PARKS & RECREATION Lots of spots for outdoor fun

ARTHUR DODD MEMORIAL PARK 61437 Creek Road Niles, MI 49120 (269) 445-4456 Fishing, playground, picnics, horseshoe pits, hiking, volleyball, canoe landing

BATTELL PARK 301 W. Mishawaka Ave. Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 258-1664 Lighted tennis courts, playground, rock garden, gazebo

OUR BACKYARD

Niles is home to Fernwood Botanical Garden, which is made up of 105 acres of cultivated and natural areas along the scenic St. Joseph River valley. Visitors are invited to several events throughout the year, or to simply wander the grounds and immerse themselves in nature. Afterwards, guests can enjoy lunch at the cafe. Visit fernwoodbotanical. org for more information!

BUCHANAN CITY PARKS 302 N. RedBud Trail Buchanan, MI 49107 (269) 695-3844 Softball field, pavilion, playground equipment

DR. T.K. LAWLESS PARK 15122 Monkey Run St. Vandalia, MI 49095 (269) 445-4456 Biking and hiking trails, horseshoe pits, fishing, playground, picnics, volleyball, disc golf

EAST RACE WATERWAY 126 South Niles Ave. South Bend, IN 46617 BARRON LAKE Barron Lake Road Niles, MI 49120 BRANDYWINE CREEK 1739 S. Third St. Niles, MI 49120 ISLAND PARK 404 Parkway St. Niles, MI 49120 (574) 299-4765 ext. 3261 Rafting, kayaking

FRED RUSS FOREST PARK 20379 Marcellus Highway Decatur, MI 49047 (269) 445-8611 Equestrian trails, horseshoe pits, fishing, playground, picnics, volleyball

GALIEN RIVER COUNTY PARK 17424 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo, MI 49117 (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435 Canopy walkway, marsh overlook tower, boardwalk, fishing, hiking

MUD LAKE Creek Road

Niles, MI 49120

DOWAGIAC RIVER M-139

Niles, MI 49120

BUCHANAN DAM 15551 E. River Road

Buchanan, MI 49107 GRAND MERE PARK 7337 Thornton Drive Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 426-4013 Birding, hiking

KAMM ISLAND PARK 600 W. Front St. Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 258-1664 Fishing, riverwalk trail

LOVE CREEK COUNTY PARK 9292 Huckleberry Road Berrien Center, MI 49102 (269) 471-2617 Nature center, hiking, birding, biking

MADELINE BERTRAND PARK 3038 Adams Road Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-8280 Disc golf, hiking and biking trails, picnics, playground

ROCKY GAP COUNTY PARK 1100 Rocky Gap Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 983-7111, ext. 8435 Swimming, picnics, shaded areas

ROUND LAKE E. Clear Lake Road

Buchanan, MI 49107

MCCOY CREEK Bakertown Road

Buchanan, MI 49107 RUM VILLAGE PARK 2626 S Gertrude St. South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 235-9455 Nature center, bird watching, biking and walking trails, picnic areas

SILVER BEACH COUNTY PARK 101 Broad St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 982-0533 Swimming, beach volleyball, fishing, concessions, kayaking, boarding

ST. PATRICK’S PARK 50651 Laurel Road South Bend, IN 46637 (574) 277-4828 Scenic barns, hiking and biking trails, canoe rental, boat ramp

WARREN DUNES STATE PARK 12032 Red Arrow Hwy. Sawyer, MI 49125 (269) 426-4013 Campgrounds, hiking trails, swimming

GEORGE WILSON PARK 2605 S. Clover Road Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 258-1707

FISHING DESTINATIONS

Disc golf, tubing (winter)