The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to our new Village of Pentwater website. We are developing it daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its new interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit the Contact Us page. Thank you.

Pentwater History Boat Tour

Beginning Tuesday, August 6th, area residents and visitors can take a one-hour boat tour and learn about Pentwater's rich history as they journey on Pentwater Lake, down the channel, and into Lake Michigan. The history tour will be using Pentwater's new water taxi, the Lake Sturgeon, and will depart daily at 4:45pm from the Village Marina Docks.

History Boat Tour tickets are $10 per person of any age. Tickets can be purchased on weekdays at the Village Office from 8am until 4pm. After 4pm on weekdays, and on weekends and Labor Day, any remaining tickets for that day can be purchased from the Captain at the dock. In the event of inclement weather, purchased tickets for the History Tour can be used at any later date on a first-come, first served basis if there are unsold tickets that day.

For a more detailed layout of the History Tour, please click on the link below.

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Pentwater History Boat Tour (MS Word)

Water Safety Remains a High Priority in the Village

The Pentwater Police Department partners with Charles Mears State Park and the Oceana County Sheriff's Marine Patrol to help keep people safe during the summer. Water Safety is a priority in Pentwater.

During the last few weeks, West Michigan has witnessed several water-related accidents and deaths. Contributing to these incidents has been high water and strong currents. In response to this new strategies have been put into place to help keep people safe.

Every year the pier's are barricaded during high wind conditions. This has continued this year. In addition, we have begun to cone off parts of the Charles Mears State Park Beach when high waves and strong currents develop. We want to keep people from swimming close to the north pier when dangerous currents exist.

Sadly, some people choose to ignore these warnings. When this happens we will be writing citations for crossing the barricades on the pier. We are asking for help in educating visitors and residents alike to the dangers Lake Michigan can pose.

Remember PlaySafe Pentwater

Sanitary Sewer Leads Homeowner's Responsibility - What You Should Know

All the drains in your home lead to somewhere, and unless you have a septic tank, the sewer lines lead out to the sewer main that services the Village. The sewer main is at the end of your property, under the street in most cases. What homeowners don't realize is that they are responsible for any damage suffered by the sewer line, all the way up to the sewer main.

In 2001 the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 222 (MCL 691.1416 seq.) to provide a statutory exception to government immunity for sanitary sewer backups on real property.

To better understand Public Act 222 and its contents, please click on the link below.

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Sanitary Sewer Leads - What You Should Know (PDF)

Water Quality Report

To review the 2018 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2018 Water Quality Report (PDF)

A Great Place to Live, Work, Raise a Family

Village of Pentwater, MI The Village of Pentwater is a quintessential old-fashioned community on the shores of Lake Michigan’s clear waters and sugar-fine sandy beaches. The area surrounds a 500-acre inland lake. Rows of downtown businesses offer an eclectic mix of shops, places to eat, and a Village Green that’s a centerpiece for many fun events year-round, with weekly band concerts in the summer.

Pentwater is a great place to make your home and thrive in every season. It’s easy to make new, deep and lasting friendships within our “village family.”

Some of the latest newcomers are professionals who’ve found Pentwater to be the perfect place from which to telecommute. Others have chosen Pentwater for their retirement home. Indeed, the Village of Pentwater is a great place to live and age well for everyone.

At Pentwater Village Hall, we are always happy to help. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in the Village of Pentwater.

Pentwater Water Taxi

The Village of Pentwater and Pentwater Township have jointly purchased a 16-passenger, former U.S. Navy boat, the Lake Sturgeon, as a means to help residents get to town due to the closure of Longbridge Road. Regular scheduled trips across the lake are free of charge and are open to both residents and visitors. Sunset Tours are also available nightly, with tickets available for purchased at Village Hall, the cost is $20 (cash only) per person. Tickets may also be purchased after Village Office hours and on the weekend at the Dock from the Captain.

Water Taxi Schedule - departure times from Village Marina (dock located on the south side of the Marina - Township pickup locations are at the newly-installed dock near Chester & Mancester Street and the Township Boat Launch
10am
Noon
2pm
4pm
4:45pm - History Tour
6pm
7pm
8:00pm - Sunset Tour - The Lake Sturgeon departs from the Village Marina Dock approximately 45 minutes before sunset - In the event of rain, tickets can be used at a later date.
Sunset Tours are available each night with weather permitting.
Trips will continue after the Sunset Tour until Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Reminder: Water Taxi Trips Across the Lake are Free of Charge

For more information please contact the Village Manager, Chris Brown, at 231-869-8301 or cbrown@pentwatervillage.org.

Friendship Center Design

For information on the Friendship Center Design Layout, please visit the link below.

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Friendship Center Remodel Slide Show (PDF)

Road Project Updates

For information on current and upcoming road project work in the Village, please visit our Engineering page.

Discover Pentwater

Come for a Day. A Week. A Life.
A sentiment to Pentwater, it truly shows how great of a community we have to share and the love that this town has. Many visitors spend their summers here only to come back later in life to enjoy the beautiful scenery and wonderful atmosphere in retirement. To learn more about what makes Pentwater so great, please visit the Discover Pentwater page.

Bird Watching

One of the great pastimes in Michigan is bird watching and Pentwater is no exception to having an assortment of beautiful birds to see. There is a bird watching sanctuary located at the ponds behind the DPW Building. Parking is available behind the building, as vehicle access is prohibited near the ponds, foot traffic only. Another great spot for bird watching is at the Longbridge Road Bridge Boardwalk.