Kirk Park

Kirk Park features acres of dunes, woods, a Lake Michigan shoreline with a sandy beach, covered pavilion, playground, swimming beach, hiking trails with scenic dune overlooks, and cross-country ski trails.

Directions

From Lake Michigan Drive, also known as M-45, travel south on Lakeshore Drive to the entrance.

Amenities & Activities

•  Picnic shelter (reservable)
•  Kirk Park Lodge (reservable)
• Swimming beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
• Picnic tables & grills
• Playground
• Scenic Lake Michigan views
• Hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails
• Horseshoe pit
• Modern restrooms (closed in winter)
• Parking lot

* Barrier free facilities include picnic shelter, restrooms, some picnic tables and grills and a trail to the Lake Michigan overlook deck.

Map

This Map shows amenities, features and trails. Stretching along Lake Michigan’s shoreline for over 1/3 mile, this park boasts 68 acres of sandy beach, high bluffs and wooded dunes. Nature trails with wooden stairways wind through the wooded dunes, offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan. A paved path leads to a deck overlooking the beach and Lake Michigan. This is a popular park for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and cross country skiing.

Hours

March 1 through October 15:  7am to 10pm
October 16 through February 28:  7am to 8pm

Fees

Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Dog Policy

•  Dog lovers will delight in the off-leash beach dogs are permitted before 10am and after 6pm
•  If dogs are not at the dog beach, they are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times. This includes walking to and from the beach.
•  Dogs are not permitted in park buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, playground areas, off-trail, or as posted.
•  Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle.
•  Leader dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
•  Recognizing that most dogs enjoy running and playing freely, many Ottawa County Open Space Lands allow dogs year-round off leash.

Additional Park Rules

• Meeting/Venue Info

  Number of Meeting Rooms: 1

• Payments Accepted

• Hours

  March 1 through October 15: 7am to 10pm October 16 through February 28: 7am to 8pm

• Cost(s)

  Shelter and Lodge rental fees may apply

• Amenities

  Picnic Shelter Kirk Park Lodge Lake Michigan overlook deck Picnic Tables Grills Playground Hiking Cross country ski trails Horseshoe pit Modern restrooms (closed in winter)

• Travel time from downtown Grand Haven

  14 Minutes