Check the county website or facebook page before you go!! Recently, the beach at Independence Lake…read morehas had to be shut down several times for high e coli levels. One of the posts said that this is because of the amount of geese that have been frequenting the lake this year or because of runoff from rain. We went once before we knew about the e coli issues and actually had a great time. The beach (we thought) appeared clean and the water was the perfect cool temperature on a hot summer day. The swimming area went deep enough that we could float away from the littles on the shoreline. There were two life guards on duty. They have really amazing facilities where a get together was being held under the pavilion. They have a snack station, but we brought our own chips and sodas. They also have a splash pad with water slides. This area was closed when we went, and you have to pay a little more to access this area. They also have some cool trails and a frisbee golf course. You can bring dogs, but not to the designated swimming area. I hope they figure out the e coli issues because we would love to go back.

Very nice park. Clean water , beach , trails. Not too…read morecrowded. It's hidden in backroad. Definitely will be back again. My daughter enjoyed this park.

My family and I stopped at Screams Ice Cream in Hell, MI not expecting much -- but we left with…read moreunforgettable memories! This quirky little town is packed with photo ops, horseback rides, food, kayaks, weddings, and some of the funniest merchandise you'll ever see. Screams Ice Cream was the highlight of our visit. The staff was super friendly, the atmosphere was lighthearted and fun, and the store had a great selection of hilarious souvenirs. I especially appreciated the kid-friendly "HECK" merchandise -- it was such a clever touch! Plan to spend at least an hour here, especially if you're grabbing a bite to eat or exploring the rest of what Hell has to offer.

This is a cool little roadside attraction in Hell, MI! Outside there is a putt putt golf course, a…read morelocks of love bridge, a small chapel, and other photo opportunities. Inside, there is a gift shop with ice cream and lots of trinkets, shirts, etc celebrating Hell, MI. The owners are friendly and proud of their business. Cool spot if you're driving by or going to check out Hell.

Surprisingly nice mini golf course. The holes are pretty updated, some challenging in ways we'd…read morenever experienced. It's nice how shaded it is compared to most putt putt courses. The grounds next to the course could use some maintenance, the old play scape from the event center is scrapped back there leaving kids wondering if they can play. There should be bathrooms at the clubhouse accessible to golfers; they could also do with the clubs and balls being available at the grounds on the weekend vs at the shop.

Hosted a party here today for my grandson. There were 15 adults and 6 little ones ages 3 and under…read more My entire experience was wonderful from first contact til we left today. Amy and Kathy are great! Their prices are very, very reasonable and they will work with you on special requests. The kids had lots to play on and in and all the parents raved about the place. I've already decided we'll go back for next year's party.

This park was not even slightly on my radar but what a GREAT find for fun on a hot summer day…read more Pro-tip, buy your tickets and parking on-line. The day we came their internet was down so if you didn't have cash or buy tickets in advance you couldn't get in. The park was clean and well maintained and there's a ton of attractions to explore. Totally affordable and very local. I can't wait to take my little guy back here again. Grab a cabana!

This place was fantastic!…read more The tip I got and would pass on is to purchase your tickets online. The longest wait was to get into the parking lot, despite signs saying they were at capacity with the exception of online tickets. Everything was magnificent! They have lifejackets available. Bring your own chairs if you want a place to put your stuff and all the lawn chairs are taken. They have tubes to use for the wave pool and lazy River. Outside food is not allowed but I would recommend finding a way to bring it in because I would have purchased meals for my family at the concession stand but there were long lines all day and once it finally died down I realized why... they ran out of all the food-food (they still had bags of chips). If you're not going to allow outside food, you need to be able to accommodate guests! Yes, they allow you to leave and come back same-day but do I really want to get in my hot car where my skin sticks to the seats, while wearing a wet bathing suit just to find the closest fast food? No, not really. I would rather pack sandwiches and leave in the car or whatever. Plenty of people brought grills to set up outside the gates, so I would consider that in the future. There are so many awesome things about this place, that I look forward to returning next year!

We had so much fun with our grandkids for their first trip to Zenders. They already asking when we…read morecan go back. #ZFun #buzzybooth

The rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff members are very hospitable. Our family loves the…read morewaterslides and wave pools. Our favorite getaway!!

My kid had a blast here, especially my two year old. I would definitely recommend this as a way to…read morekill a few hours outdoors.

We have our fair share of splash pads in Chicago, but this wins! I took my 9 and 6 year old boys…read morehere to meet a friend this past weekend and they absolutely loved it! The friend we were meeting is a local so she was able to get a reservation for the 11am-1pm time slot, which is apparently reserved for locals. It wasn't too crowded and was the perfect activity for a very hot summer day. My 6 year old was a bit fearful of the giant bucket of water that pours on your head at first, although by the end of the 2 hours he was standing under it welcoming it. My 9 year old and his friend jumped right in and couldn't get enough of all the slides and water fun. They were probably some of the older kids there, but still young enough to enjoy the fun. There's also a more babyish area to the side for younger kids who aren't into the slides and giant bucket. They also get 5 stars for cleanliness, including the bathrooms and changing rooms. I had to show out my coffee when we arrived since no food or drink is allowed inside the gate, but that's probably how they manage to keep it so clean. My sons are asking when we can go to Michigan just to go to this again so I can imagine if we were locals we would be there quite a bit.