| Holland State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
) View overlooking the park area from top of nearby Mt. Pisgah dune | |
)  Location in Michigan | |
| 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[2] |
| Area | 142 acres (57 ha) |
| Elevation | 617 feet (188 m) [2] |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1926[3] |
| Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Holland State Park |
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.[4] 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.[4] It is often the most visited state park in Michigan, receiving between 1.5 and 2 million visitors annually.[5]
Activities and amenities
In 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".[4] 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
- ^ "Holland State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Holland State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "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 February 23, 2018.
- ^ Andrea Goodell (April 21, 2016). "Holland State Park prepares for summer beach, campground season". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
External links
- Holland State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Holland State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources