Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Kirk Park

9791 Lakeshore Drive N
West Olive, MI 49460

Directions

From Lake Michigan Drive, also known as M-45, travel south on Lakeshore Drive to the entrance.

Amenities & Activities

• Picnic shelter (reservable)
• Kirk Park Lodge (reservable)
• Swimming beach (NO LIFEGUARDS)
• Off-leash dog beach – Please note hours below
  • May 1 - September 30: Dogs are allowed off-leash during all hours of park operation on the south beach area. Dogs are not allowed on the north end of the beach. Dogs must remain leashed on-trail.
  • October 1 - April 30: Dogs are allowed on Kirk Park north and south beach off-leash; they must remain leashed on-trail.
• Picnic tables & grills
• Playground
• Scenic Lake Michigan views
• Hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails
• Horseshoe pit
• Modern restrooms (closed in winter)
• Parking lot

* Barrier free facilities include picnic shelter, restrooms, some picnic tables and grills and a trail to the Lake Michigan overlook deck.

Map

This Map shows amenities, features and trails. Stretching along Lake Michigan's shoreline for over 1/3 mile, this park boasts 68 acres of sandy beach, high bluffs and wooded dunes. Nature trails with wooden stairways wind through the wooded dunes, offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan. A paved path leads to a deck overlooking the beach and Lake Michigan. This is a popular park for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and cross country skiing.

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

• May 1 - September 30: Dogs are allowed off-leash during all hours of park operation on the south beach area. Dogs are not allowed on the north end of the beach. Dogs must remain leashed on-trail.
• October 1 - April 30: Dogs are allowed on Kirk Park north and south beach off-leash.
  • If dogs are not at the dog beach, they are required to be leashed (10' max) and under control at all times. This includes walking to and from the beach.
  • Dogs are not permitted in park buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, playground areas, 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.
  • Recognizing that most dogs enjoy running and playing freely, many Ottawa County Open Space Lands allow dogs year-round off leash.

Additional Park Rules