Nice little park located in Oak Creek right off part of the Oak Leaf Trail. Includes swings,…read moreslides, etc.. Plenty of free parking.

Pennoyer Park is a gorgeous stretch of user friendly beachfront and park with a bandshell. It is…read moreflat, near the tennis courts and has ample parking. I love hanging out there for a bit with my sister when I am in town. We usually sit and reminisce. There are always a ton of birds so you can take beautiful photos. There are no snack outlets nearby but the summer is filled with fun activities in the park area. If you are lucky enough to catch a concert, food and beer, it's a bonus! Otherwise, Pennoyer Park and Beach offer a great place to visit during all seasons, whether an event is happening or not.

Decent Spot to unwind for a while n watch the sea gulls flying.Not a great spot for games as there…read moreis not lot of sand and too many small sharp stones. Waves are not rough so swimming can be done but dint notice any life guards either.Parking and restrooms available.2-3 restaurants which are walkable.

Small park located west of Target. Includes a playground, tennis court, basketball court, and…read morefield. Park is generally clean, but sometimes groups that use the basketball court leave behind a ton of trash (it's not that hard to put it in one of the garbages!). Parking is also not great as it's a narrow street that can easily get congested. Great to walk to if you live nearby though.

Nice park with a Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, a Children's Play Area and a big open field that…read moreis great for dogs! I appreciate the path around the park because it gives me a convenient shortcut to the Target and other businesses on Howell Avenue. The only negative for me is that a large section of the path around the park is gravel. That makes it hard to use in a wheelchair.

We were in town, visiting friends and stumbled across this beautiful, super clean park. There's a…read moresplash pad, a playground and concession stand. The trees and the waterfront are just gorgeous. Totally recommend the spot for a walk, picnic and/or quality time with the kiddos.

Experienced this beautiful view over the weekend! Was a bit too cold to get in the lake, but…read moreenjoyed the scenic walk.

Until last week it had been years since we'd been here. Simmons used to be our beach of choice in…read morethe area but Alford will be stealing that thunder. Alford seems to be far less crowded with the same amenities and a larger beach area. About the only downside, the sand is course and irritating here. It gets everywhere. Sorry for the reference...had to. Cheers.

Nice park, scenic, peaceful, and well maintained. In nice weather it's a good choice for a picnic…read more Always easy paeking.

I went to Pershing Park with friends before sailing. We decided to hang out and have a picnic. It's…read morea nice location near the marina. It overlooks Lake Michigan. There is plenty of parking and plenty of space to hang out and relax while sharing a meal. It's particularly a nice spot in the late afternoon.

Beautiful spot for family and kids. There's a splash pad, ball field and tennis courts here. Part…read moreof the Cool Air Campus. Kids love this place.

This beautiful park is located about 15 minutes east of the I-94 freeway. There is a driveway that…read moreleads to a large parking lot far enough away that one cannot hear automobiles from the adjacent road. The park hosts a large pavilion (it can be rented out) with a lot of picnic tables that are like brand new, grills, nice indoor bathrooms, a softball diamond, a large playground, a basketball goal, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and plentiful areas for picnics. During the time of my first visit, I was unable to explore the hiking trails that lead through the natural areas of prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. However, I was able to enjoy the tranquility of the surround landscape while discussing upcoming plans with friends. There were a couple family with kids playing at the playground and a man walking his dog along the edge of the manicured lawn and prairie plants. The lights are on a timer at the Pavilion and turned on at dusk. The women's restroom was clean and I did not see any spiders (this is extremely important to me.... I hope it continues to remain spider free!). After a Google search, I discovered this park was created recently to serve as a "pollinator paradise" that also slows runoff from the surrounding landscape into the Pike River. *my heart* It's everything I went to graduate school for and then some. This is an ideal place for a nature hike, meeting, taking your kids to play, picnic, family reunion, bridal/baby shower, etc. I was really impressed with the up-keep. Although it is a 35 minute drive, I plan on returning to explore the hiking trails with my pup and meeting up with friends. This is definitely a successful project that was completed by Mount Pleasant and Root-Pike WIN (with assistance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, Fund for Lake Michigan, and other partnerships). 5 stars!!!