Holland State Park is a public recreation area covering 142 acres (57 ha) in Park Township, Ottawa County, four miles (6 km) west of the city of Holland, Michigan.[2] The state park consists of separate Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan units on the northern side of the channel connecting Lake Macatawa with Lake Michigan.[2] It is often the most visited state park in Michigan, receiving between 1.5 and 2 million visitors annually.[3]
| Holland State Park | |
|---|---|
 Beach and visitors (2008) | |
  Location in Michigan  Holland State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Holland, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°46′44″N 86°12′17″W / 42.77889°N 86.20472°W |
| Area | 142 acres (57 ha) |
| Elevation | 617 feet (188 m) |
| Established | 1926[1] |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Activities and amenities
editIn addition to swimming, boating, fishing, and camping, the park features dune areas, picnic areas, playgrounds, and views of Holland Harbor and the Holland Harbor Light, "Big Red".[2] The Lake Macatawa unit features a campground, beach, and public boat launch. The Lake Michigan unit features a paved campground, pavilion, and broad sandy beach along Lake Michigan. The adjacent channel breakwall is a popular walk in the summer, though it is not intended for public use and can be treacherous during adverse weather.
References
edit- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Holland State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Andrea Goodell (April 21, 2016). "Holland State Park prepares for summer beach, campground season". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
External links
edit- Holland State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Holland State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources