

Big Lake Park offers a mix of waterscape, wetlands and boardwalks—ideal for sunrise/sunset reflections, shorebird and waterfowl photography, and calm landscape frames. Easy access with parking at the lot off N 8th St, paved trails and boardwalks; no entry fee. Best at golden hour and during spring/fall migrations for birds. Weekday mornings are quieter; weather can bring dramatic skies over the lake.


Big Lake Park offers a mix of waterscape, wetlands and boardwalks—ideal for sunrise/sunset reflections, shorebird and waterfowl photography, and calm landscape frames. Easy access with parking at the lot off N 8th St, paved trails and boardwalks; no entry fee. Best at golden hour and during spring/fall migrations for birds. Weekday mornings are quieter; weather can bring dramatic skies over the lake.