Menominee Park Adventures

Menominee Park, located in Menominee, Michigan along the shore of Green Bay, is a popular community park spanning approximately 165 acres. The park serves as a central outdoor destination for residents and visitors, offering access to Lake Michigan's harbor, rocky beaches, wooded hiking trails, and expansive lawns for picnicking and sports. The geography is characterized by a mix of flat grassy areas, gently wooded forest, and shoreline cliffs that provide sweeping views of the bay. Ecologically, the park supports a diversity of northern hardwood trees, shorebirds, and small mammals common to this part of the Great Lakes region. Historically, the park has been a focal point for local recreation since its establishment in the early 20th century, with improvements over time adding picnic shelters, a playground, and a public boat launch. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the park’s trails that wind through forested areas and approach the water’s edge, swimming or fishing from the shoreline, and exploring the park’s beaches. The lighthouse at the nearby Menominee Range Lights complex serves as a notable landmark visible from the park, marking the entrance to Menominee Harbor. Menominee Park’s accessibility and combination of water-based and land-based activities make it a favored spot for families, anglers, bird watchers, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the warmer months. The park also offers winter recreation opportunities including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on maintained trails.