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Parks from Playgrounds to Preserves

Whether you’re looking for a big-woods adventure or a wee walk in the park, Gaylord’s got it. In need of a swing set and slide to burn off some extra energy? We’ve got that, too.

Several children’s parks located right within our city limits offer playground fun galore, with an assortment of equipment to swing on, climb on and slide on! Picnic tables for relaxing and snacking are also available to help you recharge.

If you’re more into hike-able and bike-able options, our wilderness parks have everything you’re looking for. With miles and miles of natural and paved trails, you’ll be able to find the perfect place for any skill level. The exploring doesn’t end when the region’s legendary snow starts falling either. Simply step into some snowshoes, strap on some skis or hop on a snowmobile – our great white woods await.

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Otsego County Community Dog Park

540 South Illinois
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-6521
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The dog park is a safe place for your four-legged friends to play, just minutes from downtown.
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Irontone Springs ~ Frank Wilkinson Park

3549 N. Old US Highway 27
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 731-6448
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Free use park located 3 miles north of Gaylord on Old US27.
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Pigeon River Country State Forest

9966 Twin Lakes Road
Vanderbilt, MI 49795

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Joseph N. Hale Park

S. Otsego and 2nd St.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Named for Joseph N. Hale located at South Otsego and 2nd streets in downtown Gaylord. A pavilion provides a great place to have a picnic.
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Pavilion on Court

Corner of Main & South Court Streets
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-4060
E-Mail Address: gaylorddda@hotmail.com

The Pavilion on Court hosts many events and activites in downtown Gaylord. Annual Antique shows, Friday night concerts and local festivals are just a few of the happenings under this ...
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Energy Outlet

1250 Gornick Ave.
Gaylord, MI 49735

The Energy Outlet, a quaint Gaylord park filled with slides, swings and climbing equipment, designed to delight and distract the kids from any thoughts of boredom. Sure to entertain, the ...
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Claude Shannon Park

126 Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735

Claude Elwood Shannon is considered as the founding father of the electronic communications age. He is an American mathematical engineer, whose work on technical and engineering problems within the...
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Doumas Park

4th and S. Maple
Gaylord, MI 49735

Located at 4th and South Maple. A great park for a picnic, playing and relaxing all within the city limits of Gaylord!
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Freel Park

Huron St.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-4060

A great city park located in northeast section of the city between Oak and Hazel streets. A great place for a picnic, playing and relaxing.
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Call Of The Wild / Bavarian Falls Park

850 S. Wisconsin Ave.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-4336
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The Museum - Enjoy an exciting, educational trip through the Call of the Wild! See beautiful displays of whitetail deer
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Otsego Lake Township Park (Memorial Park)

Memorial Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

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Otsego Lake Township Park (Memorial Park) has a pavilion, picnic tables, playground and splash pad
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Otsego Lake County Park

2657 County Park Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 731-6448
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The Otsego County Park offers plenty of fun in the sun activities
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Otsego Lake State Park

7136 Old 27 South
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-5485
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Otsego Lake State Park is a charming and popular family park easily accessible to I-75 and Gaylord
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Aspen Park

239 Commerce Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-4060
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Paved and unpaved trails for walking, biking and in-line skating
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Gaylord's City Elk Park

E. Grandview
Gaylord, MI 49735

E-Mail Address: info@gaylordmichigan.net
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The city of Gaylord maintains an elk herd and provides viewing areas for the public to watch the impressive herd!
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Otsego County Demonstration Garden

Corner of Cross St. and Livingston Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-4021

Development of the Otsego County Alternative Landscaping Demonstration Garden began in 1997 by removing refuse from an old dump site. Over the last 15 years this 3-acre garden has become ...
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StoryWalk

Corner of Cross St. and Livingston Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 732-5841
E-Mail Address: ocl@otsego.org
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StoryWalk is a partnership between the Otsego County Library and the Otsego Conservation District.
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Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve

2043 Gingell Road
Johannesburg, MI 49751

Phone: (989) 732-6521
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The Groen Nature Preserve is a gift to the residents of Otsego County and has 764 beautiful acres.
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Wah Wah Soo Beach

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Wah Wah Soo is a free use park with a sandy beach and swim area on Otsego Lake.
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