loved the biking and the walks along the canal, as well as the experiences in town, including the nightly water feature with great music and ice cream!😍

Thanks to the state for providing such a nice public beach with easy access for everyone. The beach is spacious with fine sand, and the restrooms and shelters are well maintained. Lots of parking spots, grills and picnic tables for BBQ, and volleyball nets.

We stayed directly across from the entrance to the park so we had easy access. It's beautiful, well -maintained and supervised. Promptly at 10 the parking lot was cleared of revving motors and people. There is a well-stocked gift shop with fun stuff and things you may have forgotten.

I made a 3 hour drive to this park simply to take pictures of the lighthouse at sunset. The park closes promptly at 10, they used a bullhorn to announce the park closing and cars need to be out by 10. Well, the lights on the pier didnt turn on until 9:30 and its a 10 minute walk to the parking lot. If you're there to take pictures, either enjoy the 20 minute window or park outside of the state park parking lot literally anywhere else so you have more time to stay. Besides the narrow photo window, the lighthouse was gorgeous and offered a very nice walk up and down the pier. There are SOO many people there during the day, and even into sunset its very crowded. The window of very little people happens at 9:55 right before having to run back to the parking lot lol

Needed a roadtrip and some time to decompress from the evils of the world. Decided to head up to Grand Haven and take a nice long walk at their State Park. Ended up witnessing amazing views, friendly people and an amazing new to me tan. “I’ll be back” 😎

The kids never tire of the fountain light show, with fresh music and a crowd full of pure joy to enjoy it with, this a must see if you're in the area in the summer. It's a wonderful time, no matter your age.

The fountain and audio in on a big hill on the other side of the river. I saw it years ago, it was street level in a park like setting with people watching from all sides. I wasn't a fan of the Christmas Music in July on the eve of the Coastguard Festival. Sorry, maybe just disappointed because it wasn't like my childhood memory. Still it was nice, especially for a free event.

My kids love the Musical Fountain! It’s like a quaint small town version of a Las Vegas fountain show. I believe it is programmed by local volunteers. We loved the Taylor Swift show, among others.

My mom said we were going to see the ‘singing fountain.’ I imagined beauty. Elegance. Maybe even magic. Instead, I got hit by more water than Niagara Falls. The wind changed direction mid‑song and suddenly I was drenched head to toe like I’d been baptized against my will. My shoes squished for hours. My phone almost drowned. The fountain doesn’t sing; it screams as it soaks innocent bystanders. Meanwhile, my mom is clapping like it’s Broadway while I’m just praying for towels. Three star — unless you’re into accidental waterboarding disguised as family entertainment

What a Concert last night by Gary Sinise & his Lt. Dan Band. Culminated by a spectacular light show & Fireworks. Oh what a night to Remember!

It's a park across from dancing fountains. They have cement seating or you can bring camping chairs.

We have gone twice and have enjoyed each time!! Thank you for the wonderful performances that you put on each time!!!!

This was a perfect way to get out of the heat for a bit while we were downtown. You could probably spend an hour in here with all of the things to look at and learn about. There were some interactive parts to the exhibits, as well as coloring areas. The museum is free, but you can donate at the front desk.

This local history museum if the area is super impressive. Very well done. And admission is free. Check it out!

This is a cool place to browse the history of the area around Grand Haven. We were impressed with the many carefully curated displays that told stories of years gone by. Stop in and browse, knowing some local history will always be beneficial.

Such a cool little museum. It tells the history of the Tri-Cities (Grand Haven, Spring lake, Ferrysburg) from when Native Americans lived in the area to present day. It has some gorgeous woodwork in mahogany from an old Victorian home along with a lumber saw. In the upstairs they had a special exhibit for the Coast Guard which was beautiful to walk through. Can easily get through it in about an hour, give or take, depending on how much you want to read. Would recommend.

Interesting place. Tucked away amongst the small shops but has three separate floors with displays to browse through. Artwork, sculptures, historical text and info on the logging industry that helped jumpstart civilization in the northern states. Some exhibits are setup to show how life was back during that time. There is also a beautiful hall upstairs that would be ideal for receptions banquets, etc. Information on the US Coast guard can also be found here.

