Kestner Waterfront Park- City of Houghton — Attraction in Houghton

Locals call this "Chutes and Ladders" because of the gargantuan playground; the sign just alludes to a Rotary Park.

This very nice park has a beach, huge picnic shelter, bandstand, other picnic tables, net-walled sand volleyball court, swings and slides,, restrooms, bike- and kayak-rentals, and concession stand with pizza, hot dogs, brats, and a very large flavor selection of Jilbert Ice Cream. A perennial favorite with the grandchildren. Nice views of the waterfront. Public RV Park...

This is a pretty fantastic little park. Obviously the Chutes & Ladders playground was the highlight for our kids, there's also a little snack shack (inside) here, rentals for paddle sports, some built-in cornhole sets, a volleyball court, and plenty of picnic tables and a pavilion. It's also got a path that connects you to the rest of the waterfront. We walked 1 mile down to the library before turning around, but I'm pretty sure you're able to keep going...

My husband and I love walking down here with our dog . Probably one of the best places ever to watch the sunset. Lots of ample free parking and minimally crowded no matter what time you decide to go. There is also a wooded path where you may walk and enjoy the flowering...