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The St. Joseph County Parks & Recreation Department strives to offer beautiful, natural parks for our residents, visitors, and wildlife. Our goal is to provide the public with outstanding recreational experiences, in parks that make the most of and protect our unique natural resources. We hope you will visit often and enjoy your county parks!

ACCESSIBILITYSt. Joseph County Parks will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate special needs. Please contact us five working days in advance if special accommodations are requested. Park services are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.

PARK PAVILION & WEDDING RENTALSSt. Joseph County Parks has the perfect place for your next family outing, corporate event or wedding. Shelters are available at Sand Lake, Meyer Broadway, Rawson’s King Mill, Cade Lake, Covered Bridge Farm and Plumb Lake . For your wedding day, we offer 2 unique venues: Rawson’s King Mill and Covered Bridge Farm. Reservations and deposits required for all rentals. For more information, pricing and availability visit our website at www.StJoeParks.com.

PARK HOURSSt. Joseph County Parks are open daily from dawn to dusk.

PARK PASSESYou can purchase a day park pass for $4 /vehicle or a year park pass for $20. Passes can be purchased at park locations, at the Parks Department office or online at www.StJoeParks.com.

602 E. Main Street Centreville MI 49032269/467-5519

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”

~ Edward Abbey, Author & Environmentalist ~

1. TIMM PRESERVE Mintdale & Engle Roads, West of Sturgis

2. COVERED BRIDGE FARM Covered Bridge Road, North of Centreville

3. MEYER BROADWAY Broadway Street, West of Three Rivers

4. RAWSON’S KING MILL King’s Road, East of Mendon

5. PLUMB LAKE Lafayette Street, East of Sturgis

6. CADE LAKE Lafayette Street, East of Sturgis

7. HOSHEL CANOE PARK Hoshel Road, Southwest of Centreville

8. SAND LAKE Railroad Street, Nottawa

9. FEEK RECREATION AREA Olney Road, East of Mendon

St. Joseph County Parks

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Event RentalsHave a special day you want to spend at one of our parks?

Whether you’re looking to rent a pavilion for a family reunion or one of our parks suitable for weddings, we make

it easy to enjoy the best of the natural settings. Visit our website for more information and pricing.

www.StJoeParks.com/rentals

An Annual Pass will get your vehicle into any St. Joseph County Park for a year. Cost: $20

You can also purchase a Vehicle Day Pass to allow your vehicle entry for 1 day only. Cost: $4

PURCHASE AT ANY OF OUR PARKS OR ONLINE:

www.StJoeParks.com/parkpass

= Kayak/Canoe Launch on River or Lake

PARK FEATURES:• 149 Acres• Hiking and Walking Trails• Paved Multi-Use Trail• Playground• Picnic Pavilion• Picnic Tables• Barbecue Grills• Sand Volleyball Court• Modern Restrooms• 36-Hole Disc Golf Course• Mountain Bike Trails (coming soon)

• 5 Acre Dog Park

OPEN IN WINTER!• Snow Tubing Hills• Cross Country Skiing Trails• Warming Facilities

• 8 Acres• Historic Site• Flower Gardens• Nottawa Creek• Picnic Shelter• Weddings• Fishing• Walking Trail• Two Scenic Islands• Canoe Launch• Restrooms & Water• Picnic Tables & Barbecue Grills

Meyer Broadway Park is leased from and supported by Waste Management, Inc.

LOCATION: 3 miles Southwest of Centreville on Hoshel Road. Kayak/canoe Launch on the Prairie River, picnic table, fire ring, fishing, parking. A great place for a family outing or break from paddling the river.

LOCATION: North of M-60 on Olney Road. East of Mendon near Leonidas. 36 acres. Hiking/walking trail, fishing on Nottawa Creek. Future development planned.

PARK FEATURES:• 98 Acres w/53 Wooded• 32 Acre Private Lake• (62) Modern & Rustic Sites• Fire Rings & Picnic Tables• Swimming Beach• Modern Restrooms w/Showers• Excellent Fishing• Boat/Kayak Rentals• Volleyball Court• Picnic Pavilion• Barbecue Grills• Playground• Hiking and Walking Trails• Indoor Game Room• Rental Cabin• RV Dump Station• Fish Cleaning Station

Firewood, snacks, ice cream, fishing bait, campingsupplies for sale in our office.

PARK FEATURES:• Restored, Historic Mill• Scenic Dam/Waterfall• 7 Beautiful Acres• Bridges & Walking Paths• Nottawa Creek Kayak Launch• Extensive Gardens• Photographer’s Dream• Picnic Pavilion• Restrooms• Picnic Tables• Barbeque Grills• Benches• Large Parking Area• Pergola, 2 Gazebos • Available as Wedding Venue

PARK FEATURES:• 95 Natural Acres• Wetlands & Woods• 3 Miles of Hiking Trail• Donated for Conservation• Boardwalks• Family Friendly• Dog Friendly

Timm Preserve was donated in 2002 on the conditionthat it is used for canservation and park purposes.

PARK FEATURES:• 9 Acre Park• 102 Acre Sandy-Bottom Lake• Large Beach Area• Grassy Play Areas• Shaded Picnic Area• New Playground Equipment• Handicap Friendly• Fishing Pier• Boat Launch• Kayak Rental• Picnic Pavilion• Barbecue Grills• Clean Modern Restrooms

PARK FEATURES:• 126 Acres• Hiking and Walking Trails• Fishing Pier• Boardwalks• Playground*• Picnic Pavilion*• Picnic Tables*• Restrooms*• Short Grass Prairie• Large Beach Area*• Cross Country Skiing Trails*• 100% Green Park• Non-motorized Boat Launch*

* Planned development and installation,to be completed in 2017.

* Planned development and installation,to be completed in 2017.

PARK FEATURES:• Restored Historic Barn*• Modern Restrooms*• Picnic Pavilion*• Covered Bridge View• 1000 Feet along St. Joseph River• Boardwalk*• ADA Kayak/Canoe Launch• Available as Wedding Venue