Openlands Lakeshore Preserve

temporarily closed -- public safety issue

Currently entrance is considered trespassing and potentially dangerous. Suspected explosives were discovered in April and the investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, the public is forbidden to enter. ...

unique ravine, bluff and shoreline combo

There are three ways to enter. Since the sale of the adjoining property at 2789 Oak Street, all that remain of the former parking lot are the two handicapped parking spaces. There are steep eigh...

Wonderful walk even with Physical Distancing

The opportunity to get some fresh air was made even better by visiting this gem along the lakefront. Amid the scattered ruins of prior overgrown building foundations were numerous birds.... in full th...

My backyard

We are so lucky to have this beautiful natural resource in our backyard! About a mile and half of walkway along Lake Michigan. Currently there is a an unpaved portion of "prairie" walk in the middle...

Plan ahead -- there are no restrooms or drinking fountains.

To park: Turn east on Walker Avenue (at Oak Street) to access the small dawn-to-dusk parking lot. There are 2 handicapped reserved spaces, and ten others. The spaces on the south side of the lot be...