Overlooking Crockery Lake from a bluff amid towering trees, this 40 acre park provides a variety of recreational opportunities for the entire family including swimming, fishing, sand volleyball and picnicking. About one mile of hiking trails along a creek and through the woods offers abundant spring wildflowers from mid-April through May. Ottawa County provides NO lifeguards at parks with swimming facilities.
Directions
From Cleveland Street in Coopersville, travel north on 40th then east on Hoover. Turn south on 24th Avenue to the entrance.
Amenities & Activities
- Forest Picnic Shelter (reservable)
- Lake Picnic Shelter (reservable)
- Fishing dock
- Swimming beach NO LIFEGUARDS
- Playground
- Modern restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Nature trails
- Creek overlook platform
- Ball field
- Sand volleyball courts
- Horseshoe pit
Barrier free: picnic shelters, restrooms, playground, fishing dock, creek overlook platform, some picnic tables and grills, trails to key use areas including a beach patio.
Map
This map shows amenities, parking areas, features and trails. Overlooking Crockery Lake from a bluff amid towering trees, this 40 acre park provides a variety of recreational opportunities for the entire family including swimming, fishing, sand volleyball and picnicking. About one mile of hiking trails along a creek and through the woods offers abundant spring wildflowers from mid-April through May.
Hours
April 1 through October 31: 7am to 10pm
Closed from November 1 through March 31.
Fees
There are no entry fees.
Dog Policy
- Dogs are not permitted on the beach or lakefront, in picnic areas, playground areas, park buildings, restrooms, ball fields or volleyball courts, or off-trail.
- Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times.
- 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.
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Payments Accepted
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Hours
April 1 through October 31: 7am to 10pm Closed from November 1 through March 31. -
Cost(s)
There are no daily entry fees. Shelter reservations fees apply. -
Amenities
Forest Picnic Shelter Lake Picnic Shelter Fishing dock Swimming beach Playground Modern restrooms Picnic tables Grills Nature trails Creek overlook platform Ball field Sand volleyball courts Horseshoe pit -
Travel time from downtown Grand Haven
40 Minutes
