Manistee’s First Street Beach. (File photo)
Beaches abound in Manistee County DYLAN SAVELA VENTURE STAFF WRITER
adults, from swing sets and slides to baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts and tennis courts.
Growing up in Manistee, you hear it all the time: “We live where people vacation.”
First Street also has a few petfriendly patches too, with a fenced-indog park as well as a designated dog beach, below the observation deck near the Lions Pavilion.
Certainly, one of the area’s premier drawsisLake Michigan. And one does not need to own property along the lake’s shoreline to enjoy its beauty or even soak in its waves. Public access points and beachesare plentifulin Manistee County, and here area few favorites: First Street Beach Douglas Park Perhaps the most popular beach in the area, not to mention one of the largest,
Manistee’s iconic North Pierhead Lighthouse. (File photo) First Street Beach in the City of Manistee is a beacon for lake lovers. Whether you’re walking the First Street pier, engaging in recreational activities at Douglas Park, or just driving
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through the “Beach Loop” as the sun sets, it’s an attraction for residents and visitors alike. Douglas Park features playgrounds for children and
The area accommodates picnics and grilling and is traditionally a hub of the annual ManisteeNational Forest Festival. Fifth Avenue Beach Just across the channel from Frist Street Beach is another popular destination for beach goers: Manistee’s Fifth Avenue Beach.
