Public Recreation Areas
| Name | # of Acres | Address | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farview Nature Park | 87 | 6257 138th Avenue | nature trails, bird-watching |
| The Felt Estate | 4 | 6597 138th Avenue | meetings, tours, rental facility for groups and events |
| Gilligan Lake | 20 | 66th between 142nd and 144th | fishing, small roadside park, unimproved boat launch |
| Goshorn Lake | 30 | 65th Street (South of 138th) | fishing, swimming, boating, boat launch |
| Old Township Hall | 1 | 6280 142nd Avenue | meetings for small groups, history-related events |
| Huyser Farm | 102 | corner of 142nd Avenue and 64th Street | nature trails, bird-watching, wildlife viewing, u-pick blueberry patch, gazebo |
| Kelly Lake | 20 | 66th Street, between 145th & 146th | access limited to foot traffic from 66th, fishing, swimming |
| Laketown Beach | 2.7 | 142nd, west of 66th Street | beach access via stairs, swimming |
| Sanctuary Woods | 40 | 66th St. between 147th Avenue and 32nd Street | trails, view of Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, picnic tables, former interurban bridge, bird-watching, wildlife viewing |
| Saugatuck Dunes State Park | 959 | 138th Avenue | hiking trails to Lake Michigan, bird-watching, picnic area, swimming, cross-country skiing |
| Shore Acres Township Park | 40 | 138th Avenue | disc golf course, biking trails, trails to Lake Michigan through Saugatuck Dunes State Park |
| Wolters Woods Township Park | 34 | 6281 147th Avenue | playground structure, horseshoes, nature trails, shuffleboard, picnic pavilion, bird-watching, wildlife |
Farview Nature Park
6257 138th Avenue
Comprised of over 80 acres, Farview Nature Park has one and a half miles of scenic trails. With several distinct ecosystems – including pond wetlands, low dunes, deep woods, and open meadow – this park is rich in flora and fauna.
The Laketown Equestrian Trails Association and the Laketown Parks Commission maintain horse trails through the park. A reminder to all equestrians: please use the designated horse trails, not the walking trails. Thank you for being safe and using our parks for exercise and enjoyment.
The Huyser Farm
4188 64th Street
In the late 1930s, Manuel and Lilah Huyser purchased a 102-acre parcel at the corner of 142nd Avenue and 64th Street in Laketown Township. They drained the swamps, cleared the brush, straightened the creeks, and created an extensive irrigation system. Many buildings exist on the farm, largely constructed with wood harvested from the wood lots on the property. The Huyser home was built in 1939; its original plans still exist. Although the home needs maintenance, it is structurally sound.
The Huyser Farm contains nine vegetative communities with a diverse flora representing 62 families and 295 species of vascular plants. These distinct communities attract an active bird population most of which are summer residents.
The Huyser Farm also is home to an organic blueberry patch. Residents are welcome to pick blueberries as no charge.
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Avenue
Climb the steps at Laketown Beach and see a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. The stairway, leading up and over the dune, helps protect the fragile dune environment while affording visitors access to the lake.
If you or a volunteer group is interested in helping keep sand off the steps, please contact the township office at (616) 335-3050.
Shore Acres Township Park
Located at the end of 138th Avenue, adjacent to the State Park (at 6602 138th Avenue) Shore Acres Township Park features a 19-hole disc golf course and biking trails. There is also a pump bike track.
Historic Gibson Church is also on the property.
Sanctuary Woods Preserve
This park occupies approximately 40 acres in the northwestern corner of Laketown Township on 66th Street near 32nd Street. This park was made possible with the assistance of a generous gift from the DenUyl family and a Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. The development of the property was accomplished through the assistance of a Department of Natural Resources Coastal Zone Management Grant.
Wolters Woods
6281 147th Avenue
Wolters Woods is located at 6281 147th Avenue. It is accessible via the non-motoried path that runs along 147th Avenue making it a true family friendly park. The 34-acre park hosts a playground, horseshoe pit and walking trails. There is also a picnic pavilion available on a first come first serve basis.