Millennium Park — Attraction in Walker

This park is amazing! Given the fact that it's so close to the city of GR, the sheer size of the park blows me away! There are huge expanses of green, grassy hills with trees here and there for picnicking. There are ample picnic tables, grills and trash cans throughout the park. There are large restrooms with indoor plumbing. Aside from the grassy areas, there are volleyball courts and spots to fish along the lake. There is a nice sized sandy beach area for those who would like to take a dip or get some sun. There is a concession area on the beach that serve hot dogs, fries, snacks and soda, etc. as well as another restroom/shower facility. Keep walking a bit further past the beach to the other end of the park and you'll find a "boathouse" that will rent out kayaks, rowboats, paddle boats, paddle boards and canoes for a very good rate. My husband and I rented a paddle boat for an hour for only $10. The lake is big enough that even after 45 min of paddling around, we still could have gone much further. You would not know you were in a man made lake at all. The boathouse provides a life preserver vest for every person riding the boat. I believe you may have up to 4 people at a time, per boat. Walk a little further past the boathouse and you will find walking and/or biking trails that go on and on. A lot of the trails were finished with wooden walkways that made it easy to maneuver our way through the woods. We were on foot so I can't review the biking trails, however we did see several people on bikes. Some of the walking trails are "walking only" which is nice. It allows a nice, peaceful walk without having to worry about getting out of the way for oncoming bikes. I'm sure the bicyclers appreciate it too :) I'm very impressed with this park. I've been visiting for over 10 years now and it seems to just keep getting better. They do a very good job of keeping it clean and I'm so thankful to have a place like this so nearby the city. I highly...

This is one of our favorite places to go every summer. We will drive a couple hours to get here it's worth it. First of all they have three playgrounds combined into one area, that are all very clean, unique, and nice. There are picnic tables and pavilions. There's lots of parking here. There appears to be walking trails but we've never had time to do them. You have to pay to get into the beach and splash pad area, it is fenced in. It is very cheap and just a few dollars each though. They do accept credit cards for payment. The beach is always very clean. I like that it doesn't have big waves so it's safer for my children. There are no lifeguards but I've always been able to get a spot close to where my children are playing and swimming. On the sand there is also sort of a playground obstacle course made of ropes designed like cobwebs. There's also a volleyball net setup in the sand.

The splash pad is really nice, a really large size. I think it's the largest one we've ever seen. We like to go to the beach and then before we leave we do the splash pad so they get rinsed off. The park also has boat rentals but we've never done that before. In the beach area there is a changing area and restrooms. They also have some food and snacks and ice cream bars you...

Tucked away in the wooded hills of south Grand Rapids is a fun filled oasis offering a leisurely escape from the summer heat. This hidden gem offers you the comforts of a Michigan beach without the long drive to the coasts of the Great Lakes.

The water is clean, parking is free, and affordable concessions are available on site. The waterfront is large enough to accommodate paddle boats and canoes, which are available for rental right from the beach. There are multiple playgrounds and a splash park for the kids to enjoy, and for the adults there are many trails and peaceful piers for fishing or short walks. Millennium park also offers shaded pavilions complete with charcoal grills and picnic tables available for reservations.

Access to the park is free, but beach and splash pad access is $4 for a day pass, or $60 for an annual family pass. There are other packages available including a special package for seniors. There is a constant police presence at the park for safety and emergency purposes, however there is no lifeguard on duty.

Whether you are looking for a cheap date idea or your next family adventure, Millennium Park will...