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'''Muskegon State Park''' is a [[state park]] along [[Lake Michigan]] and [[Muskegon Lake]] near [[North Muskegon, Michigan]] in [[Muskegon County, Michigan]]. The park, located four miles (6 km) west of North Muskegon, has two miles (3 km) of sand beach on Lake Michigan and one mile (1.6 km) on Muskegon Lake. Recreation acres total 1,165.▼
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{{Infobox protected area
| name = Muskegon State Park
| iucn_category = III
| iucn_ref = <ref name="IUCN1">{{cite web|title=Muskegon State Park|url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/muskegon-state-park|publisher=IUCN|access-date=April 23, 2020}}</ref>
| photo = MuskegonStateParkBlockhouse.JPG
| photo_caption = Southwest view of the blockhouse
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| map = USA Michigan
| map_caption = Location in Michigan
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| location = Lower Peninsula, [[Muskegon County, Michigan]], [U.S.
| nearest_city = [[Muskegon, Michigan]]
| coordinates = {{coord|43|14|26|N|86|20|22|W|region:US-MI|display=inline, title}}
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| elevation = {{convert|643|ft}} <ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis|633166|Muskegon State Park}}</ref>
| area = {{convert|1233|acre}}
| designation = [[List of Michigan state parks|Michigan state park]]
| established = 1923<ref name=mdnr3/>
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| administrator = [[Michigan Department of Natural Resources]]
| website = {{URL|1=www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=475&type=SPRK |2=Muskegon State Park}}
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▲'''Muskegon State Park''' is a
==History==
The park was established in 1923 when the state purchased some 840 acres at the former site of the Ryerson Hill & Company lumber mill in Snug Harbor. The [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] was active in the park in 1933 and 1934, building roads, planting trees and clearing campsites. Most notably, the corps built a square [[blockhouse]] with scenic views from the highest point in Muskegon County. A replica stands at the site of the CCC's original blockhouse which burned down in the 1960s. The [[Works Progress Administration]] made further improvements from 1937 to 1941, developing the beach area and extending the scenic drive along Lake Michigan.<ref name=mdnr2/>
==Activities and amenities==
==References==
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<ref name=mdnr>{{cite web |url=http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=475&type=SPRK |title=Muskegon State Park |publisher=Michigan Department of Natural Resources |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name=mdnr2>{{cite web |url=https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Muskegon_SP_GMP_609109_7.pdf#page=74 |title=General Management Plan: Muskegon State Park - Appendix A |publisher=Michigan Department of Natural Resources |pages=18–19 |year=2017 |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name=mdnr3>{{cite web |url=https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/DatesEstablished_650313_7.pdf |title=When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established? |publisher=Michigan Department of Natural Resources |access-date=April 23, 2020}}</ref>
▲Recreation enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, boating, and camping at Muskegon State Park. In addition, winter activities in the park include cross-country skiing, [[ice skating]], luge run, and [[ice fishing]]. The park features a [[luge]] track, where U.S. [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] team member [[Mark Grimette]] started training.
<ref name=luge>{{cite web |url=https://www.msports.org/winter-sports/muskegon-luge-track/ |title=Muskegon Luge Track |publisher=Muskegon Winter Sports Complex |access-date=February 12, 2018}}</ref>
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==External links==
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*[http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=475&type=SPRK Muskegon State Park] Michigan Department of Natural Resources
*[http://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/RecreationCamping/muskegon_map.pdf Muskegon State Park Map] Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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[[Category:Protected areas of Muskegon County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1923]]
[[Category:1923 establishments in Michigan]]
[[Category:IUCN Category III]]
[[Category:Beaches of Michigan]]
[[Category:Landforms of Muskegon County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan]]
[[Category:Works Progress Administration in Michigan]]
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Location | Lower Peninsula, Muskegon County, Michigan, [U.S. |
Nearest city | Muskegon, Michigan |
Coordinates | 43°14′26″N 86°20′22″W / 43.24056°N 86.33944°W[2] |
Area | 1,233 acres (499 ha) |
Elevation | 643 feet (196 m) [2] |
Designation | Michigan state park |
Established | 1923[3] |
Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Website | Muskegon State Park |
Muskegon State Park is a public recreation area located four miles (6.4 km) west of North Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan. The park's 1,233 acres (499 ha) encompass two miles of sand beach on Lake Michigan and one mile of beach on Muskegon Lake.[4]
History
[edit]The park was established in 1923 when the state purchased some 840 acres at the former site of the Ryerson Hill & Company lumber mill in Snug Harbor. The Civilian Conservation Corps was active in the park in 1933 and 1934, building roads, planting trees and clearing campsites. Most notably, the corps built a square blockhouse with scenic views from the highest point in Muskegon County. A replica stands at the site of the CCC's original blockhouse which burned down in the 1960s. The Works Progress Administration made further improvements from 1937 to 1941, developing the beach area and extending the scenic drive along Lake Michigan.[5]
Activities and amenities
[edit]The park offers swimming, picnicking, two fishing piers, twelve miles of hiking trails, boat launch, and two campgrounds. Winter offerings in the park include five miles of cross-country skiing trails, ice skating, and ice fishing.[4] The park features a luge track, where U.S. Olympic team member Mark Grimmette started training.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Muskegon State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Muskegon State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Muskegon State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "General Management Plan: Muskegon State Park - Appendix A" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2017. pp. 18–19. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Muskegon Luge Track". Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Muskegon State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Muskegon State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources