The mission statement of the Parks is: "To identify outdoor recreational opportunity needs desired by Allegan County residents and to provide for those needs within Allegan County for both residents and visitors." The Mission Statement will act as a guide for all management decisions.

At the present time, the County is responsible for eight parks and the 55-mile Allegan County Equestrian Trail System. These facilities range in size from 4 acres to 320 acres and offer a variety of boating, swimming, fishing, camping, horseback riding, playground and other passive and active recreation opportunities. These properties comprise some of the most scenic land found in Western Michigan.

Bike, go boating or fishing, or just enjoy the natural outdoors; Allegan County has a favorite place for you to enjoy!

Announcements 

• View the link below for the 2025-2029 Recreation plan draft:
  
  2025-2029 Allegan County Recreation Plan - Draft (151 MB)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

• Board Members
• Meetings and Minutes

Hours

Day Use Park Hours:

• Spring-Fall (weather dependent)
• Monday - Sunday, 8:00am – 9:00pm
• Modern Restrooms open Spring-Fall (weather dependent)
• Vault Toilets open year round

Please see our Parks Directory for individual park information.

Campgrounds:

• Can be accessed year round (roads are not plowed)
• Vault Toilets open year round
• Water Pumps available Spring - Fall (weather dependent)

Please see our Campground Directory for individual Campground information.

NOTE: Hours can be changed at any time by order of the Board of Commissioners and Management.

Park Site Development Plans

West Side County Park 

• Concept A - West Side -Site Plan CONCEPT A
• Concept B - West Side - Site Plan CONCEPT B

Gun Lake County Park - Gun Lake Park - Site Plan

Silve Creek County Campground - Silver Creek-Site Plan

Documents