

Small Lake Michigan park with sandy beach, dunes, a wooden boardwalk and prairie plantings — good for waterscapes, intimate landscapes and birding. Wide views to the lake offer sunrise and sunset color; marshy edges attract gulls and songbirds. Free entry and modest parking at the lot off Gross Point Rd; paths are mostly flat and wheelchair-accessible. Best visited at golden hour on weekdays for low crowds; winter offers stark minimalist scenes and ice formations.


Small Lake Michigan park with sandy beach, dunes, a wooden boardwalk and prairie plantings — good for waterscapes, intimate landscapes and birding. Wide views to the lake offer sunrise and sunset color; marshy edges attract gulls and songbirds. Free entry and modest parking at the lot off Gross Point Rd; paths are mostly flat and wheelchair-accessible. Best visited at golden hour on weekdays for low crowds; winter offers stark minimalist scenes and ice formations.