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Marine City takes pride in our beautiful parks, many of which line the St. Clair River. Take in views of the many freighters that frequent the river, enjoy a picnic, pick up a volleyball game, or just kick back on a sunny day in these beautifully maintained and landscaped parks.
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Marine City Parks: (Note: All parks on Water St. are on the St. Clair River!)
For further info, contact the City Recreation Department: (810) 765-8094
Heritage Square: Historic City Hall building, band stand, paved & barrier-free walkway. Site of outdoor weddings and social events.
Marine City Public Beach: North end of Water Street. Swimming beach, barrier-free sidewalk, bathrooms, spring toys, picnic tables, barbecue grills, shady grassy areas. Open from the last day of school until the first day of school, 7 days, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed during inclement weather.
Broadway Park: Water Street at foot of Broadway. Paved & lit barrier-free walkway, benches, fishing allowed, battleship gun deck on display.
Waterworks Park: Water Street at foot of Jefferson. Veteran's and Firemen's Memorials. Paved & lit barrier-free walkway, picnic table, coin operated long range binocular for sightseeing.
Lighthouse Park: Water Street at foot of Washington. Peche Island Lighthouse, sand volleyball court, paved & lit barrier-free walkway.
Guy Center: Water Street between Lighthouse Park and River Park. Community Center; currently being used as temporary city offices. Grounds connect to both adjacent parks.
Civic Women's Club River Park: Water Street south of Guy Center. Paved & lit barrier-free walkway, garden, benches.
Corwin M. Drake Memorial Park: Water Street between St. Clair and Union. Outdoor amphitheater, ship's anchor on display, paved & barrier-free walkway.
Nautical Mile Park: Water Street at foot of Union Street. Fishing allowed, benches, ship's propeller on display, paved & barrier-free walkway. Site of several annual events.
Mini-Park: S. Main Street at Washington Street. Playground, bench.
Ward Cottrell Park: Ward Street west of Parker Street. Shared city/schools use. Football field, running track for school use. Tennis courts, softball field, Little League baseball field.
King Road Park: King Road north of Chartier Street. Twenty seven acres; softball field, baseball field, basketball court, water fountain, picnic grove with table and grills, restrooms (one is barrier-free), playground, sledding hill, ice rink (seasonal).
Algonac State Park: 8732 River Road. Six miles south of the city on M-29. 1500 acres, 1/2 mile river frontage. Lake plain prairies, oak savannas. Year-round camping, explorer program, fishing, hunting, playground, picnic areas, shooting/archery ranges, hiking, cross country skiing. Admission charged.
(810) 765-5605. Visit the park website
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