Waterfront Park — Attraction in Ludington

I've been coming to this park since I was a kid, when the playground there was brand new. It's a fantastic playground and has tons of potential for fun and games.

It is also one of the premier spots in town to watch the Badger enter and exit port, with the upgrades the city of Ludington have made in terms of the benches and tables adding more places for people to enjoy this unique experience of the last classic car freighter on the great lakes.

I highly recommend visiting here if you are in town, whether it is just yourself, your significant other, or your entire family. It's a fantastic spot to witness one of the historic pieces of the Great lakes that is still operable and is truly a...

It's a nice little park. The kids enjoyed the stop and played for a few hours. It was clean when we were there. Somewhat small compared to what my son is used to but he didn't complain. Playing is playing, after all. It was overcast and sprinkling rain when we stopped. It wasn't bad enough to decide not to go however, it made the deck a little damp and the monkey bars were slippery. When we took a break from playing, we could wander around and look at some of the statues/art display or watch the freighters coming in and going out. All in all, it was the perfect stop for my 6 year old son. He had fun running around and climbing, like most kids do. It served its purpose for...

On the perfect weather day (on a Sunday in September, no rain, 70 degrees F), the walk was peaceful with few people. The restrooms were clean and functional. The historical summaries along the pathways were informative. They conveyed an excellent perspective on how the 1800s "immigration" into Ludington and the surrounding areas laid the foundation for present-day landscapes and the nearby chemical and salt plants. The park has excellent views of the channel leading to Lake Michigan and the marinas. There are several amenities, including a fish prep area, several sculptures, and what appeared to be a food court (which is unclear because it...