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Family-Friendly Beaches and Parks Along Lake Michigan's Shore
Whether you enjoy boating and swimming or prefer a lazy day of sunbathing, there's nothing like sharing quality time with your family on the beach. Don't forget to pack the sunscreen when you head to one of these wonderful beaches and parks near South Bend homes for sale.
Top Lake Michigan Beaches and Parks for Families
Silver Beach County Park - St. Joseph, MI
Address: 101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
With access to South Pier, Silver Beach County Park offers stunning views of the St. Joseph Lighthouse as well as a great spot for fishing. Centerpiece of the park, located just minutes from St. Joseph homes for sale, is a 1,600-foot public beach.
Other features include:
- Barbecue grills and picnic tables
- Playgrounds
- Kayak and SUP rentals
Silver Beach County Park is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk. Daily parking fee is $8 for Berrien County residents and $15 for non-residents.
New Buffalo Beach & Lakefront Park - New Buffalo, MI
Address: 200 Marquette Dr., New Buffalo, MI 49117
New Buffalo Beach & Lakefront Park, less than a 30-minute drive from New Carlisle homes for sale, is the first public beach past the Michigan/Indiana border. This beautiful park is one of the reasons Travel + Leisure once named New Buffalo one of its "50 Best Places to Travel."
Here are a few of the exciting events scheduled for Lakefront Park this summer:
- Red, White, and BBQ Country Music Festival (11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, 7/3)
- Independence Day Fireworks (10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. on Friday, 7/3)
- Ship & Shore Blues & Soul Music Festival (Saturday, 8/8 and Sunday, 8/9)
Hours are 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Parking is $25 per day or $15 for three hours.
Jean Klock Park - Benton Harbor, MI
Address: Jean Klock Blvd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
In 1917, John Nellis Klock and his wife, Carrie, generously purchased and donated the land for Jean Klock Park, near Benton Harbor homes for sale, as a gift to future generations of children. The park's name honors their only child, a daughter who died as a baby.
In addition to the beach, the park offers activities for the whole family:
- 10 miles of trails with an observation tower
- Playground
- Charcoal grills and a concession stand
Hours are 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. The minimum parking fee is $5 for three hours.
Grand Mere State Park - Stevensville, MI
Address: 7337 Thornton Dr., Stevensville, MI 49127
If a half-mile of Lake Michigan shoreline isn't enough water, Grand Mere State Park has three inland lakes that were formed by Ice Age glaciers. Challenge your family to climb the impressive dunes, remnants of glacial recession, not far from where Stevensville homes for sale now stand.
No need to leave Fido behind. The dog-friendly park even allows your leashed pet to frolic alongside you in the water.
Grand Mere State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. A Recreation Passport is required for entry to all Michigan state parks.
Rocky Gap County Park - Benton Harbor, MI
Address: 1100 Rocky Gap Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Double your fun at Rocky Gap County Park, which is essentially two parks in one. The lower level features 1,100 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline with sandy beaches, while the upper Overlook Deck provides Instagram-ready panoramic views of the lake.
Hours are 8 a.m. until dusk daily, and there are no entrance fees.
Buying and Selling Homes Is Easy as a Summer Breeze with Cressy & Everett Real Estate
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