Community Center, Parks and Recreation

Though small, our Village is home to many beautiful parks and a wonderful community center that are used throughout the year by residents and visitors alike. You are sure to find a park in Pentwater that every member of your family will enjoy.

Park Place Is Open

After much anticipation, setup and hard work by residents of the community, office staff and council members, Park Place is now open to the public. Beginning Monday April 19th at 9am, Park Place will be open for leisure.

Current Hours of Operation
Mondays 9am - 11am
Wednesdays 9am - 11am
Thursdays 6pm-8pm

Hours are subject to change.

Please visit the Village Events and Parks Rental Calendar for upcoming events and available days for rentals.

North End Park Renovations

The Village of Pentwater is the destination of beautiful waters, wonderful people, great businesses and an assortment of parks. The North End Park is one of the many parks in our area and is now one of the major projects under way for the Village. Renovations are being made in multiple phases. Phase One of the project includes adult workout equipment, a children's play area and handicap accessible equipment. The equipment posted below has been purchased and will be installed at the end of May. Along with the equipment, the basketball and tennis courts will be resurfaced with one of the tennis courts being turned into a pickleball court.

We have recently received grants from Sinclair Recreation in the amount of $22,532.39 and $3,000 from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Bessie E. and Ethan Allan Gray Health Fund through the Oceana County Community Foundation. We have also received a wonderful donation of $2,500 from the Pentwater Service Club. We are genuinely thankful for the donations that we have received so far and are grateful to our community members for their support.

We hope to renovate and expand the North End Park into something truly special for our community. Our community support throughout the years has been gracious and allows us to continue to look forward to the future of Pentwater. We have constructed a donation platform for the North End Park to help promote healthy living within our community. Your donations have helped us reach some of our goals and we look forward to accomplishing more in the very near future. If you are interested in donating to the North End Park, please click on the link below.

For questions about the North End Park Renovations or about donating please contact Village Hall at 231-869-8301.

Download a File:

North End Park Donations (PDF)

North End Park Equipment (PDF)

Village Green

The Village Green is a community park located in the center of the Village business district and is a welcoming area for residents and visitors. The Green is home to a beautiful sitting area that includes a barrier-free gazebo, tables, benches, and a large open green area surrounded by trees and shrubs.

The Village Green is host to numerous activities throughout the year, including spring and fall craft shows, seasonal and holiday festivals, band concerts and farmers markets as well as art shows and weddings. The Village Green is one of the many parks that are available for rent. For more information please visit our Community Events and Rental of Community Center and Parks page.

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Bridge Street Park

The Bridge Street Park is a mini-park located at the eastern end of the North Pier walkway. This small park has handicap accessibility to the Pier, benches for sitting an a great view of the water.

Channel Lane Park

One of our most popular community parks, the Channel Lane Park (200 Channel Lane) is located adjacent to the North Pier walkway and a stones through to the beach. The park has a handicap accessible facility with a 20-space parking lot, restrooms, bike racks and a picnic area. The picnic area includes benches, tables, grills and two picnic pavilions, one of which is available for rent. For more information on renting Channel Lake Park, please visit our Village Events and Parks Rental Calendar page.

Village Third Street Park

The Village Third Street Park also known as the Shopper's Dock is a landscaped mini-park located on the west end of Third Street on Pentwater Lake. The area provides temporary seawall docking with tie-up spaces for small boats. The park also includes a picnic table, benches and is enjoy by many residents and visitors as a lake viewing area.

Chester Street Park

Another area mini-park is Chester Street Park located at the eastern end of the South Pier walkway. The park is a popular walking area for lake and sunset views.

Recreation Areas

There are many recreational areas throughout the Village for resident and visitor entertainment,. Among them are Charles Mears State Park, the Village Tennis Courts, and the Village Ice Skating Rink and Horseshoe Pits.

Charles Mears State Park
Established in 1923, Charles Mears State Park is a 50-acre regional park facility situated on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Village of Pentwater. The Park includes 175 camping sites, a hiking trail and access to 1700 feet of sandy beach. Also located at the Park is a playground, fishing pier, a picnic area and a beach concession building. Many residents and visitors spend the day walking the piers, enjoying the sun, swimming and playing beach volleyball. The Park is also host to weekly nature programs that start in the spring and continue throughout the summer.