Ottawa County
, Michigan
Tunnel Park

Tunnel Park

Visitor Info

A motor vehicle permit is required from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.

About Tunnel Park

Along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, this popular 22 acre park is a great place for swimming, sunbathing and picnicking. In addition to the unique tunnel through a dune, this park has a children’s playground complete with a dune climb and a stairway with scenic views of Lake Michigan.

  • North Picnic Shelter (reservable)
  • South Picnic Shelter (reservable)
  • Swimming Beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
  • Children’s playground with dune climb
  • Dune stairway
  • Picnic tables & grills
  • Seasonal vending machines
  • Four sand volleyball courts
  • Horseshoe pit
  • Modern restrooms

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation is committed to creating a legacy of expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural communities for all to enjoy. All parks have varying levels of accessibility. At this park you will find:

  • Barrier free facilities include both picnic shelters, restrooms, playground, some picnic tables and grills and trails to key use areas including through the tunnel to a beach overlook deck.

Motor Vehicle Permit Required

Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Dogs Allowed (on leash - seasonal restrictions)

Dogs welcome October 1-April 30. Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.

Dog Rules & Tips

 

Follow Park Rules

All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.Review Park & Open Space Rules

Features

  • North Picnic Shelter (reservable)
  • South Picnic Shelter (reservable)
  • Swimming Beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
  • Children’s playground with dune climb
  • Dune stairway
  • Picnic tables & grills
  • Seasonal vending machines
  • Four sand volleyball courts
  • Horseshoe pit
  • Modern restrooms

Accessibility

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation is committed to creating a legacy of expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural communities for all to enjoy. All parks have varying levels of accessibility. At this park you will find:

  • Barrier free facilities include both picnic shelters, restrooms, playground, some picnic tables and grills and trails to key use areas including through the tunnel to a beach overlook deck.

Requirements & Restrictions

Motor Vehicle Permit Required

Motor vehicle parking fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Dogs Allowed (on leash - seasonal restrictions)

Dogs welcome October 1-April 30. Dogs are required to be leashed (10’ max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
Dog Rules & Tips

Follow Park Rules

All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.
Review Park & Open Space Rules