There are over 30 parks and recreation areas in the City of Muskegon.
The following are some of the larger ones. To view all parks, Go Here. For more information, call the City
Leisure Services Department at (231)724-6704.
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Kruse Park (Lake Michigan)
Bordered by old Bronson Beach on the south and Lake Michigan Park on the North.
Kruse has four picnic shelters, all available for private rental. On top of the dunes
are lookout decks where you can overlook the beach and Lake Michigan below.
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Margaret Drake Elliot Park (Muskegon Channel/Lake Michigan)
Has a picnic shelter and tables, playground, and pedestrian access to the channel.
Also adjacent to the USS Silversides and Pere Marquette Park.
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McGraft Park (Glenside Neighborhood)
Softly nested into residential streets, this hideaway gift of 45 acres from Newcomb McGraft,
nineteenth century lumber baron, is a jewel in Muskegon. It features a playground,
softball diamond, lighted tennis courts, frisbee golf course, shuffleboard courts,
horeshoe pits, basketball courts, community building, picnic area, and sledding hill. Summer concerts
are performed weekly at the open air ampitheatre.
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Pere Marquette Park (Lake Michigan)
Highlighting Muskegon's sandy Lake Michigan beach, the park runs along
the coastline with nearly a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline and a wonderful view of beaches, dunes, and
blue lakes. Also includes walking pier and lighthouses.
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Seyferth Park (Lakeside Neighborhood)
Offers basketball courts, playground, roller hockey court, and plenty of open space
for all to enjoy. Also features Muskegon's only skate park complete with multiple ramps and
half-pipes.
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Hackley Park (Downtown)
Containing nationally significant statues of historical figures, the park is surrounded
by national historic district sites. Also, the home of Parties in the Park and the Art Fair
of the Summer Celebration.
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Fisherman's Landing (Muskegon Lake - East)
Offers great views of Muskegon Lake and beyond. The facility allows
fishing, launching your boat, or watching the boats come into the Port city.
Camping sites are also available.
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