It's a small museum in Grand Haven where we spent about an hour. It is a main exhibition about the history of the area on the first floor, and upstairs an exhibition of painting and fashion over time. Admission is free but donations can be made.

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Good mix of exhibits that cater towards adults and kids. Awesome play room for the kids. Can't beat the price of free.

Excellent signage and nicely maintained trail and stairs. If you follow Red #1 to Acorn trail it is a bit longer loop to the next sign, Red #2. If you take Jean Laug-Carroll trail (nearer to the restrooms) it is a more direct route to Red #2 then on to #3 and the beach. It is about 0.75 miles to the beach/water. With lots of stairs. The trail meanders through the woods so there is plenty of shade until the last section and beach. The beach and views of L Michigan are beautiful and the sunsets must be spectacular. Please note: some moron dropped and hypodermic needle on the beach. So watch your step! I disposed of it back at the parking lot. Also note: there is a kiosk at the trail head. The day use fee is $8 to Ottawa County. No pets are allowed and the MI state park sticker is not valid.

Our bus load of 48 people really enjoyed our hour and a half here on April 26. Parking is free before Memorial Day in the spring. The trails are well kept and it is such a nice view of the lake. The bathrooms were also well maintained.

One of the nicest trails ever! Hike through a beautiful forest trail with plenty of steps...stairs, and the down to dunes and the beach of Lake Michigan. Loved it!

My wife and I had a very nice 4 mile hike all around the park. We walked down to the beach and swam for an hour or so. A beautiful park and very well maintained

Good hike, lots of stairs so be warned. Kids and I did it in "stair bursts" and it was a good workout. Saw a deer and lots of chipmunks. $8 day pass/$25 county annual pass

We love visiting Rosy mound, love the beautiful scenery. Catching the sunset is the best and hiking their paths.

It was an amazing experience. The trails were perfect. It was not to far to the lake.

A good walk and sunset. Love the beach here too

Always a good experience here and just seeing the beauty of Lake Michigan.

Such a great place to unwind very beautiful ill be back for sure!

If you like lighthouse, this is s great way to get to 'em! The city has done a job making this long pathway along the river so that everyone can access the pier, and it's a short walk up into town from here as well.

This is a fantastic state park! The beach is extremely large with ample parking. It has public restrooms and food trucks. There were many volleyball courts for anyone to use. The pier out to the lighthouse was one of our delights. We walked out to the end and watched the boats coming in and out of the marina. We spent a couple of hours there in the wonderful sun and enjoying the water views! This is a must see destination in Grand Haven!

Perfect for a nice stroll before or after the lighthouse. Very well maintained grounds. Perfect for watching boats come in and go out of the lake. Very comfortable benches which seem new, but have a very vintage vibe. Not very crowded and all the guests were very courteous. It seems to be dog friendly.

Beautiful Walking trail ❤️ there are places for food and benches to sit down if you get tired.

Great place for the whole family and a aaesome hill to climb for a really nice view. Me and my son ventured out in the woods and stumbled across some turkey and 3 doe

I came here 28years ago as a kid and loved this park! Today, I brought my children. It was magical sharing this place with my family! They just loved it & my 65year old father even ran around like he was 12 ❤️ It looks damn good for 30. Though the tire climb was removed & a few other prices were removed it made no difference. Thank you for this amazing place & an amazing generational park.

Went to check this out with 2 of my Grandchildren and they loved it. Lots of variety with vintage and new equipment.

This park was up to date with some of the specialty swings (including the face to face parent/child one we love!), in-ground merry-go-round (that we saw folks using easily with a few wheelchairs! Yay!), four-person see-saw, and a “conveyor belt slide.” We loved that there was a fence to keep the kids easily corralled s but and otherwise encouraging running and the like. The surface is that spongy soft playground surface and is in good shape.

