74. Dog Park at Ferrysburg Coast Guard Park
Does your dog have cabin fever because you have not gotten them out this past winter as often as you should or does your dog just really need to run off a leash? The Coast Guard Park in Ferrysburg has a large fenced in area where your dog can really stretch there legs. The dog area is open from 7am till dusk at the west end of the park and their is no fee.
For more information on the Dog Park visit: http://www.visitgrandhaven.com/dog-haven-113/
The Coast Guard Park is a place has more for people without dogs as well. The old U.S. Coast Guard Riffle Range, complete with volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, a covered picnic shelter, and play area. Nestled between the dunes and wooded trees, this park provides a great family setting.
Lace up your hiking shoes and meander the trails, some of which connect Coast Guard Park with PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and North Beach Park of Ferrysburg. Located on Lake Michigan, North Beach Park provides not only sunbathing and swimming opportunities, but also has a picnic shelter, playground, and a barrier-free beach walkway, in addition to sand volleyball courts.
If you prefer to pedal your way around town, use the bike trail. Take the route along W. Spring Lake Rd to loop around Spring Lake or cut across Taft Rd. towards the waterfront. View the complete listing of routes by downloading the bike map or requesting a mailing of the map by calling 800-303-4092.
Just a drive across the bridge from Grand Haven, visit the town of Ferrysburg for a relaxing day at the park! Click here for directions to Ferrysburg from Grand Haven