Muskegon County Parks

06/01/2026

Leaping lizards! 🦎🌿

Have you met this fascinating resident of Dune Harbor Park?

This cool creature is a Five-lined Skink, one of the only native lizards found in the Great Lakes region! Young skinks are especially easy to recognize thanks to their bright blue tails and bold yellow stripes, which help them distract predators while they make a quick escape.

This little reptile was spotted enjoying the new pollinator garden near the Lincoln lot, where native plants create great habitat for insects, birds, and other wildlife. Skinks love warm sunny spots, rocky areas, and places with plenty of cover to hide.

If you visit Dune Harbor this summer, keep your eyes peeled along sunny edges, logs, rocks, and garden spaces. You might spot one darting by!

Please remember to admire wildlife from a distance and avoid trying to handle or catch these animals so they can stay safe and wild. 💚

05/29/2026

Before & After! 🚧🌿

Meinert Park is on the "road" to recovery!

After a culvert collapse during this year’s heavy rainy season, repairs have been made, and access to the full park has been restored. Our staff and amazing neighbors are thrilled to once again enjoy the entire park together.

To ensure long-term safety and stability, additional construction will still be needed to fully replace the culvert drain. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and support during this process!

05/23/2026

Shoutout to our amazing volunteers! 🌱💚

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, our May events were a HUGE success! Together, we planted more than 1,000 aquatic and terrestrial native plants throughout Dune Harbor Park.

These native plants will help improve habitat, support wildlife, strengthen water quality, and create healthier ecosystems both on land and in the water.

A special thank-you to our partners at the Muskegon Conservation District for helping make these events possible and supporting native habitat restoration efforts across our community.

Interested in joining the volunteer team? Learn more and check out upcoming events at MuskegonCountyParks.org/volunteer/

Opportunities like these would not be possible without the generous support of the Consumers Energy Foundation Planet Award Grant.

05/15/2026

🌿 Native Planting at Dune Harbor Park is On! 🌿

Today! May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Starting at the Seminole Lot (may move to the Lincoln Lot)

Join Parks staff and Muskegon Conservation District crews as we work together to enhance the natural beauty of Dune Harbor Park! Planting native species helps prevent dune erosion, supports local wildlife, and creates vital habitat for our incredible native plants and pollinators.

Come lend a hand and make a positive impact on our local environment! 🌱

05/08/2026

🌿 Aquatic Native Planting is ON for today! 💧
10:00AM-2:00PM, Dune Harbor Park Seminole Lot

Join Muskegon County Parks & the Muskegon Conservation District for a muddy, meaningful morning of habitat restoration! Volunteers will help plant over 800 native aquatic plugs along the shoreline to improve water quality and create better habitat for wildlife.

Be prepared to get a little wet and muddy—we recommend waders, boots, or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All tools and gloves will be provided!

Thanks to the Consumers Energy Foundation for helping make this event possible! 🌎

05/07/2026

🌞 Park season is officially here! 🌿

Head out to Pioneer Park to grab your County Park Season Pass and pick up our brand-new Scavenger Hunt Adventure! 🗺️✨

Think you can visit all 8 locations?

📸 Snap a photo of yourself at each stop while completing the activities along the way. Once you’ve finished, bring your photos and completed booklet back to the Pioneer Park Camp Office to receive a special mystery prize! 🎁

Get outside, explore the parks, and make some memories this season!

Who’s ready for the challenge? 👀

05/05/2026

Check out all these great opportunities happening in our community!

HABITAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES coming up in May. This Friday, May 8 and next Friday, May 15 at Dune Harbor Park, as well as 'every 3rd Thursday' starts at Heritage Landing. Follow the Muskegon Conservation District and Friends of Heritage Landing's page for any updates for their events.

05/02/2026

Adopt-a-Beach is happening THIS MORNING (5/2/26)! 🌊
10:00AM-12:00PM, meeting at Kruse Park!

It might be a little chilly, but we’ll be out there—and we’d love for you to join us!

Come along with Muskegon City Parks & Recreation and Muskegon County Parks for a refreshing beach walk and litter clean-up. It’s a great way to start your day and make a positive impact on our shoreline.

Can’t make it today? No worries—check out our events page for more Adopt-a-Beach opportunities happening all summer long!

05/01/2026

🦉 Creature Feature Friday!
Check out this stunning Barred Owl spotted right here at Pioneer Park—those soulful dark eyes and striped feathers make it one of Michigan’s most recognizable woodland residents!

You might even hear their classic call echoing through the trees: “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” 👀🌲

Barred Owls are known for thriving in mature forests near water, making many of our Muskegon County Parks the perfect place to spot (or hear!) them if you’re out exploring—especially around dusk or dawn.

Have you come across any amazing wildlife during your park visits lately? Drop your sightings in the comments—we’d love to see what you’ve discovered out there! 🌿🐾

04/29/2026

Hello, Spring! 🌷🌿🐦

April showers bring May flowers, and signs of the season are popping up all around Muskegon County Parks! Longer days, budding trees, returning birds, and fresh blooms mean warmer adventures are on the way.

Have you spotted wildflowers, heard migrating birds, seen trees beginning to bloom, or noticed any other signs of spring? We’d love to see what you’re finding out in the parks! Drop your sightings or photos in the comments below 📸👇