I have golfed at this course 20+ times over the last few years. The course itself is nice…read more "Management" and I use the term loosely, is extremely rude. I requested a rider when they had plenty of availability (which I have done before) was told No because I already had a twosome. Would not give us an additional cart, even if I paid for it. Would not recommend this place to anyone who wants to golf with their wife.

Love his course! We'll maintained, great service. The pro knows the course well. Affordable…read morecourse with some water hazards and fun holes. Along the River, 9 or 18 holes.

This is a great place. It's an island with a beautiful new bridge, great views of town, and lots…read moreof neat walking trails. There is easy parking and it's right on the edge of town.

We took the whole family for a walk at this awesome park. It was a snowy day, and the trail was…read moresomewhat hidden but we enjoyed it and the views were great! Gorgeous bridge and cool kayak dock. There's a couple loops shown on the trail map if you don't want to hike around the whole island. We'll be back for sure.

Nice beach with bathrooms, a pavilion, great splash pad, restaurants close by if you're thinking…read morepicnic, lots of picnic tables and playground. Plenty of space so you don't feel crowded.

Nice volleyball courts! The beach was kind of well groomed and clean. The water was pretty…read moreunappealing. Probably is the reason why it is "dog friendly ".

What a beautiful way to spend a Saturday evening listening to a good band. There are plenty spots…read moreto place your lawn chairs or blankets in the sun or shade. Being on the water front there is usually a nice breeze. Thanks Alpena and the sponsors.

Beautiful park on the bay. 4 tennis courts. 3 basketball courts. Picnic tables. Vending machine…read more Amphitheater. Bike rack. Shade and sun.

Nice park, good view of the water. It's centrally locates, clean and very family-friendly…read more We stopped here for a little bit to relax and recharge our batteries after coming into town. I checked our GPS/Google maps while hanging out here. The view was nice and it wasn't filled with tourists. Not a big park, yet a nice little detour from waking around the city. If you're interested in hanging out for awhile, it's great for that as it's pretty quiet here.

Had an amazing Thurs-Sun vacation in Aug 2025! So peaceful, beautiful scenery, great playground for…read morekids, and bathrooms were clean. They have a wi-fi and it works! Will be back for sure. Austin the new park manager is doing a great job; super friendly and you can tell he really enjoys his job and getting to know campers. Felt very very welcomed there!

We used Performance Locker for some shoots we were doing while in town filming a television…read moreprogram. Casey was so accommodating and helpful to us in every single way and left our entire crew wanting to come back to Alpena to do this on our own! As an instructor Casey was very calming and encouraging and made everyone on our team feel good about the fact that we know absolutely nothing about paddle boarding. It also made us feel better about the fact that we were sending expensive cameras out on the water! In a matter of minutes our people were up on their SUPs and out finding their way--it was awesome to see people go from terrified to get on the water to thrilled by what they could do. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for great local flavor and advice mixed with incredible outdoor activities in the area!

This company rents kayaks (and bicycles) out of a shed near Duck Park in Alpena. Notably, Duck Park…read moreadjoins Island Park and the Wildlife Sanctuary, and you can get right onto the lake that is formed by the dammed-up Thunder Bay River. (This site does not offer access to Lake Huron.) The rental guy was under a nearby shade tree, so we once we figured out who to talk to, he was a master of efficiency, and got us out on the water quickly. Cash and cards are accepted. The price is reasonable. There is a portajohn on site. Food is available nearby. Parking is easy and free. Notably, there is a kayak launch platform that makes it completely easy and straightforward to get in and get out of your boat. No more wading, sloshing, tipping, wet feet, launch anxiety, etc. Once you launch, you can make your way toward a swampy area, or stay in open water. The swampy area offers a great water-level perspective on wetlands and water plants. I'm sure that many people have spotted notable birds and mammals in this area. If you choose the open water, there is lots of room for practicing your kayaking skills or for exploring the banks of the river. You can also head under a couple of bridges. We looked for bats, but didn't see any. Great place. Worth checking out.