This is a great park for kids! The whole area has a fence around it and there are tons of things to play on. Everything here has safety in mind for your little ones.

First time coming here for my girls ages 11 and 9 and they had fun. Even I joined them. Good job It wasn't too busy and there was benches to have a picnic. We really enjoyed our time here.

fun place my 3:year old loved it

I love visiting this locomotive but only wish someday she could run again

Lots of interesting facts posted around the train and it looks like you might be able to go in it. Might have been closed for the season. A cool drive-by find

Lovely locomotive kept in good condition. Parking is a major issue in the area.

Great place to park and enjoy the area.

Cool place to stop and see an rare historical train and walk along the water as well

This is a beautiful old train and location. If you love trains, this is a must see.

We attended the ice cream social and it was a great event.

This is a great place to visit never seen anything like it would love to come back for a visit, great residence. , great businesses and a great park district they have

Memorial park, not a playground, but lots for kids to see. Pier Peddler ice cream is right there, as well as Halaula ice cream. Take a walk and enjoy watching the boats and sunset. Great place to observe the fireworks which are launched from the Musical Fountain area. Most people watch from the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium area, which is probably better, but crammed with people. Escanaba park was a lot more low key and had an amazing view of more than the fireworks while waiting. You can see the light houses from Escanaba Park. The Coast Guard station is immediately next to this park and the Army Corps of Engineers is a little past that, too. The beach is just a walk down the boardwalk. You can park at Franklin Ave and S 5th St or Chinook Pier.

Went to the changing of command ceremony for the coast guard. It was a great ceremony for our friend Paul Larouche. He is going back to Connecticut our shared home of meriden. He will be in New London Conn. Wishing him good luck and safe travels.

Very pretty place. We went here to watch fireworks. The grass was so soft.

Great place to see the ships during the coast guard festival

Across from the Coast Guard Station in Grand Haven

There's a lot of monuments here, and great views.

Primitive trail in the winter! Which I was hoping for… a challenging walk 👍🏻. However, as of this review (1/26/25) at least two trail maps do not have the “You Are Here” stickers on the signs. I had no idea where I was. There were smaller, less traveled trails that the locals must use, but quite confusing for a newcomer. Also, with Dewy Hill directly east, why was there no signage for that (other than the sign that read “Leaving Dewy Hill”)?

Very neat spot to stop and look around. The dunes are beautiful!

Beautiful area to hike though some trails not marked accurately. Some areas can be challenging for casual hikers.

Not a very good spot for hiking. One of the loops we skipped because it had tall grass over the trail and we didn't want to pick up a tick. Some of the other trails were under water and most of the rest were all sand. Not very good for hiking.

This is actually a really fun trail or series of trails. I got lost and went off trail once or twice as there are a couple of unmarked trails that aren't part of the official trail system. But they still give you a good workout and it's very pretty place and peaceful place to watch

Beach bbq

Interesting little hiking spot for a quick nature fix. Trails are not easily accessible, small but nice picnic area at the trail heads. Follow the path to the top of the hill, a few places to stop and take a rest. Nothing like the maintained trail at Hoffmaster or Rosy Mount. But an interesting little area to explore.

A beautiful, well-curated gallery featuring the work of local artists.

This little galley is amazing with the diversity of mediums and quality of artists. From fiber to clay, jewelry, wood, glass, photography, watercolorists, oil and chalk artists I was blown away. Their work is original and unique. I heartily recommend spending some time here. It is a co-op so you will also have the opportunity to speak to one or more of the artists. A great day trip! We also enjoyed the the restaurant across the street and down one block on the corner. Great food and superb service.

Lovely gallery! Something for everyone!

I purchased hand blown flowers amazing. Beautiful the colors are breathtaking If you can please go to this beautiful place and enjoy all the beautiful art I will be buying many more things for gifts

Eye candy is every where in this gallery..The service is great.I bought a walk hanging as a gift and they gift wrapped it for me..Serice!!!

This is a great gallery with a lot of variety. Seems to always be something new.

Wonderful local artists to support!!