Vandercook Lake Park — Attraction in Summit Township

It's a free park, and lots of people live on the lake so sometimes they set off fireworks at night. There's a little play area for small kids that's got a jungle gym and swings, as well as a couple of benches around it so that you can watch your kids and make sure they don't get hurt. The water was full of algae though, and it was very warm, almost like bath water. So if you're squeamish you might not like it at all. There was a creepy guy here too, we came on the 4th of July and he wouldn't stop approaching us and he walked around the parking lot for a while checking doors. If you're very concerned about losing valuables I suggest that you keep your doors locked and your windows rolled up. Very few zebra mussels or anything like that in the water as well, not a lot of fish either. I think it's because the water is so hot. There's no beach part, it just goes from grass to Lake, no sand in the middle. we went and the concession stand was closed because someone had died in the lake the day before, which surprised me because why was the lake still open for the 4th of July? That's a little...

All in all, it's pretty peaceful there. Only one restroom per birth gender, near the parking area and playgroun.. Though there is plenty of room to swim, but if you're tall enough, you can almost walk across the entire lake and still keep your head above the water. It is animal friendly and there are a couple of spots with tables and a roof for small parties and picnics. Though, if you have little children that can't swim on their own safely, there is only a tiny little area of playground equipment, not really enough room for very many children to play on. On the other hand, they do have Kayak rentals by the hour there for adults and the older kids to padded around Vandercook Lake and the waterways and the adjacent lakes connected by them. P.S., The water is usually fairly cool if not cold.

So, have fun, but please pick up...

This park is beautiful!! And the water was actually starting to warm up weeks ago. Although swimming allowed it's not my fav place to swim...but their park is clean fully equipped for families n kids or groups. On site kid toys. Bathrooms. 2 picnic areas with grills n under roofs too so no rain ever ruined a picnic. It's an outstanding addition to Vandercooks history n beauty. Make sure to make kids n teens wear life vests if swimming is desired...n sandals_footwear. It has some dangerous deep dropoffs n Rocky bottom at first n water is dirty so you can't always...