ACCESSIBLE recreation sites are those locations where access for persons with mobility difficulties has been specifically provided. Some other locations may be accessible for those with enough strength and will to take the challenge.

Recent Accessibility News

Jan 7, 2008 - MPRA Access Funds - West Michigan, 2007
Dec 31, 2007 - Strong Arms - High Speed
Dec 24, 2007 - Michigan Recreation and Park Association Conference
Dec 23, 2007 - Public Provides Input on Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Outdoor Sites
June 17, 2007 - Manistee to Buy Man-Made Lake Shore, Increase Accessibility
June 17, 2007 - Scottville Riverside Park Plans Improvements

Mason County go to Mason County map
go to Ludington map

• Cartier Park
  • Loop Trail - paved flat route
  • Rail Trail Loop - paved flat route
• Circle Rocking S Children's Farm - providing touch therapy and recreation for people with disabilities- by appointment only call 231-462-3732
• Hackert Lake - dirt & grass activity surfaces, accessible latrine
• Ludington
  • City Park - walkways, rest rooms
  • Stearns Park - paved route to observation deck, access to breakwall, rest rooms
  • Waterfront Park - walkways, picnic areas, rest rooms
  • Waterfront Walkway - paved urban route, barrier free, some sidewalks may be bumpy
• Ludington State Park
• Sable River Trail - paved
• Lake Michigan Recreation Area
  • Multi-Use Loop - hardened with gravel packed into the soil
  • Porter Creek Trail - hardened with gravel packed into the soil
• North Country Trail
• 650 foot boardwalk - wooden boardwalk with turnaround deck
• St. Mary's Lake - accessible latrine and dock, other surfaces natural
• Sutton's Landing
• Deck - wooden deck on Pere Marquette River
• Pere Marquette River Flats
• Obseration Platform - overlooks Pere Marquette River Flats, two levels are accessible, steps to highest level

Manistee County go to Manistee County map

• Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club
  • Mickey's Trail - riverside nature and fishing trail
• Arboretum Trail - wide, level trail, hardened with gravel compressed into soil.
• Manistee Riverwalk - 1.4 mile accessible boardwalk along the river, wooden, some cement sections
• Stronach Public Access - fully accessible latrine from paved parking area

Lake County go to Lake County map

• Leverentz Lakes - accessible boat launch

Oceana County go to Oceana County map

• Chester Street Park - accessible seawall, and latrines
• Hart-Montague Bike Trail - paved linear State Park
• Rothbury Community Park - accessible rest rooms
• US 31 Rest Area Hart - accessible rest rooms
• US 31 Rest Area Rothbury - accessible rest rooms, level wide natural surface trail