Zoos, Animal & Recreation Parks

Witness nature at it's best. Visit an animal park to see local and exotic wildlife up close, or maybe take a bike trip through the woods to experience it on your own. Whatever your preference Michigan's Great Southwest is full of different types of parks that are sure to provide your family with fun.

Arthur Dodd Memorial Park, Cassopolis, MI
Located along the Dowagiac Creek near the county line, this 51-acre park has long been a destination for water enthusiasts.
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, MI
This 640-acre nature park is open year-round and boasts a broad range of recreational activities.
Deer Forest Park, Coloma, MI (269) 468-4961
Enjoy a day of lovin', touchin', and huggin' at Michigan's Great Southwest's animal and amusement wonderland. Deer Forest is home to the world's largest herd of tame fallow deer, hundreds of other exotic animals, camel rides, pony rides, kiddie rides, picnic grounds, and much more!
Eaton Park, St. Joseph, MI (269) 429-7771

Fred Russ Forest Park, Marcellus, MI
Highway outside of Volinia Located within the 580-acre Fred Russ Research Forest, this 10-acre park is one of the most visited parks in Cass County. Home to the largest tulip poplar tree in Michigan.
Kathryn Park, Buchanan, MI
Neighborhood youth park with playground, equipment and picnicking facilities.
Jean Klock Park, St. Joseph, MI
Boardwalk, observation tower and picnic shelter, wide beach.
Lions Park, St. Joseph, MI
Swimming, playground, restroom and a superb view of St. Joseph's piers.
McCoy Creek Recreational Area, Buchanan, MI
Facilities include four tennis courts, softball and baseball diamonds, Memorial football field, picnic areas, playground equipment, restrooms, and scenic McCoy creek.
Plym Park, Niles, MI
Golf course, soccer and football fields, basketball courts, two softball fields, eight tennis courts, picnicking facilities, shelters and playground areas.
Rocky Gap County Park, Benton Charter Township (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435
Overlooking Lake Michigan from a bluff, a quiet place to enjoy our shoreline with a beach with 1,100 feet of lake frontage.
Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph, MI (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435
At the mouth of the St. Joseph River, Silver Beach features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. It is a favorite destination for a variety of beach and river front activities, playground equipment, walkways, and shelters.
St. Joseph River Front Park, Niles, MI
Lighted river trail, picnicking, boat launching facilities, scenic view of the French Paper Mill dam.
The Grove, Berrien Springs, MI
Large pavilion, shelter houses, picnicking, playground equipment, grills, restroom and a scenic natural area overlooking Lake Chapin.
Tiscornia Park, St. Joseph, MI
Public beach with easy access for a pleasant stroll or fishing along the North Pier, free parking, restrooms.
Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City, IN (219) 873-1510
More than 200 animals and a petting barn are featured, with limestone observation tower that offers vistas from the Chicago skyline to Michigan state shoreline.
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For more information
Cornerstone Alliance
P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
tel: (269) 925-6100
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