Rosy Mound Natural Area
Rosy Mound Expansion Preliminary Master Plan - Now Available
- Ottawa County Parks is nearing completion of the acquisition of an additional 127-acre property adjacent to the current Rosy Mound Natural Area with the intention of integrating the two properties and expanding the experiences provided at the existing park.
- Based on public input, a preliminary master plan for the Rosy Mound Natural Area Expansion is now available and will be presented at the upcoming Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission (OCPRC) meeting on December 18, 2024, at 3 PM. You can watch the OCPRC meeting live on our Youtube channel or attend in-person at the Fillmore Complex Board Room. Public comments can be submitted to ocparks@miottawa.org before or after the meeting with the subject line 'OCPRC Meeting Public Comment'.
- We will accept comments via email until Friday, January 3, 2025.
Address
13925 Lakeshore Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Directions
From US-31, turn west on Rosy Mound Drive, then south on Lakeshore Avenue to the park entrance.
Amenities & Activities
- Swimming beach (NO LIFEGUARDS) (The walk to the beach is strenuous)
- Stairways & decks with scenic views of Lake Michigan
- Hiking trails & boardwalks
- Interpretive signs
- Picnic tables & grills
- Unique shade canopy near beach
- Modern restrooms near parking area & rustic restrooms near beach
- Paved parking area
Map
This map shows amenities, parking areas, features and trails. Rosy Mound is a classic Great Lakes dune system including high wooded dunes, foredunes, beach and a dune blowout. A 0.7 mile hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline includes 1,000 feet of stairs up and down the dunes and scenic views. A unique shade canopy, dune boardwalk trail and rustic toilets are located near the beach.
Hours
March 1 through October 15: 7am to 10pm
October 16 through February 28: 7am to 8pm
Fees
Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Learn more »
Dog Policy
- Dogs are not allowed at Rosy Mound.
- Leader dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted.
- Ottawa County Open Space Lands allow dogs off leash to run and play freely, so be sure to read about these sites.
Dog policies vary from park to park, so please check each park's webpage carefully for rules. If you would like to take your dog to the beach, consider visiting Kirk Park’s off-leash dog beach.
