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]

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
LocationPark Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
Nearest cityHolland, Michigan
Coordinates42°46′44″N 86°12′17″W[2]
Area142 acres (57 ha)
Elevation617 feet (188 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1926[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteHolland State Park

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
  1. "Holland State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  2. "Holland State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  4. "Holland State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  5. Andrea Goodell (April 21, 2016). "Holland State Park prepares for summer beach, campground season". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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