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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.
2 Ice Rinks | Ski Area | Sledding Area | Warming House/Concession
The Department of Parks and Recreation staff welcomes you to the Winter Sports Park. For your safety please observe all rules and regulations. The Winter Sports Park provides a community venue for many popular winter recreational activities.
Included within the park are designated areas for sledding, ice skating, hockey, and skiing or snowboarding. The ice rinks are resurfaced daily. The ice skate rental fee is $5.00 per pair. Admission to the park is free. The WSP also has a wonderful warming house with fireplace, seating, concession stand, drinking fountain, tables, free wireless Internet access and restrooms. The park typically opens in late December and closes in early March. During the summer months the Winter Sports Park is utilized for Kids Camp and Tee Ball. There are also three basketball hoops for informal play.
SCHOOL GROUPS/HOCKEY RINK RENTALS:
School Groups may schedule special use of the park. Private Groups may also reserve the Hockey Rink in one-hour increments at $25/hour. All group requests must be scheduled at the Department of Parks and Recreation at 231-347-2500.
The Winter Carnival is held annually the Saturday prior to President’s Day in February, weather permitting. Ice skating lessons are offered. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are also offered with cooperation from Nub's Nob.
Carnival Bump Jump Photo courtesy Petoskey News-Review
Directions: Turn off of US-31 onto Winter Park Lane near Sunset Park. View Larger Map
Bear River Valley Recreation Area SectionsContact
City of Petoskey
101 E. Lake St
Petoskey, MI 49770
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