COVID-19 Updates & Information from Public Health » search Online Services Departments Courts & Sheriff Parks Community & Health Connect Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Home Parks & Recreation Parks Home Locations & Map Programs & Field Trips Park & Trail Planning Plan Your Event What to do? Fees & Rules Volunteer & Support Employment Opportunities Commission & Staff Newsletter Contact Us Nature Programs Ottawa County Parks & Recreation offers nature programs and volunteer opportunities for all ages, year-round. Check the schedule to join us! » Online programs are still available here » Featured Parks Previous Ottawa Sands Learn more about the future of this park by reviewing the community-based Master Plan. Click for more details 1 2 3 4 Ottawa County Parks Annual Motor Vehicle Permit Motor vehicle permits are required at Lakeshore parks Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Buy yours today! Learn More Book a Facility Online Reserve a park facility for your next event. Book Now Programs & Events Check out upcoming programs and events! Learn More Park Projects Stay up-to-date on Ottawa County Parks projects Learn More Park News and Announcements North Ottawa Dunes/Ottawa Sands Closed November 19-November 22, 2021 November 17, 2021 Park Closure Information Please note that North Ottawa Dunes & Ottawa Sands will be CLOSED for an annual wildlife management hunt on Friday, November 19 through Monday, November 22, 2021. Access is by permission only; those in the parks without permission will be ticketed. The parks will re-open Tuesday, November 23. Hunters are chosen each […] Read More Making Parks Accessible November 16, 2021 Historically, trail construction has been based primarily on the mindset of conservation – in other words, how can we create trails using a process that leaves as small an impact? This is an extremely important perspective, but as nature becomes less a part of our collective everyday lives, it is also crucial to consider making […] Read More 2022 Coffee with the Birds Information Page November 13, 2021 Update: November 2022 2022 Coffee with the Birds Mug Club Memberships NOW AVAILABLE for online PRE-SALE! Purchase your Mug Club Membership (including the 2022 mug) today: MUG CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership supports the CwB program and feeding the birds at the Nature Center. Perks for members will include… Exclusive, limited edition mug with photo contest winner […] Read More Show More CONTACT US Parks Visitor Center The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing 8115 West Olive Road West Olive, MI 49460 Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm Phone: (616) 786-4847 ocparks@miottawa.org Check Trail Conditions & Equipment Rental Administration Office Room 267 12220 Fillmore St. West Olive, MI 49460 Open to the Public Monday and Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm Phone: (616) 738-4810 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Fax: (616) 738-4812 ocparks@miottawa.org Facebook General Park Hours* March 1 - October 15 7:00am - 10:00pm October 16 - February 28 7:00am - 8:00pm *Some parks close in winter or have hours that vary. Select each park for specific park hours. RESIDENTS Online Payments Elections Dog Licensing Delinquent Taxes Ottawa County Parks Deeds Search Well & Septic Permits Restaurant Inspections Community Action Agency BUSINESSES Business Name Lookup Business Registration Environmental Health Food Services Vendor Setup, W-9 & ACH Forms Purchasing COURTS 20th Circuit Court 58th District Court Friend of the Court Juvenile Court Probate Court MDOC Probation & Parole District Court Probation Prosecuting Attorney Legal Self-Help Center Jury Information COUNTY GOV About the County Holiday Schedule County Dashboard Board of Commissioners Administrator Strategic Impact County Directory Employment Opportunities FOIA Requests WEBSITE Online Services Account Website Tech Support Website Policies Technology Fees Order Fulfillment Refund Policy Employee Login Copyright © Ottawa County Administrative Offices 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460 (616) 738-4000 | County Directory