Last week I went to one of these concerts, and it was very relaxing, especially on a Wednesday evening. Next week there will be a comedy performance. Houghton Beach is located at the west end of the paved trail that follows the Portage Waterway, about half a mile from campus. This same trail also extends behind campus and past Chassell. Often, more college students than grade school children shoot down the slides.
Many students use the trail near the beach for a quiet place to walk, roller blade, run, or bike.
In the winter, snowmobiles buzz by. There are planted flowers and wooden picnic tables along the Portage trail. They overlook the water and all the boats. This beach is a great place to read, eat lunch, or watch the people stroll by. It's a great place to relax and cool off.