

Shoreline park with sandy beaches, a marina, piers and lakefront trails — ideal for dramatic Lake Michigan horizons, pier leading lines, sunrise/sunset colors and seasonal birdlife. No entry fee; parking lots along 17th St and near Neshotah Beach; wheelchair-accessible paths in parts. Best at golden hour for low light on the pier, early morning for calm water and fewer people, or winter for icy textures and stark compositions.


Shoreline park with sandy beaches, a marina, piers and lakefront trails — ideal for dramatic Lake Michigan horizons, pier leading lines, sunrise/sunset colors and seasonal birdlife. No entry fee; parking lots along 17th St and near Neshotah Beach; wheelchair-accessible paths in parts. Best at golden hour for low light on the pier, early morning for calm water and fewer people, or winter for icy textures and stark compositions.