The interim Parks and Recreation Director is Rob Straebel, who is also the City Manager.  Rob can be reached at 547-3270. 

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

**Please call 547-3270 for assistance if you are calling outside of the summer hours listed below.**

Monday 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00. 

Tuesday thru Friday 1:00 to 5:00.

PURPOSE
The City of Charlevoix boasts year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages. The City operates a variety of parks and facilities, including several parks (East Park, Veterans’ Park, Robert Bridge Memorial Park, Hoffmann Park, Water Tower Park), four beaches (Michigan, Ferry, Depot, McSauba), and five recreational facilities (Mt. McSauba, Elm St. Tennis Courts, Municipal Golf Course, Community Skate Park, Carpenter Ave. Ball Fields). These parks and facilities are located throughout the city. See the map for exact locations and more details.

The Parks and Recreation Department is located in the lower level of Charlevoix City Hall (210 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720).

WINTER:

• Mt. McSauba winter activities are closed. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE MT. MCSAUBA WINTER ACTIVITIES PAGE!

SUMMER:

• Tennis lessons are available.  Click here for more information. 
• Camp McSauba Summer Day Camp - Starts June 14th!!! Sign up now:

Click here to download the 2010 brochure and application.

Click here to download general information and frequently asked questions about McSauba Day Camp.

• Summertime softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues.
• City beaches
• Beach pavilion reservations
• Tennis lessons
• Charlevoix Community Skate Park (including passes)  The Skate Park is open everyday from 12-8PM but may be closed during bad weather. 

       CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW SKATEPARK WEBPAGE!

If you’re looking for information on wintertime activities at Mt. McSauba, including the ski hill, terrain park, sledding hill, trails, ice rink, equipment rental, and lessons, you may call the ski lodge directly at (231) 547-3267.

Hours of operation for the ski hill and terrain park:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5-9
• Saturday and Sunday 11-4
• Open every day during Winter Break

Hours of operation for the ice rink:

• Monday-Friday 4-8
• Saturday 12-8
• Sunday 12-6

For more information on the City Golf Course, call (231) 547-3268, or visit their web page.

To contact the City Marina, call (231) 547-3272 during the boating season, (231) 547-3270 during the off season, or visit their web page.

For more information on the East Park performance pavilion, contact Downtown Development
Authority Executive Director Keith Carey at (231) 547-3257.

1. Mt. McSauba Recreational Area (09223 Mt. McSauba Rd.) - Downhill skiing, snow boarding, sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, hiking trails, beaches. 2. Michigan Beach Park (95 Grant St.) - Wide, sandy beach staffed by lifeguards; walking paths, playground equip., volleyball net, basketball courts, picnic tables, covered pavilion, restrooms, seasonal concession stand. 3. Watertower Park (Park Ave.) - Overlook of Pine River Channel, seating areas, not handicap accessible due to hilltop location. Access from Park Ave. or Pine River Channel. 4. Hoffmann Park (103A Park Ave.) - Overlook of Pine River Channel and drawbridge. Seating area, access from Pine River Channel or Park Avenue. 5. Robert Bridge Memorial Park (Bridge St.) - Overlook of drawbridge and Round Lake. Available seating areas and picnic tables. 6. East Park (Bridge St.) - Picnic tables, seating areas, open space, interactive fountain, performance pavilion, trout stream, marina access. 7. Depot Beach (307 Chicago Ave.) - Beach, covered pavilion, picnic areas, playground equipment, grills,volleyball net, restrooms. 8. Community Skate Park (401 W. Carpenter Ave.) - Custom-built wooden skate park. Low user-fee, skateboarding, BMX facilities, safety equipment rental. 9. Carpenter Ave. Ball Fields (406 W. Carpenter Ave.) - Multiple ball fields, restrooms, site of summer league play. 10. Ferry Beach Park (224 Ferry Ave.) - Swimming beaches, horse shoes, volleyball, basketball, playground equipment, pavilions, seasonal concession stand, restrooms, boat launch.