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Parks

Twenty-four park sites, some on properties that are owned by other governmental units, are maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation and comprise 1,260 acres. They include 8,000 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, a four-mile-long linear park alongside the Bear River, a 144-slip marina, a 72-site campground, a winter-sports complex, and an 860-acre forest preserve outside the City.  Athletic facilities include five baseball and six softball fields, 20 soccer-football fields, four basketball courts, 12 tennis courts, three playgrounds, two ice rinks, four sand volley-ball courts, a skate-park facility, and 18 miles of non-motorized trails.  The City also offers about 30 sports and recreation programs on a regional basis.

Recreation

In addition to the numerous park and recreation facilities that are maintained by the City of Petoskey, the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation also sponsors organized programs that serve a variety of ages and interests. The City offers approximately 30 recreational programs on a regional basis. In addition to programs that specifically are organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, staff members also partner with a number of other organizations to provide facilities and support services for various leagues and associations. Finally, Department staff members work closely with Public Schools of Petoskey officials to assist with School-sponsored sports activities. Current program offerings and registration can be found  here.

Location: Fronting US-31 at Winter Park Lane, above Bayfront Park. Size: One acre. Map of Park Area

Description:
Included as part of Bayfront Park, or Development Area #1 within the City’s 1985 Tax Increment Financing and Development Plans, this roadside park is situated on top of the bluffs that separate Bayfront Park from US-31. It provides outstanding views of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and of Bayfront Park below. Because its primary purpose is for a scenic vista, the park amenities focus on providing areas for viewing and other passive recreation purposes.

Amenities:
Gazebo
• Binoculars
• Formal landscaping
• Stair tower to Bayfront Park

Contact

City of Petoskey
101 E. Lake St
Petoskey, MI 49770

Telephone: 231-347-2500
Fax: 231-348-0350
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