Michigan’s roadside parks are set to open next week, providing travelers a place to rest and even take in some sights.
Most of Michigan’s parks will open on April 28, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation’s April 21 press release.
MDOT operates 85 roadside parks along the state’s highways in the Upper and Lower peninsulas, with many positioned near state parks or mesmerizing views of the Great Lakes.
Three roadside parks — Cass River off of M-46, White Rock off of M-25, both in Michigan’s thumb, and Artesian Flow off of M-140 in southwest Michigan are already open for guests to enjoy, according to the MDOT Roadside Parks map.
More than a dozen roadside parks will remain closed for construction, maintenance or snow.
“While most parks are scheduled to reopen April 28, motorists should not expect drinking water at all parks to be turned on until sometime later in May, after annual testing and treatment of the park water systems is completed. A map showing the status of MDOT Roadside Parks is available on the MDOT website,” MDOT said.
Here’s where to access the MDOT Roadside Parks map, and a list of the parks set to remain closed.
Where are Michigan’s roadside parks?
Michigan drivers may plan a trip with MDOT’s Roadside Park map available on the department’s Roadside parks and scenic views webpage.
To view details of a park or a closure status, click on one of the dots on the map. Gray means closed for the season; red means closed for other reasons; and green means open.
Which roadside parks in Michigan will open later?
The AuGres River Roadside Park is temporarily closed for a bridge replacement. Here are other parks that will be closed past April 28, according to MDOT:
In Alger County:
In Baraga County:
In Houghton County:
In Ingham County:
In Lake County:
In Mackinac County:
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan roadside parks are set to open providing views and rest areas
Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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