Michigan DNR Pocket Park

Michigan DNR Pocket Park The U.P. Pocket Park is a state park that has fishing, archery, and pellet gun ranges for all ages to participate in free of cost.

Wednesday to Sunday
Open Fishing: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open Archery: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Pellet Gun: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Originally opened during the UP State Fair in August 1999, our site spans one acre of land. Visitors can explore our historic Fire Tower, scenic Waterfall, and educational classroom, or enjoy fishing in our pond with over 1,000 bluegills. Additionally, we offer an archery range and a pellet gun range. All activities are free and open to the public.

Costume contest will begin at 5 pm! Meet outside the haunted house to enter the contest!
10/08/2026

Costume contest will begin at 5 pm! Meet outside the haunted house to enter the contest!

10/08/2026
My favorite season has officially arrived at the pocket park! We are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 6
09/26/2026

My favorite season has officially arrived at the pocket park!
We are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 6

It’s a beautiful fall day here at the pocket park! We are open Saturdays and Sunday from 10 - 6 PM
09/20/2026

It’s a beautiful fall day here at the pocket park! We are open Saturdays and Sunday from 10 - 6 PM

We are hosting a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 24th from 2 to 6 at the Pocket Park!There will be a trick or treat ...
09/18/2026

We are hosting a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 24th from 2 to 6 at the Pocket Park!
There will be a trick or treat trail, a haunted house, bobbing for donuts, “what’s in the box” game and a costume contest by age (0-3, 4-8, 9-13, 14+)
If you are interested in volunteering to be a haunted house worker or a trick or treat trail worker and pass out candy contact me! (906)2804309

Please put your ideas in the comments!
09/11/2026

Please put your ideas in the comments!

09/03/2026

“Dawn to Dusk” parody of “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
This one’s for Dolly!

Do you want to become an outdoor woman? Join us in the movement of women in the outdoors! Click the link below and sign up for our class on October 10th and learn how to prepare for the deer hunt.
Join hundreds of women that are empowering themselves by joining the BOW (being outdoor woman)

Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/public/bow

Fair week hoursMonday 5-8Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 - 7Sunday 12-3
08/17/2026

Fair week hours
Monday 5-8
Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 - 7
Sunday 12-3

Thank you Chenier’s Greenhouse for the beautiful flower arrangement! They smell amazing! Quick everyone come sniff these...
08/14/2026

Thank you Chenier’s Greenhouse for the beautiful flower arrangement! They smell amazing! Quick everyone come sniff these flowers!!

Address

2401 12th Avenue North
Escanaba, MI
49829

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19067890714

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