Outdoor

PARKS

St. Joseph County Parks 269-467-5519
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Centreville:

Covered Bridge Park
Schweitzer Rd.

Hoshel Canoe Park
Hoshel Rd.
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Pahl Point Park
Covered Bridge Rd.
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Leonidas:

Rawson’s King Mill Park
King Rd.
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Mendon:

Reed Riverside Park
S. Nottawa Rd.

Nottawa:

Nottawa Park
Railroad St.
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Olney Bridge Park
Olney Rd.

Sturgis:

Cade Lake Park/Campground*
68911 Plumb School Rd.
Phone: 269-651-3330
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Oaklawn (Terrace) Park
Corner of South St. & S. Nottawa St.
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Three Rivers:

Conservation Park
S. Main St.

Hidden Marsh Sanctuary
Buckhorn Rd.

Memory Isle Park
West Michigan Ave.

photo courtesy of Chad Ely of Geek Genius website

Meyer Broadway Park
W. Broadway
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Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo
West Michigan and Spring St.
Phone: 269-273-1845
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White Pigeon:
Wahbememe Park
US-131 & US-12

CASS COUNTY PARKS:* 269-445-4456
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Cassopolis:
Veterans Memorial Park
M-62

Dowagiac:
Arthur Dodd Memorial Park
61437 Creek Rd.
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Marcellus:
Stevens Lakeside Memorial Park
Stevens Forest Lake St. on Fisher Lake
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Union:
Harmon Park
Peninsula Dr. on Shavehead Lake
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Vandalia:
Dr. T. K. Lawless Park
15122 Monkey Run St.
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Henry Sears Park
Birch Rd. on Birch Lake
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Volinia:
Fred Russ Forest Park
20379 Marcellus Hwy
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BIKING/HIKING

Request the River Country Bicycle Map to explore the area or test your mountain bike skills at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park. Call toll-free 800-447-2821 or click here to request a free bike map.

St. Joseph County:
Hidden Marsh Sanctuary

Meyer Broadway Park – trail: ½ mile paved trail plus other hiking/walking trails
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Cass County:
Arthur Dodd Memorial Park – trails: 1 mile
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Dr. T.K. Lawless Park – trails: 7 miles plus mountain bike trails
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Fred Russ Forest – trails: 4 miles
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BOATING

Launch your boat in one of our many lakes in River Country to relax with some fishing, water skiing or swimming. The DNR has a list of lakes in St. Joseph County. Check out the Cass County lakes.

Make sure to review boating regulations and always be prepared with the proper flotation devices to make your boating experience safe.

Marinas/Boat Rentals:
Corey On The Lake Marina*
59549 County Line Rd.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Phone: 269-244-5878

Lakeside Marine LLC*
515 N. Burr Oak Rd.
Colon, MI 49040
Phone: 269-432-9136

Pat’s Pontoons
14960 M-60
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Phone: 269-273-2800

FISHING

Hunting and fishing is a highlight for the sports enthusiast in River Country! With 58 lakes, 18 lakes with boat launches, visit the area to drop your line in one of our beautiful lakes. For the fly fisherman, River Country has sixteen rivers for some great fishing.

For fishing guide and regulations, check out the DNR website.

Bait & Tackle:
Arjay’s Bait & Tackle
63541 Lakeshore Rd.
Sturgis, MI 49091
Phone: 269-651-7500

Bob’s Bait & Tackle
411 N. Nottawa St.
Sturgis, MI 49091
Phone: 269-503-7374

Colon Bait & Tackle
233 S. Blackstone Ave.
Colon, MI 49040
Phone: 269-432-3633

Dam Site Bait Shop, Inc.*
170 N. Washington St.
Constantine, MI 49042
Phone: 269-435-2613

Fisher Bait & Tackle
413 W. Chicago Rd.
White Pigeon, MI 49099
Phone: 269-483-7861

HUNTING

For Michigan.gov website for hunting regulations to make sure you follow the law for a sporting day of hunting.

MINI-GOLF

South Lanes
1147 W. Broadway
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Phone: 269-278-7515

WINTER FUN

Skiing and Snowboarding:

Swiss Valley Ski Area*
A family oriented ski area with 11 runs
and varied terrain for all levels of skiers and
snowboarders. Ski and snowboard rentals, night skiing, lounge, and ski shop.
13421 Mann St.
Jones, MI 49061
Phone: 269-244-5635
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