


Small Lake Michigan waterfront park with sandy beach, rocky groins and a pier — excellent for wide lake vistas, sunrise/sunset skies, long exposures of gentle waves, seasonal ice textures and local activity (fishing, walkers). Open year-round with free entry and parking near Hawthorne Ave. Best light is sunrise for east-facing lake shots and golden-hour sunsets on clear days; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Paved paths and beach access make gear transport easy.



Small Lake Michigan waterfront park with sandy beach, rocky groins and a pier — excellent for wide lake vistas, sunrise/sunset skies, long exposures of gentle waves, seasonal ice textures and local activity (fishing, walkers). Open year-round with free entry and parking near Hawthorne Ave. Best light is sunrise for east-facing lake shots and golden-hour sunsets on clear days; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Paved paths and beach access make gear transport easy.